ms bai

bailee is already 9 months now and i just can't believe it. she is crawling, choking on food and laughing her head off. she is a joy - and it is so wonderful to watch her not only interact with justin and me, but her chase, brookie and bri as well.

she is her own self:

her eyes are blue & her hair is blonde

she does everything her own quiet way... although thanks to my mom (who she is pictured with) she screams. she has definitely found her voice. every day is a joy with bailee. she wakes up with a smile across her face and screaming "da da da da" ... i try to teach her "momma" or at least "ma" .. she refuses. she is her own self.

i look forward to watching her grow up - though it's going much too fast already ...

b & b

banana & princessrella.

brooke longs to be cinderella and is going to be "princessrella" on Halloween. she can't wait. she is so soft, precious and pure ~ i just marvel at her intuition as a sister, daughter and friend.

brianna lights up a room. she is so sensitive and is always there to offer compassion and understanding. she sometimes is coy, but then when no one is looking she lets her guard down ~ i cherish these moments.

brooke and brianna are not only sisters, but best friends .. they fight with and for each other.

i am learning that the bond of twins is something that i will always marvel and long for from afar. there is a connection that is deep.

untouchable.

here is me and my little man ... mr. chase. he is a joy and every day he learns something new. i strive to be like that. teachable. he is such an example of what i hope to be like when i grow up.

he is so resiliant as well ... he forgives quickly and doesn't let the little things bother or get to him.

every time i am less than perfect, and i have to yet again apologize he says "i know mommy."

one day i hope to be like him.

this is the man that balances me out. well .. half of him.

another crazy day

I just wanted to post that it's been yet ANOTHER crazy week here in the Makin Home. You think that having my kids back in school would help me have time to get my life more in "order" ... not so. Good thing I have wonderful family and friends to help to remind me to continually stay balanced. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and for the joy that it brings to me. I just thought I would drop a note and tell all that I LOVE THEM, and you know who you are.

"You cannot spread the light of the gospel if you do not glow yourself"

-Pres Thomas S Monson

To all my glowing friends .. i love you