pictures!

just a few pictures from christmas break....

birthday!

it's hard to believe that this little boy turned 14 years old today! to think that he is that old is crazy. (and it's crazy to think that bek and i will be 21 next month!) he is the best little brother anyone could ever ask for, and he has been the greatest blessing in our lives. we're so glad he joined our family. it's be fun watching him grow up throughout the years. he's definitely one awesome little dude. we love him!

happy birthday isaac!

oh yeah

we're cool.

much to be thankful for

our thanksgiving was wonderful! we had a very sudden change of plans when beks flight home was cancelled due to weather. after an overnight stay in a hotel, lots of waiting, and a 6 hour ride on a grey hound bus, she finally made it to DC.

after stuffing ourselves with turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, cranberries, broccoli casserole, orange rolls, and chocolate bread pudding we went to the lincoln memorial, which has kind of become a tradition.

it was a spectacular day!

beautiful

you are my
SUNSHINE
my only sunshine
you make me
HAPPY
when skies are gray
you’ll never know, dear, how much
I LOVE YOU
please don’t take my sunshine away

we took this picture right after we ate yummy thai food in washington dc. we were happy :)

please note the author's last name.

Blessed beyond measure.

in lieu of the fast-approaching holiday, i would like to share a list of things i'm thankful for. while i could possibly go on for ages, i'll only include a few.

my 3 amazing, gorgeous, talented, hilarious sisters.

my little brother who always brings a smile to my face. i learn so much from his example

my mom. her constant support and strength amazes me.

my dad. the most hard working man i've ever seen. he's always willing to miss a few days of work for a camping trip.

{i love my family very much}

books. i would love to just read and read and read while losing my sense of time and reality.

my membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

the knowledge of my place in the plan of salvation

tennis. i love to play, watch, teach, you name it. so blessed to have the opportunity to play.

the earth, whose beauty is astounding.

the food in my cupboard, the shoes on my feet.

most importantly, i'm grateful for all the people that have gone before and paved the path we now follow. life is hard, and i look up to the individuals who have persevered during the thick and thin. what wonderful examples.