HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA

This is a little birthday shout out to my sister Andrea! Happy birthday Sista!

I had to wait 14 long years for her to enter this world, I had pretty much given up on getting a sister, (5 brothers in a row will do that to you:) I thought that the man upstairs was punishing me for some reason. BUT October 28th the clouds parted and the heaven's opened and the sun began to shine. I remember coming home from school and holding her for hours on the couch. It was like I couldn't let her go. I love her life, it is totally different than mine.

She is single, she is a college student, she works full time, she works for Provo Craft and hates scrap booking(how does that happen????), she writes songs, she is smart, she is blond, she has perfect teeth and a great smile! SHE UPDATES AND UNDERSTANDS MY SILLY I-POD, She is magical with photo shop, she is LOVED by all my kids, for fun she gets me a years subscription of Rachel's Rays magazine, she is giving....For my birthday she wrote a song about me....I wish I was poetic and clever to do the same for her. BUT that is not one of my gifts!

One thing I know for sure, she is not only my sister BUT my friend! I love you sis!

Sadie

Sadie has now joined the "gold club" for driving Wenas Rd more than any 16 month old, AND for attending more soccer games & practices than is good for your health...oh and let's not forget all the Dr Appointments....we have had fun!!! She is at this delightful stage mixed with tornado's where ever she goes. Truly she is a gem!

Shad

Mr Smile, 2 goals, full day of school, wall words, readers, PE, mileage club...this boy is so loved!

Talon

3rd grade, soccer, intense spelling words, reading, reading, reading, learning the 6th Article of Faith that has been Talon's world. He is amazing and has had some super assits in soccer and some oh so close shot's at the goal. He is on the best team ever!

Madison

Madison made the Varsity Soccer Team. I am so pleased!!!! She is working so hard, and it truly amazes me!!! The level of play is intense...soccer is not for wimps!!! She has been so focused!!! Go Madison!!!!

Hudson

Hudson turned 16 in September, it will be a b-day that he will always remember, NOT because it involved cars, dating and fun, BUT he tore his ACL and he had surgery and was recovering and feeling horrible. Hudson is the most healthy kid ever and he has not really had much experience with pain. His surgery went well, his biggest concern was missing

school...that floored the DR, he said most kids want to be excused

for longer than needed. So Hudson life has been full of

ice

elevation

wraps

crutches

physical therapy

and major Pain!
I have been his nurse which is a scary thought...we have had some choice heart to heart talks through all of this(might be the meds..haha) and he makes me laugh and happy! He is choice!