How cute!

So, Haley has decided to do something for the people in Haiti. She wants to take donations and put together hygiene kits. I want to encourage service in my kids and so this is going to be a family project. I know we are only a few people, but sometimes great things come in small packages. I'm soliciting help from anyone who wants to be included. We'll pay to have kits sent to Utah. I'm including the address for anyone who wants to be able to reference it quickly.
Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center1665 South Bennett RoadSalt Lake City, UT 84104Telephone: (801) 240-5954Hours: 8 am — 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Hygiene kits are to include the following:
Hygiene Kit Hygiene kits are sent to orphanages, homeless shelters, medical facilities and disaster areas.
• 2 unbreakable combs (no sharp handles)
• 4 toothbrushes (packaged)
• 1 tube of toothpaste (6-8 ounces, no pumps)
• 2 bars of soap (approximately 3.5-5 ounces)
• 2 hand towels (see hand towel guidelines below)



Place items in a heavy-duty, one-gallon sealable bag. Remove the air before sealing.
Hand Towels (for Hygiene Kit) Use new 15-inch by 25-inch hand towels. Please do not use dish towels or washcloths.
Hand towels may also be sewn. To sew towels, use terry cloth to make 15-inch by 25-inch hand towels. Serge or zigzag edges securely to prevent fraying.

I'm very proud of her and all my children. As soon as Haley showed an interest, they all were excited to pitch in. Earlier this year Freddie and I had talked about ways to get everyone thinking outside of themselves and serving others. Disney has the give a day get a Disney day promotion going on this year and we were planning on a service project through them without telling the kids about a free day at Disney. We're still planning that, but this was just an extra way to let the kids be involved. How wonderful to have kids who are willing to give even when they have no frame of reference for the suffering of others. It's amazing to see them empathise without being able to sympathize. Anyway, if your interested in pitching in you can comment here, email me at natalie7kids@gmail.com or give me a call 904-349-4798.

Logan

Yesterday my brother Logan reported to the MTC in Utah to serve a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am so proud of him! The church has changed my life so much. I'm so happy to know that missionary work is going forward and has strong young men like Logan sharing the gospel with people all over the world. Even though I've been a member all my life, my husband hasn't. When he decided to be baptised I was so thrilled! I have never wanted anything except to be a forever family! To be married is such an amazing experience, but to be sealed in the temple is so much more. How wonderful to know my baby brother is sharing that same truth with the people in Denver Colorado! Thank you Logan! There is nothing more important than what you're doing right now! These people will be thankful for this gift you're giving them for all eternity!

Braden got this cute astronaut costume for his birthday. He LOVES to wear costumes!

This is Gracie.....my little cutie! Jenna took this. She's quite the photographer when she wants to be!

Jenna is forever trying to find a good picture of herself. I like this one!

My family!

One night last week I asked Fredde to hold Ella while did something. He was a little congested and had one of those breathe right strips on his nose. When I came back in the bedroom, this is what I found. Both boys had gotten bandaids and one of Gracie's baby dolls and they were all watching tv on my bed. Too cute!