Chicago 2009

Don't know why but the past 3 winters I have found myself in the Windy City in January or February. Not the warmest time of the year in Illinois. But it always snows for me! It's so beautiful when it does that.

I had a short trip (as usual) to see everyone. I was only able to see family this time but it was an awesome visit.

I love you guys! Thanks for having me everyone!

Random Me

Just some random pics of me.

Sunbeams 2009!

We have a new set of Sunbeams in our ward. They are so cute. They are quite funny also. I tried without success to get them all in a picture together.

Matthew is a champ!

In November, after being sick for a month, Matthew was diagnosed with diabetes. We had to spend 4 days in the hospital to get his blood sugar stable. He was an angel the whole time. When we were admitted he was really sick and lethargic. After a couple of days he was almost like his old self again.

Matthew learned he liked hospital food and having an en suite toilet just his size. The child thought he was at the Ritz!

He is now doing great getting his blood checked throughout the day and taking insulin every time he eats.

Matthew is such a special child. He has such a special purpose in this life. I'm so blessed to be his mother.

Brunette for a little while

I got my hair done because I get bored sometimes. I get lot of compliments but I'm looking forward to being blonde again.

Rainbow Morn

I went outside early one morning to take the garbage can to the end of the driveway and noticed a beautiful celestial sight. My friend Stacey's daughter Erin say it also after seminary. I don't remember having ever seen a rainbow that was a full half circle before. It made a fram above my house. It was really cool. Note: pictures don't really do it justice.

Orlando-Lake Eola

I went to Orlando with my boys in the middle of October to visit my family and we celebrated my 33rd B-day. We had a lot of fun in just a couple of days. It was the last trip we took with the Rockin' Minivan because I got myself a Honda Pilot a week later. One highlight of the weekend was taking a boat out on Lake Eola. If you're not from Orlando: Lake Eola is pretty lake in the middle of downtown Orlando. There is a paved path that goes around the whole lake. There's a park for kids to play at, a small theatre, a Chinese pagoda (just for show), a cafe, and a place to rent swan-shaped paddle boats and gondola-looking small motor "watercraft." I have gone to Lake Eola many times over the years and have always wanted to go out on a boat. I finally got my little wish that weekend. My brother Will and I went out on the water with Chris and Ethan and my brother Steve stayed back with Matthew who wasn't interested in our little adventure. We chased real swans on the lake at which time Will exclaimed, "Ramming speed!" Very fun.