Cute Little Runt!

I know it's not nice to call your baby girl a runt, but she is:) We took her to the Doctor for her 1 year check up and she is not even on the chart for her height and weight- under 5%- and her head hasn't grown since her 9 month check up. I have to take her back in another couple of months to see if her head has grown- if not they will start to worry. We are not at all worried because she is just seriously tiny for her age- that's what we think anyway. She is reaching all her developmental milestones, some earlier than her sisters, so that's what is important.

Look who's one:)

Happy Birthday to Emi! She is getting to be such a big girl- not literally though. She is still on the small size- so petite. She is reaching all her milestones though- she stands by herself now so I think walking will be any day. She loves to jabber on and on, growl, clap and wave. We are so blessed to have her in our lives- the girls absolutely love and adore her. I think she is getting a little smothered with hugs and kisses. I still can't believe I already had her a year ago though- I swear time is going faster and faster as we get more kids:) Thanks everyone for making her birthday special- she is especially loving her wooden train set and Tigger toy. Mom of course is loving all her new clothes:)

September 2008

Last weekend we had to opportunity to visit Murrell & Marcia in Salt Lake- the girls hadn't seen them for a few months so we made a little vacation out of it. We walked on Temple Square, saw where their mission is and what they do at the Family History Library, went to the museum (CTR exhibit), went swimming, and rode Trax to Gateway so the kids could play in the fountain. It was so fun to visit with the girl's grandparents and see how they are currently living their life on a mission:)

For church we got to go to the Conference Center since they were having a multiple Stake Conference and we got to hear President Monson speak! I always love to hear our Prophet speak in person- what an amazing man he is. I love how he walks into the room and everyone gets to their feet and a hush fills the room- out of awe and respect for him. Even the kids all grew quiet- and that in itself is amazing:) I have such a strong testimony of the truthfullness of the gospel and the great work we are all a part of. We are truly so blessed to be able to serve in the church and help move the work forward and also to be able to raise our children in the gospel.