Our Weekend....Alex's Baptism

Ryan's parents came to celebrate with us. This is Sunday when Alex was confirmed and received the holy ghost.

Elder Logan, Alex and Elder Young these are two great missionaries who taught Alex.

Ryan and Alex

Ryan's brother's Greg and Brad also came to celebrate with us. He was baptized by Ryan and Grandpa gave a great talk on the holy ghost. He was dressed in white to show how pure and clean Alex was after he was baptized.

This past weekend was Alex's big day... he was baptized. For those of you who don't know. Alex is Ryan's 16 year old son who had been living with his mother is Northern California until August of last year. He decided to come to live with us in Texas and is doing very well. He loves school and is on the football team. About two weeks ago he got his driver's lisense and is very excited about that, and to top it all he committed to be baptized. This is something Ryan alway's dreamed of and we prayed one day would happen. We are both very proud of him and the good choices he is making. He is a very good kid and brings a great spirit in our home.

My First and Definitely Not Last Half Marathon!

Jennifer, Amy and me at the finish line!!

Our wonderful husbands Corey (Amy), Ryan (Me) and Harlow (Jennifer) Thanks Guys for all of your great support!!

Ok so yes I am crazy. Last week Ryan told me that some of women in our ward were running a half marathon (13.1 miles to be exact) next Saturday (today), and I thought hmm this is something I have alway's wanted to do, and what better time to do it! At this point I had only ran 5 miles at one time, but figured I had Brinlee and the dog with me, so 13 miles will be easy not pushing a heavy load. Let me just say that I had the best time and feel so invigorated right now!! The race was in Ft. Worth about an hour away, so we went yesterday and stayed the night in a hotel. It was so much fun being with these awesome women Jennifer and Amy. This is definitely going to be a yearly tradition. I am not sure my exact time, but my watch said 2 hours and 17 minutes!!! That is about a 10 minute mile, and I felt awesome at the end. Our husbands were at the finish line to cheer us on and it was perfect!! Thanks honey for being there to support me!!

I have to first start off by giving all the credit for this great post to Denise Roney thanks Denise! I am also very passionate about this and I too wish that President Obama receive's 50 million empty red envelopes!!

Get red envelopes or postcards (http://www.zazzle.com/red_envelope_day_postcard-239994060870346187) and mail them on March 31st to the White House

When:March 31st, 2009

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.On the front, address it toPresident Barack ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion.It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part ofour world.

We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009.

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S.] before having a chance to live. It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard. Together we can change the heart of The President and save the lives of millions of children.

Barack Obama spoke at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund event, uttering the now infamous line, "Well, the first thing I'd do as president is, is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. [Applause.] That's the first thing that I'd do."An empty red envelope will send a message to President Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue [The Freedom ofChoice Act, which will essentially "undo" every law currently in place to limit abortion in the U.S.. (i.e., parental consent laws, parental notification, waiting periods, prohibition of transporting a minor girl across state lines to obtain an abortion, etc.)]. It will be quiet, but clear.

Please read more about The Freedom of Choice Act here:http://www.lifenews.com/nat4359.html%20http://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php%3Chttp://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php<http://www.barackobama..com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php>http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/07/one_year_annive.html

Happy Birthday Brinlee!!

Birthday Princess!!

Thanks Alex for showing me how to blow out the candles.

Look at me I am Two!!

Thanks Damon for helping me to open it... I loved opening presents!!

Today my baby turns two... It seems like yesterday Ryan and I were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. I love being a mommy and I am very thankful for my beautiful little Brinlee. She brings so much joy and laughter to our family. Her big brothers are so cute with her and she loves them so much. It is so fun having Alex live with us and Austyn and Damon so close. I love watching them interact with their little sister they are the best big brothers! Brinlee is my little sunshine girl. I am blessed to be a stay at home mom and to be with her everyday to watch her learn and grow. She talks so much, can count to ten, and knows her abc's. Mommy is so proud of you Brinlee!! She is a social butterfly and loves to entertain anyone who will watch. We love you very much Brinlee and are so blessed to have you in our home!! Happy Birthday!!

Merry Christmas

WOW what did Santa bring me???

A four wheeler!

A stroller to push Goofy and Mickey around in. (these are my favorite presents)

A baby my little pony with a binki...she told the pony binki's are for nigh night :-)

We had a quiet Christmas this year with only Brinlee. She was so cute and loved to open each present and play with it before going on to the next. We love each of you and hope you all had a Merry Christmas! `

Dickens Festival

Ryan and I decided to brave the cold weather on Saturday night and take Brinlee to the Downtown Mckinney Dicken's Festival. We were really hoping to see Santa, but he was not there this year. Brinlee and I enjoyed the train ride and we got to see Frosty the Snowman.

Happy Thanksgiving

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and want you all to know how thankful we are to have such great family and friends!! We feel very blessed to have you in our lives. My mom came to visit us for a week and we were so excited to have her here. Brinlee loved her "Maca!" They had so much fun together and we miss her!! We had a great dinner with my mom and some of Ryan's friends from work.