The Owen Family Times: January 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Testimony Builder

I'll finally update everyone.

1-21: Cody, Daniel, and I were in a car accident. We didn't hit anyone or anything, and we didn't roll. For the most part, we were very lucky! Our car hydroplaned on slush and we spun off the I-80 freeway. The spot where we went off was luckily muddy and so our car slid instead of rolled. Daniel was great! He didn't even cry! It was cold, so we were also lucky that a nice man pulled over and let us sit in his truck until highway patrol and my stepdad, Gary, arrived.

I know with all my heart that one of us has a guardian angel. How else could we have made it without a scratch? I know Heavenly Father had an eye on my little family and protected us. What a testimony builder that few seconds was for me.

Now, we are waiting for the damage on the car to be looked at... It is hard being without a car, but we have great family that helps us as much as they can.

I love all my friends and family, and want to let you know that life is fragile. Thank Heavenly Father everyday for what you have, because you don't know how long you will have it for. Don't live with regrets. Don't say things that hurt others and that you can't take back.

Just a few things I have been thinking about since!!!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Daniel the Helper

Daniel is a great helper in the kitchen! He loves mixing things, and he loves helping scrub dishes! Although it makes things take longer, I have decided to cultivate this want of his to help. I figure if he helps now, then he will continue helping as he gets older!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Daniel is 3!!!!

My baby is three years old! I can't believe how fast time has gone! He is such a blessing in my life. I thank Heavenly Father every day for my sweet little boy!

Daniel's birthday started with an awesome present from Uncle Robert: a Lightning McQueen table and chair. It is so cool! It has a shelf for coloring books.

Daniel got started right away coloring! I love that his tongue hangs out when he is concentrating!!

Cody and I decided we want to start a birthday breakfast tradition. Sooo... I made green eggs and Cody made sausage! Then we put a candle in the eggs. It was really fun and funny!

That night we let Daniel open a few presents.

Daddy and Daniel read every night before bed out of Daniel's new car book!

This was by far the best cake I have ever made!!! It is a Butter Yellow Cake mix with Raspberry filling. The frosting is cream cheese (and the road is chocolate cream cheese frosting).

Daniel helped my mom with party decorations the night before his party. My mom loves parties!

Grandma Iva, Grandpa Neil and Aunt Merle couldn't make it to the party, so they were so nice and made a visit in the morning! Thank you so much for going out of your way to see Daniel!

Daniel got an awesome tractor from them!

Daniel likes to steal the camera... And this time he actually got a really cute picture!

Here's the food table that is so nicely decorated! Thank you, Mom!

Cake time!

Lightning McQueen pinata! So much fun!

And here is the handsome three year old!! What a great birthday!!

Daniel is a genius!

So Daniel was drawing while I was sitting at the computer. All of a sudden he says, "Mommy, a boot!" He kept saying it over and over until I finally looked... He really did draw a boot!!! He is a genius! Lol! Just had to share that.