Return Sister Missionary!

18 long, but well worth, months have come to an end on this beautiful Saturday! Sister Madsen, (Grandma Madsen) has returned home from serving a mission in St. George Utah. We lined the streets with balloons, bows, and streamers. We were there when she turned the corner, and the noise was beautiful. Grandma couldn't get enough hugs. We loved seeing her home. She was excited to be home.
We helped her unload the trailer. Took us a total of 7 minutes. Look at us go!

We had so much fun moving stuff in. Grandma, we are so grateful you are home! We helped fixed the phone, move some furniture, but most of all....

FAMILY! I love all my cousins, and family members. Welcome home Grandma!!! We are so proud of you!!

Anxious Moments!

I have been checking the mail for weeks now! And it's finally here. My envelope of acceptance or denial to Acaydia school of Aesthetics has arrived in the mailbox. It waits on the counter top. I picked it up in my hands, surprised to see the seal broken and the envelope opened. My excited little mama beat me to it. She couldn't wait for me to get home from school. Her nerves got to her. I pulled out the letter...

EVERYONE I AM ACCEPTED!!! I am so grateful for this opportunity. Many hours spent on my knees, and they have all been answered! I'm proud to announce I am attending Acaydia (in Provo) this August, and will graduate in May of 2013 with my Masters in Aesthetics. =) Thank you for all your prayers, and support! Love you all.

Fuzzy Friends!

My ten fat, furry caterpillars arrived in the mail today! I am so excited to watch them grow. It's going to be a great way to start off spring! Lots of gorgeous flowers outside, birds singing in the trees again, and butterflies to come!

I will keep you posted on the next steps! =) Love you all.

Artists in Practice!

Look at how we enjoy the coming spring weather!!!

I'm the smallest!!! Dad what happened to your head?? Goose your feet are misshaped, I have a box head to. Haha oh man that was funny. We are SO ticklish we couldn't hold still =)

 Our diets consist of drawing ice cream. Do you think it will go to our thighs? Haha

Mike Wasouski

Mr. Potato Head "I packed your angry eyes just in case" ~Mrs. Potato Head

Dad drew Uncle Greg riding his snowmobile up the snow capped mountain!

Look at my Dad's hidden talent!!!!! Holy smokes! We had no idea an artist was hidden in him. Look all of us are in there. (mom's Christmas tree, Goose swimming in the pond, me as the butterfly, dad shot the deer he is bleeding if you can't see). Wow it turned out great!

Chalk doesn't stay just on the sidewalk. =) Dad's girls hands prints! LOOK AT THAT SKINNY BODY!!! I'm sexy and I know it!!! ;)

It was the greatest hour I have spent. We had so much fun relaxing, laughing, and drawing. Dad said, "How long has it been since I have done this?" Seriously, it's been TOO long. Get out play with your family and make some great memories! You are never too old to have fun! Love you all!!!

XOXOXO
Brooklyn

Up Hill Climb

Right now in my life I am experiencing some of the HARDEST trials I have yet faced. I never would have thought my life would be like this, but I know that great things will come out if I but endure. Today is Fast Sunday and I would like to share my testimony, no matter how simple it may be...

No matter how hard we try we will never be perfect at anything we do. We are human, we make mistakes, and will continue to make mistakes, but God loves us still!! He created you with your imperfections, so that we could learn and grow. All of us are unique, we all have something to offer, to give. We must be servants of our Father, show Him you have faith in Him. Serve Him. Love Him. Trust Him. Too many times I feel like I am trying to climb an up hill battle that is never going to end, but D&C 121:7-9 says that our afflictions will be but a small moment. Keep your head held high, believe in who you are, what you are becoming, and who created you. God loves all His children, our Heavenly Mother is watching over us just as much as our Heavenly Father, and Elder Brother are. We are an eternal family, we are brothers and sisters, born at this time for a reason. So many of us second guess our place here. It's okay to question but DO NOT DOUBT! Find answers to your questions, ask the Lord, search the scriptures, and ponder your patriarchal blessing.

I am so grateful for the lasting love that my Heavenly Family has for me. We were together before this life, we are here together now, and we will again be together after this life. It's precious, it's remarkable, it's truth! I pray that we may all remember how important it is to be who you are, obey the Lord, and trust in His plan. I am so grateful for His support and strength each and every day, He is there. I humbly say these things, knowing for a fact that all these things are true, and do so in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Happy Fast Sunday to all. I love you! Pray for you every single day, continue on with your head held high!

XOXO
Brooklyn

Long wait starts today....

Today is a BIG day! I ordered my caterpillars today, and I can't wait. The long walks to the mailbox everyday and anticipating them coming might kill me!! Hurry and send me my furry little friends. =) I will keep you all posted when they arrive (If I survive the wait that long haha) Love you all!!

Winter or Spring???

I don't know about you but I am doing all I can to persuade spring to come. Winter had it's long months to snow, and didn't take advantage of the opportunity... DON'T RUIN SPRING!!! Please.... Well I guess I can use me new boots for snow instead of rain puddles. Everyone at school loved my boots I had more compliments on them then I expected. Goose, they aren't silly looking ;) haha I wish you the best! It's already March can you believe it????