Friday

July 28

1. Today I took the kids to the Living Aquarium up in Sandy and we loved it! Of course Em didn't want to go but she ended up liking it as much as me. We got to touch sting rays and sharks and the penguins were so cute. Jayne was in heaven.
2. Carmel Apples from the chocolate store.
3. Watching my Abbie try out for Softball tonight. Brook Blackhurst asked her to try out after all tryouts were over, so it was just her and about 10 adults watching. She rocked it! I was so proud of her. She played great and didn't seem intimidated.
4. Our Summer nights are spent at football practice, watching Max and letting the little girls run around and play at the park.
5. That I get to be a stay at home mom! I could put that on my list everyday. It is seriously my greatest blessing and something that I don't let a day pass by without thinking how grateful I am to Jason for it.
6. McEwan is staying here for a few days.

Thursday

July 27

1. Football has started. Max is excited, but there is so much drama and unknown with the merge with PG. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. It's hard for me to stay home at nights. I want to be there every night to watch.
2. Lunch for Shauna's bday. Always fun to get out with all the ladies. Thanks Max for doing such a fabulouos job tending.
3. Took my kids to the orthodontist for a consultation. Now I just need a second job to pay for it all.
4. I am in love with Jayne! How can I keep her two? She is talking in full sentences now and can communicate just like a little person. My favorite things she says is "Pweese!" And "Sorry"
5. Went to Emilee's first soccer scrimmage. I was impressed! I hope she ends up loving it.
6. Made snickerdoodles tonight just for fun with the kids. It felt like a snickerdoodle kind of night with the storm and all.

Tuesday

July 25

1. 15 Years full of memories of being married to my best friend. I love you Jason!
2. Date night up to the Cheesecake factory, delicious shrimp scampi, cheesecake and blowing out candles, and talking about our best memories over the past 15 years.
3. The funnest week at Lake Powell with the Taylors, Nelosn's and McSpaddens.
4. Ray took Abbie to and from and is always so good to her. He treated her like a queen all week because it was her birthday.
5. Abbie is my sunshine and I love her so much! Just seeing her smiling face makes each day better.
6. We got to and from page with no berring or boat problems.
7. The nights in powell were BEAUTIFUL!!! Calm waters and pink skys. We would stay out until dusk every day.
8. Jayne loved every second of it. Infact she cried when she figured out we were on our way home. She loves a good vacation, the hotel, the elevators, the breakfast, she loved jumping in the lake and swimming (4-2-8-6-7-2-9 go!) She loved riding the tube and eating all the treats.
9. I loved watching all the kids have fun. Abbie, Max, & Em knee boarded and Max wake boarded. I pulled jason wake boardaing and skiing.
10. Lucy loved lunch time when we would tie our boats together and swim.
11. Watching all the kids dance to our theme song "Party Rock!"
12. LATE night dinners with the group.
13. Jayne was a trooper and would make it until midnight to go to sleep.
14. Adult dinner at the stake resturant behind our hotel.
15. Having a suite big enough for our whole family to sleep comfortably in the same room.
16. I love Lake Powell!

Monday

July 18

1. Late night talking out on the grass. All of the neighbor kids played until almost 11 oclock while the adults sat around and enjoyed the beautiful Sunday evening.
2. Date night on the bike. Jason and I went to Outback and then stopped off at the mall for a bit. It was the prettiest night ever and I always love riding behind my handsome husband!
3. Max went on his 11 year old scout campout. He was so excited to go and had a great time.
4. Jayne has slept with her sisters the past couple of nights.
5. Talking to my mom on the phone. I love her phone calls.
6. Friday Night FAmily outing to Happy Sumo, & to the Provo Beach. I love how they have done the Riverwoods. It makes it such a fun place to hang out on the weekends.

Wednesday

July 13

1. Julia Sharp as our compassionate service leader. She does a fabulous job. Glen Cook died Sunday. I love Debbie!
2. Jason and Emilee made it home safe from the Youth Conference floating the Colorado River. The came home early because a big wind storm blew away some of their tents. I was happy to have them home.
3. Going to see Mr. Popper's Penguins with my kids and to the discovery park.
4. A fun Friday night at Liberty Land. Jayne loved every kiddie ride and Lucy and Sophie climbed the rock wall to the top 30 times.
5. The amazing thunder and lightening storms we have had. I loves summer storms!
6. Max is playing in his state baseball games this week. He is an amazing pitcher for never practicing.
7. Sara Fryer. I love when Jake and Max play on the same team. I always love chatting with her.
8. A late night walk with the Yarro's. Jayne cried and wanted me to hold her the whole time. Jason attempted to run her home and then gave up.
9. Dinner at the Indian Palace and shopping at Winco with Jason.
10. A fun Saturday at Peaks with the whole family. Jason took all of the big kids down the slides. We met up with the Huntsmans which made everyone happy. Jeanette and I raced down the racer slides.

Thursday

July 7

1. My Max. Boy do I love him. I am SO grateful to have my one son. I always tell him that because the Lord only gave me one that he gave me the very best and I truly believe it!
2. A date with Max to lunch and shopping. Of course he chose Taco Bell for lunch and then we went and picked out a pair of shoes. He also got a BYU underarmor shirt with his money from Grandma and Grandpa Clark.
3. Jayne has double ear infections and didn't sleep a week last night. Thank heavens for dr. Kendall.
4. The Jets end of year party at the Roses. BBQ and slip and sliding.
5. We sold the boat. I still can't believe it. Now what will we do for Flaming Gorge and Lake Powell? Craig came over to help with the sale. Thank you.
6. Emilee and Jason left for Youth Conference this morning to raft the Colorado River. Hope they have fun together.
7. Jayne calls Max "honey".
8. Night time. I feel like our life is one big whirlwind. Never enough time in a day to accomplish what we need. My favorite time of the day is when the house is quiet and we can climb in bed and let everything go for a few hours to sleep.
9. The beautiful pink sunset last night as we were packing the trailors for youth conference.
10. Jason's detailed instuctions he made for me to sell the boat.
11. My ride with Jason down to his office. It is good for me to hear a conversation of his from work every once in a while to get a glimpse of his stressful life he has. I am so grateful for all that he does for our family. He has more pressure and stress than anyone I know and somehow has the shoulders to hold the weight of the world on. I love him for it.

Tuesday

July 5

1. I love everything about my Lucy. I have been emotional today thinking about my kids growing up. I have loved having a 5 year old and don't want to say goodbye to my little kindergarten buddy.
2. She snuck in early this morning and slept right in my arms.
3. She loved her new bedding she got for room. Probablly not the most exciting gift for a 6 year old but she must of said thank you 20 times. And "I can't believe you would spend this much money on me!" We cleaned her room all spotless and got her room looking so cute.
4. She wanted her hair done straight and wanted to look extra cute today.
5. She and I went on our own special date today. She chose lunch at Cafe Rio and then ice cream at Menchies. Then we went to Target and let her pick out a surprise. She chose another siniging Justin Beiber barbie. She was thrilled. We played our favorite guessing game and I loved being with just her!!!!!
6. Birthday Dinner at Brick Oven.
7. An amazing Thunder and Lightening storm. We sat out on our porch tonight with blankets and loved every bit of it. It smells so good. Jayne is so amazed by it and loves to hide under the blankets with me.
8. Jamie was here for the 4th and it was the best weekend with her family! I loved giving her boys hugs.
9. We had the yummiest BBQ ever up at Walsburg on Friday night. Bret cooked his unbelievable ribs. Playing the dice game my, steal the flag, and letting off fireworks.
10. Lunch at Jdogs, and swimming at Veterns pool.
11. Dinner at Sakura and dessert at Coneys. Watching the fireworks from the Stadium of Fire at Provo High.
12. Sitting down at the parade route with Melisa and Claire and seeing all the craziness.
13. Fireworks on our front grass, and blowing up water balloons with Jay until Midnight.
14. The Grand parade. Jayne loving every second, Lucy having Dax and Jace there with her, and Bret providing water for the runner sitting next to us.
15. The Miller Bonnett picnic. The water balloons lasting 10 seconds flat.
16. Yummy subzero icecream from the Popes.
17. Giving my Grandma Clark a hug.
18. The pinatas from Cindy.
19. More fireworks out front with all the neighbors. Using unbrellas because it was raining lightly.
20. My RS lesson is over.
21. Seeing 17 Miracles with Jason.
22. Sleeping over in Park City with the RS meeting committee. Staying up all night talking. I'm still paying for it.
23. Hearing Jason's testimony.
24. Summer Nights.