Valentine's Day

I have been looking back at the family events we have attended so far this year, and it is hard to decide which ones to catch up on first. So, I decided that I might as well continue where I left off.

In February, for Valentine's Day, Josh surprised me with flowers. He is the sweetest husband EVER! He has a talent for picking out the most beautiful flowers and arranging them for me before I come home. I came home to these...

Here is one of the tulips that Josh bought for his sister...she LOVES tulips!

Family trip to Bear Lake

We have started the tradition of going to Bear Lake every year with my family. This year we went in January, and all of my siblings, dad, and aunt were able to go with us.

One the way to Bear Lake, we saw this volcano!

Okay, so it wasn't a volcano, but it was the mine in Soda Springs. Really amazing looking at night.

Our nephew was really excited to go to the condo!

 Here are the cutest niece and nephews ever!

 These three are becoming really good friends.

Getting ready to play games.

Playing pinochole.

My dad is the best grandpa ever. These two are buddies and go everywhere together.

Okay, so I have had braces since January 2013. Finally getting used to them. Look at this handsome nephew of mine!

Papa decided to put him in this CrockPot instead of finding his Bumble chair. As you can tell, he didn't know what to think!

So tired! Playing hard takes a lot out of ya!

Relaxing watching t.v., and napping.

Having fun throwing balls up and down the stairs.

 

 Cute silly monkey!

 Happy Birthday Papa!

 

 Under the stairs makes a fun playroom!

Having fun sledding.

The Family

 

I was reading some quotes and found one that I found enlightening. It states:

"For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

How true this is! I am not angry, but let's face it, we have all been at one time or another. I know how being angry makes me feel, and at times it is warranted, but it is up to us how long it lasts, and how much happiness we are willing to trade to be angry.

Boston Marathon Tragedy

My heart goes out to the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.  It is hard to believe that anyone would want to harm another human being. This is another reminder that life is fragile and that I want to live every day like it is my last. We never know what is going to happen, but as long as we are good with our Lord and family, then we don't need to live in fear of the unknown.