Since my camera isn't working and I can't post pictures I'll just write a few things that have been going on.
I got pulled over for the very first time and I must say it is pretty unnerving. So much so, that when the officer asked me for my drivers license and I handed it to him he, he handed it back and said
"Umm, Mam I don't take Visa."
Oops!!! Luckily I got away with only a fix-it-ticket because my headlight was out. The Officer was kind enough to look over the 5 year old in the front seat without a car seat, the 3 year old in the back who had unbuckled and was wondering around in the back, and the lack of glasses on me, which on my drivers license specifics that I need them to drive. Did I forget to mention that it is the law to change your drivers license 90 days after you move to Utah, it's been a year and I still have a Washington license.( I guess I'm not ready to let it go and be officially considered a Utah driver) That could have been bad, but he let me go and I will be forever grateful for that nice officer who could have given me a lot of fines and tickets but didn't.
Parent /student teacher conferences were this week. Joel who is struggling didn't even wait until we were out the door before he yelled " I hate this school" then broke down and cried for 30 minutes. Poor kid, he breaks my heart when he is so upset. Can't wait until this year is over and he gets a new teacher. Luckily we have karate which he loves and is doing very well at. He is now a yellow belt and is half-way to getting his orange belt. Last month he did 382 chores to earn a red star, way to go Joel!!!!
Bailee's was the complete opposite. She was happy going in and just as happy coming out. She is doing very well in school and loves her teacher and class.. On a grading scale of 1-4 she is getting mostly 4s with some 3s, she is a little miss smarty pants. However she is soooo boy crazy, she has 3 boys that she is already planning wedding's with....sigh.. The next 15-20 years could be very long filled with a lot of drama.
Sydney...... where to begin......She is 3 (that explains a lot) and still struggling with her multiple personalities. We take her moment by moment, but I love the hugs and kisses and sweet moments when I get them. I love the time I have with just her when Joel and Bailee are at school. Her favorite thing to say if she wants me to do something is, " I'll give you a mommy treat if you......." She has learned the art of bribing.
I wish that I could say Justin was doing well, but once again he is at that point in life where he isn't happy, and doesn't know which direction to go in life. Not quite sure what to do with him other than love him, pray for him and try really hard not to strangle him.
But I am pretty lucky because for Christmas Justin gave me a gift certificate to a massage therapy place with 4 different massages on it. I've used 2 of them and love it, I come out of there so happy without a care in the world. My favorite is the hot stone massage, if any of you haven't had one yet, get one they are amazing!!!! I would give up my chocolate to have more of those, and we all know how much I looovvveee chocolate.
And that's a wrap!!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
A lesson learned
I have been trying to teach Joel about the importance of prayer and that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. But he, as sad as it sounds, doesn't believe that his prayers are heard. Mainly because he has nightmares almost every night. So I told him that if he is scared he can always say a prayer to help calm him down, and we normally pray before bed that he will have good dreams. Well the nightmares haven't stopped despite Joels pleas and prayers so he has decided that prayers are not answered. It's hard enough to convince an adult why some prayers are answered in different ways then what we think they should, let a lone trying to convince a 7 year old. Well I have been trying to find a way to help him understand and yesterday a situation presented itself.
Joel and Sydney had been looking for a toy and couldn't find it, and me being so wise told them to look harder. Well after coming to me 5 or more times Joel finally says:
"Mom maybe we should say a prayer."
My heart leaped for joy and I dropped everything I was doing to help them. Sydney said the sweetest little prayer then the kids asked me to pray as well. During the prayer Sydney was making sure that I gave a full description of the toy with all of the colors. We said the prayer and continued the search. After a while I told the kids that maybe if we sit still and listen we could hear the still small voice lead us to where it was. So we were all quiet until Sydney in her high squeaky voice said:
"The Holy Ghost will help us, and Jesus will too."
Shortly after that Justin found the missing toy and a prayer of thanks was said. But what really amazed me was how confident Joel, Sydney and Bailee were that the Holy Ghost would lead us to the toy. It was not only a great opportunity for me to teach the kids about prayer and relying on our Heavenly Father, but a lesson for me as well. I was able to see the faith of my children in action and the love of our Heavenly Father for my kids. It proved to me nothing is to great or small for him to pour out his tender mercies.
I am sure that Joel will still have his doubts from time to time but I hope he will remember and go back to this experience to help him when he needs it, I know I will.
Joel and Sydney had been looking for a toy and couldn't find it, and me being so wise told them to look harder. Well after coming to me 5 or more times Joel finally says:
"Mom maybe we should say a prayer."
My heart leaped for joy and I dropped everything I was doing to help them. Sydney said the sweetest little prayer then the kids asked me to pray as well. During the prayer Sydney was making sure that I gave a full description of the toy with all of the colors. We said the prayer and continued the search. After a while I told the kids that maybe if we sit still and listen we could hear the still small voice lead us to where it was. So we were all quiet until Sydney in her high squeaky voice said:
"The Holy Ghost will help us, and Jesus will too."
Shortly after that Justin found the missing toy and a prayer of thanks was said. But what really amazed me was how confident Joel, Sydney and Bailee were that the Holy Ghost would lead us to the toy. It was not only a great opportunity for me to teach the kids about prayer and relying on our Heavenly Father, but a lesson for me as well. I was able to see the faith of my children in action and the love of our Heavenly Father for my kids. It proved to me nothing is to great or small for him to pour out his tender mercies.
I am sure that Joel will still have his doubts from time to time but I hope he will remember and go back to this experience to help him when he needs it, I know I will.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Pictures!!
We went to my sisters house yesterday and I was able to take these family pictures for them. I think they turned out good. I didn't want to post the REALLY cute ones because she wants to send some out as Christmas cards, but I thought I would post some of my Favs. Isn't my sister beautiful and her family adorable. Her family was so much fun to take pictures of because everyone was always smiling. I didn't notice the P in the picture above until afterwards, but I still think it's cute.
Love them!!!!!
What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas!!!
So I am finally getting around to posting about Thanksgiving. Which was awesome by the way!!!! We were able to go to Vegas and see my brother and his family. This was mine and the kids first time going to Vegas so we were excited. But I have to admit I was a little worried when we first drove into Vegas because of all the billboards and signs, I had to keep reminding Justin to keep his eyes on the road:) But we made it through and had a yummy-lecious Thanksgiving dinner. I didn't get any pictures of anything because the first day that we were there Bailee got into my camera and drained the batteries, she always does that. (I will have to get copies from you Des)
Friday I went Black Friday shopping with my sister-in-law Des. We got up a little before 4am and got back around 10:00 am. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!! I couldn't believe how fast the time went. We both got some really good deals, which made it really worth getting up that early:) It was soooo nice to spend so much uninterrupted time with Des and talk and laugh it was great, Thanks Des, We should do it again!!!!! When we got back it was the hubbies turn shop, but they didn't last near as long:)
Saturday they took us to a store called Bass Pro, it's a hunting/fishing store. It was amazing, the store just kept going and going. They had little projects for kids to work on, a huge fish tank and a fishing demonstration, an aquarium with sharks and sting rays, and throughout the store they had real stuffed animals in cool poses. Everything ranging from bears and moose, to lions and leopards to a giraffe. It was so cool. I could have stayed in that store forever. Then later that night after the kids went to bed we ate pie, played games and talked.
It was so hard to leave. I loved everything about being at their house. They did and had so many things that reminded me of growing up. Gummy worms, liquorice and Inspector Gadget. Loved that show!!!! Then one night my brother sat in the hall and played his guitar, sang to the kids then read to them, which my dad did when we were growing up and I loved it. I love being around family and watching my kids play with their cousins. Thanks again Nathan and Des for everything, we had so much fun!!!!!
On the way home we hit a wonderful winter storm. So the drive that should have taken us 7 hours took us 10 hours. I couldn't believe how many people slid off the road and how many accidents there were. Only in Utah do people think that with snow, ice and wind they can still go 65 mphs. I am so thankful that Justin is such a good driver and he got us home safely. Thanks Justin for taking me to see my family!!!!
Friday I went Black Friday shopping with my sister-in-law Des. We got up a little before 4am and got back around 10:00 am. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!! I couldn't believe how fast the time went. We both got some really good deals, which made it really worth getting up that early:) It was soooo nice to spend so much uninterrupted time with Des and talk and laugh it was great, Thanks Des, We should do it again!!!!! When we got back it was the hubbies turn shop, but they didn't last near as long:)
Saturday they took us to a store called Bass Pro, it's a hunting/fishing store. It was amazing, the store just kept going and going. They had little projects for kids to work on, a huge fish tank and a fishing demonstration, an aquarium with sharks and sting rays, and throughout the store they had real stuffed animals in cool poses. Everything ranging from bears and moose, to lions and leopards to a giraffe. It was so cool. I could have stayed in that store forever. Then later that night after the kids went to bed we ate pie, played games and talked.
It was so hard to leave. I loved everything about being at their house. They did and had so many things that reminded me of growing up. Gummy worms, liquorice and Inspector Gadget. Loved that show!!!! Then one night my brother sat in the hall and played his guitar, sang to the kids then read to them, which my dad did when we were growing up and I loved it. I love being around family and watching my kids play with their cousins. Thanks again Nathan and Des for everything, we had so much fun!!!!!
On the way home we hit a wonderful winter storm. So the drive that should have taken us 7 hours took us 10 hours. I couldn't believe how many people slid off the road and how many accidents there were. Only in Utah do people think that with snow, ice and wind they can still go 65 mphs. I am so thankful that Justin is such a good driver and he got us home safely. Thanks Justin for taking me to see my family!!!!
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