Emma's Angiogram

I'll be updating Emma's blog with any news about her exploratory surgery. emmarebekah.blogspot.com. Please keep her in your prayers this day...April 22.

Easter

Easter came and went so fast this year but I loved it. Kids woke up and found were the Easter Bunny hid there baskets outside. It happened so fast I only got the younger kids looking for them. Before we got baskets they each got a small present from Matt and I that would help them think about what Easter is and we talked about the Atonement and Resurrection, I enjoyed it so much I want to make it a new tradition.

Notice how we've included other holidays as to not hurt there feelings. Above we have a forth of July shirt on Sierra and below we have Christmas lights next to Alyssa. Oh, and I believe Matthews pjs might be halloween. Aren't we festive.

Aren't these the best expression? I love the joy young children can't help but show on there faces. I wish adult were so readable.

We attempted to do a family picture as to replace the Christmas one we have at the top of our blog but Emma and Tessa fell asleep on the way home from church. I did everything I could to wake up Emma but she was spent so you'll just have to continue to enjoy our Christmas picture at the top of our blog until we have another occasion to all dress up.

Emma's Birthday!

We had such a fun birthday week for Emma. I posted a bunch of pictures on her website, emmarebekah.blogspot.com. Above is one of my favorites. I can't believe she's four. Every birthday is such a miracle to me, especially when I look back at all that she has been through. We are all hanging in there thanks to the awesome support from family and friends. We are axiously awaiting Emma's angiogram April 22. Please continue to pray that her heart will be strong enough for the surgery she so desperately needs. We love and miss you all.

My trip to Utah

Jerilyn, Me, and Kari...both friends that I grew up with. We all lived on the same street. It was so much fun to catch up.

My beautiful Mom and sisters.
Christine, Mary,
Shirlyn, Mom, Me,
Tammy

Me and my sister

My Grandma and Grandpa Asay, my moms parents

Me and my Grandma Andersen, my dad's mom.

It's so hard for me to find the time to blog anymore but I'm attempting to get back on the band wagon. I got to go up to Utah for a womens type conference that the Andersen Family does every year called Legacy. It kind of links the generations of women together. It's always very inspirational and fun to see all my cousins and aunts and grandma. I got to see all my sisters and my mom. It was a great energized to want to be a better mom and have a little break.

Celebrating Tessa's Birthday with Friends.

We went to a park in Upland with our friends the Carters and Heywoods for Tessa's birthday Saturday. I'm a dork about taking pictures of everyone so you can't really see who all was there but we filled the park with 13 kids and 6 adults and only 2 families. It was nice to just enjoy the day and play. Tessa started her party off asleep from the ride there and ended it asleep in Daddy's arms. We went to the Carters after the park for cake and play- thank you Mike and Beck! I'm feeling very emotional about my baby turning one. I've never thought I'd be that way...I always thought those women were saps...I guess I'm a sap now.

Happy First Birthday Chunkers!
On Tessa's Birthday I took her to Burger King for lunch just to get her out. Amy had the idea and came with Emily and I brought Emma and Matthew. It was fun since we weren't celebrating until the next day with friends and next week with family.

Just Chil'laxin'

Feb. 8
I was realaxing in my bed and slowly each kid came and joined
me until we were all hangin' out just chil'laxin'.