brothers

Our little boys are the best.  When I was pregnant with Israel, even in the very beginning Jensen would always fall asleep cuddling my tummy.  Now that Israel is here, Jensen has to be holding  Israel's hand to fall asleep, even for his naps, or when  they are riding in thier car seats next to eachother.  Izzy looks at Jensen different than anyone else.  I love it!   I love the  special bond that they have!    I  think when they were up in Heaven waiting to come down they were the best of friends, and they decided they wanted to be brothers.    Jensen knew that Israel would be special, and wanted to be the one to be his friend and brother and help him through his struggles.   In turn the spirit Izzy has to offer will help Jensen through his struggles.   I know as they grow up there will be times when Jensen has a hard time accepting that his brother is different than other kids, but  I love how it is right now.   Their souls are still so pure while they are so little, that feel like we have a window to how it was before they came here.     I am so thankful for my sweet little boys!

The Good Life

Izzy getting loved by his cousin, Monica Casey

We just came home from Jared's parent's for the day, and  I am overwhelmed by the blessings that we have!  I have been blessed with such a great family for in-laws.  I am truly thankful for  all of them, and I count them as one of my greatest blessings.   I think lately I have been faced with the idea of my mortality, and it has had us counting our blessings.  We wake up every day in one of the most beautiful places in  the world, surrounded by great people who are striving to be their best.  We have great families and beautiful children. The biggest blessing of all, and the one that I have been  struck by lately, is that we have a Father who loves us.   I think that is so amazing!  It has been a constant thought in my head...   No matter what happens, no matter how bad it gets, no matter where  we are, He loves us.   Not just me and my family, but everyone!  It makes you think differently about someone (the crazy neighbor or the person who is annoying or whoever) when you think about how much they are loved by our Father in Heaven!      I am so glad that I know this.  It makes every day better.  Life is Easier when I know that life might be really hard, but Heavenly Father loves us and will help us through.    We also just wanted to say.....Thank you so much to each of our family and friends for being such a great blessing in our lives!  We love you, and are so thankful for the people that you are!

Funny kid

 Jensen pretending to be a pizza

This is kind of a stupid thing to put in,  especially when we need an update so badly.  But... all things in due time!   Today Jensen Israel and I went out to lunch with my sister Kristi.  As we were driving home, Jensen noticed that there was something brown on the bottom of one of his shoes.   He said, " Mom, I've got poop on my shoe!" then   "Kristi pooped on my shoe!"  Then, under his breath....  "Stinkin' Kristi." THAT KID KEEPS ME LAUGHING!!  (by the way, Kristi didn't poop on his shoe.  I think it was a horse.  ;)