WATCH THIS. LOVE THIS.

I love President Uchtdorf. Not only is he a "beautiful man" (as my mom would say), but there is something about his voice that makes me feel like I am having a deep conversation with my Heavenly Father. It hits me every time. I wait impatiently for his turn during conferences and I flip through magazines for talks by him. He has such a wonderful way with words and such a powerful spirit, I think I can count on one hand (and with one finger) the times I haven't cried when listening to him speak. His talks comfort me in the moments I need them the most. After I had a miscarriage there was a talk about our divine purpose that soothed my aching heart. When my husband was out of a job for 9 months he spoke of the power of hope and I felt peace. Maybe this love for him has something to do with him coming to our Stake when my dad got released as Stake President and meeting him in person and singing his favorite song with my family for him. Maybe. All I know is that I feel my Savior's love when he speaks. And I can't get enough.

Watch this video. It is beautiful.



See what I mean???

Another Nephew!

Gage Jacob Mortensen
8lbs. 7 oz.

and he couldn't be cuter!!!
congrats Mortensens!

9 months of Lucy and summertime

Lucy is 9 months old!

Height: 28.5 in.- 75%
Weight: 19 lbs. 11 oz. - 75%
Head: 17in.- 95%- Definitely a Spjute head!

Things she does:

Crawls everywhere
Climbs up on everything
Cruises while standing
Eats most everything we eat + bottle, baby food, etc.
Still just 2 teeth
Loves to stand and look out Grandma & Grandpa Waite's big window
Scared of cows
Loves to babble and fake laugh and whine
Shakes her head back and forth when we say no.
Shes getting more and more hair. Aunt Sherstine was successful at getting two pigtails in once, but mommy has yet to do it.
Loves to:
wave
smile
swim
play with cousins
ride in her big car seat
visit grandparents
and loves her monkey. have I mentioned her monkey? She seriously LOVES him. She sleeps with him every night and has to have him in the car. Whenever we bring him out he gets major open-mouthed loves from Lucy. I love it.

Verdict: one happy, healthy kid!


And here's a ton of pictures for you to enjoy. (Captions go with above pictures)

Check out those killer blue eyes!

Waite cousins came for the 4th.

My little firecracker.

Lucy and friends Ben, and Ruby.

Giving loves after mommy was in the hospital.

New car seat: success!

Enjoying a hot day at Sandy Point.

Lucy and cousin Emmy.

Loving the pool in 100 degree weather.

Eating some rice.

Can I get some butter for these rolls?

Splish-splash!

Looking out the windows at the cows, from a safe distance!

4th of July preview...

This video actually took place today, on the 5th. but it is so hilarious. I was feeding Lucy over at my parents and my niece Liv started jumping around like a frog and Lucy just started busting up about it. Listen real close right as the movie starts, shes laughing really hard.I can't express how much fun Lucy is to have around. Seriously.
To get the full affect, turn the music on my sidebar off and then turn the video volume way up.

p.s. The 4th of July festivities were a blast as usual. More info and pictures to come!

Growing...

A month or so ago we started filling up the dirt in our new yard with little tiny seeds. And I'm happy to report things are looking good.

(Pots on the back deck with sunflowers, marigolds,and something else I can't remember)

(Maple tree in front. Ok, so this didn't start as a seed)

(Rose tree and marigolds)

(Zinnia's in front)

(Poppies, marigolds, and others out front)

And of course, she's growing quite nicely as well.

Laughing Lucy

Isn't it funny how you can get babies to laugh when you do something over and over again? But then you try that same thing the next day and... nothing. Glad I caught day 1 on tape!

Cousins!

Goose and Emmy (Erika's baby) in my dad's father's day 10 gallon jug. Happy summer!