And They'll Live Happily Ever After...

We had the privilege of giving my grandma away this weekend! No, not to DI or anything like that...to BOB! And can i just take a moment and say, "It's About Time!" These two love birds were out of this world crazy for each other! While it was too cute to watch, I'm giddy about my grandma being so stink'n happy! She deserves every little smidgen of happiness. She has care for and watch over so many of our loved ones, and now she is being cared for and watch over. They had the sweetest of ceremonies on Saturday afternoon, twice as many people showed then we had planned for. We had chairs lining the walls and in the isles. Were there ever two people loved so greatly!!??

My congrats to Grandma and her Bob! We wish you both the greatest happiness!

Aren't they just the cutest!

Just enjoying the party!

What a couple of hoodlums! Where are your parents??!!

The cutest bunch of Kiddoes you'll ever have the pleasure to meet!

All I want for Christmas...

Christmas!

We had a Lewis Christmas this year...it was a BLAST! Those of you who have had the opportunity to get acquainted with my sweet father in law know that there is never a dull moment when charlie is around (or lack of food for that matter;) We were blessed with the chance to have trever's mom and dad, his brother(beau) with his wife(joni), their two children (liam and mia) and beau's friend from england (roger), as well as trever's little brother (ty) stay christmas night with us! sounds like a crew but it was a lot of fun! promise! we were also blessed to have the missionaries stop by for dinner, and santy clause himself popped in for a visit!
After the party was ever and the chickadees to bed, i got a moment to sit and take note of the feelings of gratitude that were swarming around in my heart. these sweet little children, a kind eternal companion, in laws who are dear to my heart, and a warm little home to tuck everyone into. i find myself overwhelmed at all the blessings our Father in Heaven has blessed me with. i know that i am not worthy of so much, and pray everyday to live up to all that is expected of me. i give thanks, especially this time of year, for the plenty that i have been given, and make promises in my heart to be a little better, try a little harder, be a little kinder. And take comfort in knowing Our Father in Heaven is mindful of this little family, in this little house, up here in this little town.

Thanksday

This year we were able to spent our Thanksday with the Porter Clan. i'm sure you all know how exited and happy this trip over the river and through the woods made this chick! i had a pretty good case of homesickness for the last couple of months, and the thought of going home made me want to start out on foot if that would get me there any sooner. please, don't get me wrong, this little town up here in the mountains is my home as well, and i will forever be grateful to that sweet hottie who stole not just my heart, but my way of living and showed me that there was more to life then a shopping mall, or better yet LAST CHANCE. i have been blessed with two homes. yet, your family is were you gain so much of your identity from. they are the ones from once you came and no matter how far you roam, or run, you can't lose the feelings of completeness, of whole, of entirety that you feel when you go home. i hope and pray that my boys feel that when they find themselves "home" from their adventures in life. i found myself basking in the similarities of my siblings and me. good and not so good... how lauren and i tilt our head to the side when we have just got done rearranging pictures on a wall. how matt and i ALWAYS have room for ice cream. eda and i twirl our hair in our fingers when we're thinking (or trying not to). dave and i are eternal optimists. thos and i are far to hard on ourselves.

these people carry with them my same baggage, my same struggles, my same strengths just in different doses. i am eternally thankful for my family. i was blessed with kind and thoughtful parents. who love me unconditionally. i am thankful.

i am so blessed with this home. i have a kind husband who is a wonderful father and a best friend. i have loving and interested in-laws who took me in and love me as their own. (sometimes better;) they are amazing people who raised their children in a home full of love. i sometimes sit and ponder all of trev's similarities. he's mother's kindness, his father's charm. he is blessed. i am thankful.

Happy Birthday Taters!

Our Tate turned five yesterday! I can't believe how fast five years can go. I know people are Always saying that, but its amazing how the days turn to weeks then months and years. The days get SO busy, sometimes I kinda forget to stop and smell the roses.

So I thought I would write a little bit about him as a four year old...

Tate is my AWESOME helper, he's quick to help with most anything (with the exception of maybe Lego's...I hate picking those up too! so can't blame the kid)

He loves to wrestle, he'll tackle anyone, anywhere!

He's an outdoors man! (wonder where he gets that from;) He loves to be outside on a bike or his quad.

Tate has a tender heart, he wakes up every morning and asks if it's a school day. We hates that Porter goes to school and leave him behind.

When he is tired, he sleeps were he falls. We'll find Tate asleep ALL over the house!

Tate thinks that whatever Porter can do, so can he. He's fearless. (scares me to death!)

He loves to build things, Lego's are his favorite toy. (mine too) regardless of how awful they are to clean up!

Tate gives the BEST kisses! Sorry ladies, we'll have to wait, these kisses are reserved for the Lewis/Porter clans for now!

He's a wildman! And he's ours! We love you Taters, and am thankful everyday and every moment you are in our little family!

Emery Jane Pew

Morgan and Lauren officially started their lives as parents Friday when they welcomed our sweet little Emery Jane! She was born a bit after 4 o'clock in the afternoon, 8lbs 14 oz!! can you believe that!??? Needless to say, we are all terribly impressed with our little YaYa. they are both doing wonderfully, however, Emery was invited to stay at the hospital for another day due to some jaundice. They are expected to go home today and I'm sure that Lauren can't wait to journal about it, so keep an eye on her blog.
Here are some pictures of our sweet little Emery. We are so thankful she is here and well, and are looking forward to all the joy, sweetness, love, and spice she will add to our family! Well done baby sister, I love you!



Emery Jane Pew 8lbs 14oz

Matt and Courtney (they get their very own in March!)






The boys meeting their cousin


Happy Family

Well done little sister