5 Months...and the winner is???

Hard to believe, but Adison turned 5 months today. It is going way too fast. As the 4th child her looks are always compared to those of her older siblings. I've had people tell me that they think she looks like all of my kiddos. So as a reference point I have provided pictures of all 4 of my kiddos at 5 months. Who do you think she looks like?

Adison at 5 months is a lot of fun. She is always looking around and paying attention to what is going on around her. She loves to be held and I probably indulge her a little because I can. She just started solids last week and is still getting used to them. She hasn't not liked anything yet. She is still a great sleeper and a great baby! We love our baby girl!

A Snow Day in Alabama

Having spent the first 12 years of my life in Utah and then once again returning there for 3 years of college, I have realized that I am a Southern girl. Nothing against Utah, I actually like it there, except for the long cold winters. I am not a fan of SNOW, the cold, ice, or anything that comes close to it. My kids on the other hand have spent most of their childhood's in the South and therefore have seen very little snow in their lifetime. So about a month ago when the forecast called for snow, schools closed and my kids anxiously awaited the white stuff. Every couple of minutes they would look out the window hoping to see something white....the entire day passed by and the only thing they saw were a few tiny flurries that didn't stick. They were VERY disappointed. In fact, when I told them that Grandma "G" got their snow the next day, they were ready to pack up the van and head to Georgia to see the snow. We didn't go.

So last Friday there was another forecast of snow. This time school was not cancelled so we figured that this time we might actually get some of the white stuff. Sure enough that afternoon it snowed and it stuck. My kids had a great afternoon playing outside in the snow. They threw snowballs, made snow angels, and even found enough snow to make a snow man! I wasn't around to enjoy the fun with them as I flew out Friday morning to San Antonio to attend my cousin Olivia's wedding. And as much as I missed watching my kids, I really didn't feel bad about missing the snow.

Adison and I had a great time at the wedding. The San Antonio Temple is absolutely beautiful. Not only did I get a chance to attend their sealing, but I was also able to attend a session with my mom and her sisters. It was great to see Grant, Alyssa and Olivia and to enjoy their cute house and be entertained by them. I also was able to see and spend some time with my Grandma and Grandpa Rogers who were able to fly in from Albuquerque. Olivia and her husband Zach were so cute and so happy.

The Happy Couple...Olivia and Zach

Adison with Grandma and Grandpa Rogers

I sure missed my kiddos and husband while I was gone. They all picked me up from the airport on Sunday night. I think I was only in the car for about 30 seconds before Trey let me know that there was a surprise waiting for me at home...my kids love surprises. I returned home to the dining room set and ready for a Valentine's Day feast prepared by my sweet husband. It was a great way to return home and a great gift! The kids and Jeff also made a heart-shaped cake...so cute!

Each Life That Touches Ours for Good

During our married life, Jeff and I have lived many places and met many great people in each of those places that we have lived. And as we continue to experience life there are many who have touched our lives for good. They have made me want to be better by their actions, words and deeds. It is always with heavy hearts that we move away from these friends, however we are always quick to remember the examples they have set and we do our best to emulate those great people.

Today we attended the funeral of one of those great examples, Phil. Both Jeff and I are better people for having know him as well as his wife and daughter. Thank you Phil, Heidi and Eden for being a part of our lives. We will miss you.

UNO Throw-Up

I don't know how many of you have ever played the game UNO Attack, but it has quickly become one of our family's favorite games. Every Monday night after FHE and every Sunday night we like to play games as a family. UNO is one of the few games that all of us enjoy playing and can play given the our current ages. UNO Attack is a lot like UNO except instead of drawing cards you push a button when it is your turn to draw at which point you may get zero cards or you may get a bunch (or in other words you may get thrown up on) It is so fun to watch the competitive nature of my children come out as we play these games. We all want to win, OF COURSE, but it has been fun teaching the kiddos that not everyone can win, but we can still have fun if we don't win (just not as much, right?).

Here are a couple of pictures from this week.

We didn't crimp Kendal's hair, we just braided it!
So cute and getting so big!

Our bookworm...she has read the entire Percy Jackson Lightning Thief series this week!

More cuteness

All 4 looking at the camera...it only took 25 pictures but we got one!