Planting a Garden

Bishop Basso advised us all to plant a garden. So, we put on our "planting clothes" and our "shoes that already had dirt on them" and we made our first ever attempt at doing just that. It was a good time for us all. Kambrie loved watering the plants after they were planted.
Karsten, well, he loved getting dirty.
Kyler placed the plants making sure they were perfectly straight.
And Kolter loved using the shovel, or at least holding on to it and pretending like he was using it.

What's love got to do with it?

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken? I know a few people that are very, very close to me that are singing this song right now. What is up with divorces anyway?!?! Why do they happen so often these days? Why can't we see through the evil plan of the adversary to mess things up in our ever important families? Not only does it effect the familes now, but for generations to come and into eternity. It's such a tough issue. I've been plagued by these distressing thoughts for months now, and it's all coming to an end, an end of just what I was hoping could be avoided. But is it really the end? Not a chance, in fact, it's only the beginning. The beginning of a whole new ball game, new challenges, new heartaches, new trials, and new obstacles that come when a family becomes split. I hope somehow, someway there can be happiness on the horizon. That is what we are all truly after anyway, right? Isn't it ironic that how often it seems we make ourselves unhappy in trying to attain just that. So is love really just a sweet old fashioned notion? I hope not. I really hope not.

Anyone for a Cherry 7-Up?

Okay, so I usually don't drink a whole lot of pop. In fact, it's basically my special occasion drink. Well, lately I've been having a special occasion on a daily basis. Nice. I know. But who can resist the crisp, cool, cherried taste of a cherry 7-up on the rocks? Not I, and the Magnesens have been keeping their fridge stocked just for me, or so they say, and I believe 'em. It's what keeps me going late into the night as we sing, sing and sing some more as I try desperately to become a "Sing Star." It's what kept me going as I braved it alone with four kids while Danny was away working. If things got a little too hard, I knew I could count on the Maggies to hook me up and keep me going for one more day, with not only a cold drink, but also with a warm dinner, yum. Thank you! A few sodas can't hurt too badly, right? After all, it's like the original, "No caffiene. Never had it. Never will." lol ;)

Looking Back...

Southern Utahs Unique Newborn and Child Photographer

Since I'm already highlighting my little one year old, how about a look back on the last year by way of a few pictures. Click this link to the greatest photographer in the world's blog and take a little peak. Thanks Kell! :)

Karsten's Big #1!

Our baby had his first birthday. It's bitter sweet to see the littles growing so fast. Thanks to everyone who shared his special day with us.

A Happy Birthday for Karsten