Merry Christmas!

sweet!

Looking though Savannah's school folder I found this and here is the conversation I had with her.

M: "What's this?"

S: a little embarrassed "I forgot that was in there."
M: "Well what is it?"

S: "I almost started crying at school today."

M: "Why?"

S: "Gabby was making fun of me because I did my math sentence wrong and then Ellie wouldn't let me play with her. So at inside recess I made this, because I was sad."

M: "That is very nice. Do you feel better now?"

S: "Yes"

M: " and it really didn't matter if did Ellie wouldn't play with you or that Gabby laughed at you. You are okay now right."

S: with a smile "YES!"

M: "GOOD!"

It made me sad that she was made fun of and that kids wouldn't play with her but that is life and this is only the beginning. What made me very happy is that is thought of me and knew that I would be there for her no matter what was happening in her life and that I love her and that she could turn to me for comfort.

As I was reading the note she wrote I couldn't help but think about the Savior, Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost who are there for us no matter what and love us unconditionally. I know this because I have turned to them many times when I have felt sad and have felt their love for me. What a wonderful gift to know this truth.

Santa!

Ears

Look at those cute kissable ears...

now they are fancy

We took Savannah to get her ears pierced on Saturday, December 17th. She was so excited! It was really uneventful she sat there very still and didn't even flinch. She loves them!... It makes me sad because they make her look even more grown up.

"Cars"

"Cars" has become the most popular show in our home. For the last month we have watched it almost every day and sometimes twice a day...Austin loves it and can't get enough of it. As soon as he wakes up he jumps up and down in his bed with a huge smile on his face and says, "watch Cars!, watch cars!, watch cars!". Then if you don't turn it on he keeps shoving the remotes in your face until you turn it on, saying, "phone, phone" (he thinks the remote is a phone that turns Cars on. :)

I love tuning it on for him though he gets so excited, makes car sounds, bangs his head on the couch and even quotes some of the show. It's the cutiest thing, I love watching him.

The many ways to watch "Cars" ...

Genealogy Fan Chart

This is awesome for those of you who love geneology. Our church just put this out and is shows 9 generations.
Genealogy Fan Chart

7 Years Old!

7 years ago Jason and I became parents and our lives have never been better (most the time). Savannah is such a wonderful little girl who is growning up faster than I ever imagined.


Things about Savannah:
Her favorite color is pink and purple with sparkles
Her favorite primary song is "A Child's Prayer"
Her favorite princess is Jasmine and Ariel
Favorite dinner is Ribs
Favorite candy is Bottle Caps
favorite game is "Headbands"
favorite movie is "Barbie and the Princess Charm School"
favorite toy is Leapster2
favortie book is "any chapter book"
She loves to play with her grandpas
She still loves to get "snuggy"
She like "funky" shirts
She loves going to Primary
her favorite thing to do is Play Games
She loves her siblings and is a very good sister.
She is such a good daughter, sister and friend (don't get me wrong she has her bad days but don't we all).
She is doing great in school and loves it! She is reading and writing very well. She loves to write stories, draw pictures and read chapter books.
She is a great leader and example to her sisters and friends.
She is a great dancer and loves it!
She is also learning how to play the piano (she doesn't practice much but what can I say I hated practicing the piano too.)


Random pictures from the day:

She also got to go out with her dad yesterday and of course had a wonderful time. Then today I took the kids and we went and had lunch with her at school and played with her at recess. I think overall she had a wonderful birthday, even if she didn't get all 20 things on her list. :)

WE LOVE YOU SAVANNAH! Thanks for being such a wonderful part of our family.