Emma's Preschool Christmas Concert

Wonderful teacher Mrs. Wing, who is Amazing with the children.

Emma is so lucky to have several good friends in her class with her.

It was really so much fun to watch. I just love to see the talent and enjoy the fun concerts at Christmas time. There is nothing like listening to little children sing about the Savior, precious.

With the Bad also comes the Good!

Grandma great Wanlass, Grandma Hiett, Me and my girls.
This would make four generations, priceless.

Riding Horses cousins at Grandma Wanlass home. Priceless also!

Enjoying an apple! Perfectly priceless!

My Dear Beloved Oldest Sister

Noelle McKay


Life has sure been crazy complicated and blogging has just not made it on my to do list. I am ready to blog now. I have many emotions that have been on the surface and it does not take much to feel the hurt and sadness for the loss of my dear sister Noelle. I also feel sadness for her husband and 3 children that are left behind as she moves on to her new life. (No doubt she is watching and helping in ways we can't see.) I am grateful for the Gospel that helps me understand there is life after death and we all have a purpose in this new life. This does not make the pain and sadness ever go away, though maybe it reassures me that I will see her again and that helps to ease the sadness when I am reminded of her.
Noelle was such a great example to not only my family and her own but also to all those she met. She truly loved all and it was shown by her unconditional love and service. Family meant the world to her and she would have done anything for any of us. I feel as though I did not appreciate her enough. I feel guilty for not being a better sister and enjoying every minute of life or taking more time with her. I know she would not want me to dwell upon this but I find myself occasionally doing this! I have decided I am going to try to be a better sister and be the example she taught. This is all I can do.
I look forward to our meeting in the next life when my time is up and the veil will part for me. She will be their I am sure of it! For now I have a beautiful legacy to follow and the atonement of our savior who understands our pains and loss to comfort me. Until we meet again dear sister. Thanks for all you were and did!

This is just the girls! There is 3 other boys.

Good friends-sad goodbye!

I am finally ready to post something about the Talbots move! I am not much of a blogger but am feeling like this needs to be done to help me adjust! This move is such a bitter sweet for me and my family. I am truly happy for the Talbots and know where ever they go they will make friends and have fun, for this is what I already miss about our dear friends. We have much in common with our families and Ashley seems to bring the good out of me and others with her compliments and kindness. When I needed someone to talk to or help out she was so conveniently across the street. I think Addie and Emma were rarely separated, They were more like sisters than friends. We will claim them as family. We are grateful for this friendship and only hope to see it grow as they move so far far away to London. I am grateful for good friends that help us through life's up's and down's! Who make us better and teach us a little more about who we really are. We know that we will see them soon and that Good friendships are Eternal. Thanks for everything. Love you Talbots!

Nonstop fun!

Etna, California Trip for baby brothers Graduation.

Visits down the lane to Grandma T's house.

My beautiful hometown! Oh the memories and stories.

Riding on trailer with cousins. (cheap entertainment)

Silly cousins.

Popsicles for summer cool off.

Dancing cuties!

Pool time!

Water time!

Slip in slide...

Fireworks!

Awesome Friend!

Awesome sisters! (2 of the 5 here)

Cousin's playing outside!

Sleep overs with cousins!

Dress-up and plenty of imagination!

Emma's Dance

I am way behind on my posts but loved these pictures! I wish I had a good clip of the video because it is absolutely hilarious. We have just loved Gucci and her Dance studio.
We are very sad we will not be in it next year. Emma and I have love so much about it,
including Grandma Great watching Emma, eating lots of swiss Rolls, being able to
spend a whole afternoon with best friend Addie and Dancing of course! Thanks
Ashley for allowing us to enjoy the benefits of this, you are Great friends
and will be dearly missed by us and many others.

Spencer in Soccer!

This is Spencer's 2nd season of soccer and each time he get's better at playing which I have to admit I enjoy watching better. I am proud of him and how hard he worked and how he had a fun time playing! He is becoming a good little athlete and I love that he has an outlet that is healthy and Fun!

Maxwell Levi-1year old

I just think he get's cuter each day, along with more mischievous!

Thanks Tris for taking this adorable picture.