{joy in the journey...

{my jefra inspired pic...}

"I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those important things pass you by...instead, find joy in the journey now."

-Pres. Thomas S. Monson

{a friend called...

and told me I needed to update my blog...
Sometimes you feel that you have so much to say and you are so far behind, you can never catch up. But here is where we have been busy...

Sydnee had balloons for her Golden Birthday photo shoot....we got lots of great photos. Hopefully they will show up in a layout or two very soon.

I love this photo....feels like it captures my daughter RIGHT NOW. Still trying to improve my photography skills with a class....behind in that project too.

Lots of fun soccer sideline pictures too. Sydnee loves to play and is very competitive. I also love to see her cheer her teammates from the bench...wish I had a picture of some of those moments.

Christian is having a fantastic soccer season. We have seen him improve with each game. He is really loving the sport and his teammates. I love to see the 'other side' of sports where they are making friends and finding common interests....I like to see his self-confidence improve and cheer when he can see the strengths in others. It has been a fun season to be a soccer mom!

{one year older....

{2nd grade}

{in your element}

{my favorite photo of you...right now}

{a little big younger and smaller}

{2003}

Happy Birthday to you!
To my daughter who gave me such a smile when you opened your last surprise today...
all I can say is you are full of life!
We love you!
{had a great party tonight....will share more photos soon}

{guess who i get to see today?

{us circa 1991?}

don't blink....

{thanks to Candi for the tutu!}