Happy Wednesday!

Meet with the high school counselor regarding Caitlin's 2011 graduation (not even ready to think about that), shop for treats for the graduating senior drill team members, wrap such treats, pick up cake, ice cream, balloons so we can celebrate Joey's mission call (Joey is the neighbor boy who is in our stake, no support from home so he is opening his mission call at our house tonight), complete two vendor contracts and meet with a client, pick up Hannah from play practice, make dinner, Bowen's basketball practice, attend the basketball game at LHS and take gifts for Caitlin to give to the seniors on drill team for their senior recognition night, open Joey's mission call and cheer and celebrate, laundry, homework....WHEW...Wednesday's are tough!

Little Man of the House

Just the cutest!


Bowen is our thrillseeker!


He will become a great scientist or doctor or palentologist or astronaut or take over the world...SOMEDAY!


Bowen is so much fun and always open for a new adventure!


He's pretty cool!

Yes...we love the little man of the house, Bowen! He is so much fun and really keeps his big sisters on their toes. He was our late arriver but completes our little family. He brings so much light and love into our home. It melts my heart when he smiles. He is pure joy and loved by his entire family. He really is "all boy" with a special mission. Infact, he is loved so much that he only got in a little bit of trouble after the last parent/teacher conference.

Ms. Sanders: Bowen is so smart, he is above the class level in reading and writing. He is doing third grade math in second grade and loves numbers. He has so much potential. We just need to work on the "getting out of his seat in the middle of class time and walking around the room and visiting with other students, thing." He also needs to work on raising his hand and not interrupting the teacher. He needs to quit being bossy and ruling the entire second grade, not just our class, but the entire second grade. He really needs work on his listening skills. However, I just adore him!

Mom: Um.....yes, yes, I know. We will continue to work on those things!


Apparently, this is going to be a lifelong process and we will have to continually work on those things.


Bowen is:

.Intelligent
.Silly
.LOUD
.Social
.A video game freak
.A football fanatic
.Sweet
.Considerate
.Competitive
.Precocious
.Inquisitive
.Entertaining
.Vivacious
.Analytical
.Loving
.Honest
.PURE JOY


Bowen...you are loved! Thanks for joining our family!

Courtie-Bum

I love my first born! Courtney Michelle Thomas, what a joy she is to our family. She is silly and always the life of the party. She is a good example to her younger sisters and brother and makes life fun. Her dad calls her "Cat in the Hat." This is because you know when she has been in a room, it is full of chaos, smiles, messes, and laughter. The vacant bedroom downstairs stays clean and tidy, the bed is made and there is nothing on the floor. When Courtney comes home from school for the weekend, don't look in that room, it is messy, clothes everywhere, floor covered with, I'm not sure what, and the bedding is everywhere! Sometimes I clean it when she leaves, sometimes I leave it messy because I miss her! What a talented and joyous young lady! Your family loves you!

The Life of the Party!


Growing up so fast!

Courtney is fun and others love to be with her!


My Girl!


Loves the game and life!

These Made Me Smile Today....

Bowen's kiss. Hannah giggling when I tried to hide my "trip" on an apparent crumb that was on the kitchen floor. Courtney's "I LOVE YOU" text. The gentleman who held the door open for me at the post office. The elderly couple holding hands in the store. Caitlin's constant reminder of how much she needs me. The nice lady who smiled at me while stopped at the traffic light. Eric's "How are you" message. The young couple's kiss in the parking lot. The mountains dusted with snow. The ever so constant train whistle at 4:00 AM. The neighbor's dog resting on my front porch.


It really is a GREAT day!

The Shadow...

This just happened! It's true the shadow was seen and that means SIX more weeks of winter! However, the sky is clear and the sun is out this morning...so I'll just pretend it is the makings of springtime!

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!