The Yentes Family Established 1986

Monday, May 21, 2012

Cameron and Mallory Go to the Prom!

Ready for a crazy night!

Handsome Cam

That's right! Mom and Dad are following you! muhahahahaha

Big Jump up but Mallory did it!

So much fun taking pictures!

Too Cute!!!

Silly!

Just couldn't help having fun! Love these two!

Cameron Takes Mallory to the Prom!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

It has been over a year and a half since I have posted on my blog. I have done what I said I wouldn't do. Ugh!!!!! Yep, I have gotten caught up in the fb mania and have forgotten about my blog! Boo!!! All I can say is, "Never say Never!" hahahahaha! Every time I say that word, somehow "Never" happens:) Here is my first attempt at journaling on my blog again. Wish me luck!
Our family has changed so much since October of 2010. Everyone but me has gotten taller. Yes...I think even Gary grew at least a milliliter or so. Everyone but me has gotten smarter (long story) :) and everyone, and especially me has a small hole in their hearts! We Miss GARRETT!
It is strange having Garrett in Orlando, Florida.....and even stranger not to be able to talk to him except on Christmas and Mother's Day. But almost 11 months into the journey we are all adjusting pretty well. There have been great lessons for all of us and growth in so many ways. Cameron has become the "Big Brother Exemplar" and Griffin is falling in nicely as his assistant and sidekick. The little kids are learning great lessons in patience as they wait for their beloved Garrett to finish "Baptizing the people" and then he can come home and "play with them like he used to!" Gary and I are learning that we can survive with someone out of our nest. It isn't easy and we may not like it but survival is attainable and we are starting to even get excited about all the new changes and times ahead of us and our family Yippee!!!

These pictures were taken by a sweet, talented and generous friend before Garrett left on his mission. She has such a great eye and captured my children very well. Awww....my kids, my loves, my everything! Like all parents, I am proud of them but even more, I am inspired by them. They have taught me more lessons in their short lifetimes then I can even count. I have become a better person because of them and their love and when we are all together and all the stars fall in just the right place......I know I have found a little piece of heaven on earth in my family. Heavenly Father knew when he placed us here in families the joy that could be found together! I'm so thankful that I know "Families are Forever!"

All About Garrett

Garrett is our rock. As the oldest of our children Garrett has always been super responsible. He is almost to good to be true sometimes. Talk about helpful, caring, involved and loved by so many! Although I spent all last year planning and enjoying many "last" experiences with all our children living in our home (before Garrett's departure to college), nothing could have prepared me or the rest of the family for just how much this young man would be missed! There are so many qualities in Garrett that I admire. He is passionate about everything he does, he is kind hearted, he loves people of all ages (and they love him), he is a great listener, a super problem solver, he likes to have fun and loves to get the job done! lol. I love watching him make his way in college, growing and becoming an even stronger and more spiritual person. Garrett has always known what he wants in life and is always willing to seek after the "good things". I love this boy with all my heart and am so grateful for the wonderful blessing of being his mother!

All About Cameron

Cameron is our steady one. At 15 1/2 and now the oldest one in our home, I have come to appreciate his sure and constant pace in our lives. Cam is easy to please, happy, silly, very loving and just fun to be around. He has many interests that range from water sports, to snow sports, to playing on the basketball team to playing instruments. Cameron does love to horse around and seems to get all the kids wrestling at one time or another during the day which makes things crazy but thats our Cam! I have come to count on him and appreciate his willingness to help out with just about anything I need. I have watched Cameron with awe over the years as he has quietly and respectfully stood up for all that he knows is good and right! He is such a great example to me and others in our family. I feel so blessed to have him in my life and am so thankful I have Cameron to love so very much!!!!!.

All About Griffin

Griffin is a joy! I have always said that Griffin is a combination of both Garrett and Cameron which makes him almost perfect!!!! :) Griffin is quiet, helpful, respectful and kind. He can be crazy and is quite fun to be around. He still loves to hug me every morning and every night and for that I will always be thankful. Griffin is easy to be around and has so many friends that love him. Griffin loves sports of all kinds, especially golfing. If he had it his way, he would be at the golf range daily. He plays several instruments but his heart is with the drums. He is rough and tumble but also soft and gentle. Like I said, almost perfect! What a blessing he has been in our home. I love our "Fiffin" with all my heart!!!!

All About Caleb

Caleb.....Caleb.....Caleb......I have so much to say about Caleb but "Larger than Life" always comes to mind as I contemplate all that I know of "Cakers". From the moment he was born, he has had so much energy, so much passion, so much fire! He loves sports and wants to keep up with his big brothers all the time which sometimes gets him hurt. :) He can drum and play the piano (the guitar is next) but his greatest enjoyment in life comes from dancing, music, drawing and photography. His dream is to be a professional dancer and photographer. He even has his own blog. He is so much fun! Everyday is a new adventure with our fun loving Caleb and I enjoy seeing what each new day brings with him. I love you Caleb to "infinity and beyond!"

All About Gillian

Little Miss Gillian is my love and the love of all the men in her life:) but she has secretly taken me prisoner of her heart and it is there that I hope I will always stay. Gillian has changed so much over the last year. I once saw her as easy and go with the flow little girl but now I realize that she has always had quite the mind of her own as she does just about what she wants to do each and every day. :) She is strong and feisty and always knows what she wants! She is her own authority and dares anyone to challenge her on that. While this makes it difficult to get her to always do what we want, I see this as a great strength as she gets older and needs to be unwavering and unyielding. She is a true "diamond in the rough"! When Heavenly Father sent her to us, he promised me that she would be a "joy in my life" and when I look at my little girl, I know I have been blessed and I feel such gratitude and love for this daughter of mine. I love you beyond measure Gilly!