Sunday afternoon naps rock, especially as a sleepy dogpile.

We tried to take family pictures while Quinn was here. Let me emphasize the word tried. We took at least a hundred. It is a fight to get Conner and Jannae to smile during pictures, and to get them to smile in the same picture is even harder. And then to get Bryn to be looking at the camera too, impossible! Well, mom kept saying things that would make them smile...no luck...then she said "Everyone say, Hope Quinn finds a girlfriend soon!" I crossed my fingers, and unfortunately, the one picture out of the hundred with Bryn, Conner, and Jannae cooperating, was the one I changed my plastered on smile with crossies. Well, I hope this brings you peace Quinn...and lots of luck!

People say that when a baby looks past you and smiles, they are watching angels. You do it all the time. I know little babies come from Heaven. You hate the dark, you always have. When you were born, it was like 3:00am in the hospital and we were all trying to sleep, but you wouldn't... until the lights were on. I know you came from Heaven, I know you see angels, I know that you remember the majesty and wonder of Heavenly Father. Bryn, I promise to do my best for you, to keep that light in your eyes, and to never let you forget what the spirit feels like. I know we can return and be a forever family. I love you.

Happy Birthday Conner! Joana and I had a blast making your birthday treats. Thank you for letting us share your special day with you. By the way, Connerbodonner, I can't believe you are 12!! You are getting way to old, pretty soon you'll need glasses and a cane and kids are going to have to help you cross the street!

Oh my sweet baby, I can't believe you are SIX months old already! I feel so blessed that you have come into our home and taught us so many things. I am proud of all the things you have taught yourself and how fast you catch on to new things. I love you so much, and your Daddy loves you so much. You two can be so silly together, but I absolutely love it. I love how you laugh at him, and giggle, and say his name when he walks into the room. I love it that you watch me wherever I go and cry momma when you need me. I love the way you sleep, and look so much like an angel. I love how you cuddle and snuggle and try to give kisses. Everything about you is my favorite. Happy birthday baby!

Bryn learned to say Dad, and Dad learned to say oowww!! She can also say Mom, Papa and arluerbaabah.

Bryn would like to say thank you to Joana's family who sent lots of goodies! Thank you from everyone else too... Bryn just drools for them more than the rest of us.