she is a thoughtful, loving aunt and creates wonderful, practical and cute gifts such as Bentley's PJs, Caroline's Sunday dress, and my beaded flip-flops to name a few. I love that Luci is adventurous and up for a challenge, even if it means scouring craft and sewing stores to find just the right clip for a binkie chain :) I had a chance to read about Luci's testimony and her decision to serve a mission in a letter she wrote to Bob a few years ago. I was deeply moved by her testimony and her humility and awed that she would make such a sacrifice for the Lord when she had only been a member for a few years. Luci is a loving mom who has made her home a happy place for little Tiago and also for Evelyn and Elijah. She is such a positive and supportive force in their lives and I can see how it blesses them and has changed them for the better. At her baptism last year, Evelyn wore a new dress and matching jewelry all made by Luci. I could tell how proud that made Evie and how special it made her feel. It's wonderful to have you in the family Luci--Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Happy Birthday Luci
Happy Birthday Luci! I think Luci is such an accomplished and capable woman/wife/mother/professor/seamstress/bargain hunter... I could go on and on. I love that
she is a thoughtful, loving aunt and creates wonderful, practical and cute gifts such as Bentley's PJs, Caroline's Sunday dress, and my beaded flip-flops to name a few. I love that Luci is adventurous and up for a challenge, even if it means scouring craft and sewing stores to find just the right clip for a binkie chain :) I had a chance to read about Luci's testimony and her decision to serve a mission in a letter she wrote to Bob a few years ago. I was deeply moved by her testimony and her humility and awed that she would make such a sacrifice for the Lord when she had only been a member for a few years. Luci is a loving mom who has made her home a happy place for little Tiago and also for Evelyn and Elijah. She is such a positive and supportive force in their lives and I can see how it blesses them and has changed them for the better. At her baptism last year, Evelyn wore a new dress and matching jewelry all made by Luci. I could tell how proud that made Evie and how special it made her feel. It's wonderful to have you in the family Luci--Happy Birthday!
she is a thoughtful, loving aunt and creates wonderful, practical and cute gifts such as Bentley's PJs, Caroline's Sunday dress, and my beaded flip-flops to name a few. I love that Luci is adventurous and up for a challenge, even if it means scouring craft and sewing stores to find just the right clip for a binkie chain :) I had a chance to read about Luci's testimony and her decision to serve a mission in a letter she wrote to Bob a few years ago. I was deeply moved by her testimony and her humility and awed that she would make such a sacrifice for the Lord when she had only been a member for a few years. Luci is a loving mom who has made her home a happy place for little Tiago and also for Evelyn and Elijah. She is such a positive and supportive force in their lives and I can see how it blesses them and has changed them for the better. At her baptism last year, Evelyn wore a new dress and matching jewelry all made by Luci. I could tell how proud that made Evie and how special it made her feel. It's wonderful to have you in the family Luci--Happy Birthday!
Monday, March 19, 2007
Another One Bites the Dust
I am pleased to announce the arrival of the Christensen family blog (maybe some of you thought I'd say baby but that's not really my news to share--oh, and Flori isn't due until May). Anyway, I am proud of Rob for giving in and sharing pictures and news of his incredibly cute family. Hopefully we will get to see and hear a
lot about the imminently arriving new baby via blog--yay! I can't wait to read more and check-up on you guys.Bentley and "the girls" December 2006
Monday, March 12, 2007
Birthday Season
I wanted to post this adorable picture of Ethan from his birthday dinner the other night. He is honestly so handsome! Ethan's birthday marks the beginning of crazy, birthday season 
on the Smith side (phase 2 of crazy birthday season if I include all the LeBaron birthdays in February and March!) I love it all. It is so fun to gather and celebrate someone you love and it's especially fun to see my nieces and nephews (and my own kids!) opening gifts and getting so excited about cake and blowing out candles. Makes me feel young and giddy :)
On another note, Bentley has been flying his white die cast airplane around my head as I have been typing and he keeps asking me to talk to his "China Airplane." It's cool that he is playing with the free toy plane I got from China Northwest Airlines on our trip there about 7 years ago! Anyway, I asked the airplane where it was flying and he said "to see Santa." So I asked where Santa lived and he said "the North Hole." Then I asked the airplane if Bentley wanted to go on a trip and he said "yeah, Bentley should go on a trip to Target." Too classic--he was cracking me up. Oh my little aspiring world traveler who finds all that he needs at Target--wonder if we go there too often?!!
on the Smith side (phase 2 of crazy birthday season if I include all the LeBaron birthdays in February and March!) I love it all. It is so fun to gather and celebrate someone you love and it's especially fun to see my nieces and nephews (and my own kids!) opening gifts and getting so excited about cake and blowing out candles. Makes me feel young and giddy :)On another note, Bentley has been flying his white die cast airplane around my head as I have been typing and he keeps asking me to talk to his "China Airplane." It's cool that he is playing with the free toy plane I got from China Northwest Airlines on our trip there about 7 years ago! Anyway, I asked the airplane where it was flying and he said "to see Santa." So I asked where Santa lived and he said "the North Hole." Then I asked the airplane if Bentley wanted to go on a trip and he said "yeah, Bentley should go on a trip to Target." Too classic--he was cracking me up. Oh my little aspiring world traveler who finds all that he needs at Target--wonder if we go there too often?!!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Happy Birthday Johnny
It is John's birthday today and I am realizing that when he seems to be getting older and quickly approaching 30, it just means that I am too--yikes! Oh boy--where I do I begin with Johnny Cakes LeBaron? My earliest memories of John surround my senior year of high school: seeing him as Judah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat just before school began, meeting him at church when we were both new kids in the ward, taking all my friends to see him in Guys and Dolls that
winter, and then chatting with him after the Highland Dance concert in the spring. We ran into each other here and there at BYU but I really got to know John when I started dating Joseph. This may seem odd since John was far away serving a mission in Brazil but as I got to know Joseph, I learned about John through his brother's eyes. I began to love the things that Joseph loved about him: his creativity, his great sense of humor, his desire to always be better, his spirituality and his loyalty to family.
John has been through one of the hardest trials I can imagine and yet his testimony runs pure and deep. I am grateful when I catch a glimpse of it through emails to missionaries, blessings for family members and so on. I absolutely adore and admire his wife Krista and think they are so amazing together--they teach me a lot. Johnny is a good daddy and seems to know Sisi's schedule inside and out. I love that John takes care of my hubby and understands him in a way that only brothers can. When Joseph and I lived away from the family in Phoenix, John visited us more than any other LeBaron and ended up staying several times at all our homes (the apartment, mansion, and townhouse to be exact). I love those memories--you'll always be a welcome house guest Johnny ;)
winter, and then chatting with him after the Highland Dance concert in the spring. We ran into each other here and there at BYU but I really got to know John when I started dating Joseph. This may seem odd since John was far away serving a mission in Brazil but as I got to know Joseph, I learned about John through his brother's eyes. I began to love the things that Joseph loved about him: his creativity, his great sense of humor, his desire to always be better, his spirituality and his loyalty to family.John has been through one of the hardest trials I can imagine and yet his testimony runs pure and deep. I am grateful when I catch a glimpse of it through emails to missionaries, blessings for family members and so on. I absolutely adore and admire his wife Krista and think they are so amazing together--they teach me a lot. Johnny is a good daddy and seems to know Sisi's schedule inside and out. I love that John takes care of my hubby and understands him in a way that only brothers can. When Joseph and I lived away from the family in Phoenix, John visited us more than any other LeBaron and ended up staying several times at all our homes (the apartment, mansion, and townhouse to be exact). I love those memories--you'll always be a welcome house guest Johnny ;)
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Puzzle Mania
Grandma Bobbi, in her infinite grandma wisdom, brought Bentley his very own gift to open at Ethan and Will's birthday dinner the other night. He unwrapped the paper to find a large floor puzzle with pictures of all things having to do with transportation. Bentley is a little puzzle guru these days so needless to say he was super excited to try his "big huge" puzzle. It is a hit at our house and Bentley has put it together at least a dozen times. Just wanted to say thanks mom--he loves it!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Happy Birthday Ethan
Will, Bentley and Ethan--December 2006
I wanted to post a special entry for Ethan since 1) this year he is 8 and that is quite a special birthday, and 2) he can read this entry--are you reading Eth? I love Ethan because he is such a good example to my little Bentley of a kind and gentle big brother. Ethan is a Hot Wheels genius, an amazing reader, a master Lego builder and a budding artist. He is goofy and energetic and way fun to hang out with. I love his rosy cheeks, long legs, soft hair, and bright blue eyes. Ethan was my very first nephew (very first grandchild in my family in fact) and I remember holding him for the first time when he was about one month old. I think I gave a little piece of my heart to him right then and there. I am so proud of the great kid he has become and that he will be baptized this Saturday. I can't wait to share in that special day with him and all the other special days in his life that will follow because of righteous choices. Have a great birthday Ethan!!
I wanted to post a special entry for Ethan since 1) this year he is 8 and that is quite a special birthday, and 2) he can read this entry--are you reading Eth? I love Ethan because he is such a good example to my little Bentley of a kind and gentle big brother. Ethan is a Hot Wheels genius, an amazing reader, a master Lego builder and a budding artist. He is goofy and energetic and way fun to hang out with. I love his rosy cheeks, long legs, soft hair, and bright blue eyes. Ethan was my very first nephew (very first grandchild in my family in fact) and I remember holding him for the first time when he was about one month old. I think I gave a little piece of my heart to him right then and there. I am so proud of the great kid he has become and that he will be baptized this Saturday. I can't wait to share in that special day with him and all the other special days in his life that will follow because of righteous choices. Have a great birthday Ethan!!
Birthday Girls
Tonight we celebrated the first birthdays of my nieces Sisi and Tille. Happy birthday cute baby girls! We partied hard luau style eating Hawaiian haystacks and competing in a hula-hoop competition. Turns out Jessica and Luci can rock a hula-hoop pretty hard but Johnny and Bob fought it out in the end. I forgot how much energy that takes! It was super silly and totally fun to watch--classic LeBaron activity. It's still so fun to look at pics and see Bob's face back with the family :) Thanks for the party Mary, Krista and Ruth Ann.
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