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Good Morning Merry Sunshine!

Favorite pictures from Christmas

Five Little Elves

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My Everything

Today is me and Robert's official 14th anniversary.  December 8, 1994 we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity.  It was a vibrant winter morning and I can remember the intensity of emotions I felt on that day; excitement, joy, love, accomplishment. . .  I was marrying my Prince, the person that surpassed any dream I had ever had, and he loved me equally!

     We have been together now, longer than we have been apart because we started dating when we were 17.  That's 18 years!!  I can honestly say he is more beautiful, amazing, nobel, interesting, wise, and endearing than ever to me.  I am excited to see his face every morning, and every day when he returns from work.  He is my example, my truest love, my handsome Prince, my everything.

Here is an excerpt from a poem that I have always loved by Elizabeth Barrett Browning that has always represented some of my feelings for my Robert:

How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of being and ideal grace.

I love thee to the level of every day's

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

I love thee freely, as men strive for right.

I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith . . .

I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life;

and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.

I am the luckiest.

Sunday Pictures

Yes, I know I am addicted to my camera.  Or maybe I'm just addicted to my cute kids!  Either way, here are some pictures I took before church. (and one Robert took of me and Ash-Bear)

Madison

Madison was recently diagnosed as mildly dyslexic as well as having ADD.  Madison is gifted in creativity and sports, but has struggled with certain subjects at school.  She had the assignment of memorizing all fifty states and their capitals, AND had to spell them all correctly.  Madison was so overwhelmed with the concept, that she would often cry while we studied them with her.  Robert and I wondered what we could do for her that would motivate her to continue with a happier attitude and since she loves sports, we thought we would get her a trophy IF she got a 100% on the test.  Well, today she took it and guess what?!!  She did it!  We are so proud of her!  Having talents is wonderful, but succeeding at something that is extremely difficult for you is something to be even more proud of!  YEAH for Madison!!!