Count Your Blessings Today!!

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep

YOU ARE RICHER THAN 75% OF THIS WORLD

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet and spare change in a dish someplace

YOU ARE AMONG 8% OF THE WORLD'S WEALTHY

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness

YOU ARE MORE BLESSED THAN THE MILLION WHO WILL NOT SURVIVE THIS WEEK

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation

YOU ARE AHEAD OF 500 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death

YOU ARE MORE BLESSED THAN 3 BILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

If your parents are still alive and still married

YOU ARE VERY RARE, EVEN IN THE UNITED STATES

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful

YOU ARE BLESSED BECAUSE THE MAJORITY CAN, BUT MOST DO NOT.

If you can hold someones hand, hug them, or even touch them on the shoulder

YOU ARE BLESSED BECAUSE YOU CAN OFFER A HEALING TOUCH

If you can read this message

YOU ARE MORE BLESSED THAN 2 BILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHO CANNOT READ AT ALL.

Have a GREAT DAY!!  Count your blessings today!!  We truly are so blessed to live in this beautiful land, with the freedoms we have and our wonderful religion to help guide and direct our lives.  I am THANKFUL for today! 

Last pictures of Kali's Happy 16th day.

Kali and her twin, Courtney.  I am so thankful that Kali has a great friend.  Friends can truly make all the difference in the world. Thanks Courtney for taking care of Kali and being so good to her.  You are a great friend!!
Kali teasing Alayna AGAIN!!  She is constantly teasing the nieces but for some reason they both love her the most.  Probably because she is so good to them and loves them so much. (and spoils them rotten)
Kali was born into our family 16 years ago today.  She is the Big "16".  I can't even believe it.  She is old enough to date.  I still call her my baby.   I always tell her she will be the baby of our family no matter how old she gets.  Everyone babies and protects and loves and cares for her just like the baby.  She is a great kid and a beautiful daughter of God.  I am so glad she is mine!!  
Kali and Madeline.  She loves her nieces so much!!  

Kali loves her baby nieces.  Her are the Ants (Aunts) at Disneyland with the new additions.  Aren't they all so cute??
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Sister Cluff has been a huge impact on Kali's life.  She was Kali's YW's leader during her mia maid years.  She will never know what a difference she made in this young girl's life just by taking the time to listen to her and love and care about her.  Sis. Cluff, we love and miss you!!

My gorgeous girl - Kali in 8th grade.
Turning into a beautiful young woman. Kali in 6th grade.
Kali - First Grade Picture

Kali Lana Stewart - Happy 16th Birthday

First day of First grade with Juli. This is Kali showing off that cute grin she always has!
Here is my dancing girls.  For years Juli and Kali took dancing together.  They were on a competition team when we lived in Cedar City. They were so good and it was so fun!
Kali has always had a pet by her side.  This is Ebony. These two were side by side for the first 4 years of her life.  This little dog loved her so much.  She followed her everywhere.  This is Kali waiting for the kindergarten bus.  She is so cute and tiny.
Kali's special blessing day with Stephani her big sister.  The bottom picture is her cute daddy (look at how young he looks) along with big sis, Stephani at Disneyland riding Dumbo the elephant.
Kali and her favorite cousin, Kyle when they are both brand new babies.  In the above picture it is Juli and Kyson watching over the babies.  

Preston's Birthday - #23 (Wow he is getting real old)

Going to Prom.  He looks so dang hot in this tux.  Even though his hair was dyed black - (yes, against mother's will) but at this point it didn't really matter.  He looks so handsome!!  and I loved him and still do.  Preston I am really thankful you are mine!!  I love ya tons and hope you have a super great birthday.
Here is my only Eagle Scout.  Thanks Preston for making it a priority for your mom if not for yourself.  I am real proud of you for being an Eagle Scout and honorable returned missionary.  I love it when you say family prayer in Portugese.
Preston loved this young man.  This is Tyler.  He worked with him for a year before his mission. Tyler taught Preston a lot of great lessons in life.  Preston was very good to this young man.  I ate lunch with them  when I was not working and I saw how good he took care of him.  
Preston and Kali playing Spider on the swingset.  What a good big brother.  He is super protective of this little sister.  I feel real sorry when she turns 16 next week and starts dating.  I know that Perry and I won't have to do anything.  She has Preston looking out for her.  Watch out boys!!  

Look at the cute school picture with the great smile and curly hair.  

My Birthday Boy

Blue teeth and biker boy.  What more can I say.  Preston is a teaser and was always on a bike or a skateboard.  He was however, my best nintendo partner and still is to this day.  We conquered many Mario levels together.  Thanks for teaching me all the tricks.

Here is Preston and Juli.  He was always beat upon by the big sisters until he passed them both in size but he was extremely protective of his two little sisters.  He is still to this day, one protective big brother.  Loved those cute, cute blonde curls.   

The top picture is one of my very favorite pictures in the world.  It is a picture of Stephani (5), Tifani (3) and Preston (1).  They are so stinkin' cute!!  I could kiss their faces!
Look at this pained look from the boys with the bows in their hair.  This is what you get when you live with a bunch of girls.  Stephani had decorated the boys with ribbons.  Look at how pained Preston looks even at this early age.  He had his toenails painted several times from his big sisters.  Dad never knew we just kept it a secret.  We kept Preston's shoes and socks on him when dad was home, otherwise, us girls would have been in a lot of trouble.  Sorry Preston!!  You sure had cute toes though!

The top picture is my cute son when he was one day old with mom.  He is a momma's boy.  (Love that song!)
Today is my only son's 23rd birthday, Preston James.  He was born at 11:54pm on April 23, 1986.  Dad had left the hospital to go get a cheeseburger when I started intense contractions.  We were holding off on pushing until dad got back from Burger King before Preston was born.  When Perry walked in we were all literally waiting for him. He was quickly steralized and within minutes Preston was born.  I remember the great big whoot!!  from daddy when this young man was born.  He was real excited because he finally had a son.  He was born with a smile on his face and has always had one since.

Happy Birthday Juli

Juli Summer Stewart - Happy Birthday from all your family.  You are getting so OLD!!   - You are 1/2 way to 40 and a 1/5 of the way to 100.  

That is SCARY!!  No more teens for you!!  Remember who you are always and what you stand for.  You are loved by all of us more than you will ever know.  

Happy Birthday!!
This is Juli 3 years ago at the old age of 17.  I think this was her senior year but not her senior pictue.  She has grown into a lovely daughter, sister and aunt who we all love very much.  
This picture is about 8th grade.  This was about the time we moved to Cedar Hills.  
Juli was involved in dance and sports all her life.  Here is a cute picture of her right before a dance competition.  She had long, beautiful hair until about 8th grade and then she cut it all off.  She has had short hair every since.  Isn't she so cute??!!  She was a cute dancer too!
It was 20 years ago today that we welcomed a beautiful 6 lb 11 1/2 oz baby girl into our home.   I had previously dreamed about her and when she was born I knew that she was mine.  I was supposed to name her Juli.  She was born 6 weeks after my father died so we decided to name her Juli Summer Stewart after Grandpa Summers.  After all we have always told her that grandpa sent her to us.  Ironically enough, Juli is the only one of my 5 kids that looks like me.  Another sure sign that grandpa sent her to us.  We all know that is why Juli is her dad's favorite - Because she looks like her mother!!