One year later...

today, I went to church...
today, I made bread...
today, I ate food...
today, I've held my husbands hand...
today, I held my kiddos close...
today, I smiled...
today, I laughed...
today, my phone didn't ring...
today, was calm...
today, was peaceful...
today, I played the piano...
today, I listened and heard...
today, I had my husband by my side...
today, only tears of joy...
tonight, I will still have my husband by my side...
tonight, I will sleep...
tonight, I will be so thankful it is a year later...

Cars VS. Strollers

Lloyd and I have a friendly debate.
His position: We have had more strollers in our marriage
My position: We have had more cars

1. 84 Ford Bronco II
2. 96 Ford Contour
3. 89 Dodge Grand Caravan
4. 73 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up
5. 84 Nissan Maxima
6. 87 Honda Accord
7. 98 Dodge Grand Caravan
8. 97 Nissan Sentra
9. 96 Honda Accord
10. 03 Ford Expedition
11. 02 Chrysler Town & Country
12. 05 Ford Focus

1. Graco Single Stroller
2. Graco double Stroller
3. Umbrella Stroller
4. Umbrella Stroller
5. Costco Stadium Double Stroller
6. Manufacture replace Costco stroller
7. Instep Safari TT double jogger
8. Single Stroller
9. Jeep Single Jogger

I, Emily, find joy in my victory!

First day of school

Everyone in our home was very excited for last Tuesday!!
It was a rainy day but our heart jumped for joy.

Nora, Nora, Nora

Nora is the most tenative, cautious walker we have ever had in our home.
Thus, no pictures yet.
Apparently climbing is a different matter!!

Battle is on

Our family received an e-mail this week...
You know the kind that makes you
want to question why....

I want to tell their family....
WE LOVE YOU!!!
We are praying for you!!
I know there is power in prayer
which is beyond our mortal comprehension.
I also want to say...
Even with everyone helping
there will be days you feel alone.
You are so important to Heavenly Father.
He hasn't forgotten about your family.
The war that began for your soul in the pre-existence
is still being fought today.
The battle has people on earth fighting for you
and even more legions of armies on the other side of the veil fighting.
So, you might have moments or days when you feel alone.
Let's just say
BATTLE ON!!
You are going to win the war.

It's official

I'm so excited to be back in school
Not so excited about the mugshot
2 classes this semester
First class was last night
So, so soooooo much fun
Life is GOOOD!!

Welcome to our home!

After 13 years of living without a piano I could take it no longer.
I have been patient, (at least I think so) but I reached my end.
We have welcomed a little Wurlitzer spinet into our lives.
She is a beauty. She isn't exactly young,
she does come with great experience.

Where does the piano fit in our home?
It is a tight squeeze but well worth it.
Below are pictures of our home office,
family room, living room, entertainment area,
wrestling arena, home gym and now
music room.