Look at my beautiful pearly whites & lovely long lashes.
My beautiful Eyes.
My beautiful glasses.
My beautiful Aunt Ashwee.
She is always this happy to see me...she kicks her legs and jumps around and wants to play :)I love you Livie and am going to miss you when you move to Maine.
Congrats Sydney McCale, I am so happy for you to have chosen to be baptized. Hearing you talk about your faith in God has truly been an inspiration to me. I love you and know that Heavenly Father and your daddy Scott in Heaven love you too.
Lil' Syd isn't quite so little anymore, all grown up and welcoming everyone to her baptism...
A great big hug for the favorite Uncle Brad...
Samantha so happy for her big sister...and to be sporting such a beautiful dress...
Stockton stands proudly with his Uncle Brad--looking so sharp!
I think Sydney's mom Jami loved spending time with family and friends here in Utah...especially lil' Livie...
I'm SO happy for you Syd....poor lil' Sami's crying because she had to go to another party...it's rough having so many people who love you, huh Samantha?!? ;)
Sydney standing proudly with her Hammy Sue & Poppy...
Sydney & Stockton with Brabby & Mo... Samantha was still sad she had to leave Hammy Shan to go to the Haslem party... I'm sure she quickly forgot with Grandma Sydney's famous gingerbread houses, piñata and fun...
Sydney & Samantha getting as many hugs from Hammy Shan as they could before having to go back home to Arizona...
When Sydney was born she got a little locket from Hammy Shan & her great-grandma lil' red. In one of the many moves it got smashed taking part of little Sydney's heart with it. So, for her baptism she got a heart-shaped locket full of love from Hammy Shan & Aunt Ashley filled with the love of angels in Heaven who watch over her, like Daddy Scott and Lil' Red, with a picture of her with daddy to hold close to her heart forever. Because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which was restored through Joseph Smith and because Sydney chose to accept the gospel and be baptized we will be with our family forever and enjoy eternal life. Sydney was very touched and whispered "thank you, it's what I've always wanted" and proudly went to show her mom. One of the last things her daddy ever wrote was "please tell my kids I love them everyday" I know he does.
I can't believe I actually went shopping on black Friday... only to Costco... and ONLY cause I knew they had something Abby wanted but wouldn't get herself... and to hook Brad up with his new friend Tom-Tom.
And in case you haven't noticed today I have uploaded 16G of pictures... Enjoy!
Honestly, aren't we all so attractive...
especially in this...all our true colors shine!
More "Mexican" to come... love you mom!
If only Livie and Hadyn had been with us, and we'd had time to paint our nails...it would've been perfect! Love you girls!
It was a lil' colder than we'd thought but they stayed nice and warm like this...
Samantha loved the Christmas Carol 3D--not a good show for kids...or anyone for that matter.
Priceless...
In listening to the Mormon Channel--something I tend to do when I need hope or peace...one of the "music with a message" shared was about true friends... those who make it easier to feel the Love of God, to keep going when times are difficult, that help you to be the best you are...and this caused my mind to draw upon the many people in my life that I am thankful for--this includes--but is not limited to the following. In no particular order:
Emily, Erin, Michelle, Russell, Robbie, Justin, Bs. Flanagan, Christianne, Christi, Bro. Mac, Tayrn, Kellie, Jim, Bs & Sis Hardy, Pr & Sis Angelos, Lorelie, Isaac, Sydney, Stockton, Samantha, Hadyn, Olivia, Cassia, Buck, Lacey, Lance, Bs. Child, Guia, Sunny, Ace & Diane, Lorie, Louise, Brent, Teresa, Brian, Robertta, Brooke, Liz, Matt, Jeff, Nikki, JOyce, Jayne, Adam, Elena, Elena, Kati, Catie, Katie, Breann, Lisa, Alex, Daniel, Stephanie, Rebecca, Nicole, Kaylie, Allicia, Kristine, Lindsey, Amy, Andrew, John, Jon, Spencer, Kathie, Gary, Stefani, Kaila, Kyle, Nelson & Meri, Grma Spiker, Riley, Alivia, Courtney, Kim, Suzanne, Laura, Rachel, Heather, Nan, Emma, Dayla, Ryan, Weston, Emryn, Jenny, Sarah, River, Sue... and so many others that this is just glimpse into the gratitude I hold in my heart for the true friends I have.
Cougars beat the Utes at home...
By a miraculous turn of events...Samantha had her wish granted--with tickets on the third row and a great win. And as far as I am concerned Max Hall was the "classless" one the day.
