Pictures That Make Me Smile

Announcement Photo ~ I think they look like models.

Engagement pictures by Stacey Wall

Sisters

Me and my baby girl at her Bridal Shower

Carter just chill'n at the shower

Kalli with her Grandma's at her Bridal Shower

The Wall Family Bridal Shower for Kalli

Mike & his grandbabies

Cozy

Papa & Bridget dressed alike that day

Draper Temple in Spring

Tag Team "Bop It" such fun to watch

Auntie Karla and Carter

Tired Daddy

Grandma's Glasses Uncle Chaddy & Carter having a snooze

Memorial Weekend Camping & Riding

San Rafel Swell Trip 2011 " The Crew"

Mike and I never get tired of hanging out with our kids. I hope they never get tired of us!

At the Pools

Kevin is a good man!

Kalli and her Boy

Mike and I are looking old

Everyone in Black Dragon Canyon
The Arch

At Swazey's Cabin Mike is always ready to ride

Tyson & Kalli ready to ride










Gaven, Kevin, Megan & Tyson

Happy Mother' Day ~ Yes You Can

Can you love more deeply, a child who sometimes strays

Can you sit in silence when there are things to say

Can you look into their eyes and read them like a book

Can you know what they will say, when they give you that look

Can you pray for strength to guide and point the right direction

Can you do what it will take, to make a course correction

Can you cheer them to the finish line

Can you let them go when they're doing fine

At times I know you wonder, why do I even bother

The truth is simply put, it's because they call you Mother

By: Michelle Smith Isom 4/6/2011

Life is a Puzzle

Life is like a puzzle with pieces everywhere


Sometimes they are gathered, sometimes they are shared


There are times we often find them scattered on the ground


Things do change, time does pass, and longed for pieces found


Stress will come and stress will go, work together and you will grow


The path you're on has bumps and bends


Hold on to faith don't let trust end


As your life comes together, and all the pieces fit


Enjoy the love and laughter, and always keep your wit


You'll have trials, there is no doubt, an important piece you will find out


Steady as the picture clears, this masterpiece will take some years


You both bring pieces with you, that make you who you are


With patience, love and kindness, together you'll go far

Kalli & Tyson

This is Tyson James Wall. Kalli loves him and so do we.

 He asked Mike if he could marry Kalli and Mike said," YES"

 Tyson took Kalli to St. George over Spring Break, where he asked her to
marry him. He gave her a beautiful ring.
Our family is growing and I love it.
 Chad, Kimber, Baby Carter, Jason, Bridget, Me, Mike, Kalli, Tyson, Megan( Kevin's girlfriend) & Kevin. "We may not have it all together, but together we have it all".

THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN

We welcomed a new grandchild into our lives on Friday March 4, 2011. His name is Carter Jay Whitehead, he was 9lbs 1oz. and 20 1/2 " long. Kimber is doing well, Bridget is adjusting and Jason is tired, very tired. We thank the Lord for his safe arrival and good health.

It's Not What You Think

It has been several months since I blogged. Wow, that sounds weird for me! Other than my poetry, I usually don't just write on my blog I always have pictures. Often to many pictures. However, I am now going to try and catch up on everything.

Chad began his sophomore year at Snow College at the end of July. He is the punter on the football team again this season. My baby boy also turned 20 on September 26th. It's funny that no matter how old your kids get you still refer to them by their birth position in the family. Kevin also celebrated his birthday. He turned 25 in August. He celebrated with his friends this year. It was a weird change for the rest of the family.

We have gone camping and riding in the Manti La Sal Forest above Ephraim Utah. It was strange to only have two of the kids on that trip. We had a really nice Labor Day Weekend. In September Mike and I invited Cynthia Walker and Matt & Karla Berhold to go to the San Juan ATV Safari in Blanding Utah. It was really fun and we stayed in a hotel so that made life easier. We were able to see alot of the beautiful South Eastern part of Utah. The indian ruins were amazing to see.  We also met some really great people from the area.

We had some family and friends have some scarey surgeries. Everyone is doing well now but we spent alot of time on our knees in prayer for them.

These are just a few of the  links in the chain that is our life. They are held together by the every day activities and responsibilties we all have. I'm grateful for all the blessings I have that make the trials in life worth it!

Sorry no picture today!