She's got D.D.P.!

I'm still trying to figure out how you do it all! One thing I do know about you is that you are diligent and patient. I remember in high school when you used to get up at 5 in the morning to exercise before school! That takes dedication and diligence. You've also always had the patience for the details of life, no wonder why dad alway had you make the corsages and boutonnieres. But more importantly these traits you developed early in life prepared you for the significant role you have now of a mother and wife, which requires even more dedication, diligence and patience! These traits have only become magnified! You amaze me! I love you muchooo!

Summer Fun

Fourth of July Balloon Fest early in the morn!
This is the Place Monument! Feeding the goats.
Backyard kiddie pool!
Orem Summer Fest!

Dancing Kiddos

Children without a Mother

A recent study shows the consequences of not having a loving mother in the home. The consequences are reflected in the faces of some local children. The following images are a sample from that study.

No mother:

With mother:

No mother:

With mother:

The children and I conclude that we are better off with a loving mother in our home. We are glad that Ashley is ours.

IVY=ONE

IVY is a climber (she was appropriately named) and she never stops moving!

She took her first steps yesterday and will soon be off and running along side Eli. Although Eli likes to steal her thunder, she is gracious about it and adores his doting!

(sorry it's a sideways video)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

BEN is FUNNY! I love Ben's dry and witty sense of humor. I loved that he suggested Olivia resurrect an old dress instead of buying a new one for Easter! I think people who are witty are people who listen and are aware of what's going on around them. They have to be in order to respond to people so wittily, right? HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN! I MISS HAVING YOUR HUMOR NEAR! love, ashley

Little miss Ivy!