Hopper, from this day forth known as PaPa is 6 years old today!!!!!

6 years ago today a bright eyed wonder entered my life. He was (and still is for that matter) full of spunk and drive for life. When he would wake me so early in the morning I would think "can I really do this" , " he is so small how am I going to protect him from the world." As it turns out I don't have protect him from the world. He knows more about God and his plan than I ever could have hoped for. He is an awesome missionary, and friend to others. He doesn't judge by the worlds standards. He brings a little bit of heaven into my life every day. I am so thankful that I could have him with me. That I am able to learn from him and all that he does. I have been so blessed to have his souring spirit in my life. I have learned many things by trial and by faith. I have leaned about Gods love for all his children and the plan that he has for them. I love Him with more of my heart than I could have imagined. He brings out the best inn everyone, including me.

I am going to have a Dragon birthday with a dragon birthday cake and homemade pizza my by my uncles. -PaPa

Christmas is upon us

I LOVE christmas! When I was little I remember Christmas being a magical time of year where angels would leave presents and goodies on the doorstep. Making grandma's amazing sugar cookies. Reading and watching christmas stories with family. Reenacting the Christmas story. Making gifts for loved ones and trying to see what they got me. It was such a magical time. I want the same ting for my children. I have learned, as I think that every parent must, that even if all you have for your child to open is some thing small that you made it means more that all the things that they say they want. They DON'T need it all. Christmas isn't about getting things, it is more about remembering those you love and showing it in any way you can. As the savior would. In the Scriptures I don't remember Christ ever giving his disciples great worldly gifts. As I remember it he gave the love and knowledge of the gospel. If we focus on the same things then we will not only be showing the love that we have for each other, but the love that our father has for us.