Tis the season....

to be Jolly right? This Christmas has begun a little differently for me this year. I have been sick with the flu for almost a week now and since I have been out and subject to my couch these last couple of days I have struggled to find the joy and happiness that this times usually brings. With the very sad and unfortunate events that played out in Connecticut I can't help but ask myself Why? Why on earth would this happen? And what if it happened to me? My heart is so sad for those families and I can not even began to imagine their pain and heartache. For them I wish for the second coming to come now! I want them to be able to hold their little ones again and not have to wait here on earth for that to happen. I have hugged my little ones a little more and cried quite a bit, but then my thoughts just turn towards the families and wish they could do the same. I pray that they will find extreme comfort during this time and be able to feel our Heavenly Fathers love for them! I hope we can all remember the true meaning of Christmas this year and reach out to those who may need a little more love and kindness! Merry Christmas from all of us! *I can not wait to add one more little boys pictures in here! Only 3 months to go!

Bedtime switch-up

Sometimes we will find Olivia in Owen's bed or Owen in Olivia's bed. And lately they have been setting up their own littles beds in the living room. One night I found this and thought it looked really cozy so I left them there! Little boogers:-)

Owen turns 8 and is baptized!

This was such a special day for our Family! Owen was able to get baptized on his birthday, and have all his family and friends there to support him. I was surprised that Owen wasn't more nervous than he was. He was so excited for it, and couldn't wait for his Daddy to dunk him! He received a journal from his Grandma Ricki and he recorded a little about his baptism: "I got to be a member of the Church. I got the best gift ever. It was the gift of the Holy Ghost. I felt cold on the outside and warm on the inside. I felt so good. I like to bear my testimony that I know the Church is true. I hope you make the choice to be baptized. I am preparing to go on a mission!" To say I was and am proud of him is a total understatement. He amazes me everyday, and I am so grateful for him in our lives. Olivia and Evan are so lucky to have him as a big brother! After we had a little party with the Burtons side at Jump On it in Orem! The kids and even some of the adults had a blast. Owen was already doing backflips into the foam pits by the end. We had the best day, and Owen even said this was his best birthday yet!