Thursday, May 29, 2008

Check out my Slide Show!

This last week we went with my family (parents and sisters) to a beach house in San Diego. We had the best time! It was relaxing and fun and the kids did great. We went on a train ride down to downtown San Diego and the kids played at this park right next to Padres Stadium. They had so much fun! We also celebrated Savannah's birthday while we were there - I can't believe she is 2!! She had a great birthday and was so excited. All I said was lets go open presents and she went running right to the table and was so excited. It was so cute and I am glad she could have all her cousins around to share the day with her. The whole trip was wonderful and I have posted this slide show so you can share some of our memories. It really was so fun. The hardest part now is trying to get back into school to finish off the school year.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Rob's Birthday

Well, we have had a fun week and I will post all about it, but I wanted to start with Rob's birthday. He had a great time with everything he got and everything he got to do. He first got a drum set (given a week early because of our trip) and he has loved it. Thank goodness for Craigslist as I would never have been able to purchase such a great set for that price. He also got tickets to the Metallica concert at the Wiltern and it was awesome he said because it is such a small venue. Then for his birthday he went to see a friend play in a band and when my sister could not sell her Weenie Roast tickets he got to go to that also with his sister and once again see Metallica play. He said it was the best birthday ever.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Another week . . .


Funny Dylan


Loveable Savannah
Serious Griffin










Well another week has flown by. I honestly don't know where they go. Here are my two guys, as I finally finished unpacking the suitcase from Utah (I think they want to go back). I honestly feel like I am always cleaning and organizing and yet my house is always destroyed. Such are the joys of family life.





Speaking of motherhood, being as yesterday was Mother's Day I wanted to say some words to my own mom. My mom is amazing. She has had some rough years and has had some intense heartache and through it all she has stood strong. She trusts the Lord above all and has not let others actions or behavior dictate her own. I love that. She is a great listener and so fun to have around. When I need a project done I know bring her into it is going to get it done faster than anything. Plus she is a woman of her word. If she says it then you can bet it will be done. Most importantly she has always been at my life's great moments to support and show her love. I love you mom!! I have written a poem for this occasion! Here it is.








Once we lived in a beautiful place


Full of love and light and heavenly grace


A plan was made to send us to earth


We would forget all things at birth.





But alone we would not be,


Our Heavenly Father would give us a key


Just to remind us of where we come from


To love us, teach us and guide us some.





The mother is the key so important


The baby so sweet, she loves in an instant


Together each will grow and learn


Having fun and trials at every turn





The mothers place is sacred and noble


Through days of cooking, cleaning and fables


A bond is developed that can never be broken


The love of a mother that can never be spoken





The look in a baby's eyes says it all


As if the baby remembers the fall


And in a mothers love and embrace


The baby can still see the father's face





The simple love in that child's eyes


Can lift her up and becomes a mother's prize


The thanks that she seeks is simple, too


It is given in each hug and love you.





I love my mom and even more, I love being a mom. My children are my whole world and whether a good day or a not so good day there is no where else I would rather be than with my sweet family. I hope you all feel the same and that everyone had a great Mother's Day.








My sweet Chloe
Zachary at Jijitsu.










Sunday, May 4, 2008

Utah is great

We went to Utah last weekend. Well, I did with the three youngest (Chloe, Savannah and Zachary). We had a great time. We stayed with Kelli and her gang and despite all the kids and a late night scare we had so much fun. Kelli has an amazing house and backyard and my kids loved it. It was fantastic! Kelli also taught me how to make bread and Orange Julius and is getting me recipies for all kinds of fun things. It was great to just hang out and have fun with such a great friend.

We also went to Matthew's graduation from BYU it was lots of fun. Can't believe my little brother is SO old!!! Just kidding, but it was lots of fun. We enjoyed hanging out in Salt Lake and in Sandy at my uncle's house. It is just great spending time with family and friends.