The eyes tell all.. well, at least mine do

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul.  That the eyes tell everything...and it definately rings true with myself.

Yes, I am telling on myself.  I cannot hide anything.  Cannot tell a lie, fib, am not good at keeping a secret (be it good or bad:))..even if it is just for birthdays or holidays.

If I am hurt it shows, am excited about something it shows, frustrated, disappointed, sorrowful or just any way that I am feeling I cannot hide it.  It sometimes feels like it is a burden to me.  But I have been told that it is a blessing.  I am still trying to figure that one out.

So now it is known that I cannot tell a lie, but I am comfortable with letting people in my heart.  Be it good or bad it is what it is.

So what do your eyes say about you?  Just a thought...don't need to answer.  Maybe I am learning to be grateful for this "gift".

Fun Fall Pics

I just can't get over how quickly time goes by. One minute you are holding your baby in your arms thinking to yourself" I can't wait until the day..." and then you find yourself smack dab in the middle of that"day". I love each of my children so very much and feel so blessed that they chose us as their parents. They are blessed with both inner and outer beauty. Just look at their dad and his family and you know why! (ok.. you would say their mom isn't too bad either.. but will leave it just as that.)

Lucky Shot

Ross had taken our puppy and a couple of other dogs out training at a friends Swamp in Notus the other day. While he was in the midst of his training, he happened to come up on some ducks. Thinking this would be perfect to train with he went ahead and shot them. He got 2 ducks with one shot and this was Kreitn's first retreive(he is almost 10 months old) and also happened to be the first time Ross had shot a banded duck! Talk about some luck there...

He has such a talent with the dogs and we are so thankful for this gift. He has a full kennel lined up from Feb-June next year. I can't wait to see what he can do then!

Not much going on

We are pretty boring around here lately.. not much going on. Just a few quick bugs we share but we are all good. Ross' dog training is coming to an end this month. I am so proud of what he has been able to do with them. He has been given such wonderful talents.

I haven't done much. Just the usual. Need to do better at a lot of things though. There are some things that I have decided I really don't need in my life anymore and I just hope I can stick with them.

Kids are great, I enjoy them very much.

Hope all is well.

Love is...

I know many people in my life who emmulate these words.. to name them I cannot do, for I do not want to leave anyone out, but you know who you are. You are such great examples to me and I can only hope to one day achieve this the way I know I should. Thank you.

Simple Minded

To be simple minded is one of the greatest things we can do for ourselves I believe.

I love the simpleness of children and how they are so happy with the little things

in life.

For instance:

Your little guy is motivated to go potty so he can have some crushed ice, watch a cartoon,

or eat certain food.

Your children want to listen so they can please you..

(although I think you and I would agree that they do it for other reasons)

such as: tv, movies, games, food etc.. at least that is what I remember doing myself

at their age!

I understand why it says we are to become as little children...

To have that naive belief that you can do anything,

To become anyone you want to become,

To go to the moon and back,

To be the first person to...

To trust your parents and those around you,

that YOU CAN make a difference.

Oh the simple mindedness of little children!

To not take things for granted and appreciate all that is around us.

Happiness is:

Buddha:
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others

Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more.

The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

ODE TO BEING HAPPY

Happiness is a state of mind

Not a state of being

It isn’t wealth you’ll find

Nor of things you’re seeing

It’s not a search eternal

With all life’s ups and downs

It’s a condition quite abnormal

With humanity’s worried frowns.

It’s a rare and precious smile

A warm hug from a friend

Those who stay a while

With warm time you gladly spend.

A warm and cosy fire

Inside from winter’s wind.

Of love you never tire

From those who are so kind.

Take time to think about it

Those times you’ve felt so good

Happiness just seemed to fit

The way it always should.

By Luke

Consider Yourself Hugged today and may we always pay attention to those "little" things in life that make the biggest differences!!

First Doe!

After only his second night of deer hunting, Jerry was able to get his first doe! Him, his dad and cousin went out by Murphy and thanks to a friend of the family, Jerry was able to shoot his first doe ever. We are most grateful for the meat and the memories that we will share.




As you can tell, he was just a little excited about it! What sweet blessings.

The rewards of being a Mom

There are days that you experience as being a mother that sometimes you ask yourself..."Am I really making a difference in my children's lives? And is what I am doing as a mother sinking into their overactive brains? Also, do they really pick up on anything when you are trying to have a pleasant and somewhat Spiritual FHE, when they are busy thinking of other things or your are trying with all your might to keep their attention?"

Or, when you say, in desperation to keep the Sibel rivalry to a minimum.."Now it says in the Scriptures that the Children are not to fight and quarrel among one another...(paraphrasing of course..)"

But then come those moments.. those sweet moments that make all of your efforts and your quiet desperations ever so worth it. I am sure that you know what I am talking about.

Your oldest comes up to you at a store that you are at with your other two and your Mom and says that he wants to buy you the thing that you were looking at. You tell him no, save your money, but he insists he does this for you. Awe.. their goes your heart for you know that your little boy is no longer that "little boy" any more and that he is growing in to a fine young man whom the girls will be chasing soon. One whose voice is no longer high pitched but deepening by the day.

Or he comes up to you and says how much he loves you and is thankful that you are his mother. He insists on getting the door for you because that is what was taught to him by his father and his father was taught by his father and so forth.

He has a heart of gold and loves to give others hugs and help them to feel better and serve them.
I am grateful that he is our first born son and that we have the privilage of being his parents. I love him dearly.



Then you are blessed to have a beautiful daughter who tells you that she wishes she could be as beautiful as you. Of course you tell her that you wish the opposite were true. She has as much inner beauty as she does outer. She loves to serve without being asked, and then goes the extra mile.

She writes beautiful notes expressing her love and gratitude for her family. She is constantly working on developing her talent of music.

She offers to take care of her younger brother by giving him a bath or changing his diaper or taking the ever so fun task of getting him to bed.

She loves her family and her Savior and we are so blessed to be her Earthly parents and love her dearly.


Then having your last always leaves you with mixed feelings. You are thrilled to see them grow up and progress the way they should but sad because you know just how fast they grow up!

This little guy loves to make you smile. He has a huge heart. He is constantly telling you that he loves you, is very polite with always saying please and thank you.

He loves to give hugs and kisses. Is always into something but knows how to quit when asked.

He loves his family so much and we are so blessed to have him in our home and be his parents here on earth. We love him dearly!

We feel extremely blessed to be their parents and I hope to do better each day. We love them dearly!!

Why Mom's come close to heart attacks!

The other day I went out to help clean out our garden for the winter. I was out there for a few minutes and I realized I was missing a child.. about 3 ft tall, brown hair, and pretty stinkin cute and full of mischief. I looked all around and had this gut feeling that I wasn't going to like where I was going to find him. Sure enough, there was my little daredevil on top of the house!!

My sweet husband had left the ladder leaning up against the house and didn't think that our little boy would just zoom right on up to explore the roof of the house!

I quickly sent Jerry up to get him down, then once I knew he was in good hands I of course had to take a picture because I knew it wouldn't happen again, at least with out my knowing!


Thankfully he has a responsible brother and sister to look up to.. in this case literally.

This should be the last time this is seen...

But, kids will be kids I guess. I love them and glad that no one got hurt!

Making Cookies

I just love the way my children love to get in the kitchen and make things. We had some left over cookie dough in the fridge and both Raelene and Brayden said they want to bake them. Honey Peanut Butter cookies.. yum!

I love this age where they still want to help and do everything they can to please you. I have been so blessed to have such great helpers as my children. It is fun to watch them work together and have fun together and then enjoy eating the cookies as they are done. I love my kids!

Happy Birthday Sondra!

Just want to wish our dear Sondra a very special birthday! We love you so much and want you to know just how special you are. You have such a big heart and are always giving of yourself, time, love and sacrifice for everyone and we ask that you be blessed beyond measure!

Thank you for all you do and hope you have a wonderful day and get better soon. Also know that Jared is in our prayers as well.