Easter Sunday! Oh the joys of trying to get good pictures. I do love the story that the pictures tell!
6 years ago
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday! Oh the joys of trying to get good pictures. I do love the story that the pictures tell!
First Soccer practice
Adalyn had her first soccer practice on Saturday. She was so excited. She has been wearing her jersey for weeks in anticipation! Her first game is on Wednesday-stay tuned for video. She actually did pretty well at her first practice. We haven't really been working with her much because there has been snow on the ground for the last 5 months, but we got soccer goals for Christmas and they have been set up in the game room a few times. We are excited to see our first child play in her first sport. Finally- evenings at the ball park!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Fun Family Dinner
My parents were in town for Easter weekend, so we gathered up some family and a few friends and had a great dinner.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
This is so me! - A very funny forward about Moms
got this forward from a friend the other day... it's so like me it's almost scary...
*Recently, I was diagnosed with C. A. A. D. D. --
"Child Activated Attention Deficit Disorder"
This is how it manifests: I decide to do the laundry. As I start toward the laundry room, I notice that there are cheerios all over the floor and my car keys are in the cereal bowl. I decide to pick up the cheerios before I do the laundry. I lay my car keys down on the counter, put the cheerios in the trash can under the counter, and notice that the trash can is full.
So, I decide to take out the trash. But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the trash I may as well pay the bills first. I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left, my extra checks are in my desk in the office/playroom, so I go to my desk where I find a sippy cup full of juice.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I decide I should put the sippy cup in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the sippy cup, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye --they need to be watered.
I set the sippy cup on the counter, and I discover baby wipes that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back in the bathroom, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the wipes back down, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote, one of the kids left it on the kitchen table. I realize that after school when they go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote as they fight over who lost it, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I splash some water on the flowers, but most of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back down, get some paper towels and wipe up the spill. Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day: the laundry isn't washed, the bills aren't paid, there is a warm cup of juice sitt ing on the counter, the flowers aren't watered, there is still only one check in my checkbook, I can't find the remote, I can't find the wipes, and I don' t remember what I did with the car keys.
Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired. I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail. Do me a favor, will you?
Forward this message, because I don't remember to whom it has been sent.
*Recently, I was diagnosed with C. A. A. D. D. --
"Child Activated Attention Deficit Disorder"
This is how it manifests: I decide to do the laundry. As I start toward the laundry room, I notice that there are cheerios all over the floor and my car keys are in the cereal bowl. I decide to pick up the cheerios before I do the laundry. I lay my car keys down on the counter, put the cheerios in the trash can under the counter, and notice that the trash can is full.
So, I decide to take out the trash. But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the trash I may as well pay the bills first. I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left, my extra checks are in my desk in the office/playroom, so I go to my desk where I find a sippy cup full of juice.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I decide I should put the sippy cup in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the sippy cup, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye --they need to be watered.
I set the sippy cup on the counter, and I discover baby wipes that I've been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back in the bathroom, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the wipes back down, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote, one of the kids left it on the kitchen table. I realize that after school when they go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote as they fight over who lost it, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I splash some water on the flowers, but most of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back down, get some paper towels and wipe up the spill. Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.
At the end of the day: the laundry isn't washed, the bills aren't paid, there is a warm cup of juice sitt ing on the counter, the flowers aren't watered, there is still only one check in my checkbook, I can't find the remote, I can't find the wipes, and I don' t remember what I did with the car keys.
Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired. I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail. Do me a favor, will you?
Forward this message, because I don't remember to whom it has been sent.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Egg Drop
Today, Adalyn had an egg drop at school.Last night we built a box to house a raw egg as it was dropped from the roof of the school. First we wrapped the egg in bubble wrap . Then we put it in a noodle box, filled with packing peanuts and taped up the baby. The drop was very exciting. We heard lots of cracks. Ours didn't make a loud crack when it hit, so we were hopeful! Unfortunately, our little egg didn't make it! But, Adalyn wasn't too upset, because the easter bunny visited her class while they were outside and left treats! What a fun day!
Not the best day!
Yesterday, was not the best day. Ethan threw up all night and then laid in my floor, looking as pale as a ghost, for half the day. Luckily, by the afternoon, he was hungry and pink in the cheeks. Well, we almost made it through the winter with no vomiting! So close!
Later that afternoon, Caleb and I were outside with all the neighbors and he rode his scooter into a very deep window well at my neighbors house. He disappeared and I went looking for him and I heard a faint cry. Well, I found him at the bottom with his scooter. I rushed him home and checked him out. He said he landed on his head and has an "ouchie" on the top of his head. I was really worried about him because he cried for a long time and then fell asleep. But by the end of the night he was playing and laughing and running around. I am so glad that he is okay, but Caleb could have been seriously injured. I am now very worried about the window wells and all the children in the neighborhood. Next time we might not be so lucky.
Later that afternoon, Caleb and I were outside with all the neighbors and he rode his scooter into a very deep window well at my neighbors house. He disappeared and I went looking for him and I heard a faint cry. Well, I found him at the bottom with his scooter. I rushed him home and checked him out. He said he landed on his head and has an "ouchie" on the top of his head. I was really worried about him because he cried for a long time and then fell asleep. But by the end of the night he was playing and laughing and running around. I am so glad that he is okay, but Caleb could have been seriously injured. I am now very worried about the window wells and all the children in the neighborhood. Next time we might not be so lucky.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Little Ethan
Here is a cute collage of Ethan that Paige gave me for Mother's Day last year. She took Ethan and Hyrum to get their pictures done and then surprised me with this. Thanks Paige!
7 kids under the age of eight for 2 days
We had the privilege of keeping our neighbors four kids (3 yr old twins, 5 year old and 7 year old) while their mother had surgery. Let me tell you, we had a blast! I wish I would have taken some pictures. It was a circus half the time. After the first day, Joshua called me and asked how things were going. My response was, "I want a big family!". He said, "that is not what I was expecting or wanting to hear"! Some highlights of their visit:
Seven kids around the dinner table, all of them trying to talk to me at the same time.
Homemade playdough that we cooked on the stove...fun for hours and no one fought over the cookie cutters and fun factory!
Activities with the "little kids" while the "big kids" were at school.
The "big kids" getting home from school and all telling me about their day in one breathe and all at the same time!
Three little ones begging to be held at the same time...and me trying to hold them all at once.
One of the twins climbing into bed with us in the middle of the night and didn't mind that we weren't Mom and Dad.
Bathtime for all seven!
Getting up at 7:30 to get Caden (the seven year old) up for school, only to find him fully dressed with coat shoes and backpack on, so he could play Nickjr.com like I promised before school.
I had a great time and want more now than ever to have a big family! (one kid at a time though)
Seven kids around the dinner table, all of them trying to talk to me at the same time.
Homemade playdough that we cooked on the stove...fun for hours and no one fought over the cookie cutters and fun factory!
Activities with the "little kids" while the "big kids" were at school.
The "big kids" getting home from school and all telling me about their day in one breathe and all at the same time!
Three little ones begging to be held at the same time...and me trying to hold them all at once.
One of the twins climbing into bed with us in the middle of the night and didn't mind that we weren't Mom and Dad.
Bathtime for all seven!
Getting up at 7:30 to get Caden (the seven year old) up for school, only to find him fully dressed with coat shoes and backpack on, so he could play Nickjr.com like I promised before school.
I had a great time and want more now than ever to have a big family! (one kid at a time though)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Birthdays Birthdays!
My Birthday was the 26th. I had one of the best birthdays ever! Joshua took me and the kids out to breakfast, then we went shopping, then took Ethan to a birthday party, then we watched Joshua play in his elders quorum basketball game. We then drove to Salt Lake and I attended a baby shower for a long time friend, Noelle Lambert (It was so great to see her and her mom!) Then we drove through the canyon to Park City and went shopping for our dream home! We got to check out some of the houses that Joshua is working on. And then walked through some model homes for other builders. Unfortunately, they were just a little out of our price range (they start at 1.6 million and up). It was still fun and gave us tons of ideas and motivation to start building our own. After Park City, we drove to North Salt Lake to have dinner with Joshua's aunt and uncle, Larry and Yvonne. They were so sweet and made me a huge birthday dinner. You can see the cake has a 25 and then another 2 = 27! All throughout the day, I received great presents and phone calls from all the family that I miss so much- especially my Mom and Dad! Thank you everyone for making me feel so special!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Chocolate chip pancakes
We have started a new tradition since we moved to Spanish Fork. Joshua makes chocolate chip pancakes every Sunday morning. At first I wanted to pass on the stomach ache producing combo, but then soon discovered that they were so good, you don't even need syrup! After breakfast, he cleans up everything (including dishes that I have saved from Saturday for him). He even sweeps the floor. This is such a big deal at our house, because he has only cooked about 3 times since we were married. He also made brownies last Sunday and learned quickly what happens when you drop an egg, shell and all into a kitchenaid full of batter. After several minutes of picking tiny shell fragments from gooey chocolate, and thirty minutes in the oven, the entire family was impressed with his blooming culinary skills!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Our new house
okay, this picture is for those of you who continue to ask for pictures of our house...sorry it is only the outside. I have been waiting to get the Christmas decorations down first. Now that is done, so maybe this week I will hang some pictures and try to make it look homey!
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