So put together...ish. HA

We are starting the new year so...well-"ish". The job charts are up and actively being stuck with stickers... even Sydney has "jobs". She is to help pick up toys, be nice everyone (especially Tanner who she teases relentlessly), and to be happy. She was thrilled to be able to stick on stickers for the first time.

Kaitlyn taught a beautiful FHE on the Plan of Salvation. She drew all the pictures of the different phases. SOOO Cute!

Tanner finally wore the sport coat we bought him 2 years ago. Luckily we only paid $8 for it... because this was the first time he actually wore it without pitching a fit. I think it fit him better 2 years ago... don't ya think?

More sticker excitement!

Oh yeah... JUST KIDDING.... We aren't put together AT ALL. The above was out of the ordinary. This is more of a "norm" at our house... everyone in their underwear. This day, the cuties decided to shake it up a bit and put "panty Dora" on their heads AND over their pants.

Seriously... don't take my picture AGAIN!

and then there's Sydney... who will pose for any photo.

Just a cute picture of Tanner and Addison playing trains.

I love them all!

Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

My baby Addison is already working on her new years resolution. Actually it is my resolution for her... but she seems anxiously engaged to follow through. What a sweet baby. She just learned to walk 2 months ago... why not potty train now.

Addy bear having ALOT of fun running around the Sun Valley resort. She wouldn't hold still for any pictures... this was the best I could do. She is so happy to finally be walking.
Say Cheese. I usually don't like to get in front of the camera... but a nice woman wanted to take our picture as a family and I am glad she did. It is proof that I was around during these crucial years of my childrens lives.
Every year, Sun Valley Resort has gorgeous ice sculptures and snow sculptures.

How did I get so lucky. They are precious.

Sydney is 3!!!!

Sydney coming home from the hospital.

She was so tiny. She was 5 lbs. 12 oz. the day we came

home from the hospital. I think the apple tells the story.

I can't believe my precious little baby is now 3 years old.

Sydney has always been my little buddy.

In her baby blessing her father gave her, he said that she would always be a friend and a great help to her mother.

I have seen how true this is over the past years.

Ever since Sydney could talk, she's been "herding" the 2 older children... getting them to do the things I've asked them to do.

Sydney has a very tender heart and is a true peacemaker.

I love her very much and so very grateful that she came to our family 3 years ago. I love you Sydney. Here are some pictures of Sydney over the years.

Sydney 1 week old

2 days old. The nurses in the hospital brought her to me like this after her bath on day 2. What a sweet Christmas gift.

1 year old

16 months and walking. So tiny and cute.

Mischievious 2 year old... stealing a "taste" of her birthday cake.

3 years old!

3 years old and she still loves to sneak a taste of her cake.