Then and Now...

2004

Brooklyn with her 1st violin

2010

Brooklyn with her full size violin

Can you believe how fast time flies?!  Seriously, who said she could grow up.  She will be 12 in one month and 10 days.  A young woman...she definitely fits the role but I'm just not ready to give her up yet.  She is so sweet.  She loves to read and read and read some more.  She is always getting books for me at the library.  "Here mom, you'll love this."  and of course, I do.  I'm so grateful for her.  She is a gem and we are very very very fortunate!!

Have a great day!!

I pray for patience...now!

One of my favorite talks this last weekend. I'm always praying for patience "now." How can I handle this trial or the next without it...hahaha! I love it!! Sis Dalton's did an amazing job as well. I love listening to conference and I'm always disappointed when the prophet gets up at the end of the last session Sunday afternoon to close it. Not disappointed that I didn't get enough info or opportunities to feel the spirit confirm the messages but disappointed that life will go back to "crazy" normal.

However, the power went out this afternoon. My kiddos were dying, famished, BORED, cold, deprived of electronics, etc...need I say more. Once they settled down with full bellies, thanks to KFC, they were happily playing card games, talking, giggling and enjoying one another. It turned out to be a great night!

Grant's Blessing 9-4-11

Grant William Fagergren was blessed by his dad Sunday, September 4, 2011. It was a great day. We had a lot of our family and friends come to see him. Lovely Laura made this beautiful blanket for his special day.

Brian's parents and Grandma Shirley

My parents

All of our family who came to see him

Grant's first hair cut

August fun 2011

Misc summer 2011

Just a few pics from this summer:)

My dad with Grant

My mom with Grant

Grandma Shirley and Aunt Amy with Grant

Croy...he is too cute!

Baby Grant 6 weeks

Nap time

Brooklyn enjoying some archery

Calvin with cousins Hayden and Kate

Grant 1 week

Btooklyn with brother # 3...she hoped for a girl so badly that she and her friend had bets. She owes her friend $1.

My camera died...funeral pending :\   Ashleigh, my darling sister in law, came over to get some snap shots for me. I am so grateful that she took these for me. She is a blessing in my life! Enjoy!!

Grant...1 week

Loves his bink

I love that he puts his hands by his face when he sleeps :)

Love!!

The best "little blessing" ever!

Grant-Our Surprise Blessing

Grant William Fagergren
June 25, 2011
6 lbs 6 oz
19 in
3:24 pm

Grant is definitely a blessing!! A surprise blessing...we thought we were through, no more attempts, finished, done, can't deal with anymore losses. If you would have told me 3 short years ago that we'd have two more kids. I would have laughed and told you you were crazy. Guess I was oh so wrong and I am oh so grateful to be wrong.

We are over joyed with this little guy. He is a mellow baby, sleeps and eats like a champ and is adored by the kids. He is so cute. He looks a lot like Calvin. He has the same mouth and eyes. He looks a lot like Croy and Brooklyn when he's sleeping. It's so fun to compare your kids. They all have their own look but each share a nose or eyes. I love the little moments when I can study/memorize their little features!

Calvin is excited that he looks like him. He is a proud big brother. He loves to hold and kiss him. He is so tender and sweet! Brook thinks he's her little live baby doll. She loves to hold and feed him. She wants to babysit him already. I'm not ready to leave him yet though. Give me a few months:) Croy loves loves loves the baby. I thought he'd have a really hard time. He was upset for about a day and a half. He loves to hold him and say "oohh..." and "he's sad" when he cries. Too cute!!!

I can't believe that we have these pics. Jen walked in the door minutes away from all the action. I am very grateful to her for these memories. Thank you, Jen!!