Happy Halloween Sydney Bristow!!

First of all Happy Halloween! It just doesn't at all feel like Halloween today but that just might be because we have nothing planned and are not dressing up. (another reason why we need kids because then we can just dress them up...... like a really cute mummy I know.)

Why Sydney Bristow???? Because I totally miss her on Alias. I am constantly re-watching the seasons of Alias on DVD and I love Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan. I just wanted to make sure their characters are never forgotten!!!!!

See you at Christmas!

We just dropped off Josh at the airport. It was so fun having him out here. Sterling and Josh watched more rugby than I thought was possible......Sterling loved it!
We went by the White House this afternoon. It was the first day this week with no rain so people were EVERYWHERE!We were sad to see him go but so happy that we got to see him at all. The only thing that could have made this trip better is if Laura could have come. We love you Josh! See you at Christmas!!!

He's here.....

My little brother Josh flew in today and will be here till Saturday........YEAH!!! Two family members in one week! (It is not really snowing here, just raining!)

What month is it again???

The temperature has finally dropped and I think fall just might be here officially. It has been so extremely hot and humid here, that I have had a hard time even remembering that it is October. This last day of so it has cooled off and I think it will stay this time......

Time flies.....

I just dropped Marilee and Maren off at the airport. Sisters are the best and I am so lucky to have so many awesome sisters and sister-in-laws. They are so good to me and are my best friends! Hopefully more of them will make their way out east to see us. Here are some more highlights, we had such a fabulous trip....

Need a purse anyone??? Georgetown is such a great place to get a cute purse for a killer deal. My favorite line of the day was....."Do you want your Prada tag on or do you want to take it with you?...." Gotta love it....(we passed on the tags.)
The White House is one of our favorite places to take people.

The leaves are changing everywhere here and it is so beautiful, especially at Arlington cemetary.

Sterling and Maren mostly hung out while we would go in and look at stuff....(he is going to be the most adorable dad.)

Thank you Marilee for coming and seeing us. We had such a great time with you!

Check out our pics from Mount Vernon!

WE LOVE VISITORS!!!!

My sister Marilee and her baby Maren got here yesterday and we are having the time of our lives!!! We spent the day in D.C. checking out museums....and got a tour of the capital. It was fabulous!

They are here through the weekend so check back for more pictures later. (Hope this makes some of you want to come and see us......we are tons of fun!!!)

Maren is such a happy, cute baby! She was a little cherub all day, even though we dragged her all over the town.

SO CUTE!!!

I am obsessed with my new niece Vela! She is so adorable. I don't know if I can wait till Christmas to see her!

Amazing things come to those who wait....

My beautiful niece Vela Amelia Katoa is here!!!

She was born on early Friday morning and Becky and Hema got to go pick her up Saturday afternoon. She is so adorable, I cannot even stand that I am not there right now. It is absolutely amazing how Heavenly Father answers our prayers. We have prayed long and hard for this little angel and now she is here....I made this cute quilt for her and hoped that it would get there on time. It was delivered about two hours after they got home!

The proud parents!!! Becky and Hema are such awesome parents and I am so happy for them. (Becky can finally put to use all those baby girl clothes that she has had for 9 years.)

Vela was my Grandma Hawkins name. She passed away a few years ago. She was an amazing woman who raised an awesome family. She lived the gospel to its fullest and left a legacy that will never be forgotten. I am sure that baby Vela will be just like her!

ADORABLE HUSBANDS ANYONE????

On Monday night, my adorable hubby Sterling surprised me with two new pairs of shoes. He had "noticed" that my workout shoes were worn out. So he went to the store and picked out some cute pink ones for me. He also bought me a cute pair for when we go on walks or check out historic stuff (I always wear sandals or something uncomfortable and then complain that my feet hurt) Unfortunately they were the wrong size and had I had to get different ones because very few shoes come in and 11.....imagine that! I just had to post about it. Aren't husbands that cutest????

General Conference!!!!

So I had a wonderful experience watching conference today.....it was exactly what I've needed lately! There were talks given today that seem to have been directed at me personally. Anyone else feel the same?

Happy Birthday Joseph and Joshua!!

Twenty five years ago today my little brothers were born and although I have no recollection of their birth, they have made a huge impression on me since! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE AND JOSH! They are the best little brothers and I miss them so much. They have been such great examples for me. I love it when I meet someone who knows them and they ask...."You are Joe and Josh Hawkins older sister?....." which is usually followed by how they are so cute, hot, attractive, nice, fun, AMAZING etc. I am proud to be their older sister and happy to watch them grow up and start families of their own. They are both married to the most fantastic girls!!!
Happy Birthday boys!