"Quote Of the Week"

Last Sunday I had an emotional breakdown and cried at Julie that she should be more loving toward her brothers and play their games instead of always wanting to be in charge. I confessed that I wish I had spent more time with my brothers, and I didn't want her to waste that opportunity.

Later in the week, I was getting after her - yet again - this time more calmly - to get along with her brothers. Her response: Mom, you were an older sister, and you know it was hard to have younger brothers. You can't get mad at me for doing something you did yourself.

BUSTED!!! She sassily stalked away. Jesse and I couldn't look at each other for fear of laughing loud, long, and hard while she could still hear us. (She doesn't tolerate people laughing at her.)

Shameless

We are very excited that James is in our family. Everyone thinks he is so cute, and we get numerous compliments on his curly hair. As a family we get a big kick our of exploiting his bad hair days. Jesse was inspired yesterday, so we got James to mimic our silly faces:

Does this picture remind you of anyone famous? Jesse found a picture of James' silly twin. Click on the link below for the result.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1_amLQlfXenj9WmxDZixNQ?feat=directlink

My Valentine

9 years ago, while Deborah and I were dating, Deborah conspired with my twin brother Chris (who was my roommate at BYU) to set my alarm clock ahead an hour on Valentine's Day. I woke up at what I thought was the normal time, got ready, and was about to leave when Deborah knocked on my door and invited me to have breakfast with her. Thoughts of getting to class on time quickly dissolved with the sight of a beautiful young woman at my door, offering me food. I happily accepted. On the way over to her apartment she explained that it was really an hour earlier than I thought it was (very tricky...). Turns out I made it to class on time after all.

I enjoyed her pancakes-and her company-so much, however, that I asked her to marry me. 9 years, 2 states, 4 children, and multiple grey hairs (at least one for each child) later, that beautiful young lady and I even more in love, and plan on being even more so another 9 years from now. I still enjoy her company- and her pancakes. Happy Valentine's Day Deborah!

"Quote of the Week"

Josh came in to my bathroom as I finished straightening my hair. He looked in the mirror and very frankly said, "When I look in the mirror, I am cute."
I agree; don't you?