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

India

Daddy

Well, Daddy has been in India for two whole days now. Feels like 20! I don't know what it is that makes it seem so long, I guess just that he is SO far away. It is hard to know I can't just pick up the phone and call him. Anyway, he took my camera with him, so I probably won't be posting much until the end of the month. Happy New Year all!

This is my favorite time of year! I don't like the busy malls, or the extra chores that need to be done, I don't even like getting presents as much as I used to. I do love the feeling I have this time of year. I love the strength of the Spirit, or perhaps I am just more sensitive to it. I love Christmas lights that add a glow to my heart. I love embracing friends, and contemplating my many blessings. I love spending time with family. We are truly blessed! This year we have been especially blessed as Uncle Matt returned home from his mission, and my boys met their cousin Cohen for the first time. Christmas is a time to delight in all of life's richest blessings. I am so thankful for the time we have spent sharing our love with those around us, and I am especially thankful for the love I have felt for, and from my Savior Jesus Christ. I only hope that I can not just remember what the true meaning of Christmas is, but strive to share that meaning with all those whos paths I might cross.