Forget-me-not

forget-me-not, click here to read the German legend about this tiny, beautiful flower

I love President Uchtdorf.  Don't you just love President Uchtdorf?  He has this ability to speak eloquently to that deepest hidden need at the bottom of our hearts.  His talk to the sisters tonight was inspired, and I was most grateful to sit next to some of the women I love the very most and share it with them (tissues, anyone?). 

"The Lord loves you...you are not forgotten."  Indeed.  He sent this message just for me (and you) by way of His holy apostle. 

Wordless Wednesday: My littles are getting big!

Random Video, taken 09.13.11

July in the Ellis Family

Are you ready for another installment of "catch up Rachel's blog"?  Here goes! Now you can see what we were up to in July, just click on the photo to see the post on that topic:

Independence Day

Learning to Slip n Slide

Katie Loses a Tooth

the Lake Trip

Isaiah, the Master Chef

Swim Lessons

Advantages to Having a Waterproof Camera (aka July family swim party)

Anderson Family Reunion

the Awning