Proof we evolved...

Ainsley believes that two hands just aren't enough. She always has one foot up while eating. (August)

... A month later ....One day while making lunch I was hearing too much giggling. I turned around to find...yes her cup was actually held by her foot. While this may or may not be evidence as to our ancetrial past it definately shows that Brad is her father (he has a few of his own foot tricks).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1YEAR.

I was so busy videoing the first cake experience I forgot to take more pictures and this is all I have. Ainsley Loved her new car and Ian joined in on the fun!

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

We had the chance to take the kids throught the temple open house. It was a beautiful temple.

Summer Fun

Flaming George Reunion- July 2009

Bishop Family Reunion Boise -July 2009

Ian Turned 3

Ian choose to have a pirate theme to the birthday. Me and Brad have enjoyed making cakes for his birthdays. It has sort of become a tradition. But I think our imaginations are starting to take over our skills- time to take a class.

Angel Ainsley

Our Sweet little Girl is growing so big.

For now we walk hand-in-hand...

Your grasp is so tight... your safety is my hold...

The Steps you concur are just your size...

the delight of your face as you play on journey's way ...


Your my reminder to stop and hold...

The picture of a beautiful Face....

Looking for reassurance....


As you learn to walk on your own.

Our Little Boy @ 3

A 3 year old is so Fun.

Splashing...

Just being himself...

Thinking....

Showing you the world through eyes of 3yrs...

And just beinging my loving, snuggly boy!

A Reminder

I am so very blessed. I have no doubt that the Lord has mapped out each of our lives and placed us in the pathway of others at specific times. And I know he is hoping we can just see the big picture and have the patience to see it all come beautifully together. I have been blessed so tremendously lately by those in my life. When the path becomes rocky and I stumble and I look around and think 'Is this really where I want to be?' the angels of my life have taken my hand and moved me forward. Thank you, for carrying me when all I want to do is sit and even dig me feet into the ground.
This quote came to me this week- A reminder that the Lord know how to reach your heart despite all barricades or walls you may build in an attempt to protect.

“Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don’t judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone’s differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn’t handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another’s weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other.”Elder Marvin J. Ashton

Thank you to all who kept expecting the best of me and seeing who the Lord wants me to become.

Ainsley- An Update

Ainsley has grown so quickly. She is such a happy, smiley, pleasant baby. Ainsley at 6 months. I had fun watching her get pictures. She was all smiles.

Ainsley's Baby blessing.

This little dress was my blessing dress too.
Ainsley's a little camera shocked. Too many Pictures mom. In these pictures Ainsley sure looks like the bishop side of the family.

Christmas 2008

Our little Elfs by our fresh cut Uinta Christmas Tree. THANKS Gma and Gpa Hancock.

Ainsley all bundled for cutting the Christmas Tree.

Our little teddy bear- Halloween '08

MMMM.... Tasty!

"Come Here Ainsley, Come Here"
The story behind this picture- I was holding Ainsley and I heard Ian come in the kitchen behind me. Then his cute little voice... "Come here Ainsley, come here."I turn around and see Ian sitting in the rubbermaid. Me-"Do you want to hold Ainsley?"Ian-"Yeah. We're goin' sleddin' "So this is Ian and Ainsley going sledding. Need less to say we got out of our little apartment that afternoon.

Ainsley in the beginning. It amazes me how much they change. Here Ainsley looks like me when I was an infant.

Ainsley and Ian

These are Ainsley's 6 month pictures and Ian is so photogenic

(unlike his father) we had to get him in some as well.

Ainsley sure loves her brother.

Ian- An Udate

Visiting the Train Museum with friend Easton and taking the Front Runner to Ogden.

Playing on the Beach at the Schouten Reunion in July.


Visiting Dad in His OB/GYN rotation. Ian got lots of looks as he walk through the hospital in his scrubs wearing his very own stethiscope.


Ian performing a Dental exam at Gpa's office. Sorry about the sideways pic.


Ian has watched mom get "ready" too many times. He found my mascara.


Ian's photo shoot at the Harley shop.





Ian has surgery in November.

Halloween!

I asked Ian if I could take a picture and the first picture is his response- with no comment. I finally got a smile.