The van Ormer View: Future Mom

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Future Mom

Sammi.

A future Mom.

Preparing to be a multi-tasking, "Mom of the future."

(I wonder where she learned to sit like that?)

Who knows what the future will be like for her in 10 years (2022), or for little Henry in 20 years (2032)?

Yikes!

7 comments:

Harlin Family said...: She does look like a natural. :); 8:50 AM
Melissa said...: What a gift to have that kind of help. Makes me re-think my spacing.; 9:33 AM
The Holden Family said...: what a cute picture...she's got to be loving this!; 1:00 PM
Anonymous said...: It makes me wish I had a Sammi for when little Michael comes. Beth; 2:27 PM
Uncle Lindy said...: Great picture...

How about a mouse pad so you don't have to roll over the General Authorities?

Love, Dad; 4:42 PM
Uncle Lindy said...: Great picture...

How about a mouse pad so you don't have to roll over the General Authorities?

Love, Dad; 4:42 PM
Mari said...: Dad,

:-)

Love, Mari; 5:34 PM

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I am a wife and a mother, my two favorite and most distinguished titles. I have four lovely children who keep me from being vain and selfish. I spent most of my life living in Anchorage, Alaska -- where I found my love, Charles. I enjoy a great many things, and I am good at a few things. I love to sing, run, have deep conversations, bake, do family history, blog, be with family, be with friends, have quiet time (whatever that is?), teach, rearrange furniture, watch movies, go for Sunday walks, attend the temple, observe people (Yes, I am watching YOU!), and I enjoy pondering the mysteries of the World. I love living on this beautiful Earth that God has created. I know who I am and I am grateful to know it. I am a child of God -- and so are you!

Mothers

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