Five Years, I Feel Old....

I am sure it will only get worse from here on out!

Nate and I have been married for 5 years today. It seems really crazy, but it's true. 5 years and 2 kids later we still love each other and have a good time together! I am not too sappy with these kinds of things, but I definitely love him. Here's to the next 5 years Nato!

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I Am Grateful

On Sunday, we had a lesson on death. With a focus on the death of young children. It is so difficult to imagine the experience of losing a child. Today, it is pretty rare to hear of people losing their child whether near birth or losing a child who is an adult. We think that this should never happen to us. We are so insulated from death, well, at least I am. Most people that I have known that have passed were older. More the age where we feel people should die.

I am so glad that I have such healthy and vibrant children and healthy pregnancies. I cannot imagine the anguish of those who have suffered such losses. The gospel is so comforting and reassuring in these cases, but it is still a shock to your life and emotions.

I am so grateful for these little girls, as irritating as they can be some days. I just can't wait to see them grow and become their own people. I thank God everyday for these blessings.

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Another Birthday!

I am actually doing this on the day of, but, it is 12:30 am and I am watching the Olympics.

But anywho!

Happy Birthday to Landon. He had his birthday party on Saturday. No pics because my battery was out of juice.

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Family Reunion

So, the first weekend of the month, we had a H_____ family reunion in celebration of Grandpa H______'s 80th birthday. We had almost everyone there. 5 of the 6 kids and many of the grandkids and a handful of great grandkids were there.

Saturday, we had a swim party at the B___s:



Jolie:

Valerie's little guy, Kristoffer, who really seemed to like me!



After the pool party, we hung out at my in-laws and the kids played:

My cuties:








Jolie & Clara


Swinging




Wyatt's Ready For Battle

It's On!



Landon

This is for blackmail:

Lemme Out!


All three little ones together



Sunday, we all went to church and then had lunch and a talent show:

The B__rs had their turn

Jokes with Andrea:

The Mens Choir!

Marcus

Grandma and Grandpa

David played trumpet

Poppa got to hold the mama's boy!

AND the mama's girl!


Enjoying the show


It was a tiring but fun weekend!

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