I can't believe the summer is gone and fall is nearly gone now. It was a busy summer as they always seem to be. The Browning's had two really special get togethers. Uncle Jerry and Aunt Karen's 50th wedding anniversary and mission farewell. And Aunt Verla's 90th Birthday. I was able to visit with so much family. It was like a dream. A wonderful dream that I didn't want to end.

Alexis has had her 13th birthday and wow is she different. More mature, funny, into fashion, loving and bit more of a spit fire. Brie had her 7th birthday. She's had a rough year but now she is gaining weight and feeling a bit better. Yippee!! Taya just turned 10 too! They all are getting so big. I can hardly believe my own eyes. I swear they were just little toddlers the other day. But life is great, even with all of it's many challanges. Each step is a great ride. Oh, and the randon Monkey picture....just had to add it. We call Brie our "monkey-kin". And I think that is just the cutest picture of a monkey ever.
Hope everyone is healty and as happy as I am. Even with bad health news and hot summer days and screaming kids.....I wouldn't give any of it back. :)

Isn't it funny how much time flies by when you aren't paying attention. I was looking at some old photo albums and ran across some younger photos of my kids. It just seems like yesterday they were that little and look at them now. It just proves to me how we should all take advantage of each day. Enjoy the golden moments that we are given and stopping wishing for tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Well my little Maci is now a "big" girl. Although becoming a "big girl" means to me - the mommy- that I have to chase her around more and she doesn't want to stay in bed at bedtime. "This too shall pass"....that is what I keep telling myself. Lol.

And my little brother is now a daddy!! YA!! Sydnee Suzette Browning 7 lbs 1 oz and 20 inches. Born on monday April 30th at 10:11 pm. I'm so glad that he will be joining the club of all of us other Brownings. Grandma Browning's last grandchild is finally having his own child. I am so proud of him and Shandee for deciding to have this sweet little girl. It took him a little convincing but she is sooooo worth it. (so Shandee tells me)

My cute little family is growing like weeds. Alexis will be 13 in August. A teenager....where does the time go? Taya is loving school but wishing it was over so she could sleep in. Ha Ha. Brie has had more health problems this year, so that always makes things a little harder. But she still always has a smile on her face. Such a sweet little girl. Maci....not so sweet. Climbs on everything, dumps out everything, throws everything and the newest thing....let's swallow adult medicene. Ahh!!!! She's ok. Thanks goodness! She just has no fear. Although she is one of the sweetest little girls who loves to hug and give kisses.

I love my family soooo much! I am grateful for all the many blessings and trials that come into our/my life. I love the gospel and wouldn't be where I am today without it. Hope you all have a great day and are enjoying your life. xoxo

time fly's

Where does the time go? I swear I can't keep up with things these days. Steve's basketball is coming to an end just in time for work to start back up. Alexis and Taya are still busy with school and friends. Brie has been having some struggles. More seizures, and tummy problems......but we just plug along and try to cope day to day. Little Maci, well she is all over the place. Running out the door and climbing on EVERYTHING!! My little family is wonderful. I love them soooo much. What a tremendous amount of blessings that I have. Hug those you love and remember to tell them that you love them!