Missing Link

I had a friend over today.

She lost her baby almost 4 months ago.

I can't even imagine being back to 4 months out. Hurts just thinking about it.

We were looking at pics of Daxton. She said, "He kinda links the look of all your kids together."

Yes. He does. And he is gone. A missing link. The missing link that ties us all together.

At first as I pondered this I thought how sad he was missing. How sad he will never be apart of our earthly family. Our pictures. Our activites. Our holidays. Our boring moments. Our not so boring moments.

I was sad.

But truth is. He isn't the missing link. He is the LINK that ties us all together. As one eternal family. He is paving the way for us. He is watching over us. He is a part of us. We just can't see him.

Can you believe how much he and Isabella look alike? Aside from their eyes, they could be the same child. Even had Savannah confused.

Let me Count the Ways

Oh I how I love her!!! Let me count the ways! Really? You are going to make me count? Happy to oblige.

#1 She is in her element outside. She likes NOTHING more than to be playing in the dirt, eating sand, and squishy grass between her toes. When she wants to go outside she will run for her jacket, bring it to me, and hold her arm out. Seriously? She is old enough to do that? Yes. Sadly. She is.

#2 Lately we have been riding our bikes. This particular day we rode to the temple because the library was closed and we needed to kill some time. Where better to spend 23 minutes and 30 seconds. Once again, outside. She is such a beauty. The sunlight catches her just so. She tries to catch the sunbeams. Its. Adorable.

#3 Notice the QT cup next to her on the floor... She is a hoot! She love Dr. Pepper. Now don't ask me how I know this :) or tell my husband of our newfound knowledge. (And don't worry MG, its loaded... that means regular.... not diet)

#4 Her favorite place in on the counter. Where she can see me. Please don't call CPS. I am never more than 3.26 inches away.

#5 Her hat. Love. Her. Hat. Love. Her. She is the cutest naked baby. EVER. Ok she is vying for #1... but currently she is the CUTEST.

#6 Interestingly enough, Isabella LOVES to play in the fridge, just like Daxton (and likely just like any other kid her age. Do we ever grow out of it? I love to play in the fridge.... but that is for another day.) She was in the freezer on this particular day (yes I LOVE freshly frozen butter, cheese, strawberries, cookies, bread.....) and she grabbed out something and ran into the other room. I was wondering about her when it was too quiet as Isabella is usually at my heels... and I went to find her. This is what I found. I am trying to figure out how to load the video to You Tube... alas. I am computer RETARDED, although Doug just noticed I know what "ctrl A" is.... (select all) and was impressed I knew how to use it correctly. Wow. I must be REALLY dumb to surprise him with such a vast knowledge of computer shortcuts.

#7 (have I lost count yet?) Eating plastic. Yes I am mother of the year. Notice the close proximity of my camera. I am not too far away. But I am not going to lie. She likes nothing better than to chew on plastic. Especially if it holds sweetart jelly beans, yes those jelly beans we ate today at the park were ABC (already been chewed).

#8 Not only is she outdoorsie, but she is my GIRLY Girl. Seriously I don't know where she gets it. If you know me, you see me all too often with NO makeup and sweats.... (Unfrump my mom has a LOT to work on with me) But she loves her necklaces and baby dolls.

There are of course many other reasons. Mostly the reason she gives me to breathe when I think taking another breath is the most impossible thing to do. I. LOVE. HER.... And I just realized that I didn't even post any of her birthday. Stay tuned.

Cabin FEVER?

NO WAY!!!!

Spring break was a hoot!

We took 10 kids and 3 moms up to the cabin.

It was INSANE!!!!

But SUpEr FUN!

We went on hikes, played in the snow, played in the mud.

Ate lots of Food. And ate some more food.

Played at the park. Swung on the swings.

My friend told me that I was insane. She has decided that I am cool :). Cool enough and laid back enough to take a bunch of kids and moms to the cabin and have an insanely FUN time.

Thanks ya'all for being my friend. (even if it is only because my parents have an AWESOME cabin.... gotta get friends somehow, and what better than BRIBERY!!!)