December

Sophie and a gnome
Christmas is around the corner.
And Sophie hasn't attempted to destroy any decorations-of course we haven't got our tree yet:)
In one month Jenny will be at BYU Idaho.  It is finally here.  I can't wait for her.

I am singing a solo in church on the 19th.  "The First Noel".  Arranged by Mack Wliburg. 
There is a recording of it with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Fredrica Von Stade. 
 It is awesome!  If you haven't heard, you have to.  
So ever since I heard it, I have wanted to sing it. 
So this is the year.  Yay!  It is fun. 

And that is all I got.  Back to work:)

Thanksgiving

My Favorite....Thanksgiving.

  I love this holiday. 

 I love what it represents. 

I love the name of it. 

I love that it gives us all a chance to realize how blessed we are.

  I am thankful for my Heavenly Father who loves me.

I am thankful for my husband who loves me dearly.

I am thankful for my darling children. 

I am thankful for the title of "Mom".

I am thankful for my cozy home.

I am thankful for yummy food.

I am thankful for warm showers.

I am thankful for chubby babies.

I am thankful for the beauty of the earth.

And the list goes on and on and on.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

Enjoy the blessings that surround you.



Thankful for the 18 kids you see right here...so happy my kids have lots of cousins whom they adore. 
 Miss you Austin!



captured

You know how your kids will make certain faces when they are happy, sad, frustrated, mad, etc.

 Well, my friends, I could not be happier to capture Bridgete's "pouty" face. 

  All the kids agreed with me when they saw this picture.

Classic Bridgete.

I love it.

Happy Halloween

The three older kids are passed the festivities of Trunk or Treat at the church and Trick or Treating.  That is why they didn't make it into the pictures:)  These three had a great time. 

 Note to self:

  Tootsie Pops make for one content baby for about 20-30 minutes.

  Of course everything is a sticky mess, but sooo worth it.



The Cheetah



The Hippie
(tye dye shirt done entirely by Spencer.)



The Cowgirl

In other related news, I did win two awards at the Trunk or Treat.  I won "Best Candy in Trunk" and "Scariest Family Car".  Oh yeah!  I won a hershey's bar and a few balloons.
  The Young Women were the judges and since I am in theYoung Womens presidency, they might have felt slightly inclined to go with me.  That's my girls:)

Happy Halloween from ours to yours!



The official pictures

Finally got all of the kid's pictures taken. 

Quite a feat I might add when there is six of them. 

 So I just wanted to share them.

Now I just need one of them all together:)

Jenny 18

Evan 16 1/2

Filippo 13 1/2

Spencer 8



Bridgete 7



Sophie 18 months



Happy Anniversary

Today is our 10 year anniversary.  This is the picture you get to enjoy since we have no pictures together ever!  That's ok. 

I love this man like crazy.

  I can't wait to see him everyday after work. 

My heart still jumps when I hear him come in. 

I don't want that to ever change. 

 Next week we are planning a little one night getaway and maybe we will have someone snap a shot of us actually together:)

 I have truly been blessed with this man.

I cannot wait to spend eternity with him. 

The Adventures of Sophie

Oh....the daily adventures of Sophie Mae Schramm.  She keep ALL of us on our toes.  Well, mostly me.

"I can finally reach the napkin drawer....now what do I do with them?"



"Ok, I thought this would be a little more comfortable."




"Where is the food?"




"Oh goody, they left out the cooler.  I'll just tip it over and crawl on in."




"Perfect fit."





 "That looks yummy.  One of these days I am going to try it when my mom isn't looking."




"Finally, someone left the bathroom door open."



"I'll just smile and then I can get away with anything!"



"Maybe if my mom put some clothes on me, I wouldn't be forced to cover up with toilet paper."

I love this baby.  She brings happiness everywhere she goes.  Not a single day goes by  that I don't rejoice that she is here with us.  My heart still aches and tears fill my eyes every time I hear sirens and see firetrucks go by.  I am transported to that day we almost lost her.  And now...her she is.  18 months old and taking on the world.  Life is good.