Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I miss you and love you! I miss your grace, your stillness, your voice, your hugs! I did better today. This is the 6th Mother's Day with out you, and for the first time it was a little easier even though you are not physically here. I actually kept it together. In R.S. we sang "As Sister's in Zion" for the closing song. I can't sing that song without choking because I think it was written for you! But I did today and am grateful to my Heavenly Father for reminding me of his love for us through music, because I can hear you speaking to me in these endless times of difficulty. And so I smiled and listened, and I could imagine the sound of your violin and the way you would hold it. And I just smiled. I know you are happy in spirit and you miss us just as much. I wish you were here to talk to and to share a laugh, a smile, or a visit with me. I am reminded of you everyday and all of life's lessons you have taught me. You are my Angel! I love you. Happy Mother's Day!

Carol Beesley Moon.......She is so beautiful, inside and out! Smooches!


To all the women in my life. Thank you for the examples you are to me. Each day I learn how to be a better listener, a better friend, more laid back, more organized, and more kind because of the examples of motherhood I have all around me. And I am endlessly grateful to each of you for showing me what devotion to the gospel embodies. You have all taught me something! Thank you! And if you are reading this, that means you! Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Birthday Alyssa!

Wow, I am really behind in the blog world, but this is worth blogging!

Alyssa is 6 years old today. She is such a fun girl to be around and we are so grateful to have her in our family. Some of the things I love most about Alyssa are:

-Her independence. She is certain of what she wants and she stays focused until she reaches her goals.
-She has a big heart! Whenever she senses sadness, she will make it better with a picture or a card.
-She has a strong spirit. With surety she said that if she ever died it would be alright because her Grandma Carol would take care of her.
-She is excited about learning. She loves school and especially loves to read. Many times she brings home more books to read each night than expected of her.
-She is a sweet sister. Despite their age gap, she loves to entertain Mason and keep him occupied. She rarely loses her patience with him.
-She is a kind friend. The head on Hailey's gingerbread cookie broke and she started to cry. Alyssa said, "Don't cry" broke the head off of her cookie and said, "look mine is broken too!"
Alyssa and Hailey


Daddy Daughter Date at a Phillies game!


Miss Photogenic!

We love you Alyssa!! Happy Birthday!