My Godmother Ginger has done a huge Valentines Cookie decorating party for the past - I dont' know 30 years. I went to one every year while I was at BYU and loved them, so I thought I'd continue the tradition in my own family. This was the first huge one we had and it was so much fun! I only had energy to make about 15 of the huge cookies, but we had dozens of smaller ones for everyone else. There were about 35 people in all and so much fun! Brooklyn had SO much FUN with all these kids around! It was a perfect way to finish our wonderful time here in Valparaiso! We will miss you all so much!

Jude's Baby Blessing For those of you who are unfamiliar with this tradition, in our faith, when a baby is born, the father usually gives a "Name and a Blessing" to the baby during the sacrament meeting. In Jude's case, (and similarely with all babies) Trey announced his name, then proceeded to bless him with love, health, faith, wisdom, service etc. Trey did an incredible job, it was a beautiful, memorable blessing! It was memorable for several reasons; Fred and Logan drove (10 hours each way) all the way from Memphis to meet Jude and be here for his blessing, Trey got everyone in the circle to wear vests - and most to grow mustaches for the event! Baby Jude even sported a vest! And it was Valentines Day! Brooklyn was in heaven with her "DiDi and Papa" to play with all weekend! Judy was definitely missed at this event, we were so glad Fred and Logan made the trip up for it. Thanks so much for coming Fred and Logan! We love you guys!

I have been so aboslutely spoiled! People ask how I"m holding up with 2 kids - well, it's pretty easy when you have an incredible husband, an amazing sister and a super-woman best friend who all take care of your every need! Leah, my dear, dear childhood friend came out from Ohio last week, while her dear husband took his Vacation time to take care of their 3 kids so I could be completely pampered for a couple of days! Leah is superwoman - I just watched in amazement at her energy and efficiency! She cooked the most delicious meals, kept Brooklyn completely entertained - even took her swimming at the YMCA one day while Trey and I slept. She even did Brooklyn's hair for church - though I wasn't there, Trey reported that everyone was amazed and asked if I did it. -Hah! When I do her hair, the part looks more like a maze than a straight line and the pig-tails - well let's just say they aren't exactly semetrical... As always, taught me even more about the m...

Baby Jude Harris Clark Finally arrived January 31st at 4;19am. 8lb 7oz, 22 inches long and perfect in every way! I will have more photos of the Handsome Man as well as my birth story soon. For now I am just going to do an overview of all the events that led up to the wonderful arrival. Since my actual due date was January 22nd, that is when Brooke, my older sister/best friend/hero, came to help. She brought her most adorable daughter Hannah with her and Brooklyn was basically in Heaven. A playmate and the most awesome aunt ever who constantly has another activity to do with her. They played out in the snow together, made cookies for the nurses when I was getting ready to go to the hospital, colored, painted, went on outings and I don't even know what else because I was sleeping a lot of the time they were together having fun. On top of it, she spoiled me rotten by cooking, cleaning and even shopping for us! My meal contribution was Chicago Deep Dish Pizza and Culver's Froz...