Mother's Day Artwork

This Mother's Day someone made a special card for Grandma.
(In case you couldn't tell, that's permanent marker.)

  

Two little culprits. 

 Two very good sports

Happy Mother's Day, Grandma!

Spencer's Shot

I have no idea how Spencer took this picture of Christian, but it's hilarious.  

It's nice to have a genius photographer in the family.

Wilson Wisdom

Tonight for Family Home Evening Dad had each of us think about and write down a few one-liner life lessons or "maxims."  (a maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.)

Here are some of our best ones.  What do you think?

• Remember Jesus more often. -Mom
• Find God in each day. -Dad
• People are more important than projects or possessions. -Mom
• See the good in everyone everywhere, and share that with them. -Mom
• Find joy in the journey. (President Monson quote) -Grandmother
• There are always good and bad sides to every problem; but which we decide to focus on is up to us. -Rich
• Be kind. -Grandmother
• Love those around you without conditions. -Dad
• The less you think of yourself, the happier you'll be. -Corey 
• Those who complain the loudest quite often have the least to really complain about. -Rich
• Look for ways to lift others. -Dad
• Service makes hard times not so hard. -Suz 
• Forgive quickly. -Grandmother
• Always remember to be loyal to God and strive to keep His laws and enjoy His blessings. -Grandmother
• Cultivate a grateful heart. -Grandmother
• Sometimes all the Lord requires of you is to show up. -Corey
• No one on this earth is as good as you are at being you. -Corey
• Enjoy work and hobbies. -Dad
• If you think something is beyond debate, you need to study it more carefully. -Rich
• One layer of clothes is never enough to protect against the winter wind. -Rich
• A good night's sleep cures many ills. -Suz
• Even when we are lost, God knows exactly where we are. -Suz

Avoid:

• Avoid negativism, criticism, and self-pitying thoughts that don't enable or lift. -Mom
• Avoid discouraging thoughts. -Dad
• Avoid missing naptime. -Mom
• Avoid holding grudges. -Grandmother
• Avoid getting even. -Dad
• Avoid envy. -Dad
• Avoid selfishness. -Grandmother 
• Don't whine about your problems if you're not ready to try and find solutions for them. -Rich
• Avoid situations or persons who would lead me to do evil or hurt my family. -Grandmother
• Avoid avoidance. -Corey
• Avoid isolation. -Corey 
• Avoid feeling self-conscious. It gets you nowhere. -Suz
• Don't speed near Lehi. -Rich
• Don't assume you know the answer to a problem before you study the other side's arguments. -Rich
• Don't let others tell you what your interests are. -Charlie
  

Amy and Rebecca

Compare with pic of Rebecca Woodbury

Suzy got an awesome job that they begged her to apply for. Go BOOZER!!!!! Woo hoo!

Wilson look alikes

Rebecca-Amy. What do you think?

Boo-yah, Corey the Baksetball Man

My 2 cuddlers

The kids had just both gotten up from naps and we had a snuggle moment.  Ah!  I love the cuddles.  They don't always last long (especially with Kevin)

Introducing Buddha Baby!

Geography Check

We all know the big brown one, but do you know the name of the little dark green country just SE of Guatemala????

...Cause last I heard it's where I'm headed in 6 weeks!