This is no trick...

...it's the best treat ever!

Reese and Hallie

Halloween 2008

Angel dust.....

                                                          

                                               Another kiss from heaven.....

                                                      REESE NATALIE CARTER

      Arrived today with angel dust still in her hair.... 

                                                        from Natalie to Stefanie  at 12:51 p.m.

                                                 Reese  is a tiny bundle weighing

                                                 7 lbs  13 oz  and is 20 inches long...

     Welcome sweet baby Reese ~  We won't dust your wings off just yet!

Whats in a name?

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President George Albert Smith tells a story about being seriously ill and actually going to the other side of the veil where he saw his Grandfather, who asked him "What have you done with my name?". President Smith reviewed his life in a moment and could respond "nothing that you would be ashamed of". The following quote comes from President Smith:

Honor your fathers and your mothers. Honor the names that you bear, because some day you will have the privilege and the obligation of reporting to them (and to your Father in heaven) what you have done with their name.”

Hallie recieved her name yesterday... I know that Natalie was there, so happy to see our family gathered for such a special day.....I'm sure she misses Hallie...and is so busy getting Hallies new little cousin ready for her arrival later this week.

Whats in a name?

Lots of LOVE...
What a privilage and honor to share Natalies name with her neices, they will have a special bond with her, and will have a life time to learn all about thier Auntie Natalie !

Happy Birthday Noah!

Happy Birthday to our all around boy! 6 years old today...and he is already the "whole" package... Noah loves to cook, ride 4 wheelers, play ball, go hunting with the guys, and has a touch with babies that can rival any Mom! We love you Noah...Mommy Natalie is so proud of you and all that you do.

One year older and wiser too..........Happy Birthday to YOU!!

Here comes Trouble!

Kent has always "lovingly" referred to me as "Trouble"...right from the beginning of our marriage...he would always say to me... "YOU are Trouble"..or "watch out...here comes Trouble"...somehow he thinks that "WE" girls are a source of trouble?!? Imagine that!

With the birth of Natalie, he promptly dubbed her..."Trouble number 2"..and subquently with Stefanie came "Trouble number 3"..and Melanie is "Trouble number 4"! Tiffany..YOU fit right in this catagory as part of our family...coming in at no less than "Trouble number 5"!

Well...welcome miss Hallie Natalie..you are now "Trouble number 6!" With the upcoming arrival of Stefanies baby girl, little miss Carter in T-Minus 2 weeks and counting..."Trouble number 7" is on the way!...and it doesn't end there...Oh NO...Tiffanys baby will round it all out in January with "Trouble number 8"!!

So if you see this........ parked at my local hot spots...Target, Tai Pan, Costco, Old Navy, Iron Station, Christensens, Deseret Book...and many other fabulous places...you will know that I'm up to nothing but........

"I can do hard things..."

This past weekend was Conference, and as usual my goal of really listening to each and every talk...got away from me. Thank goodness for the conference edition of the Ensign!.....
However, there was one quote that I feel was meant for me, that I heard despite any noise or distraction going on around me and it really spoke to my heart. Sister Elaine S. Dalton the General YW President spoke and her words caught me. She talked about a small plate she has in her home inscribed with the motto;

"I can do hard things"

She then went on to say that if she could change it, it would read:

"In the strength of the Lord, I can do all things"
Life is hard, and it's not fair, but aren't you glad that we can do hard things, and we dont have to do them alone? I loved this talk by Sister Dalton. I think I'll display these words in my home...so I am reminded each and every day why,
"I can do hard things"

Wishing on a Star ~

I believe the stars in the sky are openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy....

Happy Birthday Natalie...........

You are my Shining Star