Friends for Life

I've been given the opportunity to know amazing women, women whom I call my dear friends.   Two of these women are Angie and Clare; they are former BYU roommates and are still cherished blessings in my life.  They strengthen me in ways that only women can.  I only hope Elise grows up and is blessed with similar friends in her life.  The three of us were able to have a mini reunion last month.  It went by all too fast.  Here are some pictures of their visit.

Clare with her baby boy, Daniel and Angie with Elise

This was taken moments before Elise broke my only pair of sunglasses

Clare's 5 year old daughter, Meesha

Angie with Elise.  (Angie gave Elise the yellow dress she is wearing in these pictures.)

Clare with Daniel (5 months old)

Angie's son, Danny (7 years old)

Meesha

Meesha, Caleb, Danny, Anna

Angie's sons: Danny and Caleb

Anna (Clare's 3 year old)

Caleb, (Angie's 4 year old)

Swinging for the First Time

It was SO FUN to take Elise to a park and let her experience one of the swings there for the first time.  I called Tyson, (he coaches a high school soccer team and was just finishing up practice).  I asked him if he wanted to meet us at the park on his way home.  His first response was, "Don't let her swing until I get there!  I want to see her face when you do!!"  Yeah--- definitely a first time experience no parent should miss.