TODAY IS THE

day and I am so thankful that Heavenly Father is allowing me the privilege to be a part of this modern day miracle for Dennis. I am so excited for his new lease on life and I am absolutely giddy!

I am thankful that we are a close extended family that loves each other. We haven't always been this close and I'm thankful for every family member that has made the choice to try harder, forgive past and present choices made and to move on. I'm very proud of our family. On our great days, and not so great days, you all are still awesome and I love you very much.

I love you so much Larry. Thank you for loving me, respecting me and thank you very much for standing by me. You are the best husband and father and I love how every day you show us how much you love our little family.

Larry J, Laird, Landon and Lach - I love you more than you could ever imagine and I am so proud of you and the young men you are becoming. You bring me absolute joy and I love being your mother.

I am so thankful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. I bear my testimony that I know the church is true and I am thankful that we have the guidance of our prophet Thomas S. Monson. I am thankful for the atonement of Jesus Christ. I am thankful for the priesthood. And, I am so thankful that we are families forever.

I am thankful for my friendships and I am thankful for all the love, fasting and prayers given on behalf of Dennis and I. It means so much.

Love your guts! ~Laura

DENNIS AND I WERE UP

at O.H.S.U. today for more testing to make sure there were no changes with us.

Dennis is getting my left kidney and I will be having laparoscopic surgery.
(Both great news!)

I should be home in 3 days. Dennis, of course, will be staying longer...

Thank you again for all your prayers, we appreciate it!! We'll keep you posted...

MEET

Frankie and K.D.

We're ready for our
science experiment
on Friday morning!

THE BOYS ARE SPORTING

glow in the dark fingernail polish. It looks clear until the lights are dark...

Have you tried it yet? It's super cheap and really fun!

THIS MORNING WE

got pedi's.
Mary's sporting "Cowgirl Up" with some awesome hand painted fall leaves, I'm painted with Canadian Maple Leaf (a.k.a. burgundy), and Den has manly clear...

We're ready for Friday!

I MET UP WITH SOME

of my Yaya sisters for

a brownie sunday, lemon meringue pie and cheesecake, oh my!

And of course lots of talking and laughter....

HAVE YOU PLAYED

Super Mario Brothers?

Landon taught me to play and he is SO good!
He kicks my butt everytime...

Thanks mom for for taking our pictures

and for your self portrait!

CAN YOU HEAR ME

singing WOOT! WOOT!

I heart Costco.....

MEET NANCY & JOAN,

my mother and mother-in-law.

They get together every morning to get a refreshment (a.k.a. - a monster diet pepsi).

They are so kind, giving and funny. They just crack me up!!

A lesson I've learned from them is if you're missing your purse, before you scower the house and retrace your steps, check to see if your passenger is sitting on it.

HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING

about TWILIGHT?
My sister is planning a movie premier line party and it's going to be a blast!

Wondering what to wear to the premier? Click here for some ideas or come as you are.

Let me know if you want to join us and I'll send you an invite...

WE HAD A FAMILY FAST

today for Dennis and I. We got together for dinner to break the fast.
The theme was comfort foods and all I can say about the food is yummmmm!

Mom isn't feeling to well, she brought home Australian germs with her, so she wore a mask all night. Thanks mom!

Family dinner is always so fun; we laugh a lot and eat way too much.
We ended the evening seeing pictures from the Australian trip - incredible!

It's our last Sunday family dinner before the big day! Yeah!!

LEAVES ARE FALLING

all around....

I WAS AT CATHEDRAL PARK THIS

morning with my sister and then we walked across the bridge.

It was a beautiful morning....

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR

Halloween, do you know what you're going to be?

Ivon 4, Michael 1, me 7

at our home in Pinetamare, Naples, Italy

IN MY OPINION, THE BEST FLAVOR

of lifesavers...

A COUPLE WHO BIORE'S

together, stays together....

TRAGEDY WAS TURNED

into triumph today... We went searching for the Mother's Circus Animal cookies around town and every store had an empty spot where they should have been...
My brother and sister went out and looked too and found success....

We may start dealing

if you are cookie worthy.

Talk to Bruno,

KD,

or Mad Dog

if you're interested.

The

Southside Circus Animal Gang

has your cookie lovin' back.....

HAVE YOU HEARD

the news?!?!

Mother's Cookie Company has closed it's doors!

Read all about it here.

How long would they last in food storage? We're off to pick some up. It's a sad, sad day for my boys.....

cookie photo credit via http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyjcase/

I'M ESME, WHO ARE

you?

If you are a Twilight fan, click here to find out, then let me know....

Esme: "You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things."

I PICKED UP MOM

and dad from the

airport.

They had a great time

but are pooped out!!

Yeah for me,

they remembered the

Caramel Tim Tam's!!

WHAT SAYS FALL MORE

than pumpkin carving?

And finishing the evening off with pumpkin butter milkshakes....

MY SWEET SON LAIRD

made Dennis a kidney.
With toothpicks and marshmallows, the possibilites are endless.....

IF YOU WANT TO READ

an incredible

love story

click here