I don't want to forget.

During the bull rides at the rodeo tonight, the announcer was quite concerned with some children that were standing right next to the fence. So, he announced to the parents to get their children and keep them away from the fence. Then he said, "if you have more than one child, pick the one with the most potential."

Ben turned to me, quite seriously and says, "You guys would pick me, right?"

I hugged that boy and had a good laugh. 

-I wrote this on the Eve of the rodeo and just realized that I never posted it. I must've wanted a pic with it. Oh well, good times either way. 

Happy Birthday Reddick!

Happy Birthday Reddick!  There is no end to the amount of fun and pure joy you bring. We are all wrapped around your little finger. Your smiles, your laughs, your hugs, the way you play, sit on our laps for stories and sing songs delights our lives so very much. 

You are a sucker for selfies. You love to smile, talk & laugh at yourself. 

You aren't walking on your own yet, so you love the walking toys. You will walk and hold our hands for a minute and then do what gets you around quickest, crawl. 

We loved watching you attack your cake. This is a pic of the family watching a video of you. 

You love baths!  You can't get in quick enough. You'll roll over in the water, plop down on your belly and kick and slide around all over the tub. It's awesome to watch. 

It's been a while since I've even dared take a picture because of how crazy you've been in the bath! 

We love to tickle you or keep doing anything else that you find funny. Your laugh is the best. You have been such a delightful baby. 

There couldn't ever be words that would even begin to express the love I feel for you Redd. You have been a breathing tender mercy and evidence of Heavenly Fathers love for me and our family.  I think of this often and I know it's true. You have brought the purest of love with you Reddick. I thank Heavenly Father for you all the time. I'm so grateful for you and that we were so blessed to have you come to our family. Happy First Birthday!

Conference is a fabulous tradition!

  I loved conference the things I loved were about Jesus Christ. I LoVE CONFERENCE !

-written by a contributor, by the name of Sarah. :)

Josh turns five!

Here are some highlights from Josh's birthday. It was, of course, a fun day. It was, of course, all about him...which actually lead to a fit or two.  We did eventually curb those and were able to relish in all things josh. -which are, wrestling, laughing, playing any sport or any level of rough housing. 

I love his ready smile, his contagious laugh. His love for others, especially his baby brother. It is sweet to see his character develop and his spirit shine through. We all love our Joshy!