So I am learning the art of couponing, Any advice would be wonderful. I am so excited and can foresee this as becoming addicting. Yea!

Happy Birthday Wynne!

For Wynne's birthday we had the ultimate girl party with a pink cake and princesses. She was very excited that her birthday had finally arrived. For months she has been saying "my birthday is coming up". She lets everyone know that she was a baby once but now she is a big girl. She was a delight the entire day and made the day fun for everyone.

Wynne taking her princess bubble bath

She loves us and we love her.

Jared had a custom bow and arrows made for Wynne. She loves it and is a pretty good shot.

Wynne has been such a blessing in our lives. She has brought so much happiness to our home. We love you baby girl.

Jared and I celebrated our 14th anniversary. I feel so blessed to have him in my life. He is a wonderful husband and father. We have been through a lot in our short 14 years. We are so grateful to our Father in Heaven for his guidance and patience as we learn to trust in him and his plan. Happy Anniversary Jared!

Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas! I hope your holiday season has been wonderful and full of the spirit of Christ. This year we had many opportunities to serve and witnessed many charitable acts. It was wonderful watching my children excited about helping others and giving of themselves. Jared did the 12 days of Christmas for me. He did some amazing and thoughtful things. I am so lucky to have him in my life. We spent Christmas at my parents. We enjoyed playing games, Christmas caroling and just being together. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have of our Heavenly Father's plan, for eternal families and the beautiful gift of the atonement. My hope is that the spirit of giving will follow me throughout this upcoming year. Thank you all for blessing my life and the lives of my family.

Santa was at the library this year. The kids had fun making crafts and received a free book.

Jared and my mom going out to feed horses before my dad woke up.

Christmas morning. We had to wake up our sleeping children this year. I can't wait for the day when they are more excited for Christmas then Jared and I.

Megan put together a great nativity program. Great job Megan!

Our Stokes Christmas Celebration. We had a fun night and delicious dinner.

Jackson had a birthday and is now 11. Some days it feels like we were just taking him home from the hospital. He is such a wonderful kid and an asset to our family. He really enjoys reading and is always excited to start a new adventure. We love you Jackson and appreciate all the help and love you bring to our family.

Harvest break see older post also for more.

On our harvest break we went to the boise zoo. We had a great time. My awesome cousin Kim met ReNae and I there with a few of her kids and her nephew (jill's son). Everyone had a great time. I am so glad Kim has moved back to Boise. I can't wait to get together again.

At the Farmstead. Farmer Jackson and Wynne in about 18 years.

Orion and Me

The sign reads feet first only. OOps

The boys had a blast on this slide. We had a great time at the farmstead.

Stokes' in the fall

Pig race Winner!

Pig race winner's dad

During harvest break me and the kids went and stayed with my sister ReNae. We had a great time and did some really fun activities. Jefferson totally hooked us up at the farmstead and the kids had a blast. We road a cow train, went through the corn maze, and had pig races and . Shad won a pig race and got a pig nose. Heather and Paige met us there also.