Worth the crying and lack of sleep....

Last night Kathryn had a hard time sleeping. She was up crying most the night. Finally after a big dirty diaper she fell asleep on my chest around 4am. A little while later I woke up to her giggling in her sleep, her little tummy wiggling like Santa's. It was so beautiful! It was moment I will treasure forever!

Few more pics from the phone....

Delaine and her skateboard!

Samara hitting a homerun!

This defines Samara...Cap on backwards, "Basketball shirt" (football & basketball are the same at 2), sweatpants, and a touch of pink in the shoes!

UGH!!!! My mom made me wear a dress!!!!!!!

I'm so proud of myself!!!

I finally figured out that you can download the pictures off your cell phone! Yep, I'm a smart one! Here are a few of my favorites....enjoy!

Florence holding Kathryn at the last Church Pitch-in. Kathryn had alot of love that day!

Studious Delaine reading & doing her homework.

"What!!! You mean I can't drive to town?!" Seriously that was the face she made when I said no!

Cathy holding Kathryn while Kathryn talked to her new buddy 2 months older than her. We were at one of Tom's games.

Tiffany getting her Drivers Ed. permit!

I'm in love.....

Nothing is better than cuddling with your baby!

Kathryn and her friends

Delaine loves her little sister.

The top pic says it all! I love that photo, both sleeping so sweetly!

Kathryn is talking more and more with her friends on her mobile. I wonder what she thinks they are talking about.

Last week Delaine and Dominique signed up for mini 4H. This is the first year of 4h for any of us and they already have a job. Dominique is the song leader and Delaine is the health and safety officer. She calls it the healthy cop and now tries to eat dinner every night! Those who know her knows she's extremely picky so this might actually help for a while.

That same Sunday we had a game night for small group at our church. We had a blast playing Taboo and since we were still new to the church, getting to know people. Tom of course found the nearest hoop and played while Delaine and Dominique played Uno Spin (thanks Uncle James)! We all had a great time! Thank you God for a church home!

Tiff is still on the road with Drivers Ed. She's having a great time driving as much as possible. God bless her instructor who has to have her drive all the way home on our busy winding road where I do not believe anyone actually does the speed limit.I would probably have a heart attack! I only let her drive a few blocks before I take over!

Take your daughter to work day....Lights out!

This is where Kathryn hangs out while mommy works.

No this is not a Jedi...its Samara trying to blend in with the dark during another power outage from another winter storm!

Tom and Dominique's light!

Lighting candles to light the house during a recent power outage.

Yes, thats right... we had another power outage during another winter storm. The kids did great! I think they are use to the power going out. We only did without power for about 10 hours some were without for days.

The other photos are of Kathryn at work. She does wonderful and everyone loves seeing her at the office. We are going to have to get her set up with other toys and a place to sleep since she is getting bigger. She is a happy little girl!

What a difference!

Last week........

This week!

Brrrr..its cold out there, more snow day pics!

Pics of the kids goofin around on one of the many snow days.

This past weekend we were finally able to get back to normal. The girls and I had separate "girl day". Tiffany and I went shopping then out to eat in the morning, Samara and I went to eat and buy a nightlight in the afternoon. On Friday Delaine and I went to see the Pink Panther 2 and then to Tom's basketball game. We all had alot of fun and great one on one time with mom. On Saturday Grandpa Williams went to see Tom play his away game, Tiffany went to the regional wrestling meet and was gone all day. We missed her! Sunday our church kicked off the missions conference week. We enjoyed the Native American missionaries. They were from some of the areas we lived and might have even been Jesse's patients.

Today, Kathryn went for her well check up, she is 9lbs 1 oz & 22 1/4 inches! She did well with her immunizations as well.

Last week Tiffany got her drivers permit for drivers ed. Watch out! She is very excited of course! Too bad the roads have been icy and she can't drive until today. That bummed her out! But the roads are now clear so keep your eyes wide open for Tiff on the road.

A few photos to get you caught up

Yes, this is how Delaine was sleeping!

Tom and Tiffany watching the Super Bowl

Beautiful Samara "watching" the Super Bowl

Kathryn admiring her mobile

Proud big brother Dominique

LOTS of snow days!

This snow is nothing for Tiffy!


I was planning on posting a blog about Tom's birthday but instead Tom got like 7 days ( I lost count) of snow days for school and a lot of 2 hour delays. Our area had a severe ice/snow storm sending us to survive once again without electricity and missing more school. The kids have enjoy the time off and sleeping in for the delays. Well, all except Dominique, he was mad when he realized that I did not wake him up early for the 2hour delay! Crazy Kid! It was so bad the mail didn't get delivered, trash was not picked up, church cancelled, and basketball was cancelled, now that's bad, just ask Tom! Anyways, I think we are back on schedule. The snow has melted, electricity on, and everyone is at school, work, sports etc. Its 70 degrees & sunny!