Thursday

August 23 2012

1.  The kids are all back in school and seem to be happy. 
2.  Jayne started preschool at Miss Misti's yesterday with Chaz and Ryder.  She wanted a boys backpack and wants to be just like them.  I'd love to be a fly on the wall and watch her at school.  I hope she can hold still.
3.  I had 2 hours to myself yesterday.  It felt good.  I cranked my music and made raspberry and strawberry jam.
4.  I love texting Jamie.  She always makes me laugh.
5.  Last night me and the girls sat out on the basketball court and watched the sunset.
6.  I went to lunch with my mom this week at Brick Oven.  I love her.
7.  I love my nightly back massage from Jason.  The best part of my day.
8.  After school the kids all want alone time with me in the pantry so they can tell me all of their secrets about their day.  I love it!
9.  Lucy is back begging for home lunches.  She has her outfit and her hairdo picked out the night before.
10.  Max is officially doing his own hair everyday and doesn't need me for much anymore.  Which is a big change.  He has always wanted me to do EVERYTHING for him. 
11.  Jason and I watched Emilee at the High School football game the other night with all of her friends.  She is a cute girl. 
11.  I loved my time with Abbie last night as she read out loud to me.  I hope school really sinks in with her this year.

Friday

August 10

1.  My family is in Laguna this week and I am sad we are not there.  I am grateful for the BEST memories I have had over the years there!  It is a sacred place to me, and I will be back!
2.  We spent last weekend in Cedar City at Max's baseball tournament with Blackhurst.  They won the whole thing:)  It was fun to be a part of that awesome team with such fun people. Max was a little nervous and unsure playing with them, but I was proud of him.  His final game didn't end until 2:00 am.  (Milk shakes between games, cooler of drinks and treats, Batting cages and Go carts, Pizza Factory, HOT hotel in St. George and staying up one whole night sweating, early swimming with the girls, the Bear Paw)
3.  Jason has NEVER been better to me.  He calls me 20 times a day to check on me, stops by home everyday and sometimes eats lunch with me, and rubs by back every night for an hour while we watch the Olympics each night.  We are loving the Olympics.
4.  Em is on the freshman/sophomore soccer team.  She has been doing a soccer camp this whole week that Lucy and Abbie are going to, and had her first game.  I hope it's a fun season for her.
5.  Max has started football and I love to go over to his practices and sit in the shade and enjoy the summer nights.  It is the highlight of my day to get out of the house and relax.
6.  It is finally sinking in that  I don't have a baby.  Taking Jayne to Lake Powell and St. George made me realize that I have a family with all big kids.  She acts just like the rest of them.  This morning she came and got into my bed like usual, and made me pinky promise about something.  It made me laugh how fast she is growing up.  She is counting down every day until preschool starts.  She makes us drive by Misti's everyday so she can see her school.
7.  Abbie and Lucy are great buddies.  I love how they love to be together.  They play together, sleep together, and spend most of their time laughing together.  I hope that will never change.

Thursday

June 28

1.  Last night Abbie hosted a lovely garden party in the Yarro's backyard.  I was formally invited with an invitation and when I arrived Abbie and Isabelle were in matching outfits.  They had made freshly squeezed juice and brownies for refreshments.  They had a written script, took us on a tour of the garden they have been working on for two days (including a handmade water feature), and then we enjoyed live entertainment.  It was fun to see those creative girls in action.
2.  Took the boys to get shaved ice after camp tonight. Max won the ball handling contest.
3.  Went to get dry ice with Jason late lasat night for Max's warts.  Thank you to the man at the pharmacy who gave us that tip.  It only cost 5 cents:)
4.  Dallin H Oaks conference talk on Sacrifice. 
5.  Emilee went to do baptisms for the dead early this morning.

Wednesday

June 27

1.  I have been spending my nights working along side Jason at Riverside.  He has had an after hours pool project and I have been lucky enough to be his clean up crew.  I love being by him no matter where it is.  The nights have been so beautiful and I love watching my smart hard working husband in action.  One night I even let Jayne sneak in the pool for a bit:)
2.  Max is enjoying his favorite week of the summer.  He is at BYU baksetball camp and loving every second of it.  We went and watched his last game last night and I have already been down there twice today.  He called in need of a t-shirt because of the awesome honor code he couldn't wear his sleevless shirt into the cannon center for lunch:)  He reminded coach Rose that he would play for him someday.
3.  Emilee worked at the Zimbi plant today.  I love it when she is busy.
4.  Lucy is counting down the days until her birthday.  She has big plans... she was hoping for a grand party in wallsburg, then to Cafe Rio for dinner followed by a stop to get smoothies and then home for a big sleepover.  I am trying to help her revise it a bit:)  I love how she gets so excited about everything.
5.  We spent all Saturday at a 7 on 7 football tournament up in SLC for Max.  It was hot and fun to have a whole day to just watch him.  He was tired from camping all week.
6.  I took Jayne to the Strawberry Days carnival...just the two of us.  I tried my best to get out of it but she kept saying that by me not taking her it was making her "very very very angry and she knows what angry means - SAD!"  It actually was such a fun night to watch her so happy on every ride!
7.  Saturday night we took all the kids to the rodeo.  It was the best night!  The rodeo was great topped off with fireworks and dancing.  Emilee was so mad that we made her go and she was  mortified by all of our dancing.  But deep down she had to have had fun!  Then we talked our dad into taking us to Sonic for slushies before bed.
8.  Me and my mom went and got pedicures and to lunch for her birthday.  I love being with her!
9.  My dad picked me up from girls camp Thursday Night late because he didn't want me sleeping home alone.   I loved hearing Emilee bear her testimony.  I love her!
10.  Jamie is coming home.  I can't wait!

June 20

1.  Me and my girls watched "We bought a Zoo" last night.  Lucy was throwing up and sick:(
2.  Abbie has been going to UVU's basketball camp and then to PGHS's volleyball camp.  It has been some long days for her but I think she has been having fun.
3.  I love when Lucy and her friends are nice to Jayne.  She wants to be wherever they are and it makes all the difference when they are kind.
4.  Emilee texted me that they didn't have muddy buddys at camp, so I hurry and made up a bunch and sent them up with a leader. 
5.  Jason is heading up to be with Max tonight.  I'm glad they have each other!

Tuesday

June 19

1.  I have two kids at camp this week and our house feels lonely.
2.  I am so glad that Emilee decided to go to girls camp!!  It was a tearful Sunday for both of us as we struggled with the decision.  It is soccer camp this week at the high school too.  I watched her as she tried to decide what was best. Her tender spirit new she should go to girls camp and I was grateful that she listened to it!  I hope she has a great week!  I am thankful to Kari and some other influences for helping her get there:)
3.  Max looked so cute in his scout uniform as he headed out for a week.  I'm glad he has a good dad who helped him get all ready with his fishing pole, bike, and all his goods.  Jason is going up tomorrow to spend the rest of the week with him.
4.  Last night was one of the top 10 nights of my life.  Jason and I took the kids to ride bikes up the canyon to Vivian Park for a picnic.  It was so beautiful and just a perfect night in every way.  I loved watching  Lucy pedal her heart out and talk my ear off as we rode.  She sang primary songs and kept telling me how many pounds she was losing.  She took Emilee's big bike and we lowered the seat and she was a trooper!  Jayne rode behind Jason in her little carriage and Abbie lead the way with a big smile.  I hope I can remember that night forever!
5.  Jason and I have been exercising every night.  We found the most beautiful trail right behind our house that we didn't even know  existed.  We have been either hiking every night or bike riding up the canyon.  I love being with him!!!  The nights have been so beautiful with pink skies and perfect temperatures.  We even took Emilee and Max with us one Sunday night and started our hike at 10:00 and didn't get home until after midnight.  The Yarros joined us a few times.  I LOVE SUMMER NIGHTS!
6.  I love to lay by my little girls each night and sing to them as they fall asleep.
7.  My mom had Grandma's camp last week up at Wallsburg.  My kids had a week of a lifetime!  They don't stop talking about all of the fun they had and I know it will be something they will never forget.  They rode horses, went up to the homestead to the volcano, built a raft for the pond, had a fire, did art projects, had a star party on the tramp, made cookies, played and made flags for the tree house, everything they could have ever dreamed of.  Thank you mom for giving them that great memory this summer and for giving me a few days to enjoy!
8.  Abbie took first place with her softball team.  My mom came down to every one of her tournament games and I know it meant a lot to Abbie.  I loved watching her catch!
9.  Jayne's new response when I ask her to do something.  "Of course!"\
10.  Jason has been camping every weekend this month.  He went to Zions camp, Strippling Warriors camp, and headed to deacons camp.  He still has two more to go:) I love his texts at night when he gets in his tent!
11.  We had a great fathers day.  We went to Brick Oven with my dad on Saturday and then to Millers for dinner on Sunday.  I have been blessed with the greatest dad in the world.  I can honestly say that there is no one quite like him.  He gave me the greatest life a girl could ask for.  He made sure that I did everything that I ever wanted.  His encouragement, love, and oppinion has always meant the most to me.  I remember the times that I was away from home how much it meant to have him write me a letter or a little something on the bottom of my moms letters.  And I always looked forward to talking to him the most on the phone.  I always thought he was so wise and could always make me feel better when I was down.  I still look forward to anytime I am with him and love to watch him with my kids.  They love him so much too!

June 5 2012

1.  School is out and summer is a rockin and a rolling!
2.  Em is playing soccer 5 hours a day.
3.  Max started PG basketball camp yesterday and comes home with 20 friends after it is over. 
4.  I fed 14 kids lunch yesterday and today:)
5.  Jayne loves to have all of her friends home from school!
6.  Walking outside in the mornings.
7.  Going to softball and baseball games every night.  Max and Abbie are both their teams catchers and they are so fun to watch!  I feel like I have a set of twins with those two.  Abbie is a crack up to watch as she tries to scare back the runner to 3rd base.
8.  Max and Jason went to Zions camp together.  Max got to be on a tribe for the first time.  He bore his testimony 3 times this last weekend, one at ward testimonies, one in front of the whole stake, and one in sacrament meeting. 
9.  I took my girls to see Chimpanzee.  I had all 3 of the little girls sitting right on my lap.  Lucy said that the Chimp and the mother reminded her of me and her.  She cried through the whole movie.
10.  I love Jason's long curly locks!

Wednesday

April 4

1. Watching little Camden today. Jayne loved playing the big sister, feeding him his bottle and following his every move. I think today was just what I needed and was an answer to prayer.
2. I am SO very thankful for my healthy body and that I can take care of my family.
3. Abbie got 4 teeth pulled today. She was brave and I loved holding her hand.
4. Texts from Jason everyday that make me smile.
5. I love that Emilee comes home from school and tells me everything, even when I am COMPLETELY dumbfounded. How can I protect her? How can I open her eyes to boys?
6. Em scored 3 goals last night at her game. She was so proud. Grandma and Grandpa came to watch and then went to smothered burrito last night.
7. Lucy made the cutest book about her and Jayne. It said..."I love Jayne. Me and Jayne are BFF's. I evin like to play with Jayne. But most of all I love Jayne."
8. Max still begs to sleep with Jayne every night. Last night he started out in the girls bed and then moved downstairs to his own bed sometime in the night. He was a big help with Camden when he got home from school and followed him around.
9. Jason's compliments. He tells me how pretty I am everyday.
10. It was 75 degrees today and we went to the park.

Tuesday

April 3

1. Sleeping in the little bed holding Lucy all night. I LOVE HER!
2. Max won his tournament game against the 6A team. We went to dinner at Culvers and then back for game #2.
3. Jason rubbed my back this morning.
4. An Easter Egg hunt with Jayne and her friends in the backyard.
5. Conference Weekend. A big yummy breakfast as we listened to the spoken word. Laying in our pj's listening to the speakers. Loved Uchdorfs, Hollands, Scotts, & Christophersons talks. Lunch at Grandma Millers and watching the last session with them. Dinner at Mom's and Dads. So glad that they are home. Jayne was so happy to go visit them.
6. Emilee's friends came over for her birthday to have dinner and to get ready to go to Jared's party. I hope Emilee had a good birthday. I love her!
7. Abbie doing her polynesian zumba guy dance moves.
8. Cadbury mini eggs.

Friday

March 30

1. Abbie got picked to go to a special lunch in a limo at school. It was a prize for the walkathon fundraiser. It was so fun to watch the excitement in her. She got all dressed up and wanted to look extra fancy. She got to walk the red carpet, take pictures, and of course ride in the limo to Chickfila. She said that it was the best day of her life. She said she loved to order what ever she wanted for free!"
2. Yesterday I took my Lucy on a special lunch date. She needed it. I checked her out after I read with her class and we went to Panda Express, (her pick of course,) and then to get a yogurt. It was hard on her to see Abbie's special day, and has she been wanting one of her own. I always love being with her! I made her promise not to tell anyone about our secret lunch and of course the minute she saw Abbie and Max at school she proudly told them all the details trying to make them jealous.
3. Max's maturation program was yesterday at school. I didn't go because I wasn't sure he wanted me to. No one else's mom was going and I debated it all day. When he got home to tell me all about it, he told me that he thinks he is growing a full beard. Because yesterday he saw some little hairs on his face. :)
4. Yesterday I took Em up to City Creek for her birthday. It was rough. I was so onery and came home in tears. City Creek was way cool but I am the worst teenage mom. We shopped, ate the worst italian sandwhiches, had a carmel apple, and about got mugged at the gas station by the homeless.
5. Last Friday it was so fun to watch all my kids at the walkathon at the school. Max ran his heart out! 6 Miles and ran for a solid hour even with his heels killing. Abbie ran and had a lot of fun with her friends even though I kept her home that morning with a fever. Lucy fell and skinned up her knee in the first 5 seconds of the race. It was a rerun of Emilee. I took her to the office, cleaned her up and then the two of us ran the rest of the way holding hands. I'm glad she still likes her mom for now. Jayne enjoyed the full day playing on the playground even if she losto 2 pairs of shoes.
6. My Mom and Dad are home. It feels good to know that they are close by.
7. This week when I went to visit my Grandma she was really confused. She loves Jayne and kept following her around trying to find her shoe no matter how many times I told her that she didn't wear it to her house. I love her.
8. It's conference weekend!!!! The weather should be nice tomorrow and I can't wait to listen to the Prophet at home with my favorite people.

Thursday

March 22

1. Abbie in her braids this morning heading off to school.
2. Lucy's toothless grin. She looks so cute with her teeth all missing. She asked me last night what she could do to help me. Then she spent her night upstair scrubbing my bathroom. It always needs a redo when she is done, but I so appreciatae her kind heart!
3. Max keeping me informed on March Madness and the NFL trades. I checked him out of school last week to watch BYU and I made him his favorite lunch, meatball sandwiches. He told me last night that he can't wait for scouts next week because he finally got his boy scout uniform and can't wait to wear it.
4. Jayne is sick today with a fever. I always love when she is mellow and likes me to hold her.
5. Emilee went to her Missionary dinner discusion last night at the Adam's home. She was called to England and looked so cute all dressed up with her scriptures and lesson in hand. I am so thankful our Stake does Missionary Month! I look forward to it every month.
6. We had Sierra and Rachel over last night for our Missionary Dinner from Alabama. It is my kids favorite and Abbie made signs that said "Sweet Home Alabama" that she hung up. I hope all of my kids get the opportunity to serve a mission. I still haven't gotten over sister Jordan Lee who spoke in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday. She really struck a nerve with me and I want to serve a mission!
7. Things with Jason have never been better. Last night after a long busy day at work and two bids, he stopped to pick up the chicken for dinner, went back down to his office to write a letter for Matt with a smile, came home and did all the dishes, vacuumed, and cleaned everything up. I don't know what I did to get him but I am so very thankful!!!
8. Spring is here and the sun is shining today. The weather has been beautiful and my forcynthia has bloomed. I love this time of year.

January 19

1. So many blessings to be grateful for everyday! I love my family!
2. I get to spend every day with my Jayne! She begs for a trip to walmart everyday. She loves any time we leave in the car. She wants me to make her a "home lunch " everyday just like Lucy. She is always wanting to go to the park and gets me to take her to the discovery park even though it is January. (But it's fun to be the only ones there.) She loves to cuddle up at nap time and read her favorite books, Goodnight moon, & I love you because you are you. She runs around the house all day naked no matter how many times I get her dressed. She has me tend her dolls all day long while she goes and runs her errands. Shes dumps a box of cereal out everyday behind the couch and hides while she eats it. IT MAKES ME CRAZY! She is still coloring on the walls and doing all sorts of naughty things. I love her!
2. I love any time I get Emilee to talk. I love it when she is in the kitchen helping me make dinner or in the laundry room helping me fold clothes, mostly because I can get her to open up and hear about her life. She has been spending a lot of time down in the basement doing her homework and her own stuff and I wish she'd like being around the family a little more. I keep telling her that the basement isn't her own apartment. I like reading her texts and getting a glimpse into her world. She had all the beehives over Sunday night to read the Conference Ensign and I always find her reading her scriptures down in her bed every night. I am proud of her. Another term of Straight A's. :)
3. I love how my Lucy knows what she wants and holds strong. She insists that I make her a home lunch everyday because she hates the school lunch. She will only wear a skirt and leggings to school everyday and is very particular about her hair. She always comes up with the most random outfits & hairdo's that don't work with her hair. I signed her up for dance down at Lindon City and she loves having something of her own to do. She wanted to wear her ballet clothes, her hair in a bun and take a snack in a bag just like all of her friends do that dance at the dance club!!! She has also started a reading program afterschool. She told her teacher proudly that "she was soooo busy!" I'm so glad that she still likes me to hold her!
4. I'm glad I have my one boy! I have his picture of when he was a baby right next to my kitchen sink. I keep dreaming of another little boy. I thank my lucky stars everyday for him! He is totally consumed in his sports world. I have to constantly remind him that there is more to life than sports center, fantasy basketball, practice, & the latest stats. I take him and Abbie to the rec center or church every night to shoot around a bit. Sometimes we take plastic cups and bowls and set them up for different drills for them to run. He is SURE he will be the next Jimmer and there is no way anyone can convince him otherwise. School is just a bother to him except for reccess. He wants me to stay in the car after we get home from school to "talk to me privately." He always tells me the latest about which girls like him and the great moves he made at reccess. Doesn't like everyone to hear because he doesn't want to sound like he is bragging. He is so excited that he gets to play basketball with the decons this year.
5. Abbie is growing up and always has the best attitude. She will do anything I ask with a smile. She is working so hard at school going to double dose early morning and going to reading tutor after school twice a week. I can tell that she is proud at how much she is learning. She has started city basketball too and worships her big brother. They are great friends and have a lot of fun being together. Abbie is the best sister to little Jayne and Jayne adores her! Jayne will only sleep if Abbie is nose to nose with her. Abbie is kind to everyone and has a billion friends...older, younger, and all the girls from her grade. The other night she asked if she could invite a cute little girls with downs from school over for a late night. I wish I could be more like her. :)
6. I love Jason! I am so thankful that he found me my back brace. I look forward to his phone calls during the day to say hi. He is consumed with the presidental race right now and is Mitt's biggest fan. He is watching Fox News any chance he can get and takes it personal when someone slams Romney. He tells me about his diet everyday but can't pass up a cookie, donut, hamburger, diet coke, or anything really that tastes good. He makes me laugh. I have a good life because of him. He works so hard and takes good care of us all. His girls can't wait for him to walk in the door each night (Including me!) so that he will chase them and tickle them. He is my gratest blessing!