The Sister Song

I am the oldest of the 5 sisters in my family. I just wanted to say how much I miss being at home with them and knowing about all of their everyday activities. My sister Melissa just went to The Winter Ball and I wanted to be at the house when her date picked her up. I wanted to tease and laugh and otherwise embarrass Melissa and Charles. I am sure that Melissa looked radiant in her bright green dress with a fuscia tule trim at the bottom of the skirt. Her beautiful shoes matched the tule perfectly and also had a tule trim at the top. I am sure that Melody was snapping photographs like crazy with her new camera. Sariah would be looking as cute as always, while standing in the entry with a shy and mischevious smile on her face. Analaine was also there with a few friends and she would have helped Melissa with her hair and make-up. Analaine has an amazing talent with hair and make-up. Her daughter is going to be very lucky.

An Update!!

I am now working a part time job with Linx Satellite, which is where my husband works as well. However, my job is very different than his and that is great for me! lol I am now officially an office lady! I love it. The girls that I work with are great and they have been so helpful with my learning process. They have taught me so well that I was able to qualify someone all on my own! It was kind of nerve racking and I still will probably still as questions now and again but it really helped my confidence to complete one all on my own. I miss Beau while I am at work but Rich and Beau are really getting some good Father/Son time together. They have been so cute together. Beau has developed a deep interest in the guitar and just stares at Rich the whole time that he is playing.

Beau also will rub his head back and forth across Rich's forehead in a Eskimo kiss action but with foreheads. Beau likes doing this so much that he will do this action even if no one will do it with him. Beau has also learned the wonderful art of blowing raspberries. I love it! Beau also got his first cold the other day but he is all better now and now I know how to better handle a sick baby. But even while he is sick Beau is a wonderful baby. This is all I have time for but I will write more later.

It's Christmas Time with the Morrey's

This Christmas Rich, Beau and I went out to be with Rich's parents in Michigan. It was a lot like Utah in climate and the people in the ward are so nice to us. We were able to talk to David the day before Christmas and he sounds as if he is growing and learning so much. He loves his mission and the people that he is serving. He comes home soon and everyone is very excited to see him again or as the case may be meet him for the first time.
On Christmas Eve we had the missionaries from the LDS Church come over and eat with us. The helped to bring a very strong feeling of peace to the home. One of the Elders was going home in a week and the other had been out for a few months. The ward was kind enough to bring presents for them and so the Elders both had a great Christmas.
Christmas Day dawned on a beautiful white morning we all woke up pretty late because the babies aren't old enough to care. We were able to talk with Rob, who is on his mission in Arizona. It was my first time talking to him as well. He is doing well and is serving with honor. After that came a frenzy of paper and presents. Mom and Dad were kind and thoughtful in the gifts that they gave. I received a camera so that I can continue to scrapbook and record our family's memories. Rich received a guitar and he has been filling the air with music often. Beau was given a bunch of toys that sing and talk and help him learn. But the best part of Christmas was to be with family and know that we will be together forever because of the life and sacrifice that Christ led ad gave.
On the 27th Rich took me and Beau around to see all of his old romping grounds. We went by his past home. There was plenty of ground for all of the Morrey boys to explore and get dirty around the house. I was able to see the fence that they built and the ramps that were constructed by daring little boys. I also had the opportunity to met the Copes, the Powerskis, and many of the Norton's. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and learning more about my husbands past.

Roll Over, Roll Over. He rolled over and Mom freaked out!!!

Well it finally happened!!! Beau rolled over for the first time on Saturday. WE have been working toward the goal of crawling by Christmas but I knew that we would be lucky to be rolling by Christmas. Beau has been working really hard with all of his baby push-ups, hollow holds, and stretches. All of his hard work has paid off and he is now rolling over a few times a day but never when I can see him. He is a little shy when it comes to rolling in front of me. But Beau has rolled over for Rich. Which is totally not fair but such is life. So it first happened when I was getting ready for Kaydrielle's wedding reception and I was straighting my hair. I checked on Beau and he was still doing his push-up. I went back to straighting my hair and then checked on him again a few minutes later and he was on his back! I screamed and clapped my hands and then put Beau on his tummy again. I then sat down on the couch and just stared at him.Beau loved that and he just held himself up high on his arms and smiled at me the whole time I was sitting there. I then had to hurry and finish getting ready to go. I kept looking back to him every minute or less and he still hadn't turned over. I then went to the bedroom to get my shoes and when I came back Beau was on his back again!! What a stinker! Oh, well I have pleanty of time to see him roll over but I am still looking forward to it.

Christmas makes me feel emotional

Well, Rich, Rachel, Beau and I went to our friend Spencer's house for the LDS Christmas Devotional. I loved it! I hadn't watched it in a few years and I loved the feeling of peace that it gave me. I have been worrying about presents and getting them done in time and a whole bunch of other nonsense, so it was good to be reminded that the reason for CHRISTmas is Christ. I am so grateful for this time of year and for the goodness that it brings out in everyone.

Rich is helping me to grow so much in our relationship. I sometimes get all caught up in the wrong things. But he helps me to keep an eternal perspective when we have to make small and major decisions.

Rise and Shout!!

Go Cougars Go!!!! Whoohoo!

Saturday was our last BYU home game so we decided to go all out! We face painted, tinseled, and placed bows with art and precision and the result was beautiful. We were a little late to the game but it was worth being late so we could be as spirited as possible. Here we see Rich and Allie looking like Smurfs and I look like a white and blue maned lion. We received stares and comments as we went to the game and from those next to us and I could tell that they were jealous of our creativity and genius.

This season has been pretty good for BYU. We lost a game that we should have won but over all it was a good season. I had fun. I ate slushies. I cheered. I even understood what was going on. But most of all I had a blast hanging out with my husband, Rachel, and Allie.

HEY SISTER!

I know there are people out there who have a bad relationships with there in-law's and I am so glad that my relationship with my in-law's is a good one. Rachel is my husbands sister and is the only girl in the family. She is a sweet heart! She has been so kind and supportive.

I only have one little brother, who is ten years younger than me, so I didn't really know how to live with a guy but Rachel has helped me to understand the logical and very masculine man that I married. There are some things that Rich says and does shock me and then I look over at Rachel to see her reaction and she is laughing. So I relax and let Rich just be a guy.

Rachel also has watch Beau for us on a number of occasions so Rich and I can have some time alone and she is so great with Beau and is always willing to help. I love that about her. So to those out there with in-laws take time to really get to know and love your in-laws because those relationships can be so awesome!!!!

So thanks Rachel for being the sweetest sister-in-law a girl could have.