1. Jason called it a day early.
2. After an all day chase, I've sent my passport stuff in. I hope it gets here in time.
3. Emilee had new friends over tonight.
4. We set up Just Dance down stairs on the wii. Did I mention I kick butt?
5. An interesting night with the Taylors. Emilee is still in shock.
Friday
Wednesday
December 29
1. Jason and I are headed to Mexico. I have NEVER been so excited.
2. Talking to my mom on the phone several times a day.
3. Emilee has Jr. for a good buddy.
4. Bribing Lucy, Millie, & Mariah, to help me clean for slurpees.
5. Texts from Emilee.
6. Being inside all day on this slushy, snowy day.
2. Talking to my mom on the phone several times a day.
3. Emilee has Jr. for a good buddy.
4. Bribing Lucy, Millie, & Mariah, to help me clean for slurpees.
5. Texts from Emilee.
6. Being inside all day on this slushy, snowy day.
December 28
1. My new attempt with green smoothies. Max loved them.
2. Shauna took Abbie to play basketball today and then spoiled her all day.
3. A Cafe Rio Steak Salad.
4. Max completely breaking down because he didn't want Jayne to die from the paint thinner fumes.
5. My late night in front of the fire writing a letter.
2. Shauna took Abbie to play basketball today and then spoiled her all day.
3. A Cafe Rio Steak Salad.
4. Max completely breaking down because he didn't want Jayne to die from the paint thinner fumes.
5. My late night in front of the fire writing a letter.
December 27
1. A day to slow down and breathe.
2. Having the kids around to entertain Jayne.
3. Going with Jason and Jayne to exchange a few Christmas items.
4. Jason rode the escalators with Jayne 200 times while I got a few things done.
5. Emilee has been so happy and easy going the past few days. Maybe her phone has brought a new change.
2. Having the kids around to entertain Jayne.
3. Going with Jason and Jayne to exchange a few Christmas items.
4. Jason rode the escalators with Jayne 200 times while I got a few things done.
5. Emilee has been so happy and easy going the past few days. Maybe her phone has brought a new change.
Monday
December 26
1. Our family has been so healthy over the holidays.
2. Chocolate Sundae pie in the fridge.
3. New clothes for my kids to wear to church.
4. Jayne has been sleeping in between Ab's and Lucy all night.
5. The talks today on Hope.
2. Chocolate Sundae pie in the fridge.
3. New clothes for my kids to wear to church.
4. Jayne has been sleeping in between Ab's and Lucy all night.
5. The talks today on Hope.
December 25
1. My knowledge of Jesus Christ. His birth, his life, and his resurrection.
2. My kids slept in until 7:00 am.
3. Watching the fun of each gift being open.
4. Emilee seemed content without her phone, and then we gave her, her one last gift.
5. New clothes to wear.
6. Yummy Christmas breakfast at Millers.
7. Dancing to the wii.
8. A new camcorder.
9. Having both of our parents stop by Christmas Night.
10. A perfect Christmas!
2. My kids slept in until 7:00 am.
3. Watching the fun of each gift being open.
4. Emilee seemed content without her phone, and then we gave her, her one last gift.
5. New clothes to wear.
6. Yummy Christmas breakfast at Millers.
7. Dancing to the wii.
8. A new camcorder.
9. Having both of our parents stop by Christmas Night.
10. A perfect Christmas!
December 24
1. A yummy Christmas Eve breakfast at my Grandma Bowden's club house. She was so happy to have all of her familly there and looked so cute. She kept telling me that she knew she was suppose to being doing something but she couldn't remember what.
2. Making pies and an egg nog cake with Em.
3. Last last minute shopping with Jason. (I love him.) We went to Costco 3 times. But I think we are ready, finally.
4. Going Ice Skating with my parents and the Clarks. Having the whole ice skating rink to ourselves. Watching Jason and Lucy skate together. And then Jayne just cruising around the rink in her shoes.
5. Christmas Eve dinner at Bret's. A yummy meal, Tyler playing his guitar, Nicole's book, and an ice cream maker I can't wait to try. I love being with my family.
5. Christmas jammies from Gramma Miller. My kids were so excited to wear them to bed.
6. Jason talking to the kids around the tree and telling them his love for the Savior.
7. Watching each kid pick out one gift to open. Abbie got some sweats, Lucy some markers, Emilee a shirt, and Max wanted to wait until the morning.
7. Jason doing dishes and cleaning up as I finished wrapping.
8. It was a perfect day!
2. Making pies and an egg nog cake with Em.
3. Last last minute shopping with Jason. (I love him.) We went to Costco 3 times. But I think we are ready, finally.
4. Going Ice Skating with my parents and the Clarks. Having the whole ice skating rink to ourselves. Watching Jason and Lucy skate together. And then Jayne just cruising around the rink in her shoes.
5. Christmas Eve dinner at Bret's. A yummy meal, Tyler playing his guitar, Nicole's book, and an ice cream maker I can't wait to try. I love being with my family.
5. Christmas jammies from Gramma Miller. My kids were so excited to wear them to bed.
6. Jason talking to the kids around the tree and telling them his love for the Savior.
7. Watching each kid pick out one gift to open. Abbie got some sweats, Lucy some markers, Emilee a shirt, and Max wanted to wait until the morning.
7. Jason doing dishes and cleaning up as I finished wrapping.
8. It was a perfect day!
December 23
1. It's getting closer. Today we got the house all clean and ready for Santa.
2. Last minute shopping all by myself.
3. Heading to Salt Lake with the kids. Eating at Bucca de Pepi? Yummy!
4. Bundling up and walking around Temple Square as a family. I had flash backs of being there with my parents as a kid. We watched Mr. Krugars Christmas, saw the Nativity, walked through the old Conference Center, and loved it all.
5. All the yummy treats that we just keep getting by the dozens.
6. I love Christmas music!
7. I love my family!
2. Last minute shopping all by myself.
3. Heading to Salt Lake with the kids. Eating at Bucca de Pepi? Yummy!
4. Bundling up and walking around Temple Square as a family. I had flash backs of being there with my parents as a kid. We watched Mr. Krugars Christmas, saw the Nativity, walked through the old Conference Center, and loved it all.
5. All the yummy treats that we just keep getting by the dozens.
6. I love Christmas music!
7. I love my family!
December 22
1. Going to visit my Grandma's with the kids. My Grandma Clark lives at the Seville and was all dressed up in her sparkly Christmas sweater and looked happy. We sang to her and she gave Lucy and Jayne the cutest little peekaboo babies.
2. Max telling me thank you for taking him there. He said he likes visiting old people.
3. Having a Utah vs Boise State Party down stairs.
4. Miss Bybee's texts.
5. Jayne's long naps.
2. Max telling me thank you for taking him there. He said he likes visiting old people.
3. Having a Utah vs Boise State Party down stairs.
4. Miss Bybee's texts.
5. Jayne's long naps.
Wednesday
December 21
1. A sparkling clean basement and toy closet. More work with my kiddos.
2. Going to Kneaders with my visiting teachies tonight for yummy bread pudding.
3. All the fun Christmasing...Made Chex mix, delivered more gifts, wrapped and wrapped.
4. Waking up to a foot of snow! It hasn't stopped snowing for two solid days. I love the snow for the Holidays. My kids have been out playing in it all day long.
5. Jayne is saying more words day by day. All of sudden she is talking.
2. Going to Kneaders with my visiting teachies tonight for yummy bread pudding.
3. All the fun Christmasing...Made Chex mix, delivered more gifts, wrapped and wrapped.
4. Waking up to a foot of snow! It hasn't stopped snowing for two solid days. I love the snow for the Holidays. My kids have been out playing in it all day long.
5. Jayne is saying more words day by day. All of sudden she is talking.
Monday
December 20
1. Clean closets in all of my kids rooms. I made them clean their rooms sparkly to get ready for any new Santa surprises. Boy was in necessary!!!!
2. A full cart full of groceries and Christmas today. Getting ready for our big week!
3. Having Emilee, Dillon, & Jun help me with the neighbor gifts.
4. Jason coming home with the Christmas Spirit!! I can't ever remember him coming home so happy. Emilee and I kept looking at each other trying to figure out what happened. He was singing Christmas Carols, dancing, helped clean up all of the mess we had out from all of our gift making. He was offering up dollars to the kids as they helped do different jobs around the house. He helped get dinner on and then he cheerfully loaded everyone up and helped us pass out our neighbor gifts. Now he is down stairs cuddled up with the kids watching the Polar Express. (Let's hope it lasts throughout the week!)
5. Taking the kids over to the French's to see their amazing gingerbread house!! Then we all went down to their Malt Shop and he made us yummy chocolate malts. What a cute couple!
6. A call from my parents this morning that has changed my thoughts.
2. A full cart full of groceries and Christmas today. Getting ready for our big week!
3. Having Emilee, Dillon, & Jun help me with the neighbor gifts.
4. Jason coming home with the Christmas Spirit!! I can't ever remember him coming home so happy. Emilee and I kept looking at each other trying to figure out what happened. He was singing Christmas Carols, dancing, helped clean up all of the mess we had out from all of our gift making. He was offering up dollars to the kids as they helped do different jobs around the house. He helped get dinner on and then he cheerfully loaded everyone up and helped us pass out our neighbor gifts. Now he is down stairs cuddled up with the kids watching the Polar Express. (Let's hope it lasts throughout the week!)
5. Taking the kids over to the French's to see their amazing gingerbread house!! Then we all went down to their Malt Shop and he made us yummy chocolate malts. What a cute couple!
6. A call from my parents this morning that has changed my thoughts.
Sunday
December 19
1. Shauna coming over this morning before Church to take our family's picture.
2. Jason cleaning the house this morning.
3. Our fabulous Christmas Sacrament Meeting. The Ruff's talks, Max and Abbie, & Jason singing with the choir.
4. Going caroling with the RS presidency and delivering baskets.
5. Soren and Nina as our Home Teachers.
6. Playing the Just Dance Wii game tonight. I can work Emilee.
Jason definately has 2 left feet.
2. Jason cleaning the house this morning.
3. Our fabulous Christmas Sacrament Meeting. The Ruff's talks, Max and Abbie, & Jason singing with the choir.
4. Going caroling with the RS presidency and delivering baskets.
5. Soren and Nina as our Home Teachers.
6. Playing the Just Dance Wii game tonight. I can work Emilee.
Jason definately has 2 left feet.
December 18
1. Getting up early to go shopping with my girls. We did our angel tree shopping and it was so fun to have the girls help me pick stuff out for Marisol. I hope she has a happy Christmas.
2. Max and Jason meeting us to help us find a mini camcorder. Max was so excited to be helping someone else.
3. Jason took all of the kids home and I spent the rest of the day shopping. By the time I was done, I was carrying my shoes because my feet hurt so bad.
4. Going out to Westlake for Max's game.
5. The ward Christmas party and Coletti's yummy chicken and roast beef.
6. Watching the Christmas Mormon ad's with Jason.
2. Max and Jason meeting us to help us find a mini camcorder. Max was so excited to be helping someone else.
3. Jason took all of the kids home and I spent the rest of the day shopping. By the time I was done, I was carrying my shoes because my feet hurt so bad.
4. Going out to Westlake for Max's game.
5. The ward Christmas party and Coletti's yummy chicken and roast beef.
6. Watching the Christmas Mormon ad's with Jason.
December 17
1. Going with Lucy and Jayne to find an angel tree.
2. Shauna calling me and telling me to let Jayne sleep, when I was suppose to be helping in Max's class.
3. Going late and helping all of the cute kids in Max's class make stockings for the women's shelter. Thank you Shauna for all of your hard work.
4. Meeting the Carters for dinner.
5. Getting a little more shopping with Jay at the mall.
2. Shauna calling me and telling me to let Jayne sleep, when I was suppose to be helping in Max's class.
3. Going late and helping all of the cute kids in Max's class make stockings for the women's shelter. Thank you Shauna for all of your hard work.
4. Meeting the Carters for dinner.
5. Getting a little more shopping with Jay at the mall.
December 16
1. Helping with Lucy's Christmas party. Have I told you how much I love her and her cute age? What will I do when she is gone all day long?
2. Heather ended up coming to help. It was sheer chaos! Jayne ruining everything she touched, hot chocolate spilling every second, the polar express bell necklaces getting completely tangled. AHH!
3. Going to the Christmas Sing to listen to my 3 adorable singers. Merry Christmas Lindon Elementary.
4. Brick Oven as a family and driving around downtown Provo to see the Christmas lights.
5. All the cute presents my kids bring home for me from school. Lucy made me the cutest magnets with her picture on it and Abbie made an adorable Christmas frame.
2. Heather ended up coming to help. It was sheer chaos! Jayne ruining everything she touched, hot chocolate spilling every second, the polar express bell necklaces getting completely tangled. AHH!
3. Going to the Christmas Sing to listen to my 3 adorable singers. Merry Christmas Lindon Elementary.
4. Brick Oven as a family and driving around downtown Provo to see the Christmas lights.
5. All the cute presents my kids bring home for me from school. Lucy made me the cutest magnets with her picture on it and Abbie made an adorable Christmas frame.
Thursday
December 15
1. Jason can stay home with the kids in the morning and get them off to school while I am being tortured at the dentist.
2. Talking to Kelly.
3. Jason's help making dinner and cleaning the kitchen.
4. When I ask "What stinks?" Jayne points to herself and says, "Naynie!"
5. Every night when I read the kids a Christmas story around the tree, Max cries. He tries to hold it in, but he is just to tender hearted.
2. Talking to Kelly.
3. Jason's help making dinner and cleaning the kitchen.
4. When I ask "What stinks?" Jayne points to herself and says, "Naynie!"
5. Every night when I read the kids a Christmas story around the tree, Max cries. He tries to hold it in, but he is just to tender hearted.
Wednesday
December 14
1. Two long sleeve T- shirts.
2. Costco pizza with my girls before taking Lucy to Kindergarten. She looked so cute in her pj's for Polar Express day. She was a little nervous to wear her footie pj's so she had me walk her in her class cause she didn't want them to laugh.
3. Going on the Polar Express as a family. Thank you Anderson family for doing this every year! We love it! And Thank you Sherri for considering me a friend and inviting us.
4. Emilee gets herself up and ready all by herself each morning. I am home from the gym or up to read scriptures with her every morning, but this morning I slept right through it. I didn't hear a thing. I was up with Jayne again for 1/2 of the night for no reason. She is the worst sleeper! I can't figure her out. And the next thing I knew, I was being woken up by Emilee and she was giving me a kiss goodbye. I felt bad that I was not up to see her go.
5. Jason rubbing my sore back.
2. Costco pizza with my girls before taking Lucy to Kindergarten. She looked so cute in her pj's for Polar Express day. She was a little nervous to wear her footie pj's so she had me walk her in her class cause she didn't want them to laugh.
3. Going on the Polar Express as a family. Thank you Anderson family for doing this every year! We love it! And Thank you Sherri for considering me a friend and inviting us.
4. Emilee gets herself up and ready all by herself each morning. I am home from the gym or up to read scriptures with her every morning, but this morning I slept right through it. I didn't hear a thing. I was up with Jayne again for 1/2 of the night for no reason. She is the worst sleeper! I can't figure her out. And the next thing I knew, I was being woken up by Emilee and she was giving me a kiss goodbye. I felt bad that I was not up to see her go.
5. Jason rubbing my sore back.
Tuesday
December 13
1. Deep cleaning our master closet with Lucy. Boy did it need, I took 6 full bags of crap to DI.
2. Starting the 12 days of Christmas to Jay.
3. Talking to Christy V after Max's game. And her plate of cookies she brought by.
4. Taco Amigo with everyone after Max's game.
5. Jason helped Emilee with her Spanish Monument.
2. Starting the 12 days of Christmas to Jay.
3. Talking to Christy V after Max's game. And her plate of cookies she brought by.
4. Taco Amigo with everyone after Max's game.
5. Jason helped Emilee with her Spanish Monument.
Sunday
December 12
1. No early morning meetings.
2. Talking to Lisa after church. I love her.
3. Nan's amazing gingerbread house!
4. That I have always had an easy time getting pregnant and keeping my babies.
5. Jason's "Hallelujah!" Jason has been singing in the ward choir this year and he recruited me to sing with them tonight at our stake "Carols to our King". I have never practiced the song before in my life, but because our ward is low on numbers I decided to join them and sing. The whole night was awesome and brought the Christmas Spirit. But the topper of the whole night was during the last song. The whole stake stood up to sing "Hallelujah" from Handle's Messiah. And Jason was just belting it out, (not on key I might add) and when the song ended, the conductor cut everyone off, and it went silent.... All but Jason. And then he added an extra hallelujah! I just about died. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants on the way to the car. It might be best if they don't ask him to be in the choir.
2. Talking to Lisa after church. I love her.
3. Nan's amazing gingerbread house!
4. That I have always had an easy time getting pregnant and keeping my babies.
5. Jason's "Hallelujah!" Jason has been singing in the ward choir this year and he recruited me to sing with them tonight at our stake "Carols to our King". I have never practiced the song before in my life, but because our ward is low on numbers I decided to join them and sing. The whole night was awesome and brought the Christmas Spirit. But the topper of the whole night was during the last song. The whole stake stood up to sing "Hallelujah" from Handle's Messiah. And Jason was just belting it out, (not on key I might add) and when the song ended, the conductor cut everyone off, and it went silent.... All but Jason. And then he added an extra hallelujah! I just about died. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants on the way to the car. It might be best if they don't ask him to be in the choir.
December 11
1. An early morning bishopric breakfast.
2. The great people Jason's serves with.
3. The Miller/Bonnett Christmas party at Timpview.
4. The cute head bands Teresa gave my girls!
5. Jason stayed home tonight instead of going to fight night.
2. The great people Jason's serves with.
3. The Miller/Bonnett Christmas party at Timpview.
4. The cute head bands Teresa gave my girls!
5. Jason stayed home tonight instead of going to fight night.
December 10
1. Getting some presents wrapped and under the tree.
2. My honey took me for a night at the movies. We saw "The Next Three Days" and it was intense. I walked out of there with a sore jaw from clinching my teeth so hard.
3. Coming home to a SPOTLESS house and a happy baby. Abbie and Lucy cleaned the whole house while we were gone. Had Jayne's diaper changed, in her pj's, and everyone was happy. I love those girls!
4. A quick Rubio's taco. Jason jumped out of the car on State Street and ran across the busy street to order us taco's before the show.
5. That I only have 1 teenager right now. (And I guess she is not even an official teenager yet.) Emilee might kill me off before I get to raise the rest.
2. My honey took me for a night at the movies. We saw "The Next Three Days" and it was intense. I walked out of there with a sore jaw from clinching my teeth so hard.
3. Coming home to a SPOTLESS house and a happy baby. Abbie and Lucy cleaned the whole house while we were gone. Had Jayne's diaper changed, in her pj's, and everyone was happy. I love those girls!
4. A quick Rubio's taco. Jason jumped out of the car on State Street and ran across the busy street to order us taco's before the show.
5. That I only have 1 teenager right now. (And I guess she is not even an official teenager yet.) Emilee might kill me off before I get to raise the rest.
Thursday
December 9
1. I got to go help in Abbie's class today for her Christmas around the world. We were in Sweden and made cute little reindeer.
2. Heather picked up Emilee for me so Jayne could stay asleep.
3. Tomato Basil Soup.
4. Texting. It can be so helpful at times.
5. Our Inversion table.
2. Heather picked up Emilee for me so Jayne could stay asleep.
3. Tomato Basil Soup.
4. Texting. It can be so helpful at times.
5. Our Inversion table.
Wednesday
December 8
1. My mom came down and took the kids for the day so I could shop.! It made such a difference to not have Jayne.
2. Eating lunch with her at the eatery.
3. Lucy's hugs kisses at school.
4. Emilee's young women's class came over tonight for scones.
5. Jayne is feeling better and slept all night last night.
6. Jason signed the papers for his building.
2. Eating lunch with her at the eatery.
3. Lucy's hugs kisses at school.
4. Emilee's young women's class came over tonight for scones.
5. Jayne is feeling better and slept all night last night.
6. Jason signed the papers for his building.
December 7
1. Getting to stay home with my kids when they don't feel good. Jayne had a fever last night.
2. Our Christmas dishes my mom gave us years ago.
3. A yummy spinach salad.
4. Jason taking Abbie and Max over to the church to play basketball during tithing settlement.
5. Our Christmas stories around the tree each night.
6. I talked to Stephanie.
2. Our Christmas dishes my mom gave us years ago.
3. A yummy spinach salad.
4. Jason taking Abbie and Max over to the church to play basketball during tithing settlement.
5. Our Christmas stories around the tree each night.
6. I talked to Stephanie.
December 6
1. Double coupon event at Smiths.
2. Lucy's cleaning. She told me that she wants to be an artist and a maid when she grows up. She cleans better than all my kids combined.
3. The talk Charity Never Faileth by President Monson.
4. Lucy asked me "What if Stephen says that I smell like a tub?" after she finished cleaning our tub. She is always talking about Stephen!
5. Painting Jaynie's cute little fingernails.
2. Lucy's cleaning. She told me that she wants to be an artist and a maid when she grows up. She cleans better than all my kids combined.
3. The talk Charity Never Faileth by President Monson.
4. Lucy asked me "What if Stephen says that I smell like a tub?" after she finished cleaning our tub. She is always talking about Stephen!
5. Painting Jaynie's cute little fingernails.
Sunday
December 5
1. Going to Nixen's baby blessing. Yummy waffles at Melisa's.
2. Seeing her CUTE house and all of her Christmas decorations.
3. A day at the house as a family. A nap& then playing angry birds in bed with the kids.
4. Playing Outburst as a family.
5. Jason making us a cake for dessert and Lucy setting the table with Christmas plates and our fancy goblets.
6. Waking up from all of my horrible dreams lately. I am always so grateful when I wake up and realize it is all a dream.
2. Seeing her CUTE house and all of her Christmas decorations.
3. A day at the house as a family. A nap& then playing angry birds in bed with the kids.
4. Playing Outburst as a family.
5. Jason making us a cake for dessert and Lucy setting the table with Christmas plates and our fancy goblets.
6. Waking up from all of my horrible dreams lately. I am always so grateful when I wake up and realize it is all a dream.
Saturday
December 4
1. A quick little Jont with Jason and Jayne up to Park City.
2. Grandma and Grandpa Clark came to watch Max play basketball.
3. Abbie and Lucy went to the Beehive Bazaar with the Yarro's and brought home everyone a little something. And they went without.
4. Abbie and Isabelle cleaned our whole kitchen to surprise us!!
5. A new phone. Hopefully this one will work better.
6. Going to set up for the morningside tomorrow. Did I mention that I am so grateful Tanya is over the activities every month!!!
2. Grandma and Grandpa Clark came to watch Max play basketball.
3. Abbie and Lucy went to the Beehive Bazaar with the Yarro's and brought home everyone a little something. And they went without.
4. Abbie and Isabelle cleaned our whole kitchen to surprise us!!
5. A new phone. Hopefully this one will work better.
6. Going to set up for the morningside tomorrow. Did I mention that I am so grateful Tanya is over the activities every month!!!
December 3
1. Abbie and Max both got straight A's. I am a proud mama.
2. Talking to Geralyn today.
3. Bret invited Max to go to the Jazz game with him, Tyler, & Matt.
4. Goodwood with Jay.
5. Watching the Jazz game with the little girls in our bed and looking at American Doll's online.
2. Talking to Geralyn today.
3. Bret invited Max to go to the Jazz game with him, Tyler, & Matt.
4. Goodwood with Jay.
5. Watching the Jazz game with the little girls in our bed and looking at American Doll's online.
Friday
December 2
1. Becky Luca and the great friend she has always been to me.
2. When I was needing Jason, he just showed up out of the blue for a minute and helped me put the lights on our tree for a bit and then gave me strict instructions on how to finish.
3. Got the tree decorated with some new cute ornaments.
4. Having Lucy help me pick out what we needed and so excited to help me decorate. Please don't ever go to 1st grade!!!!!!
5. Abbie putting on Max's basketball shorts and going to the church to practice her dribbling.
6. Lighting a candle and reading our first Christmas story around the tree before bedtime.
2. When I was needing Jason, he just showed up out of the blue for a minute and helped me put the lights on our tree for a bit and then gave me strict instructions on how to finish.
3. Got the tree decorated with some new cute ornaments.
4. Having Lucy help me pick out what we needed and so excited to help me decorate. Please don't ever go to 1st grade!!!!!!
5. Abbie putting on Max's basketball shorts and going to the church to practice her dribbling.
6. Lighting a candle and reading our first Christmas story around the tree before bedtime.
Wednesday
December 1
1. Helping Lucy write a letter to Santa, and the cute elf she drew.
2. This month and all of the crazy & magical excitement it brings.
3. Having Ray to call when we need some help with the kids. He has taken Emilee twice this week where she needs to go, when we can't.
4. Jason and Max made it up to the cabin and back safe tonight. I was a worried about them.
5. A new Christmas Tree. Thanks Melis! (Another tender mercy)
2. This month and all of the crazy & magical excitement it brings.
3. Having Ray to call when we need some help with the kids. He has taken Emilee twice this week where she needs to go, when we can't.
4. Jason and Max made it up to the cabin and back safe tonight. I was a worried about them.
5. A new Christmas Tree. Thanks Melis! (Another tender mercy)
November 30
1. Spending the whole day in the kitchen cooking. I made homemade soup, rolls, and cupcakes.
2. Bret and Nicole's house didn't burn down.
3. Having my girls home after school to help me cook. The things I find out after school while we are in the kitchen together. They NEVER stop talking.
4. My Dad helped me fix my disposal. Abbie kept telling me to call a "plunger" to come help. And when we finally got it working again Max said, "I'm going to celebrate with Mexican food" and pulled out the chips and salsa.
5. Going as a family to deliver dinner and cupcakes to families in our ward.
2. Bret and Nicole's house didn't burn down.
3. Having my girls home after school to help me cook. The things I find out after school while we are in the kitchen together. They NEVER stop talking.
4. My Dad helped me fix my disposal. Abbie kept telling me to call a "plunger" to come help. And when we finally got it working again Max said, "I'm going to celebrate with Mexican food" and pulled out the chips and salsa.
5. Going as a family to deliver dinner and cupcakes to families in our ward.
November 29
1. An early start of a yummy Christmas ham.
2. Max always being so good to Jayne. They love each other!!
3. New batteries in some of Jayne's toys.
4. Jayne carrying around baby Jesus and kissing him all day and saying "Jesus".
5. Both my boys playing basketball in the same night.
2. Max always being so good to Jayne. They love each other!!
3. New batteries in some of Jayne's toys.
4. Jayne carrying around baby Jesus and kissing him all day and saying "Jesus".
5. Both my boys playing basketball in the same night.
November 28
1. Waking up to a huge snow storm.
2. My 4 wheel drive car.
3. Not having Jayne in RS because she went home and had a nap with Abbie. Abbie was exhausted and didn't feel good, so they both went home together.
4. Donna's lesson on Gratitude.
5. FHE and Jason bearing his testimony to the kids about his love and gratitude for the gospel.
6. Our heater is working again. Another tender mercy for the Miller family!!!!
2. My 4 wheel drive car.
3. Not having Jayne in RS because she went home and had a nap with Abbie. Abbie was exhausted and didn't feel good, so they both went home together.
4. Donna's lesson on Gratitude.
5. FHE and Jason bearing his testimony to the kids about his love and gratitude for the gospel.
6. Our heater is working again. Another tender mercy for the Miller family!!!!
November 27
1. Jamie giving all my girls needed hair cuts. Abbie only asked Jamie 20 times this week to please cut it and she loves it!
2. Seeing the Heaps one last time. Matt taught Max some quarterbacking tips.
3. Watching the BYU vs. Utah game down in the basement, even if we gave Utah the win.
4. Going down to Riverwoods with the kids and seeing all of the beautiful lights, fires, and best of all riding the horse carriage.
5. Happy Sumo
2. Seeing the Heaps one last time. Matt taught Max some quarterbacking tips.
3. Watching the BYU vs. Utah game down in the basement, even if we gave Utah the win.
4. Going down to Riverwoods with the kids and seeing all of the beautiful lights, fires, and best of all riding the horse carriage.
5. Happy Sumo
Friday
November 26
1. Jason getting the house cleaned up.
2. Going with Jason out to brave Black Friday. A lot of people and not a lot of purchasing.
3. Rubio's
4. Making cookies for my boys while they watched football.
5. The fireplace. I have sat by it all day.
6. Going with the kids to watch Provo's Christmas parade.
7 . Claire's for donuts and hot chocolate after.
2. Going with Jason out to brave Black Friday. A lot of people and not a lot of purchasing.
3. Rubio's
4. Making cookies for my boys while they watched football.
5. The fireplace. I have sat by it all day.
6. Going with the kids to watch Provo's Christmas parade.
7 . Claire's for donuts and hot chocolate after.
November 25
1. Max waking up and coming up to my room to tell me that he said his morning prayers and told Heavenly Father everything he was grateful for. He said that he didn't ask for any blessings this time.
2. Watching the Thanksgiving parade in our bed with the kids.
3. An instacare was open, even if we did have to go to Provo. We spent the morning getting Emilee's head stitched up after she fainted in our bathroom and split it open. We had a cute nurse and doctor that took care of her.
4. A delicious and fun Thanksgiving dinner at Craig and Teresa's with everyone. She had her tables all set so pretty and it was fun to all be together.
5. A quick little cat nap.
6. Going up to Wallsburg for pie and to be with my family. Mom played a fun penny flip game with the kids with headbands and fireworks for prizes. We lit fireworks off at -4 degrees outside. Thank heavens Matt C and Jamie were the brave ones. The kids all played and it was fun to talk and take pictures.
7. That we have a warm house on these FREEZING days!
8. Christmas music.
9. Yummy Shrimp and my mom's cocktail sauce!
10. Matt was with us.
11. Healthy kids! And the 5 cutest and greatest kids ever.
12. That I get to be a stay home mom.
13. A hard working husband that does everything he can to take care of us.
14. Raising my family in Utah, with great neighbors and schools.
15. My good family that I grew up in. I love my parents and good brothers and sisters.
16. My testimony.
17. Another GREAT Thanksgiving!
2. Watching the Thanksgiving parade in our bed with the kids.
3. An instacare was open, even if we did have to go to Provo. We spent the morning getting Emilee's head stitched up after she fainted in our bathroom and split it open. We had a cute nurse and doctor that took care of her.
4. A delicious and fun Thanksgiving dinner at Craig and Teresa's with everyone. She had her tables all set so pretty and it was fun to all be together.
5. A quick little cat nap.
6. Going up to Wallsburg for pie and to be with my family. Mom played a fun penny flip game with the kids with headbands and fireworks for prizes. We lit fireworks off at -4 degrees outside. Thank heavens Matt C and Jamie were the brave ones. The kids all played and it was fun to talk and take pictures.
7. That we have a warm house on these FREEZING days!
8. Christmas music.
9. Yummy Shrimp and my mom's cocktail sauce!
10. Matt was with us.
11. Healthy kids! And the 5 cutest and greatest kids ever.
12. That I get to be a stay home mom.
13. A hard working husband that does everything he can to take care of us.
14. Raising my family in Utah, with great neighbors and schools.
15. My good family that I grew up in. I love my parents and good brothers and sisters.
16. My testimony.
17. Another GREAT Thanksgiving!
November 24
1. Another day with the Heaps!
2. Going to see Tangled with the kids. I thought it was so much cuter than I had expected.
3. Hanging and out and catching up with Matt and Jamie and the boys.
4. Dinner at Outback with the adults. Jamie doing my hair and really helping me out as usual.
5. Going late night shopping with Jason and his patience!
6. Making sweet potatoes with Em.
2. Going to see Tangled with the kids. I thought it was so much cuter than I had expected.
3. Hanging and out and catching up with Matt and Jamie and the boys.
4. Dinner at Outback with the adults. Jamie doing my hair and really helping me out as usual.
5. Going late night shopping with Jason and his patience!
6. Making sweet potatoes with Em.
Tuesday
November 23
1. Grandparents day at the school. I went and picked up my Grandma Bowden and took her to Max and Abbie's classes. She was dressed in a skirt and blazer and looked so cute and fragile. Abbie ran out to meet her with the biggest hug. She seemed to love every second of it. She must of tole me thank you 100 times and then told me to drop her off on the corner and let her walk home so she didn't inconvenience me. I love her and her cute Grandma B ways. Old age is not fair.
2. Teresa went to Lucy's class for Grandparents day and decorated the cutest gingerbread house.
3. The talk of the WORST Blizzard ever coming our way. Everyone has been hunkering down in their homes and gearing up for the biggest storm of all time and we have seen 5 snowflakes fall so far.
4. Talking to Shauna at Jason's game.
5. Reading what Kelly is thankful for on her blog.
2. Teresa went to Lucy's class for Grandparents day and decorated the cutest gingerbread house.
3. The talk of the WORST Blizzard ever coming our way. Everyone has been hunkering down in their homes and gearing up for the biggest storm of all time and we have seen 5 snowflakes fall so far.
4. Talking to Shauna at Jason's game.
5. Reading what Kelly is thankful for on her blog.
Monday
November 21
1. Lucy talking me into putting up our Christmas decorations today. We listened to Christmas music and had so much fun together. I love having her home with me in the mornings.
2. I get to stay at home every day with my kids!!!!!!
3. Making homemade clam chowder.
4. Jason's basketball season has begun.
5. President Monson's conference talk "The Divine Gift of Gratitude."
2. I get to stay at home every day with my kids!!!!!!
3. Making homemade clam chowder.
4. Jason's basketball season has begun.
5. President Monson's conference talk "The Divine Gift of Gratitude."
November 21
1. Jason made it to church after all.
2. The Holy Ghost
3. Going to visit Stephanie Ruff and the sweet prayer she offered.
4. Getting to spend the night with the Heaps!!!!!! Jamie looked so good and it was so fun to see her cute boys.
5. We got home safe. The roads were so snowy and icy and I was scared to death.
6. Grandma B came with us. Her holding Lucy on her lap, her frozen pie, Popsicles, and her other treasures. Listening to Willie Nelson and talking about old memories.
2. The Holy Ghost
3. Going to visit Stephanie Ruff and the sweet prayer she offered.
4. Getting to spend the night with the Heaps!!!!!! Jamie looked so good and it was so fun to see her cute boys.
5. We got home safe. The roads were so snowy and icy and I was scared to death.
6. Grandma B came with us. Her holding Lucy on her lap, her frozen pie, Popsicles, and her other treasures. Listening to Willie Nelson and talking about old memories.
November 20
1. A date with my Max. Because Jason couldn't sit at the cougar game, Max decided that he wanted to sell the football tickets for a little extra money for himself. He wanted me to drop him off on the corner to sell, but after I did, I couldn't leave him there alone. So I hurried and parked and ran down to stand by him. After standing there forever he ended up getting $10 which wasn't what he had expected. Thanks to the cheap folks standing behind us selling their tickets for $5. As we were walking back to the car he was holding back his tears. He had plans to get a Fredette jersey with his money or a video game. Instead he enough for an ice cream. I took him to the BYU bookstore anyway and he carefully looked at everything he wanted. He negotiated with me to buy a sweatshirt on sell. He was so happy.
2. Chocolate orange sticks at the candy counter.
3. My memories of many weekend nights hanging out at the Wilkinson Center.
4. A night with my girls down stairs watching the Hannah Montana Movie.
5. Alleve for Jason's back.
2. Chocolate orange sticks at the candy counter.
3. My memories of many weekend nights hanging out at the Wilkinson Center.
4. A night with my girls down stairs watching the Hannah Montana Movie.
5. Alleve for Jason's back.
Friday
November 19
1. Getting Abbie all ready for her big Pow Wow at school. We braided her hair like a little Indian. And I gave in and let her take out her stud earings and wear big earings, & even put on a little make up. She kept telling me that she was the prettiest girl she'd ever seen. And she is!!! We practiced her speaking part and she is ready!
2. Watching my cute little Indian in her Pow Wow at school along with Jason and Jayne.
3. The cute mom who helped me with the feast after the program and all the yummy food she made.
4. Spending my Friday night with Jason and my 3 little girls. We went to the mall & bought Jason an inversion table for his hurt back. We took Abbie to eat Chinese at the eatery and then Jason took the little girls to play at the tree while I looked around a bit. A perfect night!
5. Jamie is on her way!!!
2. Watching my cute little Indian in her Pow Wow at school along with Jason and Jayne.
3. The cute mom who helped me with the feast after the program and all the yummy food she made.
4. Spending my Friday night with Jason and my 3 little girls. We went to the mall & bought Jason an inversion table for his hurt back. We took Abbie to eat Chinese at the eatery and then Jason took the little girls to play at the tree while I looked around a bit. A perfect night!
5. Jamie is on her way!!!
November 18
1. Del Taco's 49 cent burritos for my kids.
2. Another child graduated from RAD kids.
3. Watching Jason play volleyball tonight.
4. Getting a little more sleep at night.
5. President Monson's talk on Gratitude.
2. Another child graduated from RAD kids.
3. Watching Jason play volleyball tonight.
4. Getting a little more sleep at night.
5. President Monson's talk on Gratitude.
Thursday
November 17
1. Our Palooza was a success. Yummy soups, pumpkin cheesecake, cute hair boys, and paperwhites.
2. Watching Jayne and Ryder play. I am starting to wish she had a twin brother.
3. Jason coming home this afternoon and worked at home with ice on his back.
4. I am not the 2nd counselor in RS completely in charge of the midweek activities.
5. Emilee's last volleyball game tonight. Even though it was painful at times I am glad she played.
2. Watching Jayne and Ryder play. I am starting to wish she had a twin brother.
3. Jason coming home this afternoon and worked at home with ice on his back.
4. I am not the 2nd counselor in RS completely in charge of the midweek activities.
5. Emilee's last volleyball game tonight. Even though it was painful at times I am glad she played.
Tuesday
November 16
1. Going to Walmart early morning to get Abbie something special to put in her lunch for her field trip.
2. My mom came over for the afternoon. She made us the yummiest salad, read with Lucy and Jayne, and we got to talk. I love her.
3. Emilee's face when the boys walked into her volleyball game.
4. Jason finding a girl in our ward that lived in his mission.
5. Making cheesecake all night for RS tomorrow.
2. My mom came over for the afternoon. She made us the yummiest salad, read with Lucy and Jayne, and we got to talk. I love her.
3. Emilee's face when the boys walked into her volleyball game.
4. Jason finding a girl in our ward that lived in his mission.
5. Making cheesecake all night for RS tomorrow.
November 15
1. Surviving on little sleep and doing fine.
2. Diana giving Jayne a quarter at Max's game for the vending machine. She was having a complete melt down.
3. Going to Texas Roadhouse with the best friends ever. Loaded Yams and reminiscing about old times.
4. Jason dropping me off and coming to pick me up.
5. My warm down comforter.
2. Diana giving Jayne a quarter at Max's game for the vending machine. She was having a complete melt down.
3. Going to Texas Roadhouse with the best friends ever. Loaded Yams and reminiscing about old times.
4. Jason dropping me off and coming to pick me up.
5. My warm down comforter.
Monday
November 14
1. I stayed home from Church today with my sick little Jayne. She wants to be held every minute and has the sorest bum you have ever seen. It felt good to have a more restful Sunday!
2. Reading Conference talks that I missed.
3. Going with Jason to speak to the youth tonight about the law of chastity and the Word of Wisdom. I love how he doesn't get nervous and stress out like I would.
4. Emilee got to listen to the same message at the Heims. She said she has never been to something so awkward.
5. LDS.org
2. Reading Conference talks that I missed.
3. Going with Jason to speak to the youth tonight about the law of chastity and the Word of Wisdom. I love how he doesn't get nervous and stress out like I would.
4. Emilee got to listen to the same message at the Heims. She said she has never been to something so awkward.
5. LDS.org
November 13
1. Disposable diapers. Jayne is sick and we have to change her bum every 5 minutes with a tub soak in between.
2. I stayed home from the WW Training while Jason went and filled me in.
3. A new camera!!!!!
4. A yummy CPK salad and watching Unstoppable with Jason. I stayed awake because my heart was beating so fast the whole time.
5. Ray for taking my kids to Fuddruckers for the night!
2. I stayed home from the WW Training while Jason went and filled me in.
3. A new camera!!!!!
4. A yummy CPK salad and watching Unstoppable with Jason. I stayed awake because my heart was beating so fast the whole time.
5. Ray for taking my kids to Fuddruckers for the night!
Friday
November 12
1. Taking Jayne to play on the tree at the mall. She had a smile on her face from the minute we got there! I had such flashbacks of when I used to take Emilee there to play when she was the same age. Seriously what has happened to the 12 years in between? I realized Jayne doesn't get a lot of opportunities to do the same things I did with the kids when I was a younger mom. Now we barely have enough time to just get through our day as it is. Finally I had to bring her home because she was bullying everyone there. She didn't care what the age or size of the kids were, she would walk right up to them and let them have it. I spent the whole time apologizing to other parents for her pulling their hair or hitting them. After being completely embarrassed I decided it was time to pack it up and head back home. Maybe she does need a little more time out socializing with other kids.
2. My parents took my kids to see Toy Story 3. What a fun surprise for a Friday night!
3. Watching Jay play in a Region Volleyball tournament.
4. Laying by the fire tonight with all of the lights off.
5. A surprise gift from Kelly on my front door. The cutest homemade Thanksgiving sign and the yummiest house spray.
2. My parents took my kids to see Toy Story 3. What a fun surprise for a Friday night!
3. Watching Jay play in a Region Volleyball tournament.
4. Laying by the fire tonight with all of the lights off.
5. A surprise gift from Kelly on my front door. The cutest homemade Thanksgiving sign and the yummiest house spray.
Thursday
November 11
1. Lucy's early morning projects. Every morning Lucy spends hours doing art projects before school. Yesterday it was making turkeys, today it is writing a story about feeding the horses. She is determined that she will be an artist when she grows up.
2. Having my girls grounded today and all to myself.
3. Lucy for doing the dishes, picking up the house, vacuuming, and being the big helper that she is!!!
4. Scott Marsh
5. Diet Pomegranate 7up.
2. Having my girls grounded today and all to myself.
3. Lucy for doing the dishes, picking up the house, vacuuming, and being the big helper that she is!!!
4. Scott Marsh
5. Diet Pomegranate 7up.
November 10
1. Going to the Jr. High this morning and watching Emilee with her friends.
2. I also got to volunteer in Lucy's class today. She has been counting down the days and when I got there her teacher said "Wow is Lucy excited that you were coming." Then Lucy gave me 200 kisses and hugs during the short time I was there.
3. Jayne was completely happy to go and play at Ryders. I thought she would scream the whole time but she just walked right in and waved goodbye.
4. Watching Max shove down his two double stacks in 30 seconds flat after his awesome basketball game.
5. Young Women's in Excellence tonight with Em was amazing!! I will never get over the amount of work and time her leaders put in. They made her the cutest scrapbook of a billion pictures over the past year.
6. Max insisting on sleeping with Jayne every night. I finally gave in tonight and made him a bed with a camping pad on her floor. I heard them laughing and playing forever so finally I made her get in her crib to sleep. At 3:00 am when I heard her crying I went back in there and she was on the floor next to Max again. Those two love each other.
2. I also got to volunteer in Lucy's class today. She has been counting down the days and when I got there her teacher said "Wow is Lucy excited that you were coming." Then Lucy gave me 200 kisses and hugs during the short time I was there.
3. Jayne was completely happy to go and play at Ryders. I thought she would scream the whole time but she just walked right in and waved goodbye.
4. Watching Max shove down his two double stacks in 30 seconds flat after his awesome basketball game.
5. Young Women's in Excellence tonight with Em was amazing!! I will never get over the amount of work and time her leaders put in. They made her the cutest scrapbook of a billion pictures over the past year.
6. Max insisting on sleeping with Jayne every night. I finally gave in tonight and made him a bed with a camping pad on her floor. I heard them laughing and playing forever so finally I made her get in her crib to sleep. At 3:00 am when I heard her crying I went back in there and she was on the floor next to Max again. Those two love each other.
Wednesday
November 9
1. Talking to Chirsty at the gym. And then her calling me when I got home.
2. Jason was home for the whole night!
3. Homemade tomato soup with yummy Kneaders chabatta bread.
4. Watching the over time of the Jazz/Heat game. The Jazz pulled off a victory!
5. A text from my honey today.
2. Jason was home for the whole night!
3. Homemade tomato soup with yummy Kneaders chabatta bread.
4. Watching the over time of the Jazz/Heat game. The Jazz pulled off a victory!
5. A text from my honey today.
November 8
1. Back to the gym. (again)
2. Our fireplace is back on. Jayne loves it and turns it on and off 20 times a day.
3. Jason coming home early to pick me up to get the boat winterized with him.
4. Abbie giving the Family Night lesson on Job.
5. Jayne prayers. She just goes through and names everyone in the family: Abbie "B" and Lucy "Loo" Max "Bubby" Emilee "Me" And then cheers and says good girl when she is all done.
6. Jayne slept all night long in between Lucy and Abbie.
2. Our fireplace is back on. Jayne loves it and turns it on and off 20 times a day.
3. Jason coming home early to pick me up to get the boat winterized with him.
4. Abbie giving the Family Night lesson on Job.
5. Jayne prayers. She just goes through and names everyone in the family: Abbie "B" and Lucy "Loo" Max "Bubby" Emilee "Me" And then cheers and says good girl when she is all done.
6. Jayne slept all night long in between Lucy and Abbie.
Monday
November 7
1. An Awesome Stake Conference with Elder Lund! His story about the family and the alligator and his wife's story about Belle and the Hole in the Rock.
2. Watching Sports Filmz with Max and him telling me everything play by play.
3. The beautiful ride up to Wallsburg. The yellow leaves everywhere are my favorite.
4. Seeing Matt.
5. The kids making Turkeys to put on Grandmas door.
2. Watching Sports Filmz with Max and him telling me everything play by play.
3. The beautiful ride up to Wallsburg. The yellow leaves everywhere are my favorite.
4. Seeing Matt.
5. The kids making Turkeys to put on Grandmas door.
November 6
1. Jason brought me home the most beautiful roses today after his 4 hour church meeting. Maybe he should go to those more often.
2. Watching the football games downstairs next to Jason on the beanbag. (BYU won the Ute's lost)
3. Having Jayne to go with us where ever we go.
4. Going to PF Changs tonight with the Adams and the Boyers and some good laughing.
5. Jason making frames for Shauna tonight late in the garage.
2. Watching the football games downstairs next to Jason on the beanbag. (BYU won the Ute's lost)
3. Having Jayne to go with us where ever we go.
4. Going to PF Changs tonight with the Adams and the Boyers and some good laughing.
5. Jason making frames for Shauna tonight late in the garage.
Friday
November 5
1. Another full day down at the school. We played Drug Free games at recess and blew up 600 balloons with helium.
2. Jeanette took Lucy and Jayne and helped me out so much!
3. Going to Reading Date with Max this morning. I love him!
4. Jason opening up and telling me his worries and everything he holds inside.
5. The weekend is here and the weather is so beautiful!
6. Max told me thanks for all of the Red Ribbon stuff I did at school.
2. Jeanette took Lucy and Jayne and helped me out so much!
3. Going to Reading Date with Max this morning. I love him!
4. Jason opening up and telling me his worries and everything he holds inside.
5. The weekend is here and the weather is so beautiful!
6. Max told me thanks for all of the Red Ribbon stuff I did at school.
November 4
1. Heather for taking Jayne for me while I got my hair done. What a friend!
2. Max telling me I look pretty even when I know he is really concerned about my hair.
3. Going with Jason to the Payson Theaters ribbon cutting tonight. I am proud of all of his hard work and am amazed how he can build anything.
4. Good neighbors who are like family to me. Knowing that I can call them for help for anything. The Heims took my kids to the Reflections awards night tonight and Taylor's to Emilee to the Film Festival for Young Women's.
5. I had 2 big winners for the Reflections this year. Lucy and Abbie both won a trophy and were thrilled. Lucy tells me everyday that she wants to be an artist.
2. Max telling me I look pretty even when I know he is really concerned about my hair.
3. Going with Jason to the Payson Theaters ribbon cutting tonight. I am proud of all of his hard work and am amazed how he can build anything.
4. Good neighbors who are like family to me. Knowing that I can call them for help for anything. The Heims took my kids to the Reflections awards night tonight and Taylor's to Emilee to the Film Festival for Young Women's.
5. I had 2 big winners for the Reflections this year. Lucy and Abbie both won a trophy and were thrilled. Lucy tells me everyday that she wants to be an artist.
November 3
1. Helping do balloon hats for all the kids at school.
2. Not having to worry about what to wear this week, I just wake up and put on my beautiful Red "Above The Influence" shirt every day.
3. The Dave Ramsey Show
4. Jayne still hasn't had a bottle and is doing fine!
5. My big bathtub.
2. Not having to worry about what to wear this week, I just wake up and put on my beautiful Red "Above The Influence" shirt every day.
3. The Dave Ramsey Show
4. Jayne still hasn't had a bottle and is doing fine!
5. My big bathtub.
Thursday
November 2
1. Jayne threw up in the toilet twice last night. The first time she threw up all over Jason and her crib, but the next few times I could feel the restlessness coming and when we would reach the toilet we were just in time. Hallelujah!
2. Taking my kids to school early because of Red Ribbon Week and watching them interact with all of their friends and seeing them on the play ground doing their things.
3. Not getting sick.
4. My alone time with Emilee in the mornings.
5. Jason home with me all night.
2. Taking my kids to school early because of Red Ribbon Week and watching them interact with all of their friends and seeing them on the play ground doing their things.
3. Not getting sick.
4. My alone time with Emilee in the mornings.
5. Jason home with me all night.
Tuesday
November 1
1. We made it through the whole night and day without a bottle for Jayne. She screamed for a good portion of the night crying for her baba. But we didn't give in. Then today at nap time I explained to her that she was a big girl and there was no more bottles. She said "okay mom" and then turned over and went to sleep. Wish me luck tonight.
2. It's Red Ribbon Week. If there is one thing that I firmly believe and support that our school does it is Red Ribbon Week. I am happy that I get to help in the school this week. Today I got to help pass out ribbons to decorate the school with. Then we helped the kids make posters at lunch to hang in the halls.
3. Early early out day today.
4. No football practice any more.
5. Watching Jayne gallop and dance around the family room as we sang "I love to see the Temple" during FHE.
2. It's Red Ribbon Week. If there is one thing that I firmly believe and support that our school does it is Red Ribbon Week. I am happy that I get to help in the school this week. Today I got to help pass out ribbons to decorate the school with. Then we helped the kids make posters at lunch to hang in the halls.
3. Early early out day today.
4. No football practice any more.
5. Watching Jayne gallop and dance around the family room as we sang "I love to see the Temple" during FHE.
Monday
October 31
1. Talking to Emilee tonight after the "LDS Family Service" meeting today.
2. No visits after church.
3. The Delicious beef brisket from Ray.
4. Watching the world series.
5. Dan and Patrica's talks.
2. No visits after church.
3. The Delicious beef brisket from Ray.
4. Watching the world series.
5. Dan and Patrica's talks.
October 30
1. Emilee had her best volleyball game yet.
2. The last football game and another victory. Max played great and had two touchdowns. Grandma and Grandpa Clark and Grandpa Miller came to watch.
3. Trunk or Treating. The rain held out until we were just about done.
4. Abbie got to be in the Roberts Haunted Garage. She was so excited and said it was the funnest thing ever. We went to see her and I am always amazed at how awesome it is. Boy do they put a lot of time into that.
5. Grandma Miller's yummy soup and treats!
6. Emilee had fun with her friends trick or treating.
7. Jason in his wig and mustache.
8. Coming home and watching the Utah game and eating millions of treats.
2. The last football game and another victory. Max played great and had two touchdowns. Grandma and Grandpa Clark and Grandpa Miller came to watch.
3. Trunk or Treating. The rain held out until we were just about done.
4. Abbie got to be in the Roberts Haunted Garage. She was so excited and said it was the funnest thing ever. We went to see her and I am always amazed at how awesome it is. Boy do they put a lot of time into that.
5. Grandma Miller's yummy soup and treats!
6. Emilee had fun with her friends trick or treating.
7. Jason in his wig and mustache.
8. Coming home and watching the Utah game and eating millions of treats.
October 29
1. Helping everyone get ready for their big day this morning. Emilee looked so cute in her 80's workout costume. I was grateful that when I dropped her off everyone else had costumes on.
2. When I got to school Abbie was in tears because I took to long to come help her get already. One she had her makeup and wig on and she was all smiles.
3. Watching all of the kids in the big school parade.
4. Helping in Max's class party. We played a miniature golf game and I loved watching Max with all of his friends. Heather took Jayne to Emilee so I didn't have to worry about her.
5. Emilee had her friends over for Pizza before they left to a birthday party.
6. Going to dinner with friends to Glorias.
2. When I got to school Abbie was in tears because I took to long to come help her get already. One she had her makeup and wig on and she was all smiles.
3. Watching all of the kids in the big school parade.
4. Helping in Max's class party. We played a miniature golf game and I loved watching Max with all of his friends. Heather took Jayne to Emilee so I didn't have to worry about her.
5. Emilee had her friends over for Pizza before they left to a birthday party.
6. Going to dinner with friends to Glorias.
October 28
1. Stake Temple Day! Our Stake Presidency asked us to each find a family name to take to the temple today and do the work. I found the name Gertrude Alice Rayworth Bowden in my Grandpa's family line. Today I got to be baptized and confirmed for her, do her initatory, endowment, and then seal her to her husband George. It was an expierence I will never forget!
2. I snuck Max out of school at lunch to come home and tend Jayne so I could go to the temple.
3. I saw my Mom working at the Provo Temple and she looked so beautiful all in white. It was fun to see her in action there and meet some of her friends. I know that is a big job she has every week there. She got to come and do part of the initiatory for me and it was so neat. She is such a great example to me and I love her!
4. Then Jason and I went to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple to do the endowment and sealing. I love going to the temple with him! It was awesome to see the millions of people that were there from our ward and stake. I know the temple workers were so exhausted. My favorite part was the sealing. It has been a long time since I have done that. Jason said that we renewed our vows. I felt the presence of those on the other side. Gertrude? My Grandpa?
5. Then we came home to try to figure out costumes for the Halloween parties tomorrow. My kids were so willing to be whatever and I am grateful! Jason talked Max into being Frankenstein & I found a pirate dress for Lucy down in the dress ups.
2. I snuck Max out of school at lunch to come home and tend Jayne so I could go to the temple.
3. I saw my Mom working at the Provo Temple and she looked so beautiful all in white. It was fun to see her in action there and meet some of her friends. I know that is a big job she has every week there. She got to come and do part of the initiatory for me and it was so neat. She is such a great example to me and I love her!
4. Then Jason and I went to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple to do the endowment and sealing. I love going to the temple with him! It was awesome to see the millions of people that were there from our ward and stake. I know the temple workers were so exhausted. My favorite part was the sealing. It has been a long time since I have done that. Jason said that we renewed our vows. I felt the presence of those on the other side. Gertrude? My Grandpa?
5. Then we came home to try to figure out costumes for the Halloween parties tomorrow. My kids were so willing to be whatever and I am grateful! Jason talked Max into being Frankenstein & I found a pirate dress for Lucy down in the dress ups.
October 26
1. Lucy went to on a field trip this morning to Hee Haw Farms. She got to go to school with Abbie and Max and she was so excited.
2. Yummy pulled pork that cooked in our oven all night and all day.
3. Pinewood Derby. Max and Jason made two cars, one green one for Max and a red one for Jason. The red one ended up to be the fastest so they raced it. Max took 5th place. The times that he didn't win, I'd watch his face and it was so hard to take. He is a competitor and likes to win. All in all he ended up pretty happy with his car. It is so hard to watch the kids that lose every time.
4. We took the kids to the Haunted Train tonight. The wait was over an hour but ended up to be worth it. The kids loved it and every year I am amazed at how much time and effort they put into it.
5. Asking Jayne if she wants to ride the train again and her shaking her head NO!
2. Yummy pulled pork that cooked in our oven all night and all day.
3. Pinewood Derby. Max and Jason made two cars, one green one for Max and a red one for Jason. The red one ended up to be the fastest so they raced it. Max took 5th place. The times that he didn't win, I'd watch his face and it was so hard to take. He is a competitor and likes to win. All in all he ended up pretty happy with his car. It is so hard to watch the kids that lose every time.
4. We took the kids to the Haunted Train tonight. The wait was over an hour but ended up to be worth it. The kids loved it and every year I am amazed at how much time and effort they put into it.
5. Asking Jayne if she wants to ride the train again and her shaking her head NO!
Wednesday
October 25
1. Lucy has been trying to get another "party" planned here before school with her friends. I told her that today wasn't a good day, but it just worked out that one by one all of her friends came over and Lucy said "YES! I get my party after all." So we made lunch for them and they colored Halloween pictures.
2. I went to lunch with some friends to finally celebrate Hillary's birthday.
3. I got a massage and it was heavenly! Tanya booked a massage for me today as a birthday gift and it was so much fun. Thanks Tanya!
4. Watching the dark clouds move across the sky tonight. It was so amazing and I could feel the storm coming in.
5. Jason and Max working diligently on their cars for the Pinewood Derby.
2. I went to lunch with some friends to finally celebrate Hillary's birthday.
3. I got a massage and it was heavenly! Tanya booked a massage for me today as a birthday gift and it was so much fun. Thanks Tanya!
4. Watching the dark clouds move across the sky tonight. It was so amazing and I could feel the storm coming in.
5. Jason and Max working diligently on their cars for the Pinewood Derby.
Monday
October 25
1. Lucy's prayer..."Thank you for the young men and bless that they can do a good job on the Sacrament. ?? Bless that we can be grateful, and kind and not lie, and that we can always stand up for each other and bless my dad that he can be safe always."
2. Abbie had Callie and Katie over to play after school. She asked me to please have the house clean when they came over. Funny!
3. Watching Max play his first bball game. Wow he has improved so much from last year.
4. The kids all going in the gas station after to pick their favorite treat.
5. RoseAnn brought over a whole bunch more Family History info for me that she worked on for me today. I love her!
6. The snow. We actually had snowflakes fall this morning and we turned on some Christmas music and danced around. Lucy and Jayne ran around outside and screamed.
2. Abbie had Callie and Katie over to play after school. She asked me to please have the house clean when they came over. Funny!
3. Watching Max play his first bball game. Wow he has improved so much from last year.
4. The kids all going in the gas station after to pick their favorite treat.
5. RoseAnn brought over a whole bunch more Family History info for me that she worked on for me today. I love her!
6. The snow. We actually had snowflakes fall this morning and we turned on some Christmas music and danced around. Lucy and Jayne ran around outside and screamed.
October 24
1. Angels helping us get ready for church. Jason and I walked in from our morning meetings at about 10:30. Church starts at 11:00 and no one was slightly ready, the house was a bomb, and our home teachers were at our house for our appointment that we forgot about. They stayed for about 10 minutes, and then we ran around the house frantically and made it to church with time to spare.
2. We got the Family History Center after all today for our lesson and it all worked out okay after a little stress.
3. Roseanne for staying late at the Family History Center tonight to help me find a name to take to the temple on Thursday. I've started to learn a little and have got the bug. It was the coolest thing in the world. I am ready to find some more.
4. Watching Max and Jason draft their team for Fantasy Basketball.
5. Turning on our fireplace for the season. Jayne loves it!
2. We got the Family History Center after all today for our lesson and it all worked out okay after a little stress.
3. Roseanne for staying late at the Family History Center tonight to help me find a name to take to the temple on Thursday. I've started to learn a little and have got the bug. It was the coolest thing in the world. I am ready to find some more.
4. Watching Max and Jason draft their team for Fantasy Basketball.
5. Turning on our fireplace for the season. Jayne loves it!
October 23
1. A BIG Victory over the # 1 ranked PG football team today. It was AWESOME!
2. The weather held out the whole game. It poured all the way up until we got there and then started raining the minute we got back into our cars. I
3. Miss Bybee came to watch Max and his buddies.
4. I just love to watch Emilee play volleyball! I almost always start to cry at every game. I want her to have something that she loves and feels confident at.
5. DATE NIGHT! I look forward to going out with Jason every week. Tonight we went to Carabas and had the best meal we've ever had. We sat at the bar and the watched the Pizza lady make the yummiest pizzas. She snuck us the most delicious apple dessert ever. Then we went and saw Secretariat. I'd like to tell you that it was so good but I'm not sure, I may have fallen asleep. I honestly have a sleeping problem. The lights dim and it is more than I can take. I promised I wouldn't, and no matter how hard I'd fight it my eyes would just close.
2. The weather held out the whole game. It poured all the way up until we got there and then started raining the minute we got back into our cars. I
3. Miss Bybee came to watch Max and his buddies.
4. I just love to watch Emilee play volleyball! I almost always start to cry at every game. I want her to have something that she loves and feels confident at.
5. DATE NIGHT! I look forward to going out with Jason every week. Tonight we went to Carabas and had the best meal we've ever had. We sat at the bar and the watched the Pizza lady make the yummiest pizzas. She snuck us the most delicious apple dessert ever. Then we went and saw Secretariat. I'd like to tell you that it was so good but I'm not sure, I may have fallen asleep. I honestly have a sleeping problem. The lights dim and it is more than I can take. I promised I wouldn't, and no matter how hard I'd fight it my eyes would just close.
October 22
1. Watching Max and Jason over at the church at Bball practice.
2. The kids Spooktacular at the school. Everyone that helps put it on every year. It is my kids favorite activity of the year.
3. Jayne held on tight to her Dad as we walked through the spook ally. Lucy was brave as always, Emilee was there with some crazy headband on acting like a teenager with her friends, Max had his football jersey on cruising the school with his buddies, and Abbie loved every second of it. Jason was grouchy and impatient.
4. Getting my laundry room clean tonight and all clothes put away.
5. Little Cesar's 5 buck pizza for all events with the kids. So cheap!
2. The kids Spooktacular at the school. Everyone that helps put it on every year. It is my kids favorite activity of the year.
3. Jayne held on tight to her Dad as we walked through the spook ally. Lucy was brave as always, Emilee was there with some crazy headband on acting like a teenager with her friends, Max had his football jersey on cruising the school with his buddies, and Abbie loved every second of it. Jason was grouchy and impatient.
4. Getting my laundry room clean tonight and all clothes put away.
5. Little Cesar's 5 buck pizza for all events with the kids. So cheap!
Friday
October 21
1. A little cash in my wallet.
2. A new shirt in the mail from Jamie. I love it!
3. The great Stake RS training tonight.
4. Jason stuck his head into my meeting and I snuck out into the hall and gave him a hug. I left to the church with hard feelings and couldn't even think of anything else during the whole thing. I kept wanting to go find him and say sorry but he came and found me...even better.
5. Emilee not giving up on studying for her Spanish test. She hates Spanish and went to bed in tears so frustrated. Then she got back up @ 10:30 and came back up stairs and we studied more. I hope she did alright!
2. A new shirt in the mail from Jamie. I love it!
3. The great Stake RS training tonight.
4. Jason stuck his head into my meeting and I snuck out into the hall and gave him a hug. I left to the church with hard feelings and couldn't even think of anything else during the whole thing. I kept wanting to go find him and say sorry but he came and found me...even better.
5. Emilee not giving up on studying for her Spanish test. She hates Spanish and went to bed in tears so frustrated. Then she got back up @ 10:30 and came back up stairs and we studied more. I hope she did alright!
Thursday
October 20
1. The day of Meagan's Halloween party has arrived. Lucy has never been so excited.
2. Making Halloween sugar cookies and having the kids decorated them after school.
3. Having Elle here tonight.
4. The kids working on their reflections.
5. Wendy for always having everything I do not. I borrowed food coloring and a poster from her today. Besides she helped Abbie make the cutest pillow case today for Activity days.
2. Making Halloween sugar cookies and having the kids decorated them after school.
3. Having Elle here tonight.
4. The kids working on their reflections.
5. Wendy for always having everything I do not. I borrowed food coloring and a poster from her today. Besides she helped Abbie make the cutest pillow case today for Activity days.
Wednesday
October 19
1. Lucy and her friends surprising me by picking everything up in the house. They had me close my eyes and walk down stairs and when I opened them I could see 3 of the biggest smiles ever. They were so proud of themselves.
2. Homemade bread and soup for dinner.
3. Bright red leaves on our back maple trees.
4. Max telling me that he has to color like a 4th grader now and taking forever on his homework.
5. Jayne loves her dad! She has cried for him all day and the minute she saw him a football practice she was completely content. She would only ride in his truck home and kept begging to sleep right next to him all night.
2. Homemade bread and soup for dinner.
3. Bright red leaves on our back maple trees.
4. Max telling me that he has to color like a 4th grader now and taking forever on his homework.
5. Jayne loves her dad! She has cried for him all day and the minute she saw him a football practice she was completely content. She would only ride in his truck home and kept begging to sleep right next to him all night.
Tuesday
October 18
1. I can still sit out at football practice and enjoy the beautiful fall evenings.
2. Watching our Trek movie tonight for FHE.
3. Carpooling with my neighbors to school so I don't have to drive to the school 4 times a day.
4. Listening to my Lucy's prayers. "Bless us to say our prayers everyday...read our scriptures...follow the commandments... protect the earth... feel the holy spirit...and follow the holy ghost. Always so heartfelt and sincere.
5. Max got to go to the Space Center with his primary class today and hasn't stopped talking about his mission and how he saved everything.
2. Watching our Trek movie tonight for FHE.
3. Carpooling with my neighbors to school so I don't have to drive to the school 4 times a day.
4. Listening to my Lucy's prayers. "Bless us to say our prayers everyday...read our scriptures...follow the commandments... protect the earth... feel the holy spirit...and follow the holy ghost. Always so heartfelt and sincere.
5. Max got to go to the Space Center with his primary class today and hasn't stopped talking about his mission and how he saved everything.
Sunday
October 17
1. McEwan and Max are such great buddies.
2. The nursery leaders.
3. Jayne held pretty still today in Sacrament Meeting and even fell asleep in my arms for a minute. She has been such a good little girl lately!
4. Dinner at home as a family.
5. That we had the greatest Fall Break ever!!! Beautiful weather, no homework, and enjoying every second of it!
6. Shauna for helping Emilee with her Personal Progress.
2. The nursery leaders.
3. Jayne held pretty still today in Sacrament Meeting and even fell asleep in my arms for a minute. She has been such a good little girl lately!
4. Dinner at home as a family.
5. That we had the greatest Fall Break ever!!! Beautiful weather, no homework, and enjoying every second of it!
6. Shauna for helping Emilee with her Personal Progress.
October 16
1. Jayne slept in until 8 :30 a.m.
2. Spending the full day staining our walls. Not having a clue what we were doing and Jason taking over and telling me that it is suppose to be artistic. ?? He was writing messages in the walls. No matter how many times I told him that it wasn't looking good, he insisted that I would like it.
3. Having him clean behind the fridge and oven and spent the day working and cleaning in the kitchen with me ALL day.
4. Lunch in the back yard and soaking in the most beautiful weather ever!
5. Lucy telling me "Are you going to paint it blue or brown? You need to pick one color and not both. It doesn't look good like that!"
6. Going up to SLC with my parents and my brothers to dinner. The delicious ribs, Bret and Matt's jokes, and being serenaded by the Mexican waiters. Then my parents stopped by to say hi to my kids.
7. Yarros for taking my girls swimming
2. Spending the full day staining our walls. Not having a clue what we were doing and Jason taking over and telling me that it is suppose to be artistic. ?? He was writing messages in the walls. No matter how many times I told him that it wasn't looking good, he insisted that I would like it.
3. Having him clean behind the fridge and oven and spent the day working and cleaning in the kitchen with me ALL day.
4. Lunch in the back yard and soaking in the most beautiful weather ever!
5. Lucy telling me "Are you going to paint it blue or brown? You need to pick one color and not both. It doesn't look good like that!"
6. Going up to SLC with my parents and my brothers to dinner. The delicious ribs, Bret and Matt's jokes, and being serenaded by the Mexican waiters. Then my parents stopped by to say hi to my kids.
7. Yarros for taking my girls swimming
October 15
1. Getting our carpets finally cleaned.
2. Getting a wild hair and painting our kitchen.
3. Jason insisting on getting the paint for less and his get er done attitude. We were up until 2:00 a.m. working and I kept telling him that I didn't think I liked it and maybe we should reconsider. He kept insisting on waiting until it was done to make a decision. Of course he wanted to be the main one in charge and painting and didn't want me to help out much. Which worked out because Jayne didn't feel too good so I spent most of the time holding her and trying to get her to sleep. Our kids are so concerned with the color and swear they will never bring their friends over again if it looks like that.
4. Jayne waited until I got her out of crib and down on the wood floors before she threw up tonight which made it a lot easier to clean up.
5. Abbie wanting to help and staying by us most of the night.
2. Getting a wild hair and painting our kitchen.
3. Jason insisting on getting the paint for less and his get er done attitude. We were up until 2:00 a.m. working and I kept telling him that I didn't think I liked it and maybe we should reconsider. He kept insisting on waiting until it was done to make a decision. Of course he wanted to be the main one in charge and painting and didn't want me to help out much. Which worked out because Jayne didn't feel too good so I spent most of the time holding her and trying to get her to sleep. Our kids are so concerned with the color and swear they will never bring their friends over again if it looks like that.
4. Jayne waited until I got her out of crib and down on the wood floors before she threw up tonight which made it a lot easier to clean up.
5. Abbie wanting to help and staying by us most of the night.
October 14
1. A fabulous day at Lagoon! The weather was absolutely perfect, it was all decorated so fun and spooky for frightmares, and I got to spend a full day with my family!
2. Craig and Teresa for watching Jayne so Jay and I could go on some of the big rides with the kids.
3. Lucy being so brave and going on everything like a trooper.
4. Watching Jason, Lewis, Craig, & Chris race the dragsters.
5. The comical experience after Jayne threw up in the line of the haunted house. And sitting back and laughing so hard after watching every one's reaction and people that just kept walking through it.
6. Jayne in her pink footie pajamas riding the cars over and over.
7. Taylor and his fast pitching arm.
8. Staying until late with our kids and getting on every ride with no lines.
2. Craig and Teresa for watching Jayne so Jay and I could go on some of the big rides with the kids.
3. Lucy being so brave and going on everything like a trooper.
4. Watching Jason, Lewis, Craig, & Chris race the dragsters.
5. The comical experience after Jayne threw up in the line of the haunted house. And sitting back and laughing so hard after watching every one's reaction and people that just kept walking through it.
6. Jayne in her pink footie pajamas riding the cars over and over.
7. Taylor and his fast pitching arm.
8. Staying until late with our kids and getting on every ride with no lines.
Thursday
October 13
1. Jayne learned how to say Hewo. (Hello) She puts her hand up to ear like she is talking on the phone.
2. Emilee has been grounded for the week and has been cleaning everyday after school. Wow, I have I needed her help!
3. Lucy telling me to make sure and bring my cell phone to the bank just in case somebody calls to invite her to a party.
4. Painting Abbie, Marlee, & Lucy's nails tonight for their late night.
5. Emilee has so many good friends. Tonight she got all ready in hopes to get some modeling gig at American Eagle with all of her friends, only to find out it was just a hoax.
2. Emilee has been grounded for the week and has been cleaning everyday after school. Wow, I have I needed her help!
3. Lucy telling me to make sure and bring my cell phone to the bank just in case somebody calls to invite her to a party.
4. Painting Abbie, Marlee, & Lucy's nails tonight for their late night.
5. Emilee has so many good friends. Tonight she got all ready in hopes to get some modeling gig at American Eagle with all of her friends, only to find out it was just a hoax.
Wednesday
October 12
1. Going through my girls closets and getting rid of the stuff that doesn't fit anymore.
2. Jason was back at the gym with me this morning.
3. Jayne's nap time.
4. Water. It still is and always will be my favorite drink. I have a glass of ice water at all times on my counter.
5. The Chilean miners are being rescued today after being stuck underground for 62 days. I am also grateful my husband is not a miner.
2. Jason was back at the gym with me this morning.
3. Jayne's nap time.
4. Water. It still is and always will be my favorite drink. I have a glass of ice water at all times on my counter.
5. The Chilean miners are being rescued today after being stuck underground for 62 days. I am also grateful my husband is not a miner.
Tuesday
October 11
1. Going to Abbie's class for her spotlight. Her face beamed as we walked in. I got to share all of my favorite things about my cute girl, as well as share her favorite treat with the class, donuts. What a lucky mom I am to have her!! She brightens my every day!
2. Taking a donut down to Jason's office and seeing him busy at work. I love how excited he gets to see his little girls.
3. Going to the French's for FHE for "Malts".
4. Monday Night Football
5. Jayne's cute little piggie on top of her head. She looked so old to me today.
2. Taking a donut down to Jason's office and seeing him busy at work. I love how excited he gets to see his little girls.
3. Going to the French's for FHE for "Malts".
4. Monday Night Football
5. Jayne's cute little piggie on top of her head. She looked so old to me today.
Monday
October 10 (10/10/10)
1. The millions of things Emilee does to help me. I came home from my meetings this morning with everyone bathed and dressed, and the Carter girls hair done by her. Then after church while I was out visiting sisters I came home and she had a pumpkin cheesecake made and ready to put into the oven. She found the recipe on line and just went to it. I was so glad because I was wondering how I would have time to put something together before going up to Wallsburg.
2. Dinner up at Mom's and Dad's. Her cute Halloween table, the yummy food, and being with Bret and his family.
3. How much Max loves his baby sister. He plays with her all day long and just adores her. He made me promise that I would put her in her 49ers shirt tomorrow. He wants her to be the little brother he's never had.
4. Making Abbie's poster for her spotlight tomorrow and seeing all of her cute pictures & hearing all the stories she wants me to tell.
5. Jayne went to nursery...(kinda) Abbie took her and dropped her off and I could hear the screaming clear down the hall. So I sat with her through Sunday School and then left her during Relief Society. She did cry on and off but the times that I checked on her she was doing okay. Thank you Bethany and Geralyn!
2. Dinner up at Mom's and Dad's. Her cute Halloween table, the yummy food, and being with Bret and his family.
3. How much Max loves his baby sister. He plays with her all day long and just adores her. He made me promise that I would put her in her 49ers shirt tomorrow. He wants her to be the little brother he's never had.
4. Making Abbie's poster for her spotlight tomorrow and seeing all of her cute pictures & hearing all the stories she wants me to tell.
5. Jayne went to nursery...(kinda) Abbie took her and dropped her off and I could hear the screaming clear down the hall. So I sat with her through Sunday School and then left her during Relief Society. She did cry on and off but the times that I checked on her she was doing okay. Thank you Bethany and Geralyn!
Saturday
October 9
1. Going to 2 of Emilee's volleyball games.
2. Jason taking the whole family to Old Navy.
3. A clean garage after a full day cleaning up the pig pen.
4. Being able to walk in my cold storage after some serious cleaning out there too.
5. Having my whole family home together tonight. Emilee is grounded and it is killing her to have all of her friends out playing night games outside without her. I am happy she is home.
2. Jason taking the whole family to Old Navy.
3. A clean garage after a full day cleaning up the pig pen.
4. Being able to walk in my cold storage after some serious cleaning out there too.
5. Having my whole family home together tonight. Emilee is grounded and it is killing her to have all of her friends out playing night games outside without her. I am happy she is home.
October 8
1. Going to Gainell's for our Relief Society late night. I loved listening to Jody Nichols and Sarah Bodine. Wow! Life is not fair. The great friends I have in my ward, the paraffin wax hand dip, and having one less thing to think about.
2. What a great up bringing I had as a child and such happy memories.
3. The gospel and the peace and happiness it brings!
4. The beautiful canyon right now. I love this time of year!
5. Jason waiting up for me.
2. What a great up bringing I had as a child and such happy memories.
3. The gospel and the peace and happiness it brings!
4. The beautiful canyon right now. I love this time of year!
5. Jason waiting up for me.
October 7
1. Jason has been getting up with Jayne a time or two in the night because I am so exhausted. She even started calling his name.
2. Max started basketball practice today and has been out dribbling on our court all afternoon to get ready.
3. Going with Jason to glue his carpet on one of his jobs and then to the Provo Town Center.
4. No homework tonight because we worked so hard all week to have it done before hand.
5. Abbie got 100% on her pretest today and was so proud she called her dad the first thing after school.
2. Max started basketball practice today and has been out dribbling on our court all afternoon to get ready.
3. Going with Jason to glue his carpet on one of his jobs and then to the Provo Town Center.
4. No homework tonight because we worked so hard all week to have it done before hand.
5. Abbie got 100% on her pretest today and was so proud she called her dad the first thing after school.
October 6
1. Enduring the craziness of this morning. The Carter girls came over with wet hair to get their hair done before school. (Shauna is out of town) While I was trying to get Abbie's, Courtney's and Meagan's hair all done in about 5 minutes flat, Jayne pooed in the tub, peed all over the bathroom floor and rug, and put mascara all over her body. By the time they walked out the door to school I was ready to crawl back in bed and call it a day. Jayne is one of a kind!
2. Trying a new recipe out tonight for dinner.
3. Good reports from my kids teachers tonight at Parent teacher conference!
4. Going as a family to Taco Amigo for ice cream to celebrate.
5. Miss Mather and her positive happy attitude about teaching and learning. She is helping Abbie out so much and couldn't say enough kind things about my cute Abs.
7. Me and Abbie dying laughing over the butt crack.
2. Trying a new recipe out tonight for dinner.
3. Good reports from my kids teachers tonight at Parent teacher conference!
4. Going as a family to Taco Amigo for ice cream to celebrate.
5. Miss Mather and her positive happy attitude about teaching and learning. She is helping Abbie out so much and couldn't say enough kind things about my cute Abs.
7. Me and Abbie dying laughing over the butt crack.
Tuesday
October 5
1. Sleeping with my window open all night and listening to the rain.
2. A good movie on at the gym to help me through the torture.
3. Talking to James.
4. Shelly for helping me with the wax for our RS retreat.
5. Finally finding a treat for Lucy to take to her Kindergarten class that starts with the letter U. We spent an hour walking up and down every isle and there isn't such an item. We ran into Ray and he spotted these UTZ cheese puffs. Lucy was happy.
2. A good movie on at the gym to help me through the torture.
3. Talking to James.
4. Shelly for helping me with the wax for our RS retreat.
5. Finally finding a treat for Lucy to take to her Kindergarten class that starts with the letter U. We spent an hour walking up and down every isle and there isn't such an item. We ran into Ray and he spotted these UTZ cheese puffs. Lucy was happy.
October 4
1. The amazing rain storm. It came down in buckets today and I loved it! Shauna actually drove me home from her house because it was coming down so hard.
2. Football practice was cancelled.
3. Finding a package of fresh shrimp in my fridge that I forgot I bought at Costco.
4. Ray took Jason to get some shots in his shoulder. I hope it gets better.
5. Sitting around in the family room for FHE - Lucy's conducting, all of us singing "Because I have been given much", in about 3 different keys, (all of them which were off), and talking about things that are important. And of course eating yummy ice cream after.
6. Jenny! Her cute smile and dimples and listening to her and Emilee laugh.
2. Football practice was cancelled.
3. Finding a package of fresh shrimp in my fridge that I forgot I bought at Costco.
4. Ray took Jason to get some shots in his shoulder. I hope it gets better.
5. Sitting around in the family room for FHE - Lucy's conducting, all of us singing "Because I have been given much", in about 3 different keys, (all of them which were off), and talking about things that are important. And of course eating yummy ice cream after.
6. Jenny! Her cute smile and dimples and listening to her and Emilee laugh.
Monday
October 3
1. Staying home in our pj's all day long. Waffles and peaches for breakfast, cinnamon rolls from the Bentleys, and the beautiful weather!
2. The amazing talks and the spirit that comes from General Conference. I loved Elder Irings talk.
3. Laying on the beanbag next to Jason all day long and enjoying a little R & R.
4. Watching the Sportz filmz with Max down stairs.
5. Shauna and Chandler for helping EM with her Pre Algebra.
2. The amazing talks and the spirit that comes from General Conference. I loved Elder Irings talk.
3. Laying on the beanbag next to Jason all day long and enjoying a little R & R.
4. Watching the Sportz filmz with Max down stairs.
5. Shauna and Chandler for helping EM with her Pre Algebra.
October 2
1. Watching Emilee play in her first volleyball game. She was nervous and unsure about the whole thing.
2. Another butt whooping in football, but who is counting. I love to see all my girls in their Viking jerseys cheering for their brother.
3. General Conference Weekend. My favorite weekend of the whole year!!!
4. Jason went to the Priesthood session with his Dad and brothers. I stayed home and put up our Halloween decorations with Lucy. I love her!! She kept asking where the rest of the decorations were. She'd like ghosts and bats and spiderwebs out on our front porch.
5. Jason came home to take me on a late night date up to Tsunami, our favorite, and then we actually stopped at Chocolate again. I love any alone time with him!!!
2. Another butt whooping in football, but who is counting. I love to see all my girls in their Viking jerseys cheering for their brother.
3. General Conference Weekend. My favorite weekend of the whole year!!!
4. Jason went to the Priesthood session with his Dad and brothers. I stayed home and put up our Halloween decorations with Lucy. I love her!! She kept asking where the rest of the decorations were. She'd like ghosts and bats and spiderwebs out on our front porch.
5. Jason came home to take me on a late night date up to Tsunami, our favorite, and then we actually stopped at Chocolate again. I love any alone time with him!!!
October 1
1. Secretly still celebrating by eating what ever I want.
2. Lucy and Meagan helping me mop and clean windows.
3. Getting our yard all cleaned up and ready for the next season.
4. Going out with the Adams and how they came running out their door.
5. Chocolate Cake from Chocolate.
2. Lucy and Meagan helping me mop and clean windows.
3. Getting our yard all cleaned up and ready for the next season.
4. Going out with the Adams and how they came running out their door.
5. Chocolate Cake from Chocolate.
Friday
September 30
1. 36 great, happy and healthy years.
2. All the happy birthdays and hugs from my kids.
3. Jayne trying to sing happy birthday to me.
4. Jason taking Jayne so I could go to lunch with my friends.
5. All the nice treats, gifts, and calls from the ones that I love!
6. A surprise stop by from Bret, Nic, & Matt.
7. Jason helping Max and Abbie get their "way to much" homework done. And it is all done for another week!!!
2. All the happy birthdays and hugs from my kids.
3. Jayne trying to sing happy birthday to me.
4. Jason taking Jayne so I could go to lunch with my friends.
5. All the nice treats, gifts, and calls from the ones that I love!
6. A surprise stop by from Bret, Nic, & Matt.
7. Jason helping Max and Abbie get their "way to much" homework done. And it is all done for another week!!!
September 29
1. Jason taking me to get a new pair of jeans and a shirt for my birthday.
2. Watching Emilee do the Thriller dance at her ward talent show.
3. Her yummy brownies that she made to display.
4. Jason dunking the basketball and rapping with Dan for his talent.
5. Miss Bybee for helping me understand Max's math.
2. Watching Emilee do the Thriller dance at her ward talent show.
3. Her yummy brownies that she made to display.
4. Jason dunking the basketball and rapping with Dan for his talent.
5. Miss Bybee for helping me understand Max's math.
September 28
1. This unbelievably warm weather.
2. Taking Lucy and her friends to feed the ducks and to have a picnic at the park. She passed out duck invitations and was so excited.
3. Dinner already made and in the fridge.
4. Making it for 30 minutes on the stair climber.
5. Jason cleaning our bedroom.
6. A stop by visit from my Mom.
2. Taking Lucy and her friends to feed the ducks and to have a picnic at the park. She passed out duck invitations and was so excited.
3. Dinner already made and in the fridge.
4. Making it for 30 minutes on the stair climber.
5. Jason cleaning our bedroom.
6. A stop by visit from my Mom.
September 27
1. Growing up with Christy as one of my bestest friends.
2. An early early out day again.
3. Emilee could watch Jayne so I could go to lunch for my birthday with my mom and dad and Bret and Matt. It was so good to see Matt. It's been way to long and he looked so good!
4. Heather for picking up my carpool!!!
5. Going to Trafalga miniature golfing for FHE. Lucy has more luck than any girl I know. She can beat us all.
6. Watching Emilee at volleyball practice.
7. Making dinners to take to the Taylors.
2. An early early out day again.
3. Emilee could watch Jayne so I could go to lunch for my birthday with my mom and dad and Bret and Matt. It was so good to see Matt. It's been way to long and he looked so good!
4. Heather for picking up my carpool!!!
5. Going to Trafalga miniature golfing for FHE. Lucy has more luck than any girl I know. She can beat us all.
6. Watching Emilee at volleyball practice.
7. Making dinners to take to the Taylors.
September 26
1. Jason conducting and bearing his testimony.
2. Jason setting Emilee apart as the Beehive 2nd counselor.
3. Max stayed home and watched Jayne today because he wasn't feeling good. Church has never been so nice.
4. Grandma and Grandpa Miller's roastbeef dinner.
5. Sitting our on Yarro's lawn and enjoying the last of the Sunday sit outs. Jason rapped for us all.
2. Jason setting Emilee apart as the Beehive 2nd counselor.
3. Max stayed home and watched Jayne today because he wasn't feeling good. Church has never been so nice.
4. Grandma and Grandpa Miller's roastbeef dinner.
5. Sitting our on Yarro's lawn and enjoying the last of the Sunday sit outs. Jason rapped for us all.
September 25
1. Our early morning rides to Max's games with our whole family and our loud "football" music as we prepare for the big game.
2. Max is free from injury once again.
3. The girls making up there cheers on the sidelines and holding the break through poster.
4. Heather calling with an extra ticket to the BYU game so I could go and sit next to Jason and Max.
5. The comical evening with Jason being completely squished and having to share a seat with Heather, the smells, and the man crying behind us.
2. Max is free from injury once again.
3. The girls making up there cheers on the sidelines and holding the break through poster.
4. Heather calling with an extra ticket to the BYU game so I could go and sit next to Jason and Max.
5. The comical evening with Jason being completely squished and having to share a seat with Heather, the smells, and the man crying behind us.
Sunday
September 24
1. Making it with no treats.
2. Getting my V.T. done. It wasn't easy with Jayne and Lucy but we survived.
3. Emilee helping me after I had my break down about the constant dirty house.
4. Going out with Nelson's to Tsumami and my nap during Wallstreet.
5. Jason took me out instead of going to the PG game.
2. Getting my V.T. done. It wasn't easy with Jayne and Lucy but we survived.
3. Emilee helping me after I had my break down about the constant dirty house.
4. Going out with Nelson's to Tsumami and my nap during Wallstreet.
5. Jason took me out instead of going to the PG game.
September 23
1. Em got out of school early for parent teacher conference and I went and walked through the Holy Cow Boutique all by myself.
2. The sound of the sprinklers on at night though our opened windows.
3. The week of homework is over. Wow, it's like going through school all over again.
4. Jason's smile.
5. Getting to braid my girls hair at night before they go to sleep.
2. The sound of the sprinklers on at night though our opened windows.
3. The week of homework is over. Wow, it's like going through school all over again.
4. Jason's smile.
5. Getting to braid my girls hair at night before they go to sleep.
Thursday
September 22
1. A nap.
2. Being here when my kids get out of school and listening to them as they eat their after school snack. The first question they ask when they get in the car after school is what is our snack?
3. Going with Em to the young women's Recessionista party tonight. She got some cute things.
4. The Taylors
5. Everything about Jason.
2. Being here when my kids get out of school and listening to them as they eat their after school snack. The first question they ask when they get in the car after school is what is our snack?
3. Going with Em to the young women's Recessionista party tonight. She got some cute things.
4. The Taylors
5. Everything about Jason.
Wednesday
September 21
1. A morning at home. Jayne was partically content and we got a few things done.
2. Finally talking to Jamie.
3. Jason taking over homework and all the kids while I went to my RS meeting tonight.
4. Fresh raspberries and cream.
5. Finding Lucy at the Frenches after she had knocked on the door and asked them for a "mult" (malt) and sure enough they made her one.
2. Finally talking to Jamie.
3. Jason taking over homework and all the kids while I went to my RS meeting tonight.
4. Fresh raspberries and cream.
5. Finding Lucy at the Frenches after she had knocked on the door and asked them for a "mult" (malt) and sure enough they made her one.
Tuesday
September 20
1. My trip to D.I. this morning just to get Jayne out of the house. We found an Elmo DVD, now if we could just get her to hold still long enough to watch it.
2. When Emilee comes home from school alone, so we can talk and get the goods from school.
3. When we can all sit around the table together for dinner... And we had the yummiest salmon.
4. Jason teaching the lesson tonight for FHE.
5. Emilee took Jayne for a walk tonight just as I was getting ready to admit myself into the looney bin. And I could make dinner for a minute without the tornado.
2. When Emilee comes home from school alone, so we can talk and get the goods from school.
3. When we can all sit around the table together for dinner... And we had the yummiest salmon.
4. Jason teaching the lesson tonight for FHE.
5. Emilee took Jayne for a walk tonight just as I was getting ready to admit myself into the looney bin. And I could make dinner for a minute without the tornado.
Sunday
September 19
1. The Primary Program!!! By far the best Sacrament meeting of the year. And I have to admit my kids were pretty darn cute. Lucy sang out and knew all the words. Abbie's testimony about being baptized was perfect and Max was still happy to be up there. I told Jason that this is probably his last... next year I am betting that he will think he is to cool. I am holding on to his age 10 with everything I have. 11 just seems different. And I want him to be my "little" boy. It is slipping away faster than I can bear. Emilee liked watching it from the congregation.
2. Mom, Dad, Shawn, and Kate came too! Dad was prepared with treats, and Shawn kept me entertained with his cute little comments.
3. That we don't live in Heriman right now. There is a big fire across the lake and I hope all those homes are alright.
4. Jamie's post about Dax's "Music Shirt Day"
5. Jason got to sit by me in Sacrament Meeting.
2. Mom, Dad, Shawn, and Kate came too! Dad was prepared with treats, and Shawn kept me entertained with his cute little comments.
3. That we don't live in Heriman right now. There is a big fire across the lake and I hope all those homes are alright.
4. Jamie's post about Dax's "Music Shirt Day"
5. Jason got to sit by me in Sacrament Meeting.
September 18
1. Jeanette for taking my girls to the Primary Program practice so I could go to Max's game.
2. Playing with Jayne at the park.
3. Going to Costco with Jay to load up on some healthy food.
4. Seeing Inception again with the McSpaddens and kinda getting it better. And then to Outback for an entertaining dinner.
5. A full day of being with Jason.
2. Playing with Jayne at the park.
3. Going to Costco with Jay to load up on some healthy food.
4. Seeing Inception again with the McSpaddens and kinda getting it better. And then to Outback for an entertaining dinner.
5. A full day of being with Jason.
September 17
1. Working on my frame project all day.
2. Going to lunch for Heather's birthday with everyone.
3. Trying out La Jolla Groves for the first time and loving it.
4. The feeling of a whole fun weekend ahead.
5. Driving up to Squaw Peak with Jason and our little girls while the rest had plans with their friends. The leaves are so beautiful and the weather so perfect!!
2. Going to lunch for Heather's birthday with everyone.
3. Trying out La Jolla Groves for the first time and loving it.
4. The feeling of a whole fun weekend ahead.
5. Driving up to Squaw Peak with Jason and our little girls while the rest had plans with their friends. The leaves are so beautiful and the weather so perfect!!
September 16
1. 15 minutes after school started Abbie's teacher called me and told me that she was sick. Immediately I knew she wasn't really sick but went and picked her up anyway. So Lucy, Jayne, and I enjoyed a day having her with us! We fed the ducks, went to Costco, the bank, and then hurried and took Lucy to school. We rented Abbie and a movie and enjoyed the afternoon.
2. Jason came home for lunch for a minute and started making me frames!
3. Abbie being "sick" actually worked out because she got me out of something that I didn't really want to do.
4. Bret
5. Studying spelling words with Abbie.
2. Jason came home for lunch for a minute and started making me frames!
3. Abbie being "sick" actually worked out because she got me out of something that I didn't really want to do.
4. Bret
5. Studying spelling words with Abbie.
September 15
1. Driving up the canyon with Lucy and Jayne to see and pick some fall leaves. I don't think I ever seen them so beautiful!!
2. Stopping by my mom and dad's to give them a hug. Mom fixed me a yummy fillet for lunch and dad of course pulled out the twix bars for the girls.
3. Having to walk Lucy into class because she had her "flip flop" style sandals on today for school and she didn't want to break a rule. She wanted me to talk to Miss Howell about why she had to wear them.
4. Watching Max's scrimmage.
5. Opening my windows in the morning and night.
2. Stopping by my mom and dad's to give them a hug. Mom fixed me a yummy fillet for lunch and dad of course pulled out the twix bars for the girls.
3. Having to walk Lucy into class because she had her "flip flop" style sandals on today for school and she didn't want to break a rule. She wanted me to talk to Miss Howell about why she had to wear them.
4. Watching Max's scrimmage.
5. Opening my windows in the morning and night.
Wednesday
September 14
1. Pink clouds and a beautiful pink sky at sunrise.
2. Taking my two little girls to feed the ducks and playing by the stream.
3. Jason stopping home for a surprise visit and brought me a salad for lunch.
4. Talking to Christy forever.
5. Going to practice at night to rescue Jayne from being trapped inside. She cries at the door and calls for her Dad knowing exactly where he is and she wants to go to. She yells "Get in the car" over and over until I load her in and then the problem is solved. She is happy!
2. Taking my two little girls to feed the ducks and playing by the stream.
3. Jason stopping home for a surprise visit and brought me a salad for lunch.
4. Talking to Christy forever.
5. Going to practice at night to rescue Jayne from being trapped inside. She cries at the door and calls for her Dad knowing exactly where he is and she wants to go to. She yells "Get in the car" over and over until I load her in and then the problem is solved. She is happy!
Tuesday
September 13
1. Exercising with Lucy in our family room while it still dark and everyone is asleep.
2. Phone calls from Jay to check on me.
3. When my kids get home and tell me all the details of their day.
4. Going to Trafalga for FHE. Batting Cages and the Go-Carts.
5. Having great neighbors who are like family. Tonight was Lindon's Emergency Preparedness drill and I always feel safe knowing I am surrounded by great people.
2. Phone calls from Jay to check on me.
3. When my kids get home and tell me all the details of their day.
4. Going to Trafalga for FHE. Batting Cages and the Go-Carts.
5. Having great neighbors who are like family. Tonight was Lindon's Emergency Preparedness drill and I always feel safe knowing I am surrounded by great people.
Monday
September 12
1. Regional Conference! Jeffery R Holland and his awesome pioneer stories. President Packer and his story about Elder Bednar being a missionary. Sitting by Jason. Having my kids each take a turn to take Jayne out.
2. Our drive up to SLC after.
3. Jason and I getting all the friends of scouting letters done tonight at the church.
4. Perfect weather!
5. No meetings!
2. Our drive up to SLC after.
3. Jason and I getting all the friends of scouting letters done tonight at the church.
4. Perfect weather!
5. No meetings!
September 11
1. All the people who are serving our great Country right now to keep us free!
2. A perfect beautiful morning for football. Another great victory!
3. JCW's tradition after the game with everyone.
4. Going to the awesome adult session for Regional Conference. I love our Stake Presidency!
5. Dinner after at Macaroni Grill with about 20 couples from our ward. Lance being at the top of his game.
2. A perfect beautiful morning for football. Another great victory!
3. JCW's tradition after the game with everyone.
4. Going to the awesome adult session for Regional Conference. I love our Stake Presidency!
5. Dinner after at Macaroni Grill with about 20 couples from our ward. Lance being at the top of his game.
September 10
1. Lucy having her little buddies over for a very "special" lunch before school. After they ate their quesadillas out on the back porch Lucy said "I told you guys it would be the best lunch ever!" And then they played freeze dance forever.
2. The Lindon Elementary carnival. I love that school! Jason flipped burgers all night, I ran the kindergarten booth and the kids ran wild all night having the time of their lives.
3. Emilee and about 50 kids had night games up at McSpaddens. I'm glad she has so many great friends!
4. Abbie and Lucy with their cute pink hair all done up from the carnival and their cute painted faces.
5. Max proudly showing me his certificate of how fast he can throw the ball.
6. All the PTA people that spend so much time in behalf of our family!!!
2. The Lindon Elementary carnival. I love that school! Jason flipped burgers all night, I ran the kindergarten booth and the kids ran wild all night having the time of their lives.
3. Emilee and about 50 kids had night games up at McSpaddens. I'm glad she has so many great friends!
4. Abbie and Lucy with their cute pink hair all done up from the carnival and their cute painted faces.
5. Max proudly showing me his certificate of how fast he can throw the ball.
6. All the PTA people that spend so much time in behalf of our family!!!
Friday
September 9
1. Talking to Kelly today and hearing her crazy story about their food fight.
2. The fresh fruit and veggie stands are open and I loaded up. I love the peaches!
3. Homemade Vegetable Beef soup and zucchini bread for dinner. It really felt like fall today.
4. I felt good today.
5. Jason helped Abbie with her spelling words and Max with his Washington County float. Why is homework so overwhelming?
6. Shelly S. brought us the yummiest cupcakes. I love her!
2. The fresh fruit and veggie stands are open and I loaded up. I love the peaches!
3. Homemade Vegetable Beef soup and zucchini bread for dinner. It really felt like fall today.
4. I felt good today.
5. Jason helped Abbie with her spelling words and Max with his Washington County float. Why is homework so overwhelming?
6. Shelly S. brought us the yummiest cupcakes. I love her!
Thursday
September 8
1. Seeing Lily, Lewis and Muriel again. We stopped by Lily's birthday party for a minute and wow has she grown. She is so stinkin' cute!
2. Mike N Ikes. It was so nice to find a few quarters in my purse tonight. I chased Jayne for 2 hours at the PG rec center as I watched Emilee try out for Volleyball again. Jayne ran across the floor and under the net a dozen times. I think everyone in the gym thought I was completely nuts. And then right at the very end of the long tryouts, lo and behold I found 3 shinny quarters and hit the vending machines. It fixed everything!
3. Sandy Bevan as Emilee's YW leader. She stopped by tonight with the girls after Emilee's tryouts to help her with her personal progress.
4. Jason's PPI's with Emilee and Abbie. He can talk to them like only a dad can and they listen to him. He gave each one of them individually some great advice. Then he read with Abbie on his lap.
5. Night time. Where the whirlwind finally comes to an end and we can hold still until morning.
2. Mike N Ikes. It was so nice to find a few quarters in my purse tonight. I chased Jayne for 2 hours at the PG rec center as I watched Emilee try out for Volleyball again. Jayne ran across the floor and under the net a dozen times. I think everyone in the gym thought I was completely nuts. And then right at the very end of the long tryouts, lo and behold I found 3 shinny quarters and hit the vending machines. It fixed everything!
3. Sandy Bevan as Emilee's YW leader. She stopped by tonight with the girls after Emilee's tryouts to help her with her personal progress.
4. Jason's PPI's with Emilee and Abbie. He can talk to them like only a dad can and they listen to him. He gave each one of them individually some great advice. Then he read with Abbie on his lap.
5. Night time. Where the whirlwind finally comes to an end and we can hold still until morning.
Tuesday
September 7
1. Going to the mother daughter date with Abbie tonight for her Activity days. Boy am I lucky to be her mom!
2. Watching Abbie strut her stuff down the run way as the girls modeled their modest school clothes. I am so glad Abbie has so much confidence. She is 10 times braver than me and doesn't have a shy bone in her.
3. Being brave and going back in to Macey's twice today to have them fix the mistakes they made on receipt. They over charged me on things twice.
4. Having Jason to help me get out of bed so early in the morning.
5. Emilee is so responsible. She comes home from school and gets her homework done without asking her. She washes all of her own clothes, lays them out, and gets herself up each morning.
6. Seeing that adorabale picture of Nixen today.
7. Having Lucy around in the mornings!! She chased Jayne all around the store today and kept her from heading out in the parking lot several times while I stood at customer service forever!
8. Lucy told me that she couldn't sleep tonight because Abbie isn't home. She said that I needed to snuggle her like Abbie does to help her fall asleep.
2. Watching Abbie strut her stuff down the run way as the girls modeled their modest school clothes. I am so glad Abbie has so much confidence. She is 10 times braver than me and doesn't have a shy bone in her.
3. Being brave and going back in to Macey's twice today to have them fix the mistakes they made on receipt. They over charged me on things twice.
4. Having Jason to help me get out of bed so early in the morning.
5. Emilee is so responsible. She comes home from school and gets her homework done without asking her. She washes all of her own clothes, lays them out, and gets herself up each morning.
6. Seeing that adorabale picture of Nixen today.
7. Having Lucy around in the mornings!! She chased Jayne all around the store today and kept her from heading out in the parking lot several times while I stood at customer service forever!
8. Lucy told me that she couldn't sleep tonight because Abbie isn't home. She said that I needed to snuggle her like Abbie does to help her fall asleep.
September 6
1. Having a family clean the house day. It helped me so much. I love how good Lucy can mop the floor!
2. Our Pass of all Passes! Thanks Bret and Nic!
3. Meeting the Clark's at Liberty Land for an afternoon of fun. Working the lines and fun cousin time. I may have gotten into with a couple who crossed the line with my Max.
4. Meeting the Clark's later for our first experience at an Owls Game. Bret entertained Jayne and Tyler gave Max his ball that he caught over the fence. Wish we could have a few more months of beautiful nights like that.
5. A head rub from Jason. He helped my headache go away.
2. Our Pass of all Passes! Thanks Bret and Nic!
3. Meeting the Clark's at Liberty Land for an afternoon of fun. Working the lines and fun cousin time. I may have gotten into with a couple who crossed the line with my Max.
4. Meeting the Clark's later for our first experience at an Owls Game. Bret entertained Jayne and Tyler gave Max his ball that he caught over the fence. Wish we could have a few more months of beautiful nights like that.
5. A head rub from Jason. He helped my headache go away.
September 5
1. The 11:00 time change was kinda nice this morning. Less stress and yelling.
2. Going up to Wallsburg. It was so beautiful and seeing mom's flowers and swing on her front porch. The yummy dinner and fresh garden veggies.
3. Emilee made it all the way home before she threw up. She got car sick on the way home but held it until we pulled in. Thank You!
4. Tanya's lesson and Lisa's story.
5. All my kids fasted on their own even when I forgot and had a bowl of cereal before Welfare meeting.
2. Going up to Wallsburg. It was so beautiful and seeing mom's flowers and swing on her front porch. The yummy dinner and fresh garden veggies.
3. Emilee made it all the way home before she threw up. She got car sick on the way home but held it until we pulled in. Thank You!
4. Tanya's lesson and Lisa's story.
5. All my kids fasted on their own even when I forgot and had a bowl of cereal before Welfare meeting.
September 4
1. Going to Katy's baptism and the memories that came with being back in my the church that I grew up in. Bret's unbelievable ribs. I have never had a yummy lunch.
2. Seeing Maureen Holdaway! I love her.
3. Making it to some of Max's game and a big Victory over PG. Max played great and again wasn't hurt.
4. We finally found Jay's keys.
5. Going to the Season Opener of BYU football today with Jason. The weather was so perfect, we won, and we took the motorcycle which is the only way to go. We drove right to the door and we were home 1o minutes after the game was over.
2. Seeing Maureen Holdaway! I love her.
3. Making it to some of Max's game and a big Victory over PG. Max played great and again wasn't hurt.
4. We finally found Jay's keys.
5. Going to the Season Opener of BYU football today with Jason. The weather was so perfect, we won, and we took the motorcycle which is the only way to go. We drove right to the door and we were home 1o minutes after the game was over.
Friday
September 3
1. Jason came home early to take me to Swiss Days. We ran out of time so we just went to lunch and tried out the new Pizza place at the Riverwoods. Yummy!
2. Lucy had her Dad come to Reading Date with Dad at school today.
3. Burn Free. I ordered it about a month ago and have used it several times since. Jayne burned her little hand today on Jason's motorcycle pipes and it works wonders!
4. Jayne loves her Dad and asks all day long "Where's Dad?" She gets so excited when she hears him pull up.
5. Riding up the Canyon tonight on Jason's motorcycle. I closed my eyes and prayed most of the way and I held on for dear life. We ended up at Midway and walked around Swiss Days for a bit after all. What a beautiful & perfect night!
2. Lucy had her Dad come to Reading Date with Dad at school today.
3. Burn Free. I ordered it about a month ago and have used it several times since. Jayne burned her little hand today on Jason's motorcycle pipes and it works wonders!
4. Jayne loves her Dad and asks all day long "Where's Dad?" She gets so excited when she hears him pull up.
5. Riding up the Canyon tonight on Jason's motorcycle. I closed my eyes and prayed most of the way and I held on for dear life. We ended up at Midway and walked around Swiss Days for a bit after all. What a beautiful & perfect night!
September 2
1. Max is liking school better.
2. Left overs for dinner.
3. Seeing my first fall leaves.
4. Still having my mornings with Lucy. Reading, coloring, talking, getting her all dolled up for school and eating lunch together.
5. Watching the season opener of Utah's close football game tonight.
2. Left overs for dinner.
3. Seeing my first fall leaves.
4. Still having my mornings with Lucy. Reading, coloring, talking, getting her all dolled up for school and eating lunch together.
5. Watching the season opener of Utah's close football game tonight.
Thursday
September 1
1. My favorite month of the year is here.
2. Fresh berries and a yummy custard cream I made.
3. Taking Lucy to her 1st day of Kindergarten. She looked so cute and was so ready! She goes with all of her little buddies and couldn't get there fast enough. It was fun to see her sitting at her little table and picking her up to hear all about it.
4. Lucy constant funny comments. After getting lipstick all over the carpet and her and Jayne's clothes. She said don't worry mom, just buy Oxy Clean. I saw it on the news and it gets everything out. And I will just have a lemonade stand after school to earn money to buy us new clothes."
5. Emilee tried out for the freshman volleyball team today. I made her and she wasn't happy with me. I have got to get her busy with something after school and so I took her down to the High School and tried to convince her how much fun it would be. There were over 50 girls trying out and only 18 made it, and of course there were mostly 9th graders. She didn't make it but she told me that she had fun and would maybe like to play sometime. Progress!
6. Going for a long late night walk with Jason and Jayne.
7. Jason can read me so good and picks up the pieces when I am falling apart. He did the dishes tonight and put the girls to bed.
2. Fresh berries and a yummy custard cream I made.
3. Taking Lucy to her 1st day of Kindergarten. She looked so cute and was so ready! She goes with all of her little buddies and couldn't get there fast enough. It was fun to see her sitting at her little table and picking her up to hear all about it.
4. Lucy constant funny comments. After getting lipstick all over the carpet and her and Jayne's clothes. She said don't worry mom, just buy Oxy Clean. I saw it on the news and it gets everything out. And I will just have a lemonade stand after school to earn money to buy us new clothes."
5. Emilee tried out for the freshman volleyball team today. I made her and she wasn't happy with me. I have got to get her busy with something after school and so I took her down to the High School and tried to convince her how much fun it would be. There were over 50 girls trying out and only 18 made it, and of course there were mostly 9th graders. She didn't make it but she told me that she had fun and would maybe like to play sometime. Progress!
6. Going for a long late night walk with Jason and Jayne.
7. Jason can read me so good and picks up the pieces when I am falling apart. He did the dishes tonight and put the girls to bed.
August 31
1. Shauna took Lucy and all of her little friends to Thanksgiving Point for their last hurrah before school starts.
2. I made and stocked up my freezer today with homemade raspberry jam. We are now ready for the thousand of pb&j's, toast, scones, and waffles that our family consumes.
3. Going back to the gym early morning with Jay.
4. Back to a routine. Kids going to bed earlier and breakfast and scriptures together every morning.
5. Abbie got her stubborn tooth pulled today at the dentist. She is always so brave.
2. I made and stocked up my freezer today with homemade raspberry jam. We are now ready for the thousand of pb&j's, toast, scones, and waffles that our family consumes.
3. Going back to the gym early morning with Jay.
4. Back to a routine. Kids going to bed earlier and breakfast and scriptures together every morning.
5. Abbie got her stubborn tooth pulled today at the dentist. She is always so brave.
Tuesday
August 30
1. Katy. What a sweet, talented, and darling niece. I'm glad she knows that her aunt Kim likes to celebrate birthdays!
2. Max and I went and talked to Mr. Theler after school . I am still so torn.
3. Emilee brought home her new friend Maddi today after school.
4. The cooler nights for football practice.
5. Yummy homemade zucchini muffins from Tanya.
2. Max and I went and talked to Mr. Theler after school . I am still so torn.
3. Emilee brought home her new friend Maddi today after school.
4. The cooler nights for football practice.
5. Yummy homemade zucchini muffins from Tanya.
Monday
August 29
1. McKinnley! She is the most perfect well rounded girl. Beautiful, happy, humble, fun, and such a good girl. Just wish she lived closer!
2. My talk is over... Even if I did call the Bishop the wrong name.
3. Emilee cleaned our dirty kitchen today after church while Jason and I were at our meetings.
4. Standards Night with Emilee. Watching the incredible Trek movie made by Marlin, and listening to Cyrus's awesome testimony. He was in our family at Trek and was just diagnosed with cancer. He starts chemo tomorrow. Pray for him!
5. Our unforgettable experience at Trek!!!!
2. My talk is over... Even if I did call the Bishop the wrong name.
3. Emilee cleaned our dirty kitchen today after church while Jason and I were at our meetings.
4. Standards Night with Emilee. Watching the incredible Trek movie made by Marlin, and listening to Cyrus's awesome testimony. He was in our family at Trek and was just diagnosed with cancer. He starts chemo tomorrow. Pray for him!
5. Our unforgettable experience at Trek!!!!
August 28
1. Max's first football game against Lone Peak. He played great, didn't get hurt, and the weather wasn't too hot. They lost but it was a close game.
2. A perfect date night with Jason!!! I surprised him and bought tickets to the John Michael Montgommery concert for us at the Scera. (Of course more for me then him.) I loved having the cutest date to sit across from at dinner and a buy one get one free meal at Mi Ranchito. It was such a beautiful night and the weather couldn't have been any better. It was so fun to cuddle up next to my favorite person in the world on our blankets. We loved the "honkey tonks and the poplar ballards".
3. Emilee!
4. Coming home to all of our kids sound asleep in their beds.
5. It's still August.
2. A perfect date night with Jason!!! I surprised him and bought tickets to the John Michael Montgommery concert for us at the Scera. (Of course more for me then him.) I loved having the cutest date to sit across from at dinner and a buy one get one free meal at Mi Ranchito. It was such a beautiful night and the weather couldn't have been any better. It was so fun to cuddle up next to my favorite person in the world on our blankets. We loved the "honkey tonks and the poplar ballards".
3. Emilee!
4. Coming home to all of our kids sound asleep in their beds.
5. It's still August.
August 27
1. Max's day at school was a tiny bit better.
2. Teresa called Lucy over to play with Sophie.
3. Dinner with the Brodericks.
4. The kids decided to toilet paper the Yarro's while we were gone. (Like 8:30 pm) Of course they caught so Matt Yarro sent the kids up to the McSpaddens for a little more tp-ing. Max told us on the phone that he just did one little piece on a branch worried he was in trouble. funny!
5. Max and all his buddies playing here after school in their new game jerseys.
2. Teresa called Lucy over to play with Sophie.
3. Dinner with the Brodericks.
4. The kids decided to toilet paper the Yarro's while we were gone. (Like 8:30 pm) Of course they caught so Matt Yarro sent the kids up to the McSpaddens for a little more tp-ing. Max told us on the phone that he just did one little piece on a branch worried he was in trouble. funny!
5. Max and all his buddies playing here after school in their new game jerseys.
Friday
August 26
1. Holding baby Nixen. There is nothing better than a brand new little baby. Seeing him and all the babies in the nursery did something to me.
2. Riding behind Jason on his motorcycle. (I love him!)
3. Still no homework.
4. Max telling everyone that he is getting home schooled from now on and really wanting and believing he is.
5. Getting my air conditioner fixed in my car... I hope.
2. Riding behind Jason on his motorcycle. (I love him!)
3. Still no homework.
4. Max telling everyone that he is getting home schooled from now on and really wanting and believing he is.
5. Getting my air conditioner fixed in my car... I hope.
Thursday
August 25
1. All the excitement that comes with the first day of school. Pictures of my kids on the front porch, new clothes, backpacks full of school supplies, and waiting to hear how everything went.
2. Taking a note to Emilee at school because of the rough morning we had. She woke up late and was so worried when she left.
3. Going with Lucy to her Kindergarten assessment. She is counting down the days!
4. Jason came home for lunch because he has a rib out of place and is hurting bad.
5. Seeing Abbie and Max sticking together after school after they had been left. The stayed together and started walking home. Abbie was so concerned about Max's bad day.
6. Mom and Dad came down to celebrate the kids first day of school today. They brought pizza and we watched Max's first football scrimmage.
7. That I still have Lucy and Jayne home with me.
8. That I get to be a stay at home mom and take my kids to school and be here when they get home.
9. Listening to the kids days as they ate hot chocolate chip cookies.
10. Baby Nixon is here!
2. Taking a note to Emilee at school because of the rough morning we had. She woke up late and was so worried when she left.
3. Going with Lucy to her Kindergarten assessment. She is counting down the days!
4. Jason came home for lunch because he has a rib out of place and is hurting bad.
5. Seeing Abbie and Max sticking together after school after they had been left. The stayed together and started walking home. Abbie was so concerned about Max's bad day.
6. Mom and Dad came down to celebrate the kids first day of school today. They brought pizza and we watched Max's first football scrimmage.
7. That I still have Lucy and Jayne home with me.
8. That I get to be a stay at home mom and take my kids to school and be here when they get home.
9. Listening to the kids days as they ate hot chocolate chip cookies.
10. Baby Nixon is here!
Wednesday
August 24
1. Taking my cute Emilee to her first day of Jr. High. She got up at the break of dawn to get ready and then we hurried to get her there. Once we were there she didn't want to go in until she saw someone she knew. Once she saw Jr. pull up she jumped out and ran in with him.
2. Sitting in the living room with her to hear all the details of how it went.
3. A beautiful full moon.
4. Having Sophie here to play with Lucy. Melisa is having her baby today. I hope everything goes okay!!
5. Laying in bed next to Abbie tonight because she couldn't sleep and listening to everything she is excited and nervous about for school tomorrow.
2. Sitting in the living room with her to hear all the details of how it went.
3. A beautiful full moon.
4. Having Sophie here to play with Lucy. Melisa is having her baby today. I hope everything goes okay!!
5. Laying in bed next to Abbie tonight because she couldn't sleep and listening to everything she is excited and nervous about for school tomorrow.
Tuesday
August 23
1. Taking Max school shopping. Lunch at Taco Bell of course and then we found him a few items. Skinny jeans for boys? ... And two flannel checked button ups. He picked his own stuff and new exactly what he wanted. On the way home he thanked me of course and told me just because his clothes kind a look punk doesn't mean he is going to act like a punk. Funny!
2. Back to School Night and meeting all of the kids teachers. First to the Elementary School and then to the Jr. High. AHH!
3. Walking through the halls with Emilee at Oak Canyon. It was like the blind leading the blind in that big school. We found her locker, got it opened, saw all of her classes, and saw all of her friends. She is very nervous and super excited.
4. Back to School dinner, FHE, and Father's Blessings. "Forever Strong...Kia Kaha!"
5. The kids modeling their new clothes for us.
6. It is still summer!
2. Back to School Night and meeting all of the kids teachers. First to the Elementary School and then to the Jr. High. AHH!
3. Walking through the halls with Emilee at Oak Canyon. It was like the blind leading the blind in that big school. We found her locker, got it opened, saw all of her classes, and saw all of her friends. She is very nervous and super excited.
4. Back to School dinner, FHE, and Father's Blessings. "Forever Strong...Kia Kaha!"
5. The kids modeling their new clothes for us.
6. It is still summer!
Monday
August 22
1. Walking through the door after 3 rough hours of church.
2. Sunday Dinner at Millers.
3. Watching the Blindside as a family. (My favorite)
4. Sitting on the front porch with just Jayne and watching the wind and rain storm together.
5. Getting to do food orders for ward.
2. Sunday Dinner at Millers.
3. Watching the Blindside as a family. (My favorite)
4. Sitting on the front porch with just Jayne and watching the wind and rain storm together.
5. Getting to do food orders for ward.
Sunday
August 21
1. Jason's willingness to serve. Jason is always busy! He always has someone that wants a piece of his time and very rarely does he have time to himself. Today he set his alarm early to go help a boy in our ward with his Eagle project. He then helped 2 other families in our ward. If it's not work, church, or football, there is always someone that needs him. I am grateful that he is always willing to serve others and is a great example to our family. And the best part is -when he is home he always tries to make us feel like the most important thing to him.
2. Going to the Rogers tonight for the Stake Leadership party; yummy food, watching Jason do the Hakka, and the great people in our stake.
3. The kids having their end of summer movie party out on the Yarro's wall tonight. They watched Ghostbusters. Lucy had her pj's on at 5 PM and kept telling me that she needed "to get over there right now because she needed to help them set up."
4. My mom's These things I Celebrate blog.
5. I have had this blog for over a year now.
6. It is still summer!
2. Going to the Rogers tonight for the Stake Leadership party; yummy food, watching Jason do the Hakka, and the great people in our stake.
3. The kids having their end of summer movie party out on the Yarro's wall tonight. They watched Ghostbusters. Lucy had her pj's on at 5 PM and kept telling me that she needed "to get over there right now because she needed to help them set up."
4. My mom's These things I Celebrate blog.
5. I have had this blog for over a year now.
6. It is still summer!
Saturday
August 20
1. The feeling of fall in the air.
2. Emilee all excited about her boy girl party over at Jr's tonight.
3. Opening night of high school football. And all though I really wanted to go, I opted to stay her with the girls so Jason and Max could go together. Jayne is just to busy to hold still right now.
4. Jason showed up to take me to 5 guys with them after the game. Only I was the only girl of about a million boys. Thanks for thinking of me hun!
5. Lemon Chiffon Custard.
6. It is still summer!
2. Emilee all excited about her boy girl party over at Jr's tonight.
3. Opening night of high school football. And all though I really wanted to go, I opted to stay her with the girls so Jason and Max could go together. Jayne is just to busy to hold still right now.
4. Jason showed up to take me to 5 guys with them after the game. Only I was the only girl of about a million boys. Thanks for thinking of me hun!
5. Lemon Chiffon Custard.
6. It is still summer!
Thursday
August 19
1. The Power of the Priesthood in my home.
2. Max's incredible faith.
3. Max's knee is healed.
4. School shopping with my girls.
5. Brooke.
6. Abbie mopping my floors tonight.
7. Emilee always being so willing to help with the kids when I need to leave.
8. Lisa Morris, Joseph and Colton being willing to work at the Cannery.
9. Max's great example to me and our family.
10. It is still summer!
2. Max's incredible faith.
3. Max's knee is healed.
4. School shopping with my girls.
5. Brooke.
6. Abbie mopping my floors tonight.
7. Emilee always being so willing to help with the kids when I need to leave.
8. Lisa Morris, Joseph and Colton being willing to work at the Cannery.
9. Max's great example to me and our family.
10. It is still summer!
August 18
1. Spending the day at the zoo with my kids. I loved watching Jayne's face with each new animal she saw.
2. Abbie's prayer after we saw the horrible wreck on I 215.
3. Watching football practice from the car as it poured rain. (Max hurt his knee. I hope he is okay!)
4. Jason loading the kids up after dinner to go get a donut.
5. Having 5 kids to love and be with everyday!
6. It is still summer.
2. Abbie's prayer after we saw the horrible wreck on I 215.
3. Watching football practice from the car as it poured rain. (Max hurt his knee. I hope he is okay!)
4. Jason loading the kids up after dinner to go get a donut.
5. Having 5 kids to love and be with everyday!
6. It is still summer.
Wednesday
August 17
1. Jason insisting that I go boating with him and the young men and young women today.
2. Papa Murphy's meal deals when I need to take dinner to someone in a hurry.
3. Colett for taking my girls! Thank You!
4. Watching Emilee interact with all the boys and have the time of her life.
5. We snuck Max with us and you should see him hang on to the back of that tube.
6. It is still summer!
2. Papa Murphy's meal deals when I need to take dinner to someone in a hurry.
3. Colett for taking my girls! Thank You!
4. Watching Emilee interact with all the boys and have the time of her life.
5. We snuck Max with us and you should see him hang on to the back of that tube.
6. It is still summer!
August 16
1. My big brother Bret. His sense of humor and generous heart.
2. Making a yummy dinner out of left overs.
3. A few minutes of rain to cool everything down.
4. Getting my brakes fixed. I wrastled Jayne at Les Schwab today and it felt like forever.
5. It is still summer!
2. Making a yummy dinner out of left overs.
3. A few minutes of rain to cool everything down.
4. Getting my brakes fixed. I wrastled Jayne at Les Schwab today and it felt like forever.
5. It is still summer!
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