Maddie and Emma

I can't tell you how different these two girls are! They make us laugh every single day! Just the other day, Emma and Maddie were in the bathtub when Emma thought she saw a spider. Of course my 4 year old Emma screamed and backed away, and my 2 year old Maddie said, "Don't worry Emma. I'll get the spider". She then proceeded to pat Emma's head and then walk over to smash the spider. What characters they are! Here are some pictures of me trying to get the girls to scoot closer together to get some pictures. Emma scooted right on over while Maddie wouldn't have any of it! I feel like these pictures tell the story of their personalities!

Makenna's Blessing

This past Sunday we were able to bless Makenna. I always love having all of our family there to celebrate the arrival and blessing of a new little one. The blessing was wonderful and the spirit there was so strong. I am so blessed to be a member of this church where my family can be sealed together forever! Thank you to everyone who came to share this day with us!

First Smile!

I couldn't help but share the first documentation of Makenna's first smile! Isn't she beautiful??

Halloween 2011!

This year we had a lot of fun dressing up for Halloween. We went as three princesses, Prince Charming and the Evil Queen. We went to our Ward Trunk-or-Treat and had a lot of fun with our church friends getting candy. Then we went trick-or-treating with all of our cousins. It was a lot of fun this year! Emma also got to dress up for preschool and do a little costume parade. All of the little kids we so cute in their costumes - and quite hilarious too!

Temples Around the World - Newport Temple

Next stop - Newport Temple! This time, Grandma Bock came with us so mom and dad could actually go inside and enjoy the temple! The girls loved running around the grounds and talking to everybody who went inside. I hope they grow up to love the temple from these trips!

Temples Around the World - LA Temple

Our next stop in the "Temples Around the World" goal is the LA temple. This time we went with my brother Spencer and his family. We walked around the temple grounds again but the LA temple also had the visitors center to check out. We loved it! They had some great stuff for adults and some fun stuff for the kids. That's 2 down and a lot to go!

Emma Turns 4!

Well, my little baby girl is officially not a baby girl anymore! She is now four years old and a big girl! We spent her birthday at Grandma Jones' house with our family and had a lot of fun. Here is a little about Emma.
1. She loves to help - especially cooking. When I ask her to help me with something, she says, "Sure can!".
2. She loves to play with paper and fold it - don't ask me where that came from.
3. She knows all of her letters and sounds and can now write her name.
4. Her favorite game is hide and go seek with daddy.
5. Her favorite color is purple and she will always pick the purple bowl or plate.
6. She talks a lot! She is always the last one finished with her food because she won't stop talking.
7. She loves to say prayers - her and Maddie fight over who gets to say it at every meal.
8. She has grown up so much in the last few months. She is no longer afraid to do a lot of things she used to not like - like swimming, getting up on stage at church, and leaving mom and dad.
9. She loves to sing and dance.
10. She has the cutest smile and a very contagious laugh and I love my big girl!!