While we were staying in Houston Baylor attended preschool and graduated. It was cute and fun, and I am proud of my little graduate. Plus, I think he looks totally adorable and all grown up in his cap and gown.

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We recently took the kids to The Magic Island of Sodar to visit Thomas the Train. Okay, you figured me out, it was Heber City, Utah.

It went great and the kids had a blast. We then visited Brody’s family in Idaho for a few days. We really enjoyed our time with them. Brody has such a great family. Brody and I decided even though we are separated and in the process of divorcing we wanted to be sure the kids could still do fun things, and since neither of us could handle traveling alone with our kids I went with them. We feel like it is really important to give them the chance to go on trips even in our situation. Sometimes you have to look past the issues that drove you apart as husband and wife and focus on what is best for the kids, which is respecting each other and working together to give them the best life we can as unmarried parents.

Moved

Well there has been a heck of a lot that has happened since my last post. The main thing is that I moved back to Louisiana. It went well. The kids are doing great and love being with their dad more. So far they have been with Brody everyday except when we were out of town. I actually feel really good about coming back here. I was a little hesitant at first, because I left home and my great, supportive family in Houston. Now that I'm here I'm doing really well and liking it. I got all settled in, decorated my new place, started my summer classes, and finally got my internet hooked up. I wanted to post pictures of my new place. It's kind of nice having a place to call my own.
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Living Room

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Kitchen


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Baylor and Chase's Room


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My Room

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Bathrooms

The Future Mr. and Mrs. Favorite

I know exactly what you are thinking...this must be what looking at a visual definition of the word awesomeness would look like. Yes, I really was that awesome when I was 9 years old. But the point of these pictures is not to let you see what awesomeness looks like. It is for you to see how old I was when Matt (the guy fake punching me in the face) was introduced to our family. My sister Shelly started dating Matt when I was 9, so for nearly 20 years we have known him, and now nearly 20 years later they are engaged!

My sister Shelly is an amazing, likable, sweet, caring, wonderful woman and sister. She is so great that she is considered "the favorite" of many things. Many years ago she got the nickname "the favorite", and I am so excited for her to finally be engaged to her "Mr. Favorite".

Happy Easter

Easter Message From the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Among the most cherished thoughts and writings in this world is the divine statement of truth: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

This precious Son, our Lord and Savior, atoned for the sins of all mankind. That memorable night in Gethsemane His suffering was so great, His anguish so consuming that He pleaded, "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Later, on the cruel cross, He died that we might live, and live everlastingly. Resurrection morning was preceded by pain, by suffering in accordance with the divine plan of God. Before Easter, there had to be a cross. The world has witnessed no greater gift, nor has it known more lasting love.

The message of Easter is that the Savior lives! And because He lives all shall indeed live again. This knowledge provides the peace for loved ones of those who have passed on, "Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: 'I know that my Redeemer lives!'"