My first photo shoot.

As most of you know I love taking pictures. I usually only take pictures of my kids, however, I had a wonderful opportunity to take pictures of my friend Leah. She is about 8 months pregnant and looks amazing.

Leah, thank you so much for allowing me to take pictures of you and your angel.

Out of order

The day after Christmas my family came up to Utah. My sister, Janette, and her family and my brother, Justin, and his family. There was 20 of us in all. We all stayed up at the cabin and had a blast. We snowmobiled, went sledding, played in the snow, and just hung out.

I am very blessed to have such a great family. We are a close family and I can't wait until we do it again.

Sleepy boy.

Garrit is my child that appreciates sleep. When he is sleepy he will crawl up into my lap and snuggle. He is always the first to bed and the last to wake up. The other night I was doing the dishes and he said "Mom, I am sleepy." I said "Ok, bud I will be there in a minute."

I guess I was a minute to late. He got his turtle (his new favorite pillow), his blanket, and of course puppy and went to sleep on his floor.

Time out.

Today Zane was being a little stinker, so I had to put him in time out and the closest thing was our boxes of oranges and grapefruit. I don't know why I thought it was so funny, maybe because it was either laugh or have a breakdown.

Zane did not agree with me that this would be a good time for a picture.

Locks of love.

Emilee has been growing out her hair for locks of love. She really enjoyed doing service for someone all by herself. Well last night she cut her hair. Here she is before.

During, I love the excitement in her face.

After, I LOVE this hair cut on her. It toally fits her fun spunky personality. It also makes her look like she is 16 instead of 6.

I am so proud of Emilee, she had such great enthusiasm during this. She was so excited to grow her hair out. She is already talking about doing it again. She such a loving little girl.

Zane's new hat

I got this hat for Zane awhile ago, however, he never wanted to wear it. He found it in his closet and has not taken it off. I love it because it reminds me of my Grandpa Napier.

He even had to put it on after he got ready for bed.

Jason

20 years ago, my oldest brother Jason was killed in a car accident the day after Christmas.

It was a day that my world changed forever. The things that I learned on that day seemed so real and scary to me. Ever thing in my world was upside down. All I knew was that Jason was gone and Christmas would never be the same.

As the years went by I learned more and more each year. As a became strong in the Church, I learned that I would be with Jason again and that he was part of my everyday life.

After becoming mother I learned that my mother is AMAZING. My mom became a rock when Jason died. Along with dealing with her own grief she was helping everyone else deal with their grief also. She was the one who got our family through that time. I hope and pray that I never know her pain and the strength that she has.

This year while I was sitting in primary and watching the leaders re-enacted the birth of Christ, the spirit touch my heart and enlightened my mind. As I sat and watched this little baby, my tears just started to run. What a great time for Jason to pass, the day after the birth of Christ. Because of Christ and his life, we have eternal life. To celebrate Christ and be reminded of his great sacrifice at the same time remembering Jason. What a wonderful thing.

I am very blessed to have Jason watching over me and my family. He is there. At many times in my life I have felt as if, if I look over my shoulder I would be able to see him standing there. I will see him again, he will be there waiting for me when I cross through veil on the right hand of my brother Jesus.

Jason, I love you and thank you for watching over me and my babies.