Eli's hands

My FIL called me up and asked me to take some pics of Elijah's hands for a project he has to do for his art class. I had so much fun trying to snap shots of him holding stuff. He has gotten so mobile and active lately that it was near impossible to get him to hold anything or hold still! He wanted to throw, jingle, eat, and run after everything I gave him.

I am happy to say that I was able to capture some truly nice pics. That night Gabriel just 'happened' to pick a Max Lucado book title, "You are Special". On the last page it reads, "Remember," Eli said as Punchinello was leaving, "you are special because I made you. And I don't make mistakes."

Looking at Eli's hands makes me think pf what the Savior's hands must be like. Eli's hands are so sweet and innocence. They are perfect. God made him and he is special and perfect. God also made me and I am special. I have to remember this when I feel overwhelmed, tired, frustrated, and upset. Thank goodness for the Atonement. I'm glad God can take me where and who I am and make me perfect through repentance. I'm glad I am in His hands. His hands are perfect and innocent and kind. So thank you Don for reminding me of the power of God's hands.

What I've been up too:

Gary and I saw went to Richmond, VA to see Wicked for my birthday!It was amazing and I can't wait to see many more Broadway shows!I am now a Premier Designs Jeweler! I started my own business holding home shows and selling jewelry. It is crazy easy and tons of fun! I have had 6 home shows so far and have made an average of 200 dollars a show. That means I'm making around 50-67 dollars an hour! I'll take it! I really enjoy it and am excited to have the extra income help, aid, and enrich our family. Want to make some extra money? Want more info? Just want to host a party and get free jewelry? Shoot me an email! bekahandboyz@gmail.com

The boys are playing soccer!

Gabriel is super excited, it's all he talks about!

Zechariah didn't want to play soccer at first but once he went to a few practices, he was won over. Their first games are on Saturday. I think I'm becoming a soccer mom! It is sooo fun!

Stake Night of the Arts
I was asked to put together a musical theater number for our stake night of the arts. It turned out quite well and we've been asked to do an encore presentation at the D.C. temple! My friends took videos but I can't get them to load :( You can find them on my facebook page.

We went on a MEGA road trip for Spring BreakAunt Sis and Laura in ATL were our first stop.I love my Aunt Sis and miss her so much. It was lovely to visit with them and Mamaw too!

Panama City Beach to visit David, Emily, and kids was next!darn my camera! But aren't they all so cute?Double trouble! Actually, they are 2 of the sweetest kids ever!Gabe loves babies and is so good with them. Sophia is not so sure :)All I can say is: "For the love of cuteness!" Eli is pure adorableness! He smiles all the time and is just sweet and awesome to be around. I'm so glad he's in our family!Dear David and Emily, I am sorry. I feel so bad for you. To have a little girl as beautiful as Zoe just means a lot of heartache and pain when it comes to dating age. (sigh) She takes my breath away. I'm purely jealous and entirely content I don't have one. (weird huh?)Emily is a jewel. She is kind, thoughtful, creative, ultra talented, down-to-earth, cool, understanding, patient, level headed, and fun. I cannot say enough wonderful things to describe and sum Emily up. I will just say that I am glad she married David and is part of our family.
She rocks!Doesn't the ocean look great behind me? Do you hear it? It's calling me:
"Beeeekaaaaahhh, move to FL, bask in the sun, feel the soft breeze flowing off my waters, Beeeekkkkaaaahhh, move to FL"
I'm coming, I hope, soon, someday, maybe, I dunno, we'll see...(sigh)

Next stop, Grandma's house!Gabriel decorating Easter eggs! without a shirt? afterall, we are in GA!Zech without a shirt! Oh yeah, I was doing laundry :)

Easter Egg HuntingOn the hunt...Ammon needed a little coaching but he had a blast anyway!Elijah had a blast too!I love this little guyAmmon is a mess and we love him like crazy!While Zech wants to know when I am going to have "yellow" hair again, Gabriel absolutely loves that him and Mommy "match". I do too Gabe!

After I left Mom's house, I had Easter brunch at my Dad and Deborah's. After that, I went to B'ham to see my
Longest Bestest Friend,
MorganIsn't she cute? We've known each other since 3rd grade. Morgan is wonderful. I'm getting misty eyed thinking bout how much we've been through together and how much I love her. I miss her and wish desperately that we lived closer. Maybe when I moved to FL! :)

I think that pretty much sums up the last 2 months. I will try to do better, Manda, and not wait so long between posts. But it is now 10:41pm and I have been blogging since 9:00pm. Seriously?!? Crazy! Oh well, you are all worth it! :)

MIA

I have taken a break from blogging. I do not feel the need or desire to blog right now. I'm sure there is tons to say and share and cute pictures to upload. However, I am busy with life. I am busy with the kids: their school, Spring soccer, piano lessons, sleep training, being consistent in my parenting, dr's apts, etc. Me: my new jewelry business, my spirituality, Primary, RS and activity callings, teaching some much needed for my sanity drama classes and putting together a musical theatre number for church, budgeting, finding a new car, finding a way to pay for this car, keeping up with friends and especially family who are all just as terrible as me in keeping up with one another. My husband:
his stress of his job, calling, online classes, future prospects, etc.
So now you know. Sorry!

Love you all!

Valentine's Day

Yeah, yeah so I'm a day late and a dollar short: So what?
Much has happened and all my kids are playing nicely and quietly so I thought I'd blog!

(Hurry, hurry!!!)

Valentine's Day is usually a low key event at my house. I try to make something meaningful for the kids instead of giving them candy like they get everywhere else. Last year I made them these great hearts with a pic of me and that individual boy together. See here for a pic. I couldn't think of what to do this year but Gary and I were at Target and he picked up some Strawberry Marshmallows and Rice Krispies and came up with the idea to make rice krispie hearts! They were a huge hit! Also Gary had fun shopping for Valentine's Day presents for the boys: Here's some pictures:

Gabriel got his very own Lego pack that he put together all by himself! He was so proud! I was so happy for him too!

Zech's heart and present underneath!

I have tried loading a picture of Ammon 5 times but for some reason blogspot doesn't like it. :(

Blizzard 2010

Yikes! Seriously, YIKES! We got close to 3 feet when it was all said and done.

My backyard from the back door

From my front door.

Elijah is crawling!

First I'd like to say-my kitchen floor was VERY clean!
Second: this was a week ago. Eli can now crawl the span of a room and go from crawling to sitting up. He's so great! I just love this happy little boy! Check out his beautiful smile! :) He gets that from his Momma!

Park Day

Maryland winters do not offer many nice sunny days to enjoy the outdoors. I had been getting cabin fever and just plain depressed that the sun doesn't shine even though its cold out. However, there was one day a few weeks ago where the sun was shining brightly and the temperature was manageable. I decided to capitalize on it! There is a great park in the neighborhood across from mine that we had not been to yet so after I got Zechariah from school-we headed there for some playtime. It turned out beautifully!

Gabe and Zech are kings of the mountain!

Zech on top of the monkey bars

Gabriel loving the park!

Ammon loves the camera and as much as I tried to catch a candid-
he kept posing for the camera. Isn't he handsome?!

This was Eli's 1st time on a swing.
As you can see, he was elated! He laughed and laughed!
So sweet!