Miracles never cease...

I can't believe that it has been 1+ years since I have blogged. I am just getting the blogging bug again and who knows maybe I will actually update it, but don't get your hopes up. It is going to be a work in progress. I wanted to start the new year with a journal and since it is so hard to keep one for me I figured this was the easiest and fun way to record our year. A lot has happened over the year, 2010 was great for us. We all got our tonsils out this year and a few surgeries, but we were pretty healthy and happy this past year. We added a new addition to our family, it was the easiest delivery ever. (Yes I actually helped deliver him)

Gunner. He is our new yorkie and Mandy's "boyfriend" so we are excited to have little puppies this coming year.

Jordan is getting ready to turn 12 this year AHH! I can't believe he is going to be a pre-teen. I am seriously not ready for that. He is in the 6th grade and has developed a love for running X Country, and has taken up the saxaphone ( I have invested in earplugs).

Madison

is turning 10 in a few weeks and she is in the 4th grade. She loves, loves, loves school and homework. Her passion right now is art (I have invested in a vacuum for her room). She is also loving piano. Her other interest is cooking. She got a cupcake maker for Christmas and has made us some yummy treats. I asked her if she wanted to be a chef and she said "no my goal is to cook good food for my family". I was a proud mom.

McKinley

is 7 going on 21. She is preparing to be baptized this year and wow, that is going to be a fun experience for her. She is in the 2nd grade and kind of likes school. She loves to sing and dance and perform on what ever she can climb on. ( again the ear plugs). McKinley was recently diagnosed with ADD. It has been quite a challenge to find what works for her. Mac has such a fun and zany spirit about her and we didn't want to alter that. She is doing great now that we have figured out what works. McKinley has started to teach herself how to play the piano. I think we may have a talented pianist in the future.

Raegan

My last and final baby is growing up so fast. I can't believe that she is going to be 6 this year. She is a ball of fire...she may seem shy but watch out she may bite. I love having my time with her in the mornings after the older kids go to school. I know this time is precious for us so I try to use my time with her wisely. She is a great student. She is already reading at a first grade level and excelling. She loves to learn new things, and try new things. Raegan loves to draw...on everything (I have a huge supply of magic erasers). She likes to leave her mark so to speak. Her favorite past time is dressing and playing with her doll, I mean dog. Mandy I think is her best friend. Wherever Raegan is Mandy is.

James Has been doing triple duty. He is currently teaching seminary at Rigby high school, teaching institute at BYUI, and teaching a religion course at BYUI. We hardly see him. He has discovered how to make awesome closets this winter which has been to my benefit. Keeps him busy and keeps me organized a win, win situation.

Me, well I am doing about the same. I have finally figured out that I have celiac disease and so that has been a challenge for me. I help my mother in law in her catering business and love being able to implement my college education while being a stay at home mom. I am also taking care of my cute niece Paige 2 days a week so she keeps me on my toes, and helps me with the last child going to school transition. Life here on the ranch in Idaho is awesome. James and I are going to celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. I can't believe how time has flown. Every year has had its ups and downs and we are still plugging along. I can't wait for the next 15 years.