A BIG THANK YOU!!

I just wanted to thank all of those who donated to Gracie's family with us. Monica and I are glad that we were able to get so many donations from people who really wanted to help!
Today we recieved thank you cards from Michele. They are darling! She has one for all the people that donated. I will get those out to all of you!
I think that it's people like you who make the world a little brighter, a little happier, and a whole lot easier. Even though we can't bring Gracie back to us, we can remember her and her sweet family and try to ease their burdens.
We were able to send the Gledhills a whole lot of money on a gift card that they can use either for food or a movie or both. They will probably be able to go several times! What a blessing it is to be able to do something together as a family, and I know that they will treasure the times that they have.
Thanks again for all of those wonderful donations!

Family Pictures take one...

Don't know what the crap i'm doing or what the kids are doing, whatever. We're getting new ones done tomorrow...thanks LARISSA!

I'm in LOVE!!!

YAY for a new album! Which only means one thing...TOUR DATES!!! I can't wait!
Go to www.robthomasmusic.com to hear the new single 'Her diamonds' it ROCKS!

Bug got HITCHED!!!

My sis in law, Andrea got married on Saturday! Here's some pictures that I TOTALLY pirated from her friends on facebook...haha... ::I need a camera Steven!::



Melissa Howes and Andrea! I love Melissa!!! She's HILLARIOUS!


Claire caught the bouquet, but then gave it to JL....awww...how cute!



I guess JT was trying to catch the bouquet too!!!





AWWW...tender! They are adoreable!

They were nice to eachother! I'm surprised!!! haha!

Andrea is the most beautiful bride EVER!!!

Here's their group of friends...these girls are AWESOME!!!

Congratulations Cade and Bug!!! We love you both so much! Thanks for making JL feel special by being your flower girl! It was so nice of you to include her! Hope to see you two soon!!!

Monica ROCKS!

I have had a good friend since I was pregnant with JL. The first day I met her,I noticed that she was also expecting. I asked her when her due date was and she said OCTOBER 5th! I said...No way! Me too! And that was the start of it all! We've called eachother (mostly me) since then to talk about what our little ones are up to, and i've often called on her for advice. She came to JL's show and teach and since my camera is broken, took TONS of pictures and gave them to me on a CD. HOW NICE! She also made a video of JL'S HORSE...LOL it's darling! THANKS MONICA!
Here's some pictures!


Grandpa asking the 1st graders questions...

My little cowboy...

Joshua choosing who gets to answer the question...

I was able to lead Jimbo around for awhile...pretending that I know what i'm doing!

JS also helped lead the horse around...thanks buddy!

JS and Monica's son Brenden....we were pregnant with those two at the same time, also! fun fun!

We were so excited to let Brenden ride! Look at his smile!

JL showed em how to ride! Good job big girl!

Steven and I let her go around the soccer field for a little while...

She's a real cowgirl! And those are HER horses!!!

JT had a great time!!! He's another little cowboy!

Another picture of the 1st grade! Thanks Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Anderton!

My little horse lovers! I wonder where they got it from???

Dad showed them how to go fast!!

WAY TO GO JL!!! That was the funnest show and teach!!! Thanks again to Grandpa and Andrea for coming up and bringing Jimbo and Bunny!!! It was a blast for the whole school!!!!

Why? Because...

Sometimes when really sad things happen, I try to remember not to ask why? My family has gone through a really sad thing the last couple of days, and everytime I ask the question why, I try to remind myself that it's because. Does that make any sense?
I know that there are some things that are so hard to explain, and there's really no answer to the question why. But when this happends, I simply bear my testimony to myself in my head. I want to also put it out here in the blogosphere.
I KNOW that families can be together forever. I KNOW that Heavenly Father gave us faith, hope, charity and love and that the greatest is LOVE. I LOVE my family, and am grateful to be with them for eternity. I KNOW that we are never alone. I KNOW that the scriptures are like a road map that can lead us into eternity. I KNOW that the gospel has been restored to the earth. I KNOW that life is hard, but if you just keep going, and endure it, that you will be blessed.
I want my parents and my siblings to know that I love them. I want them all to be happy with all of my heart. I think of them, and pray for them sometimes hourly. I want them to know of my testimony, that it is stong, and never fails me. I am not perfect, but I try to improve every day.
I don't want to think of the why...it won't get me anywhere. I want to think of the promises that have been given to me if I remain faithful...just because.

BUSTED!!!

Thanks everyone for your advice on the drug house 'cross the street! hehe! They got BUSTED yesterday...wahoo!
I was just about to walk out the door to get JL from school and as soon as JS opened the door, there were two undercover cops in our front yard with guns drawn and bullet proof vests on. All they said was, 'INSIDE'. So I said, "yes sir!" and shut the door! JS was like, 'um Mom, those guys had guns!' Thanks Angie for bringing JL home from school for me! They busted into the house and even arrested a 'customer' during the raid! hehe! What an idiot!
Thanks again for listening to my rant and for the good advice...can't wait to move! Sometime!