Happy Anniversary

Dear Brian,
I am forever grateful that 9 years ago you chose to make me your wife. Our wedding day was one of the happiest days of my life. We had great times together and I know that we still have so much more to do and be together. It was hard that we didn't get to spend the day together, but I know that you have important things to do right now, and that you are working hard to do what is needed of you. I want you to know that even though we couldn't be together, it was still a very special day. I felt so much love from those around me. The kids and I first came to the cemetary, then spent the day with my sisters, I went to dinner with my brothers/brother-in-laws, got lots of messages of love from family and friends. It was very comforting to know of the love that surrounds me, but best of all is my testimony that we can be together again someday. I am so grateful for the Gospel and for the choice we made to be sealed eternally.
I love you forever.

Love, Colette

Preschool

Cole started preschool the beginning of the month and had so much fun that I put him in 2. I have 2 neighbors that teach so I signed him up for both. So he is gone M-Th mornings. We both LOVE it, Hallie - not so much. She'll walk around the house saying "Tole,where are you?" She's getting used to some one on one time with Mommy and loves going on walks to pick Cole up. Man time sure flies!!

Hello Again - Part 1

Life is always crazy busy around here, so here are some pics of life for the past few months

Since we've been gone

Well a lot has happened since we've been gone.
We had lot's of fun with Halloween, ate great turkey for Thanksgiving, enjoyed all our Christmas gifts and spending time with family, and had a Happy New Year. The best part - Brian got a job working for Zions (Hallelujah). So life will hopefully settle down just a bit. Here's some pictures to make up for some of our lost time.

Happy Birthday Hallie!!!

Hallie picked out her party dress and put it on all by herself (too bad mom didn't let her wear it)

She loved playing with the ribbon from the presents,

but Cole thought she needed some help opening them

and then Abby did too.

Snuggling with her new doll and her Grandma (she LOVES her grandma's)

Testing out the cake

Loving the cake

Happy Birthday Hals! We love you, Dad, Mom & Cole.

So stylish

I think spaghetti is a good color for her.

Nothing like hamburger stroganoff to give your hair that healthy glow

I think she got some food in her mouth - but at least she looks good, right?

And for the latest fall fashion, a new way to wear your food...

putting raisins in your ears!!! He is so fashionable (especially in those awesome PJ's)

A new outlook on life

I was uploading my pictures and found some really great ones that gave me a whole new outlook on life. Thank you Cole.