China Cabinet

This a a little child size china cabinet that we just brought over from my parent's house. It was made for my grandmother by her father and then my mom had it as a little girl. Then my sisters and I all had it and I remember specifically asking my mom as a little girl if I could keep it for my children someday. I was living a dream to bring it to our house for J to play with-first that we have a little girl, and second that she is the 4th generation to have this special family heirloom. There is even a distinct smell in the wood that brings back childhood memories.
My mom lost her mom and dad and little sister in an airplane accident when my oldest brother and sister were very little. We all have wished that we could have known our grandparents and aunt, but our mom has kept them alive through her stories and through such special things like this cabinet that were from her family home. Now J gets to have memories of this special cabinet.
The first picture is of J and Truman at Home Depot after we had purchased new hardware and some supplies for the cabinet. We have sanded it and next we will paint it. When it is completed, I will show the finished product. Stay tuned...

Just some fun...

A few weeks ago we had a micro photography class for the women in our ward. I am only beginning to learn about photography, but I feel so excited to learn new things. Most of all I want to be able to take good quality pictures of my family. We have another awesome class coming up in April (just f.y.i).

We love our Gabrielle!

This is my niece, Gabrielle and we want to wish her a happy Valentine's (a few days late). There are six years between us and we grew up just like sisters in many ways. We are so proud of her as she is nearing the completion of her degree in business marketing at BYU Idaho! We love you so much Gabrielle!

My love bug

There is not a day that goes by without some sweet reminder of the miracle that J is. She brings so much joy into our lives. I love to watch how she is playing more on her own without needing me by her side every second. We like to have tea parties and I usually set them up with her, but the other day she got her dishes out and set them up how she wanted. These are the sweet moments where I feel as though I am living a dream. Girls are so much fun!