Momma-Bird Nest Charm's

So I'm still perfecting these...but I think this is what all the "momma's" in my life are going to get for Christmas......

Bird's nest necklaces.....glass beads and wire and patience....

I love the symbolism behind these....We all have people and children in our lives that we help, love, nourish and protect....Perfect. Gift. for so many people in my life :)

Sweet Serenade

We answered a knock at the door tonight....A family in our ward serenaded our us with

 "Love One Another"

and handed us a cookie puzzle.

We love you guys too!

Sunday: Singing, Santa & Sunsets

Today was our ward's primary presentation. I Know The Scriptures Are True was the theme for 2011. Last week I realized that this would be the last year a Kramer participated in the Primary Presentation....Dallyn moves up to Young Mens soon. He can't wait, I am a little sad to see the primary stage of our life end....

I love our primary, my favourite is the primary songs, the kids sang their hearts out today. Dallyn was also showing off his new church duds and looked so grown-up.

Notice the little owie on Dallyn's cheek....Alex threw a "For The Strength of Youth" book at him...aw my perfect children....I think you missed the point of the book Alex....you might want to read it again, eh?

As soon as the Superman finished at church, he slipped on his Santa suit and headed to the Wal-Mart kids Christmas party....

The kids reactions are always priceless.

The joy this little guy showed as he leaped on Santa lap was contagious and made it all worth it.

No joy.....This kid was forced :)

Tonight's sunset...I heart sunsets!!!!

Today was a beautiful day. :)

Kindness :)

"Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes."
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Virtue of Kindness", Liahona, May 2005, 26–28


Not going to lie, It's been a rough week, but a week filled with kindness.....

My visiting teacher brought me chocolate cake....for breakfast.

My sistas who bought me a sandwich and made me laugh so hard I had a headache and wished I'd worn depends

A sister in law, who knew just when to call, listened with compassion, and said exactly what I needed to hear.

Superman's friend who dropped off a DQ gift card just for him....Money can't buy happiness, but money can buy ice cream, and ice cream's close. :)

My children who were an endless source of comic relief :)

And the life long friend of my Dad's, who went out of his way to bring my Dad a turkey dinner with all the trimmings after my Dad had refused all other Thanksgiving invitations.

This week has ended with my heart full of gratitude for the kindness that has been shown my family. Kindness has made ALL the difference this week....Thank you all.

Well Played Dallyn!

So Dallyn walks into the rec room and hands Bailey her bright pink cell phone and says "Ummm Holly's going to be really mad at you Bailey".... Bailey: "Why??"..... Dallyn: " 'cause you just called her a poo head"....DALLYN?!?!


Holly came in the door from work 15 minutes later...."Alright which one of you dorks texted me!!!!!"

Dallyn's text "sup sup poo dog"

Well played Dallyn, well played :) Its always nice to know that boy can hold his own in a house full of girls.

Happy Birthday Alex!

Happy Birthday to my baby girl Alex!

fall 2004

Welcome to teenage- land.



fall 2011



Four teenage girls under one roof, well won't this be fun!!! Good thing you are all awesome kids. Please just keep the tag-teaming to a minimum. You don't want your poor parents to go crazy now do you???

Her wish list was...

getting facebook

clothes

make-up

cell phone

ipad

What she actually got...

hair straightener and a haircut

oh the power of parents :)

Happy Birthday Jo! (don't worry I'm not senile)

Bailey's {most recent} Masterpiece

Bailey's newest masterpiece....God's Hand

Visual Arts 11/12

I am constantly amazed at your talent and deeply respect your conviction, to be who you are, where ever you are. We sure do love you.