Christmas

It was a lovely Christmas. Mckenna was the most fun. Her shocked little face and the stuff that came out of her mouth like, "so pretty," "oh my gosh," "it's my princess." Mailaya telling me quietly that her favorite gift was the treasure chest that Kellie got for her. Kellie enjoying every moment of the other kids opening the gifts that she spent so much time thinking up for them. All of the kids really tried to find gifts that the others would find so special. Connor anticipating all month for me to open my gift from him so I could add it to my Christmas village. Jacob trading in his sugar candy for sugar free. It really was wonderful. I walked past Karlyn's bed last night and watched her little face while she was sleeping. So perfect and peaceful. I am so blessed.
I can remember so clearly the Christmases without children. We tried very hard to find the perfect gifts for my brother and our neices and nephews. It was fun, but there was a hole in our hearts that has now been filled with having children. Parenting can be very difficult at times. There are so many ups and downs. Sometimes I wonder about my kids. Are they going to be happy? Are they going to be active in the church as they get older? Are they going to want to be around? I hope it is yes to all three questions.

One more calendar page!

I have to post one more page. It's one of my favorites.

I FINISHED the calendar!!!

I had until midnight yesterday to finish the calendar. I finished just under that, PHEW!!! Brent and I are keeping it simple for each other this year. I wanted to make sure that I did something special for him. He is always so thoughtful of me. Last week, I forgot about our anniversary. He came home with roses and a wonderful gift and I still didn't realize it was our anniversary (embarrased laugh).

My family

I LOVE digital scrapbooking. It is so rewarding to see such instant results when you put a page together. I am making a calendar for dh for Christmas. Here's the March page.

Daddy

Last night, while eating dinner, I asked my two year old, Mckenna, "who made you so cute?" She said, "daddy." It's true, she looks like her gramma Pat and her daddy.

I am so thankful...

...for so many things. I have a beautiful family. A husband who loves me unconditionally. Six beautiful, healthy children. A mind that is tired but functioning well. A body that does all that I ask of it. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Through the power of the atonement I can be forgiven of all I do wrong. I know my prayers are heard and answered. I am able to do things that I enjoy and get through things that I don't enjoy. I have a wonderful life!

Spelling help

There was a discussion on one of the homeschool groups about a good spelling curriculum. I have a good curriculum, but found this website www.spellingcity.com to be fabulous for learning the words. You plug in the spelling words and your child can play games or test.