OH MY HEAVENS HE'S ELEVEN!!

Love, Love, Love this boy!!!  It is a privilege to be his mom and I am grateful for the things he teaches me each and every day:)  I appreciate his ability to love and to forgive. I love his unique way of looking at things and the stories he tells.  If you ever have a LONG road trip to take just invite Nate:) We are BLESSED to have him as a member of our family.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE DAWG!!!

Happy Birthday Carly

This is one of my FAVORITE pictures of Carly with my dad - he actually was having a little tea party with her.  This picture was taken when we lived in Las Cruses NM and my parents surprised us with a visit!!!

This is at a family reunion 22 years later.

I am so grateful for this girl - what a blessing she has been in my life - so thankful that Heavenly Father sent her first - she has been tremendous help through the years - she is beautiful inside and out - she is WISE beyond her years - talented in many ways -she is a great mommy - and one of my bff's!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS!!!   We love you:)

Massachusetts Bound!!

It has already been 6 weeks for this boy and yesterday (8-28) he head out into the mission field.




This pic is sooo Macky - always looking for ways to have FUN!

Macky called us yesterday morning from the airport - it was such a treat to hear his voice.  We put him on speaker phone and all of us were able to visit with him.  You could definitely see, hear and feel the hand of the Lord in his behalf.  He bore his testimony to us in Spanish before he hung up and it was amazing!!  It was one of those moments for me where I was so overcome with gratitude.  Grateful for him and his desire to serve the Lord. Grateful to be his mother.  Grateful for the missionary program and the blessings that come to families because of it.  Grateful for the growth that has come to Macky in just 6 weeks. Grateful for the Gift of Tongues. Grateful to know that Heavenly Father is mindful of ALL of his children. Grateful to feel his love daily in my life:)

Macky we LOVE you and are soooo HAPPY for you to FINALLY get to MA!!!!

Elder Joseph Mckay Slade -Massachusetts Boston Mission

Missionary........Someone who spends time away from loved ones
so others can spend eternity with theirs!!!!

Happy 16th Brock!!!

On the evening of July 4th we had a surprise birthday party for Brock!!
He had NO idea and surprising him was totally AWESOME!!!!

Two of his favorite peeps - Reed Hancock and cousin Emma!

Lots of CUTE girls were in attendance:)

We had root beer floats and Brocks favorite...Ice Cream Cake - yum!!

This kid is such a blessing and I appreciate the roll that he plays in our family.  He was my baby for a  long time and it is hard to believe that 16 yrs have gone by so quickly.  Through the years we have teased him and called him Nephi, he truly exemplifies Nephi like qualities and I appreciate his obedience and desire to do whats right!!!  Happy Birthday Brock We Love YOU 

I Hope They Call Me On A Mission!!!

I needed to blog about this boy finally leaving on his mission.
He has been anxiously waiting for July 17th to get here.
We took him to Sky Harbor and said our goodbyes and boy it was TOUGH!
You are dealing with your own emotions and it is a tender thing to witness your children say their own goodbyes - it was really difficult for ALL but very grateful for his willingness, worthiness and example!!!

We LOVE and miss you  - Elder Joseph Mckay Slade!!! 

Heaven!!

Pure Heaven!!! Grateful for gifts that are sent straight from above:)