PJ's New found joy

For Christmas PJ got a hand gun, and a shot gun. So he has decided to start relearning a lot of things that do with hunting and protecting family. The past two days we have gone to Sportsman's Warehouse(not my favorite place) and bought things so he can reload his own shells. We spent some time at his parents house and his dad gave him his reloader, so the garage got half cleaned and the work bench cleared off so he could go to work. I love that he has passion, and love for these things. I tend to be impatient with it all but I am thankful. He is freezing in the garage but is having a good time.

New Years Eve

Spending time with the Gentry's and having way too much fun.

Nieces

My niece Jayde is great. She is like a big sister to my boys and we love having her around. Not a great picture of her and her boyfriend Wil. I am grateful that they came over and played games with us for a few hours. They bring much joy and happiness to our home.

Dad

There are no words to express the feelings I have of my dad. He was a great example to me and how I wish my boys were able to have his guidance here on earth. That was not part of the plan so I teach them as much as I can about him. I miss him like crazy. This is the fourteenth year after his death that I have celebrated his birthday. He would of been 75years old.

I have almost lived on this earth longer without him than with him. That seems crazy to me. He was only in my life for 19 years, I wish I could of had more. He still gives me direction and gave me a glimpse of how I am sure my Heavenly Father feels towards me. I am grateful for the knowledge I have of eternity and the simple fact that I will see him again and will be able to hear him laugh and sing.

Love you dad, happy birthday.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day, after we have opened our gifts we head to the Schneider's and hang out there. Here we are the six of us waiting our turn to open up gifts and continue on the tradition of Christmas.

Christmas Eve

Every Christmas Eve we go to my Mom's and Bob's to celebrate the holiday. It is also tradition that the little kids dress up and act out the story of Jesus. It's a great tradition that I wish the kids would take more seriously. It's fun to be with family and I am glad we do get together.

What a great day

After our six flags adventure PJ decided to take the boys and me to the Oakland Temple. One of my favorite places, where PJ and I were sealed. I love how they decorate the grounds and how much of the spirit you can feel there. The boys thought it was great to stand on the top and see the city. They tried holding up the golden gate and look at the "small" people on the lower level. I loved to hear PJ explain the symbols on the temple and his testimony to the boys. It was a great way to end a busy day. So glad we went though.