Picture #34

February 3, 2012

Patrick came over on Sunday. Of course this means a wrestling match. It looks like Patrick is going to break Jordan.

Jordan didn't break, so after Patrick pinned Jordan - he gave Jordan some pointers! Brothers.

Picture #28

January 28, 2012

Patrick came over on Sunday for dinner and his birthday cake! Happy 19th birthday :-) Addison gets so excited to see Patrick. Before dinner she sat on his lap. In this picture they are looking at Patrick's phone. It was fun to watch them smile and laugh with each other.

Apparently it take two people to light 19 candles!

This is the chocolate curl bow from the cake. The bow was right in the center and the rest of the cake was covered with the smaller curls.

This is the closest picture I got to Patrick showing happy expression. He does not like when I have my camera out.

This explains why I am so tired!

I decided to write down the kids activities. And now I have written proof of why I am tired most of the time. Thanks heavens for naps while the kids are at school. Here is the list:
Morgan - National Honor Society (includes: tutoring, habitat for humanity house, homecoming dress exchange)
-historian for book club
-weightlifting team
-french club
-peer mediator

Samantha - ROTC (unarmed basic drill commander, assistant supply officer, PT, drill practices, colorguart practices & performances, competitions)
-baskeatball team

Jordan- middle school band night (playing with the high school band at 2 football games)
-jazz band

Stuart and Raeleigh - Peer mediator
-band
-chorus

And we also go to Patrick's football games each week!

Whew!

Napping before dinner

Sometimes Tony and Patrick come over after church and eat dinner with us. If dinner is not ready right away, they both nap. So I had Samantha snap a picure!!

Patrick discovered that Addison will sit with him if he feeds her peanut butter icing!

"That Stinks"

We were driving in the car the other day. Stuart was talking about Patrick. I gently reminded Stuart that Patrick moved out. Stuart said "THAT STINKS!" He told me that he misses Patrick and would like him to come back.

I am so glad that my kids like each other - even if they don't know it until one of them moves out.

LDS Prom

Patrick and Morgan went to the LDS prom on March 17, 2010. They both look so beautiful.

Patrick was so excited about his outfit. He looks handsome and even smiled for the pictures!

Patrick was thrilled to show me his belt buckle.

Look at that beautiful smile, so glad that he smiled for the camera!! This is a rarity.

Morgan and Sister Megan Lamb made Morgan's dress. They did a wonderful job. Morgan was thrilled with how the dress turned out and felt so pretty.

Megan also did Morgan's hair. I am so greatful for good friends that help my children.

Morgan and Patrick had a great time at the prom. Morgan came with fun stories to share and happy memories.