2010 OUT

Ck my itty bitty first grader knows Youtube better than I - pretty scary!!!, She's been sick and asked me to watch Justin Bieber videos with her. What'sa mom to do?



Kinda like this one . . .2011 I will never say never! 2010 made me strong - this year I'm gonna give everything I have - it's my destiny. I know where my strength comes from. :).

Now gotta go school CK on what she can watch on you tube. 2010 out!

Despicable isn't it

This is my clean-the-house over christmas break song. My kiddos are singing "why did I have to live with my mom?" "I'm singing "its about time I get my way" and "why do think I should be calm?" Seriously though, I'm loving the time with them. My house will be clean next week.




Cute movie, though!

I am a Turkey

Way past bedtime, the girls are giggling.

Little kiddos pronounce Cherakie - Churkey, which evolves into turkey.

Who sits in a basement hallway playing games way past bedtime? Who blogs about it? Looking forward to fun family time this year thanks to my dear friends.

Christmas Scrapbook

I stole baby Taylor at D's Christmas eve. Sadly I had to give her back at the end of the night. Speaking of babies . . . Someone had an announcement :)! Amee says girl. Yay!!!! Happy dancin' for ya!

Dad made us open presents before the gun battle so those who thought they'd escape could run. Ha Ha! Whatever!

Jess of the Airforce

Chuck sent a photo of his arsenal in AZ.

Nana D made all the nummy treats. Cherakie asked for a justin bieber sippy cup. Sorry his fan base (should be) is too old for sippies, but we found a water bottle.

I declare war

Tradition began when I was quite young, with the red pop guns and the stinging plastic balls. Like any good tradition it is passed from one generation to the next. Humpherys family let it begin! We're Savages and we are armed for Christmas Eve.

Peace, Joy, and Love

Early yesterday I shared my last blessed moments serving in the stake, with dear friends in the temple. I remained there pondering the life of the Savior, my reverence for Him, the sweet innocence of the children, and how much the Savior loves them. Soon I felt an overwhelming joy as one by one sweet sisters and friends filled the room, standing room only. Has to be the nearest feeling to heaven. I wish with all my heart, that I could capture that feeling, wrap it up, and share it with the world.

I have the opportunity to see the world through a new heart and new eyes, and how grateful I am to be given this gift at Christmas time.
May your burdens be lifted, your hearts filled with joy, and the nonsense cares of the world be forgotten as you prepare to celebrate the birth of the Savior this week.

Roy's Day

Last year for Roy's birthday you may remember we came home to find Raquel entirely wrapped in wrapping paper, sweating terribly and probably a little low on oxygen. This year as we left we said, "No wrapping up sisters!"
So we came home to this. Miss Raquel, and miss Ck in boxes. Roy had fun with it.

We gave Roy Aggie-themed presents. As you can see the girls are already fighting over the blanket.

In life there are moments that change everything. One simple millisecond in time where suddenly nothing is what it was. Moments you wish you could give back inorder to relive the memories before, you want to appreciate more, to love more, to just savor every itty bitty little second.


I feel as though I've passed on, with the opportunity to comfort those who I've left behind. Our time together has been sacred to me, we've mourned and laughed and hugged and shopped and devoured chinese food and frozen yogurt, we've prayed and sang together - we'll I can't sing when I cry. I've tried! I thank you for sharing tears when I've needed to cry, and also for being my strength when I needed you to be strong. God brought us together, and though our work has come to an end, our friendship will never cease. I love you dearly.


I'm very much alive. Why? I give my heart. There is power and peace that comes with submission to the will of the Lord. Submission to whatever lies before you, to take that opportunity and allow God to create in you what He desires. I am blessed with the opportunity to love more, I am blessed with amazing talented women at my side. I am blessed to give what the Lord has given me, my joy is full.

I'm jumpin' in. Adrenaline here we come ;)!

Fun times with Sister LoriFriend!

Chantel at the temple

I crashed 10th Ward's visit at the temple. {Nope, not an overprotective mom, I was visiting from the stake ;), and I really wanted to share this experience with her, we've had names on the fridge for a year and a half.} It was her first time going and I was able to help the first time girls - so stinkin' cute and nervous - just wanted to hug them to pieces! I'm so grateful to be there with her, in the temple that means so much to me.

We're an elephant family

Before shooting a gorgeous couple at the Bountiful temple today, I stopped by Nana D's and saw Airforce Jess in her first minutes home.

She made me giggle as she scavenged the fridge. We ate pickles and fudge and learned all about Africa. As mom and I talked upstairs we heard her scream in delight, "My Clothes!" I'm grateful for all I never noticed I should be grateful for.

We talked Christmas menu. I'm aching for all the traditional treats, they reminded me of some from my childhood that I had forgotten. I wanna cherish this holiday before she heads to Iraq. Don't forget the gun battle - {Chuck won't be the same without ya!}
This is our prize from Africa. I LOVE it! Roy Elephant all the way down to Cherakie Elephant. Love you Jess!

Raquel's Piano Recital

Pre-Recital crammin' j/k she practices amazingly well.
Raquel played "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Love one Another"

Raquel and her bff Kylee with their piano teacher

I'm at the top of a very scary, very thrilling water slide. Trying to gain enough courage to go. Question is, do I sit cautiously in the water and let it take me? Or do I jump in and rejoice in the adrenaline?

I've lost it

I just looked all over the place for my glasses! I hate looking for lost stuff - so frustrating. I found them only after walking past the mirror and seeing them on me.

. . . and after tripping for the second time today I looked down and realized I was wearing a high heel on one foot and a boot on the other.

. . . one may question if I've lost it. I am not one to question. I've lost it.