My twin brother

I was about 6 and I desparately wanted my mother to have a baby. My parents admitted that they had the same desire, but it was in the Lord's hands. They explained to me that I could pray to Heavenly Father and ask for a baby. My mom claims that I diligently asked in every prayer I said for the next year, I was even so bold to ask for that baby to be born on my birthday (isn't that every little girls dream?). Finally my dream came true.... well almost.

I remember the day very well. It was my 8th birthday, a month past my mother's due date, and we were waiting excitedly for the phone to ring. My grandparents were staying with us because my mom had gone into labor and was at the hospital. The call finally came and the phone was given to me. My mom wanted me to be the first to know that I had a new baby brother. I tried to say something, but words wouldn't come. I felt the tears streaming down my face and I couldn't hide my dissappointment. I'd asked all this time for Heavenly Father to bless our family with a baby on my birthday, but I'd forgotten to specify that I wanted it to be a girl. Doug was my 3rd brother and a few years later I also had a 4th brother. As much as I wanted a sister, I grew to love each of my brothers and I learned that being the only girl did have a few perks.

The moment I saw Doug in the hospital, I loved him. He wasn't a typical newborn, he was a month overdue and seemed to be more alert and active. He was blessed the same day I was confirmed. We've always joked about how we are part twin... foolish twins I might add, both born on April Fool's Day. We recently went to California for his wedding. He found his perfect match and it was really neat to see them sealed in the San Diego temple.


Jared and I had a great time in California. We left our children with his parents so it was a nice vacation, just the two of us. I had to laugh when we got our rental car. Doesn't it look like the car that Mr. Incredible drives when he is undercover. ha ha

The kids were able to attend the reception in our hometown, Kennewick, Washington . Linsey and her cousin Savannah were flower girls.

This was my favorite picture of them.

Hunter and his cousin Zach... typical boys.
I guess they were fighting about who was going to marry the bride. Too bad she's already taken guys.

We are so happy for Doug and Desiree. They are both such neat people with a bright future ahead of them. I'm glad to have such a great brother and new sister-in-law. It's taken over 23 years to finally get that sister in the family that I prayed so hard for as a child.