My guys in green

Happy St. Patty's day! I look forward to the little holidays were we can have some family fun. It doesn't take much when you have little ones. Green shirts for all, and of course corned beef with cabbage and red potatoes for dinner. We were especially lucky to get a visit from some very nice leprechauns. They left green cupcakes and green juice! Yummy! I tried to get a few pictures. As you can see it didn't go so well. Squirming and yelling! Of course we were all smiles when it was time to eat cupcakes. I am just hoping my little ones will remember these silly but special times.

Madison

We lost our friend and dog Madison this past weekend. He was really Grammy and Grampie's dog, but my kids liked to think of him as their own. It was time for him to go, but it was still very sad. My boys had very tearful good byes. Jake had an especially hard time, as he is beginning to truly understand the finality of death. Although it was very sad, I am thankful for the teaching moment maddy's passing provided. We were able to talk about resurrection, and the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us. I am so thankful that when my children asked where we go after we die, I had an answer. I do know what will happen to us after this life, and I am so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ that teaches us these things. I don't know how I would raise my children not knowing the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us.
We love you Madison!

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS

It is so much fun having boys! I had to assure several people at church today that I don't beat them. Logan and Brayden seem to be constantly beat up. This time it wasn't even Brayden's fault. His female cousin, who shall remain nameless, ran into him with a length of pvc pipe. Logan fell on an outside stair, and he couldn't catch himself because he had to save the chocolate chip cookie he had in his hand. Even though they seem to be constantly injured, they really are a ton of fun. I love playing around and rough housing with them. One of our favorite times to play is just before bed.
The boys are not allowed in mom and dads bed at night, but on occasion I do let them in to snuggle right before they go to bed. I love seeing the three of them so happy together. Some of my favorite moments are when we are all there together snuggling and enjoying a few precious moments of family time.

MY BABY!

This week my "Baby" had surgery. Logan has had constant ear infections since he was only a few weeks old. On Wednesday he had tubes put in his ears. Although it was minor out patient surgery, as a mother it is always hard to see your baby in the hospital. Chris took the day off so we could take Logan together, but Jake got sick, so Chris had to stay home, and I took him on my own. Logan was great! The anesthesiologist was an hour late, so we spent two and a half hours in a tiny curtained in area. Logan couldn't eat or drink, so he was feeling a bit rough. Every time a nurse came in to check on us Logan would look up and ask "shake-shake?". Shake-shake is what he calls strawberry milk, and he drinks it within minutes of waking each morning. It was a stressful few hours, but we made it. We are hopeful that Logan will now be happier and healthier. I am so thankful he came through everything well.

Birthday Boys

Somehow we have managed to have birthdays that are close together in our family. Jake and Logan's birthdays are only a day apart, and Chris and Brayden's birthdays are four days apart. It is always a bit tricky to make sure that everyone's birthdays get celebrated the way that they want. This time was no exception. We had a fabulous family birthday for Brayden on his actual birthday. Brayden picked a Diego theme, so we had a diego cake, as weill as vines hanging from the ceiling with balloons attached. We played a Diego game, and decofrated bages with Diego stickers. The pinata was a highlight, and I think fun was had by all. On Chris' birthday we had a nice dinner out with family, and enjoyed a birthday cake with 30 candles! The boys were sure we were going to burn the house down! I loved the opportunity to celebrate how wonderful my boys are. Brayden is a little boy with a very big personality, and we couldn't love him more. I am so grateful for Chris as a husband, a father, and my best friend. Happy birthday boys! I love you!

Working hard, or hardly working?

Ok, So I know that Chris is hard at work in India, but he is definitely having some fun on the weekend! We are glad he is having this grand adventure, but we can hardly wait for him to come home! You can check out all of his new pics at the previous flickr link. Enjoy!

Pictures from India

Well today we finally got some pictures of Daddy in India. The pictures were all taken just outside of his hotel room, on his daily walk to the "mall" where they go to eat lunch. I cannot help but feel so blessed to be living in this great country. This trip to India is a definite adventure for Chris, but the stories he has told make me realize just how lucky we are. I feel so fortunate to live in a country where I can safely walk down my clean street. More importantly I live in the country where the true gospel of Jesus Christ was restored, and I have the privilege of worshipping Him freely and openly. Despite the economic turmoil, political mayhem, and day to day turbulence, we are truly blessed to live in this great Nation.

You can see all of the photos and video at http://www.flickr.com/photos/snelgrove

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