Time doesn't stand still....

9 years ago today David and I were married in the Salt Lake City, UT Temple! Where does the time go?


We have been through a lot these past 9 years...
...SCHOOL (BYU)

...BEN

...MORE SCHOOL (OU)

...KATE

...MORE SCHOOL (Hopkins)

...JACOB

...and yes we are still in SCHOOL!
In fact, today also marks Ben's first day of KINDERGARTEN! He is attending West Towson Elementary School. A brand new $22 million school with lots of bells and whistles. The school motto is GO WEST! They will promote the pioneer spirit! Couldn't help but remind me of home as we pioneer the EAST!





And after 9 years.....I wouldn't change any of it for the world!

5 months!

Jacob is 5 months old today! Where has the time gone? Here are some recent pictures of my little angel. LITERALLY, he must be an angel! When I think I just might go crazy, all I have to do is look at him. He sleeps through the night. He doesn't insist on being held. He eats well. He tolerates, and even seems to enjoy, the constant poking and proding he receives from Ben and Kate. He is so content and easy going! He is my dream! I needed a dream baby! They really do exist!






Jacob was born with a full head of thick, brown hair, just like Ben. Over time though, it has slowly fallen out and appears to be growing in blonde. With his beautiful, blue eyes I fear he may be attempting to follow in his sister's footsteps! He even giggled yesterday as he watched her climb the pole in the basement. Lets just pray he didn't notice yesterday when she bit Ben or when she locked Ben and I outside when we went out to move the sprinkler! Please don't get any ideas little Angel!

Ben at 5 months!


Kate at 5 months!

Gillett Family Reunion Pictures

Its been a long time coming.......nearly 15 years to be exact........since all nine Gillett siblings have been together. Here are the photos to document the event. Unfortunately for me, it occured right after Jacob was born......keep that in mind when you look at these pictures. I have some extra baggage to lose!

How it all began 50 years ago...

The Original Gillett family!

The Better Half!

My Siblings and Their Spouses

Everyone!

31 of the 33 Grandchildren. Now that's a challenge for any photographer!

My Little Family

Ben

Kate

Jacob

She's THREE!

Can you believe that we actually survived Kate's terrible twos? We did!!!!!!! And yes, I have already started praying Jacobs are much, much, more mild! I took a stroll through Kate's pictures this morning and attached some of my favorites. She truly has tried our patience, but has also given us so much joy! She is one of a kind! I don't think it would be a stretch to say she is one of the happiest little girls around....she always has a smile on her face! Looking back at these pictures I have realized that my first warnings of what was to come should have been when she started doing push-ups before she walked or when she opened up the oven door to reach the Doritos! Oh, the memories she has created! I even had her tested for leukemia! I should have known that yes, a child this active, would bruise that often!


















Kate had a wonderful birthday. She wanted a party sooooo bad and specifically requested white cupcakes with pink frosting! She also included that she wanted Brooklynn's mom to make them....not me. Heather was kind enough to share her yummy frosting recipe and loan me her cake decorating tools so I could attempt to come close. I passed Kate's test, but I am sure Heather would have gotten a good laugh at my decorating skills! They did taste yummy though! And her gift to me....she finally decided she was ready to be potty trained. And once SHE decided, she became a pro overnight! Another lesson learned....don't try to get this girl to do anything she doesn't want to do!




We love our Kate and if you know her too.....chances are.....you love her too!