TASHA.....

From the time Justin and Tasha started dating the summer he got home from his mission....until they were FINALLY able to get married, we knew that Tasha would be such a blessing in our lives and especially in Justin's and their children's lives.

We just didn't realize how much of a blessing she would be, but we are forever thankful!

My boys seem to move their families all over the U.S. and their wonderful wives follow without complaining.  They are so much tougher than I am!!

This just happens to be my favorite family picture of them.  I think their personalities show and the way they interact with one another!

I don't know how everyone stays happy....most of the time....and she keeps it together.....but she is simply amazing.

She has a blog called Organized Dinner  .....Organized Life.... and she practices what she preaches so I guess that is how she does it.  I really love her blog!

If given a few minutes of freedom.....Tasha loves to swim, skate, rock climb, or do many other adventurous things!

Most of all.....she loves to cuddle her babies and dress them up so cute!

She is really enjoying having Abigail in Young Women's (where she now serves) and they have a very special relationship that I love!

Of  course, she has a wonderful relationship with each of her children  (and with Justin) and loves to see them try new things that build their confidence.  I love to watch her as she teaches and loves each child.  I love to see how she doesn't "give in" to them when they keep pestering her about something.  She kindly, but firmly stands her ground.  My mom used to constantly tell me that I was not consistent with my children, and I don't think I "got it" when she would tell me that.  I now "get it" because I watch Tasha (Andrea and Shannon)...with the way the stick to what they have said.  I notice that she uses her words carefully, so that she can follow through with the punishment she is giving them.  My kids knew they weren't going to be grounded from having friends for a month......Tasha never throws treats like that out there.  I love being a grandmother, but it is a little frustrating when I see what "I should have done."
Thank you Tasha for doing what "I should have done."

  Thank you for all of the thoughtful and kind things you do for us.  I will forever treasure the book "Remembering Benson" that you had made for us!!  I still look at that book daily.....and remember.  It helps!  Thank you for accepting us with our many imperfections and for loving all of us.  Thank you for being such an important part of our eternal family!  WE LOVE YOU ETERNALLY AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!  WE HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY IS WONDERFUL!!! (WE HOPE YOU GET SOME FUN TIME BEFORE AND AFTER HALLOWEEN)!!