Captain Volcansek

(cowboy at heart)

This is my brother Fred. He is leaving tonight to go to Afghanistan for 8 months. He is a C-130 pilot for the Marines, and this will be his second time being deployed. I am so proud of my brother and love him so much. He is the most talented musician I know, and can play like 10 different instruments. He always makes every family get together more fun, just by being there. He is stationed in North Carolina, but I have been able to see a lot of him in the past two years. I have gotten to know him as an adult, (as much as you can call him that) and am a better person for it. I love you Fred, and will miss you. Thank you for serving our country!!!!

Just a funny side note, Fred really is a cowboy at heart. He even mows his lawn in cowboy boots!!!

Top 5 favorites tag...

• 5 favorite books....where to begin, and how in the world to narrow it down. I have been sitting here trying to think of my favorites, and can't. My mind is totally blank. I love, love, love to read. My family can testify to that. We will have a big family get together, with 12 kids running around like loons. Not to mention the adults trying to talk over the kids noise. Then there is me, sitting in the middle of it with a book I couldn't not bring, and had to finish.

1. the Twilight series, by Stephanie Meyers (I love series books)
2. The Golden Compass series, by Phillip Pullman
3. Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling
4. Enchanment, Orson Scott Card
5. anything written by Nevada Barr, I love her books.
   

• 5 favorite movies......another hard one to narrow down. Love, love, love movies. Especially late night movies with my sister-in-laws. I love you guys!

1. Center Stage, I can watch this over and over to the annoyance of Adam.
2. Pride and Prejudice, the A&E version. My mom taught me to love classics.
3. Stardust, I saw this by myself twice in the theatres.
4. Sweet Home Alabama, another I can watch over and over.
5. The Disney Channel movies, I am a sucker for the movie of the month.

• top 5 things on Ipod, or MP3 player....I don't have either, but I do love music. I know, I know, I am behind in technology.

1. Meet me in Montana, by Dan Seals and Marie Osmond
2. Black Bird, I like almost all versions
3. Acoustic medley from Bob Marleys box set
4. The Way I Am, Ingrid Michaelson
5. There Goes My Life, Kenny Chesney

• 5 things you hope to accomplish before you die....

1. Live a long, happy life.
2. Raise my children righteously.
3. Travel everywhere with Adam.
4. Do the work I am here to do.
5. Learn all that I can about everything!

I did it, now tiff you're it!!

Some pictures from today...



Today was definately a lesson learned about where to go and what to get for pictures. It was the first time I've ever taken Isaac, I have always done my own. He went right in there and hammed it up. Katie climbed into my lap and buried her head in my shoulder for the first 15 minutes. She finally came around and was her adorable self. It's amazing how different they are personality wise. Katie will open up, but in her own time. Isaac has no issues opening right up. They are also always kissing and hugging, they really love each other.

Eight years ago.....

Eight years ago, Adam and I were married in Bountiful, Utah. One year later we were sealed in the Denver temple. I am so blessed to have my best friend as my husband.

a quiet night at home

Isaac is looking in the basket for more cars

katie playing with her care bears


Sometimes at night they play so cute and quiet. I love these nights. Isaac is always playing with his cars, and katie with whatever she is in the mood for. I love listening to their pretend dialogue.