I heard someone say this time of year is "the wind up to the wind down". This is so true, and although I enjoy the wind up because it includes concerts and shows and celebrations, I really can't wait for the wind down because it includes trips to the beach, vacations, time with family and no early morning seminary. I am managing to hang on without allowing undue stress to take over. This new way for me has been easier than I thought, and I just don't know why I couldn't control my stress better before!!! I can't believe that another school year is coming to a close - with our schedule the weeks just fly by! My baby is 1 1/2 and my big boy only has a year left in our home full time. I am trying to enjoy every moment!

Davin goes to prom "2011"

Looking mighty dapper if I say so myself! I was not invited to the house where they were taking pictures sadly, so I am waiting for the couple and group shots. I did get a semi - apology the next day when Davin admitted that I could have gone because as I had expressed to him "there were tons of parents" there.
Davin waited 13 years to get a brother - he got these beautiful girls first.

I decided to make the corsage again since the one I bought for Mormon prom fell apart as soon as they got in the car. A little pressure, but we were happy with the way it turned out.



Mother's Day 2011

This was a really nice day for me. Brad spoke in church, Emmie and Brody sang, everyone wrote me nice notes, even Davin, and I got to relax at my Mom's while my Dad barbecued and Brad chased Kellen around. I am pretty sure this day should come once a month instead of once a year!

Perry turns "15"

Her dinner pick was BJ's, which made the entire fam happy!

She got lots of presents to make the day special :) She also got a special cake on Mother's Day from her Nana and a surprise party from her friends a week late - even though it was her year for a family birthday! There is no question that she is loved!

It is actually difficult for me to express just how much I do love her. The very thought that I get to be your mom, Perry, makes me feel emotional! You are amazing in every way, and I feel blessed daily by our relationship. Your generosity of spirit and being touches all that know you. Your patience, kindness, and respect are healing and an example to us all. But your virtue is what really makes you beautiful inside and out! The world is yours and all the happiness God has to offer! Love you sooooooooooo much.

Brody: "Is there a next life?"
Mom: "Yes. There is Eternal Life if you are baptized and try to be obedient you can live with your family forever. You can be stuck with mom!"
Brody: " Can I be stuck with Kellen cuz I love him more than anybody?"

Mormon Prom 2011

Davin took his beautiful "friend" Shayna

Easter 2011

Some Wertner and Guinn girls (the boys never want to be in the pictures!)

Little Guinn and big Guinn playing hoops

Nana with some of her girls

Oh my this couple is too cute. They were so happy with their haul. Way to go Emmie and Brody - you ran your hunt expertly!

Guinn kids Easter morning. You have turned out to be a pretty good looking bunch inside and out. I look at this picture and I see so much more than pretty hair and nice clothes. I am so grateful to be a part of this life with you. Sometimes it seems like work for us all - just remember it is the greatest work we will do!