... Canning Pickles

... If you grew up in Kirtland , you know that The Wells are a big time canning family! Every year for my Birthday and Christmas Sister Wells gives (blesses) me with a jar of her Pickles. These aren't just any pickles! They are the best pickles known to man! I covet these! (That's probably bad) I crave these pickles! This past weekend Sister Wells invited me to her house to learn how to can these SPECIAL pickles! I was in HEAVEN!! I spent the afternoon with her and soaked up every tip she gave me. I will for sure be putting my canning skills to use next summer!

Thank you so much Sister Wells!!

... The Last Supper with Wes

... It has been ONE week since Wesley entered the MTC! We miss him, but know that he has made the right decision to serve a mission for the Church. The night before Wes left we had "The Last Supper" with the entire family. After dinner was over, we sat around and let the kids play, a few of Wesley's friends stopped by to say their last good-byes. One perk of having my Dad as the Stake President is we didn't have to put our church clothes on and take all the kids to the church. We were all able to witness Wesley get set apart as a Missionary for the Church. There were a few dry eyes in the room. It was very special moment in time for our family. Wes will be a great missionary and I know that 2 years will go by quickly!

(Dad, Wes, Mom)

(Grandma Owens, Wes, Grandma Whipple)

(L to R: Mason-19 months, Alexis-5, Sweet Pea-23 months, Wes, Andrew-21 months, Kourtney-3, Jace-3)

(Nolan, Sweet Pea, Wes & Me)

(Andrew, Amanda, Wes, Kourtney, Jeremy, Alexis)

(Jared, Mason, Wes, Jace, Desi and baby)

( Sweet Pea, Kaitlin, Wes & Reed)

(The Other Mothers)

You can follow Wes on his Mission here

... Catching up

... I was and still am behind on posting! I am slowly catching up! Keep reading!

... Headed to the Mountains

(Sweet Pea 2008 on Vallecito Lake)

...We are headed here for the long weekend! It is a much needed break from the stress of a crazy job and home work! See you back on Tuesday!

... Sweet Pea-isms

... Now that Sweet Pea is starting to talk more and put words together, there hasn't been a dull moment in the Sassy Stewart House! Here are just a few things that she has recently said that are too funny (well to us) not to share

... When she wants me she will YELL, "Mommy! COME HERE!"

... Every piece of clothing or fabric we pass in the store she will reach out to touch and say, " So cute!"

... I was scoping out toys for her upcoming birthday and when we walked down the Doll/Barbie aisle she said, "Oh cool!"

... I was folding laundry a few days ago and she had to tell me who the piece of clothing belonged to, "Daddy's!" as I was hanging up his work shirts. When I was folding my p.j's she would tell me " Mommy's!" I then started hanging up my shirts and folding my jeans and she said they were KK's. Obviously she must never see me in anything but p.j's!

... When she tells some one bye, she also adds in "Seeulter" (See you Later, it all runs together). She will say this over and over again! It is very funny!

... She has been learning names and the only names that you can understand clearly are Drew-Drew(Andrew), Papa, Daddy, Mommy, KK (Aunt Kaitlin), sometimes Lex, and Kourt. When you ask her what her name is she will just point at her chest. She will NOT say her name, most of the time all we get out of her is "Me!"

... She announces to the entire world when she has done her business! Nolan is very proud of this one!

We love our little Sweet Pea! Nolan and I are continually laughing at the things she does and the things she says!

... Going Green

...Chili that is! We had a box of Green Chili roasted, We peeled and bagged our hearts out! Our freezer is now stocked with fresh Hatch Green Chili!!! Now to just find a good Chili Relleno Recipe!