They are gone!

Yep, I got them off last week and I'm so grateful.  Grateful that I had to opportunity to have my teeth straightened and now off.  Yay!!!

It's official...She's 12!

 Can you believe it...Tim is 12!  Time flies by way too quickly.

 We've enjoyed every minute with her.  She is wonderful to be around and the best big sister around:)  Calvin called her "Burr" and Croy calls her "Tim."  She can't wait to hear what Grant will call her. 

Life would be so hard without her.  She is an amazing amount of help around the house from cleaning to taking care of babies.  She is always willing to help when asked.  She always smiles and loves to hear music all the time.  I think she walks around with a song in her mind, her own little jingle that makes her happy.  I love it and her more than life!

Happy Birthday Darling Daughter!!!!

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