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Here's lookin' at the kiddos:

Dallin is a real thinker, has a great memory, loves camping, snow skiing & playing games.  Even though every ones else in his kindergarten class is a Lobo fan, he bravely declared to his class that he was a BYU fan this fall when the cougars came to town for the BYU/UNM game.  He is very creative, and is a big help to me.

Daphne is 100% girl.  She loves to dress up, play with lots of girlfriends, have tea parties, watch princess movies, paint fingernails.  She has a tender heart, is easy to get along with and is beloved by all the boys in her sunbeam class.  She loves to sing and has a beautiful little voice.

Sean -- this kid is resourceful.  He doesn't wait for help, or even ask for it most of the time.  If he's hungry, he pulls a stool over to the counter, climbs up and helps himself.  I've caught him carving into brownies I've left on the counter with my Cutco knives.  yikes!  He loves chocolate, cars, and climbing!

Sweet little Hayden loves milk, bath-time and being held.  He is doing awesome at sleeping.  He goes for 6-7 hours at night!  What a champ!  My other children were four months before they did that. 

I tag Natalie, Jenny, Marianne, and Melissa

Make the world a better place . . .

by SMILING all the day!

Dallin's Theory

A couple of weeks ago:

Dallin:  Mom, why does Hayden squirm around so much?

Me:  I don't know.  Maybe because he has a giant spirit cooped up in his tiny body.

Dallin:  (smiles) Oh yeah!

Me: Maybe that's why kids have so much energy all the time.

Dallin:  Yeah, I think that's why, Mom.  Our spirits are just too big for our bodies!

Sometimes Sean's spirit tuckers his little body right out.  

This time he just passed right out in the middle of the family room.

A Prophet Returns Home

From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, NEWSROOM
Feature story — President Gordon B. Hinckley

“The President of the Church belongs to the entire Church. His life is not his own. His mission is to serve. … The Lord has permitted me to live; I do not know for how long. But whatever the time, I shall continue to give my best to the task at hand.” 

President Hinckley

What a great legacy our dear prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley, has left for us. He was a great example of service, hope, and optimism. He led by example, as he encouraged us to try to do our very best each day. I love him and will miss hearing his words and seeing him wave his cane to all of us. However, I am so glad that he is now reunited with his sweet wife. What a homecoming that must have been! I'm sure he was welcomed not only by his dear Marjorie, but also by the other prophets of this and ancient dispensations. I can't think of anybody who more deserved to hear the Father's words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

"In all of Living, have much fun and laughter.  Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."

-President Gordon B. Hinckley

http://www.youtube.com/user/dugnkeri

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/200/5127/

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/feature-story-president-gordon-b-hinckley

Hayden update

Our sweet little Hayden is two months old today and weighed in at 10 lbs 12 oz, and 23.5 inches long. Tall and skinny. He's also smiling, which is one of my very favorite things about two months! It's funny how much time I'll spend bent over his little face trying to coax a smile, and then how cool I feel when I get one! I haven't been able to catch it on camera yet, but as soon as I do, I'll post it so you can all feel cool too. :)

Here are some pictures from his first official photo shoot, taken by my friend Erin Schmutz.

Julianne's Wedding

On January 4th, 2008 my sister Julianne was sealed to Eric Anderson in the Oakland, California Temple. Grandpa Packard sealed them, and it was a beautiful experience.  They didn't get any great pictures outside the temple because of the gusty winds and rain.  It was unreal.  I've never seen anything like it.  However, despite the tropical storm that was raging through Northern California, it was a very fun day. You can see at the beginning of the montage that we had made an umbrella wall for Julianne and Eric. They came out of the temple and in a matter of seconds, the wind had blown her veil right out of her hair! There is an awesome picture of her catching it as it blew away.  Congratulations Julianne and Eric. We love you guys!

(photographs by Erin Schmutz)

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