Happy 16th Birthday Reynna

Today is my daughter Reynna's sweet 16. I absolutely cannot believe how fast the last 16 years have gone. My Reynna was an answer to my prayers and I was just ecstatic as could be when I found out I was pregnant with her.

Tomorrow, we will go get her driver's license. She is also now at the age we feel it is appropriate to date -- EEEK!!. She is so beautiful and smart and funny. She is also very talented and excels at school, with her singing, dance and karate.

At a time in life when it might not be easy at school to do the unpopular thing, my sweet Reynna makes the choices to stay away from things and activities that could hurt her, even when this costs her friendships.  She is an example to many, including myself.

I am so proud of the beautiful young woman that she is, both inside and out. Reynna, I love you so much and hope you have an amazing birthday.

Here are a few photos of her throughout the last few years. Thanks for indulging me on this journey.

Happy 11th Birthday Christopher

Today, my sweet Christopher turns 11.  I thought I would write down my favorite 11 things about him - in no particular order.

1. That he is sensitive and wants there to be peace in our home
2. That he loves his puppy and will talk to her on their walks
3. That he asks for good grades in his prayers
4. That he will still let me give him hugs and kisses
5. That he will give me hugs and kisses still
6. That he wants to be a video game designer when he grows up
7. That he prays each night for his Aunt Heather and Uncle Steve to get pregnant
8. That he wants to go to the University of Southern California
9. That he still loves school
10. That he loves Cub Scouts
11. That he can make me crazy one moment and then melt my heart the next

I love you Christopher and am so glad I get to be your mother.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween friends.  I thought I should post a Halloween card today in honor of this frightful day. 

Before I get to the card, I can't not speak about the devestation caused by Sandy.  I don't normally watch the news but I couldn't not watch last night. My heart and prayers are with those back east who are suffering.


I wanted to use this fun paper from last year's Mischevious collection from My Minds Eye.  I couldn't figure out how to place anything else on the front of the card so I decided to leave well enough alone there but I figured that I should do up the inside just a bit.

***Supplies***
I hope you all have a great Wednesday.  I'll be trick-or-treating tonight with Jango Fett. This will be the third year in a row that Christopher has gone as a Star Wars character.  Two years ago, it was Captain Rex.  Last year, Darth Vadar himself was on the scene. 

Capitol Reef

Hi friends.  I'm sorry that it's been pretty quiet around my blog here as of late. Life has been crazy around the Moses household and blogging has been put on the back burner.  My commenting has also taken a back seat.  I'm hoping to get back in the swing of things but who knows.

We just got back into town from Utah.  We spent the first few days of the week enjoying time with family in northern Utah.  For the last few days, we went to the Capitol Reef National Park area for a family reunion for Devin's family. 

We camped in a woodsy area that was much cooler (thank heavens) than Capitol Reef. Here's a few pictures from the morning going down to Capitol Reef and a very small town called Fruita, an oasis with greenery and orchards, nestled in the national park.

Thanks for dropping by today.  I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer.  Blessings to each of you.

Happy Birthday Christopher

So today my little boy, who is growing up before my very eyes, turned 8.  He is such a smart and funny little boy, who makes me laugh, who melts my heart, and sometimes, who drives me crazy.  :)  Oh, and I can't forget super cute.

We had a birthday party for him yesterday, Starwars themed.  He loves anything Starwars and legos, so was thrilled when he received several Starwars lego sets and a new Starwars lego Wii game and shirt. 

Here's just a few pictures from the past 8 years.  I love you Christopher and hope you had a fabulous birthday!

I'll be back later in the week with something crafty.  Until then, take care.

Prom Night 2011

I mentioned last weekend that Devin and I were chaperones at his school's prom.  Here are just a few pictures of us before the "big dance".  LOL

So for a large portion of the time we were there, all I could think about was how it would just be a few years before Reynna would be attending prom and I got all nostalgic for my little girl who is growing up at an alarming rate.  What's a mom of a pre-teen to do?

I hope that your week has been going well and that you have a great Friday.  Blessings to each of you.

4 cousins

When my two nephews were out visiting last month, I took them and my children to get their pictures taken.  First off, WOW, that was a lot of work.  I'm glad I did it, though.  I thought I'd share a few pictures from the session.

I hope you have a great Wednesday!