Simple Faith....

Last night after getting the boys ready to go to bed, we all kneeled down and had our family prayer. Just as we finished Caleb said "Wait I want to say prayer!" We all closed our eyes and bowed our heads. (I wasn't sure if he would really say anything or not, in the past he would just nod his head and say amen) To my surprise he started by saying, "Our dear Heabenly Father, thanks for today, bless to sleep good, I love Nathaniel and Daddy and Mommy, grateful for our blessings, AMEN.." How sweet and simple, it's so cool to see them learning. I love my boys, they teach me so many things.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!

Above is our open house/reception, about a month after we were married. Not a great photo
Below is our family about a year ago..

I have been pondering about the wonderful talks we heard this past weekend in conference. The past few months I have been thinking about things in my life that are changing and have changed. President Monson said. "Nothing is as constant as change!" That statement is so true, this week James and I celebrate our 11Th Anniversary, and I have been remembering all the blessings and trials that we have been through in that short period of time. I know that many of you are aware of some of the health problems that both James and I have experienced, I know that we have been so blessed the Lord has never left our side he has been with us each step of the way, and when we couldn't do it our selves he carried us. When I was told that James had Multiple Sclerosis, the first thing that went through my mind was that our life together on this earth would probably be shortened. I thought how unfair,why did this have to happen to us, to him? It has been almost five years since his diagnosis, he has had many days feeling very sick with little energy. We have tried to remain optimistic, he takes Avonex once a week, and two days of the week, he is very ill, the treatment is only 30% effective. We try to look at each day as a blessing, and we are happy that, that day was a good day. I need to treasure each and every moment that we have together. James I love you so very much, you have helped me be a

better person, each day I have with you and my boys, are treasures to me.
I feel so blessed to be a member of the restored Church, and to have leaders and our scriptures to help lead us and teach us. I want all of my family to know how much I love them!!!
Time never stands still it continues to march on, opportunities come and go. What is important and what is not? "Find Joy in the Journey now" There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something today. Pres. Monson. I pray each day that, that day will be the best day, I've learned to smile more, and to enjoy the little things.

Your probably wondering what in the world this is a photo of, let me explain,
eleven years ago on October 3rd at 11pm I went on a blind date with James Pratt,

and on October 7Th, just over three days later we were in
Las Vegas at the Chapel of Love getting married. I know you are

probably thinking are you crazy? No not crazy, we just

did things a little faster than most... James and I have been married for

11 years tomorrow, the 7Th of October, it is amazing how fast time flies.

James I love you so much and wanted to tell you what a blessing you
are in my life... You are the love of my life, you make me laugh, and you are
an awesome father. We have been through more than our share of trials, but I feel so blessed to

have you by my side, and I know that the Lord will continue to bless our family. Thanks for the

many adventures we have had, and

look forward to many many more!! I LOVE YOU HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

This is about the only photo I have of where we were married.

No we didn't get married through the drive thru, even better we were married in the Rose Room... LOL

KIDS DO CRAZY THINGS

Thought that I would share what my little Caleb did about a half an hour ago.. Caleb loves to get into my purse and find gum or tic tacs to eat. Caleb found the tic tacs and asked me if he could have some? I said "yes just one though." He said "OKAY OKAY MOM!" Then he looks at me and says "Mommy GET IT OUT! GET IT OUT!" and begins to cry. Not knowing what he was talking about, I asked him "Caleb get what out?" Caleb pointed to his nose and said "TIC TAC IN MY NOSE, IT HURTS!" Yes my son decided to put his tic tac up his nose, I couldn't help but laugh, we tried to get him to sneeze it out, or blow it out, with no luck. I just looked up his nose to see if it had dissolved yet. YEAH, finally a half hour later it's dissolved... I don't think that he will put anything up his nose again!!!

Happy 36th Anniversary...

October 6Th is the 36Th Anniversary of my mom and dad..

I just wanted to wish them a very Happy Anniversary.

I feel so blessed to have parents who have been such an

example in my life!!!!! I love you both!!!

OH MY GOODNESS....

Yesterday I entered a contest at KOSY 106.5 of course not imaging that I would even come close to winning!! 6 am I was up as usual to get ready for the day, I was doing my hair and my phone rang, not many people call that early in the morning. I answered the phone:
"Hello" I said.
"Hello is this Melissa Pratt" they asked
"Yes this is Melissa Pratt" was my response..
"Hello Melissa this is Fisher and Peggy from KOSY 106.5, how are you doing?"
"I'm great "
"We are calling to tell you that you are the winner of a trip on us to Lo Jolla San Diego"
"Get out are you serious, I never win anything!"
"Yes you won, who are you going to take with you?"
"My family, my Husband and my two boys!"
"Well congratulations and have a fabulous trip...."
"Thank you so much!"
Click here for my info....http://www.kosy.com/main.html
When I ended the call I couldn't believe it, I was so excited that I jumped up and down, and danced around, I won I won...... I am so EXCITED!!!

Scooter, bikes, and lawn mowing...

Nathaniel is nine and old enough to want to mow the lawn. Tuesday night

he surprised by mowing the lawn, (with dads supervision)

I came home from some meetings, and he was nearly done. Thanks Nathaniel I love you....

Caleb enjoys being outside running, jumping, scootering, or just anything

that doesn't include sitting down.... Ever since he turned one he has loved

to ride the scooter. These photos and video show him riding a beginners scooter, (it has

three wheels instead of two)

but he is usually riding Nathaniel's big scooter everywhere. I hate to say it but he

rides Nathaniel's scooter better than Nathaniel sometimes. My batteries on my

camera stopped working, just as Caleb decided to go to the top of the driveway and yelled "look mom!!" I was too far away to stop him. All I could do was think crap!! Let me explain our driveway is very very steep, and I have seen more than a few small children try

to fly down it on a bike or scooter and not succeed. They end up with a bloody lip or scrapped up hands and knees.

We have tried to explain to Caleb that he shouldn't ride the scooter down the driveway. Tonight he was a sight to see, he proceeded to ride down the driveway screaming "weeeeeeeeee" just as he is about to dart out into the rode, he turns the scooter on to the sidewalk, looks up at me, smiles and says "Again, Again" so proudly!!! My mouth dropped open with relief and amazement!! Two years old and not an ounce of fear!! Oh boy!!

Caleb's first Halloween... 2006

Last Halloween... 2007
Halloween 2007...
Grandma and Caleb at our trunk or treat.. 2006
Nathaniel Halloween 2006..
Last year at the pumpkin patch.. 2007
Pumpkin carving....


Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year, I love the colors of the trees, and the crisp cool feel of the air. We were driving through Logan Canyon this past weekend, and the colors of the trees were so vibrant, it was so beautiful!!!! Fall brings one of the funnest holidays, Halloween!! Halloween is just around the corner, we are still trying to decide what to dress up like. My sister posted some cute photos of her kids from past years, so I decided that I would look through my pics and post a few. Isn't it so fun to see how the have grown....