GNO- 2009

We attempted a Girls Trip in April while Telisa was in town! Didn't work, so we opted for a Girls Night Out at my house where there are currently no little ones residing! The mommies all needed a break, so we ate Sushi (Tara's suggestion), worked on projects, (ribbon wreaths, menu calendars and blankets), snacked on chocolate and skittles. For dessert we tried these yummy cupcakes from "Cupcake Chic"! Out of this world good! Tiffany brought her entire craft room, so we accomplished much in our silly delirium! We learned Sara is a great enquirer! I only lasted until about 2 am, but the rest of the gang was up until 4 or 5 am! The movie "Twilight" was playing in the background, but Edward was not getting much attention from these girls!!! They'd rather talk and laugh!! Laughing was the main menu of the night!! We girls truly love to laugh!

General Conference April 2009

An unforgettable experience this year was listening to this talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. The whole entire Conference was amazing and I came away with renewed strength and determination to better myself. I hope I NEVER forget this feeling.

Happy Easter 2009

Easter this year was louder, crazier and more wonderful than ever! I made a personal goal this year to really focus on the meaning of the Savior, His atonement and His life. I felt His Spirit all throughout the week. So through the chaos, I felt peace. I love my family very much.

More Easter 09 cont.

We missed Clay! We were thrilled Dr. Mike could come even though his health is poor, he never complains and spent his time playing with the babies!

Fun and Crazy Easter Moments!

The Calm before the Storm!

Easter cont.

Jovie, Mylee, Rylee and Luke digging through their Easter treasures!

The girls with their cousin Shauna Hurst from California who dropped by for a visit with her son Ryan!

Ryan Jay Hurst and Owen Howard Peters--born the same week!!

Chad, Gunnar and Stephen doing the DISHES!!!

Owen turns 6 months old!!

It was freezing and he wasn't feeling well, but you could never tell by his happy countenance!! Treavor and Sara weren't planning on being a part of the photo shoot, but I couldn't resist!! Can't get enough of that Owen face!!!!

Trip to Cleveland and back!

Bringing Telisa and Bodie back to the FAM! Telisa loves being a MOM!

This is the welcome I received from Bodie about 50 times a day! He lifts his cute little arms up and says "HI !" Melted my heart every time!!!!

Van Leeuwen Family Portrait!!

Fun in Cleveland!

Telisa and I painted the wall behind Bodie. Got rid of the red wall so the couch would pop out! Bodie helped by getting a lid off a brand new jar of paint and spilling the whole thing on the floor and then wallowing in it!? Oh, and ate a little bit too!? Bodie got an ear infection, his one year round of shots but kept on smiling!!

Skyping with family on his birthday!!

Bodie 1st Birthday Party! Telisa worked so hard and was soooooooooo excited!!!! Welcome to the true joys of motherhood!!

Bodie's friends! One boy and the rest girls!! That figures! He is a VanLeeuwen!!!!