Congratulations Sara!!

My sister, Sara, recently finished three years of Law School as a single mom of two **active** children. We have been so proud of her perserverance and how well she has done! In honor of Sara and her fabulous accomplishment, Ms A and I made cupcakes for her visit this weekend.

When she arrived, Ms A (very excitedly) led Aunt Sara to the sign she made and the cupcakes we made {jumping and smiling}.

Happy Birthday, Sis

Today is my sister, Sara's birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

We are so proud of her. She is currently attending law school and doing a wonderful job. Any one who knows her, knows what an amazing person she is. I feel very fortunate to have her for a sister.

I wish you ...
...JOY.
...PEACE.
...A GREAT DAY AT THE BEACH.
...LOVE.
...GOOD GRADES.
...A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
...A FUN DATE NIGHT WITH YOUR CHILDREN.
...HAPPINESS.
..SUNNY DAYS FOR YOUR GARDENING ADVENTURES.

Sara, thanks for your love and example. We miss you and the kiddies, but we are so proud of you and your courage to do something new. Have a wonderful day and a bright and happy year.

All our love!

Christmas Eve

Pierce, Erin and Sara spent Christmas Eve at our place. The kids were so excited to opened their presents from one another. Pierce loved his Transformer. Erin had a wonderful time with her Sleeping Beauty Polly Pocket.

Ms A was waving her Tinkerbell wand all over the place. The wand can also change colors in the tub and change the water color. Ms A had a great time with her bath later that day! HURRAY!

Aunt Sara received the coolest popcorn popper. (It was hard not to buy one for us.) It is a bowl that pops popcorn in the microwave. She also received some popcorn flavoring. Now she can have the yummy taste of homemade popcorn with the ease of using the microwave.

Sara and the kids gave us an Ice Cream sandwich maker with a couple of cookie kits and fun snowflake place mats. The sandwich maker has three fun shapes. I've been looking at place mats and ice cream sandwich makers, but hadn't told anyone. Sara is so good at reading my mind. :)

I can't wait to try out the sandwich maker!

Sara

A few weeks ago, I received a call from Deanna, a friend of my sister, Sara. She and a group of friends from our ward decided to honor Sara with a makeover, complete with hair, makeup and clothes, for the upcoming holidays and New Year. Sara has touched the lives of so many people and I wanted her to know how amazing she truly is.

Sara,

You are an amazing person.
You are a wonderful mother, sister and friend.
Your have an inner strength that gives me the courage to move forward.
Your gentle and kind heart touches me and others around you in a profound and memorable way.
You have an amazing way finding out how to help others. You give without thinking of yourself and offer humble gratitude when others give to you.
Your testimony of the gospel is awe inspiring.
You have a noble and pure spirit.

I am so grateful to have you be a part of my family's life. I remember talking to you around this time last year. I remember tears shared. I told you about your foundation of inner strength would carry you through. I have been so blessed to see your growth and the miracles in your life this past year. I feel extremely grateful to witness the beautiful person you have become. Thank you for you example.

I love you.