5 Things I Have Learned from Being a Mom

1. Your heart grows bigger, your mind seeks insight, and your hands are always full.

2. Sleep is relative, a child's happiness is everything.

3. Personal time, gifts and activities don't hold the same value.

4. A roof, heat, food and clothes can make one content.

5. Memories are made when just sitting close together.

Who you callin' CHUBBS?

Check out Owen's double chin, pudgy wrists, and leg rolls!


Seems O is more comfortable laying on his tummy than any other way, so Dad devised a little workout bench with the chair arm.

Here is our happy nakie boy. He just kicks, smiles, wiggles, and grunts. We also call him our noisy baby because he makes all sorts of noise in his sleep and play.

Owen's Baby Blessing

This picture is going on our wall. Owen was dressed in a little outfit with a vest and satin bowtie for his special day. We also used the blanket that Kent was in for his blessing day made by his Grandma Gottner. Kent did great and was able to bless him though the priesthood that he would be healthy and succeed in life. That he would serve a mission and marry in the temple. Also that he would have a desire to keep the commandments and know that his family loves him.

I was able to bear my testimony of the power of the priesthood to show us God's love for us and how Owen has taught us how to love and serve and have patience. My dad and Kaycee also bore thier testimonies and I felt so thankful for the gospel and how it gives us strength.

We blessed Owen in my home ward, Clark Ward in Rigby, and it was perfect. We were able to have a lot of family in attendance, especially those from Kent's side who traveled over. This is a fun four generation pic of the Stringhams.