Father's and Daughter's

"Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter."

The other night I had the privilege of attending and helping out at the Stake Father/Daughter activity and what a fun night it was.The theme was Me and My Pop Under the Big Top and it was such a big hit. We had carnival games, face painting, a photo booth and lots of yummy snacks.  It was so great getting to see the girls interacting and having so much fun with their dads ,but I will admit that half way through the night it broke a piece of my heart. For the first time in my life I really started to feel as if I have missed out on a truly wonderful and special relationship. The older I get the more I wish I had, had the chance to have similar opportunities with my own father.

Only in Denver....

Can we have a beautiful sunny day in the 60's and the next day a HUGE snowstorm. It started snowing on Thursday night and by Friday morning we had a foot and then it continued to snow all day and night Friday. By Saturday morning we had two feet of snow!! Sam, Nat, Ben and myself passed the time Friday night by playing Pass the Popcorn. It is such a fun game and we had a great time.  Once we dug ourselves out on Saturday we took Joseph and Brad to a birthday party at Pump it Up where they jumped until the could jump no more. While they were at the party Sam, Nat, Ben and myself did a little window shopping over at South glen and the best finds of the day were the crazy camera on the Ipad and the super cozy comfy yellow couch. We rounded out our weekend by watching "Warrior" Saturday night and then having dinner with good friends on Sunday.

Our back patio.

Hana blazing a trail.

Brad taking Joseph for a ride.

Joseph just couldn't wait for the snow to stop before going out to play in it.

Anyone feel like jumping??

Best Buddies. These two played in the snow for hours, we were finally able to coax them in the house with hot chocolate.

Nat and Sam taking it easy.

The Soul of a Remarkable Woman

I always love reading anything by President Uchtdorf and this is no exception. I have been reading this book and it is just so full of wonderful things and advice that I myself need to take more to heart. May you all have a wonderful week.

“What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become.”

Highlight of my Week

So last week was just not my week. I was super busy and stressed out at work, I had a ton of things going on at home that I was falling behind on and then the uncaring dentist I saw said that I needed a root canal. :( I was sooo ready to put this week behind me when I found this sweet letter waiting for me in my mailbox from my niece Naomi. I am so touched by her thoughtfulness and the time and effort she put in to it. She did not know I was having a bad week but this just brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. I am the luckiest aunt in the world because I have the BEST nieces and nephews. I love them all so so very much!! The letter is a little hard to read but it says:

Dear Aunt Linbsay,

I hope that you come for Ellen's Baptism when she is 8.

My sweet letter from Naomi.

Things I have made

I would like to say I have been super productive these first few weeks of the new year but these are all products that I did last year. I started the blocks when Dixie was here last September and finally finished them up in early fall. I love the way they all turned out and that I have something cute to put out year round. It isn't a big surprise that the Autumn blocks are my favorite, it is also my favorite season. I made Joseph a new quilt for his birthday and love that I was able to find the fabric that I did. He has really been into Mustangs, Camaro's, etc these past few months and when I stumbled upon this fabric I was thrilled. The best part about his new blanket is that it is the perfect size for us to snuggle together. Yes every so often I can still get my little man to snuggle with me.

I just love the way these blocks turned out!!

Think warm thoughts.

I know it is super hard to see the S but I promise it is there.

Brr!! These fit in perfectly with the rest of my holiday decorations.

Joseph's new blanket. If you couldn't tell he loves car just like his daddy. :)

Ladybug Girl and the Bug squad

This month the kids read Ladybug Girl and the Bug squad. It is a cute little book about a group of boys and girl's who get together and use their super powers to go on adventures. The kids in Joseph's class all enjoyed it and had so much fun pretending to be superheroes. Once Joseph got home from book club he spent the rest of the day wearing his cape, he even went to bed with it on.

My Superhero!!!

Joseph explaining what his super power is. It is that he can sting people.

Everyone enjoying story time.

Joseph and Hayden being silly.

Joseph and Hayden concentrating on their artwork.

A Fresh Start

Happy New Year!!!

A new is upon us full of promise, new adventures and moments we will treasure.

I look forward to all the wonderful thing's this year is going to bring to me and my family.

May 2012 bring you all happiness.