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!
Tuesday
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
December 14
1. This festive time of year. Lights are up, Our trees are up. I love the one in my living room with all of my kids ornaments they have made over the years.
2. Getting all of our neighbor gifts out.
3. Seeing Nan's amazing gingerbread house and reminissing about my time in Jersulem.
4. Doing to the 12 days of Christmas with my kids to Linda.
5. The millions of decorations my girls make and put up all over my house....signs that say happy holidays and merry Christmas, the poinsetta Abbie made for my bedroom door, mistle toe under the arch in the mudroom.
6. The duster Lucy made for me at school.
7. Christmas music.
8. Watching the Polar Express with Jayne for the first time.
9. Our weekend up at Salt Lake with my family. Staying at the Marriot, The Olive Garden, Temple Square, our Scavanger hunt, Mr, Krugars Christmas, swimming, donuts and milk in Grandpa's room.
10. Reading Christmas stories as a family everynight before bed. Max cries with everyone.
11. Jason researched and found me dr. Frogley. Everything he said seememd to really make sence to me. I will be forever grateful!
12. Having Emilee and Jason to go to therapy with. Emilee makes me laugh with the woobley chairs and the weights on her head.
13. I am all braced up and have my fiingers crossed.
14. I have the BEST mom in the world! She has been so supportive and the best friend ever to me. Yesterday she came down and took Jayne the whole day for me to go to my appointment. She brought us the yummiest dinner, helped me get my kids out the door and folded my laundry. I love her!!!!
15. Emilee called me midway through school to check on me. I love her.
16. Jayne asks me everyday "your back ok?"
17. Watching Max play basketball almost everynight.
18. Another new mattresss.
19. Abbie is a new girl. Always so happy, positive, & helpful! She has been tending a LOT while we habe had our appointments and they last for hours! She does it with a smile. The other night when I got home she had the house all clean, silk flowers on the counter, and a card that said I love you and I wanted to do this because your back hurts. I love her!!! She has been working so hard in school and gets her homework days before it is due and is trying so hard.
20. Tender Mercys everyday in my life.
2. Getting all of our neighbor gifts out.
3. Seeing Nan's amazing gingerbread house and reminissing about my time in Jersulem.
4. Doing to the 12 days of Christmas with my kids to Linda.
5. The millions of decorations my girls make and put up all over my house....signs that say happy holidays and merry Christmas, the poinsetta Abbie made for my bedroom door, mistle toe under the arch in the mudroom.
6. The duster Lucy made for me at school.
7. Christmas music.
8. Watching the Polar Express with Jayne for the first time.
9. Our weekend up at Salt Lake with my family. Staying at the Marriot, The Olive Garden, Temple Square, our Scavanger hunt, Mr, Krugars Christmas, swimming, donuts and milk in Grandpa's room.
10. Reading Christmas stories as a family everynight before bed. Max cries with everyone.
11. Jason researched and found me dr. Frogley. Everything he said seememd to really make sence to me. I will be forever grateful!
12. Having Emilee and Jason to go to therapy with. Emilee makes me laugh with the woobley chairs and the weights on her head.
13. I am all braced up and have my fiingers crossed.
14. I have the BEST mom in the world! She has been so supportive and the best friend ever to me. Yesterday she came down and took Jayne the whole day for me to go to my appointment. She brought us the yummiest dinner, helped me get my kids out the door and folded my laundry. I love her!!!!
15. Emilee called me midway through school to check on me. I love her.
16. Jayne asks me everyday "your back ok?"
17. Watching Max play basketball almost everynight.
18. Another new mattresss.
19. Abbie is a new girl. Always so happy, positive, & helpful! She has been tending a LOT while we habe had our appointments and they last for hours! She does it with a smile. The other night when I got home she had the house all clean, silk flowers on the counter, and a card that said I love you and I wanted to do this because your back hurts. I love her!!! She has been working so hard in school and gets her homework days before it is due and is trying so hard.
20. Tender Mercys everyday in my life.
Tuesday
November 22
1. Movie night for FHE. We made our house into a little theather with tickets and consessions and watched 17 Miracles. I am greatful for my family to have fhe with, for the pioneers who suffered so much and their stories that strengthen our faith, and for my memories of trek.
2. Singing the 3 bears song everyday with Jayne at nap time. Cha Cha Cha.
3. Abbie always being willing to give up her money to anyone in the family in need. She gave Max 10 dollars when he insisting on having a hand towel in football. And then this morning there was a bag of change that Abbie put in Emilee's locker because she wanted to go see Breaking Dawn after school.
4. Lucy won the Reflections contest with her cute little babies in the hospital. Thanks Grandma for helping her.
5. Our after game gas station stops for the kids.
2. Singing the 3 bears song everyday with Jayne at nap time. Cha Cha Cha.
3. Abbie always being willing to give up her money to anyone in the family in need. She gave Max 10 dollars when he insisting on having a hand towel in football. And then this morning there was a bag of change that Abbie put in Emilee's locker because she wanted to go see Breaking Dawn after school.
4. Lucy won the Reflections contest with her cute little babies in the hospital. Thanks Grandma for helping her.
5. Our after game gas station stops for the kids.
Monday
November 14
1. Watching the movie "Annie" with my girls over and over.
2. Going up to my mom's for a shower on Saturday. Her little house that she made for the Festival of Trees is amazing! Her table was beautiful and her house always feel so homey and comfortable.
3. The Clark Family. I am greatful to have that name and be part of such a great family. It was fun to see my aunts at the Shower. Abbie, Max and I are reading the book "As Ever Marion" written by my cousin Jayne. I loved learning about where my family came from and how they ended up here in Utah. I am greatful for my Heritage! Today I am grateful for My Great Great Grandma Christina Hansen Larsen who was brave enough to get baptized against her parents wishes and left Norway with her 3 little kids to come to America with the Missionaries. Her parents disowned her but she followed what she knew to be right and because of her my family has the gospel and lives in this great valley today.
4. Going to Melisa's house for a yummy Sunday dinner. Her house is amazing of course.
5. Dinner and cupcakes with the Esplins and Adams.
6. Em got straight A's this term. I am so proud of her!
2. Going up to my mom's for a shower on Saturday. Her little house that she made for the Festival of Trees is amazing! Her table was beautiful and her house always feel so homey and comfortable.
3. The Clark Family. I am greatful to have that name and be part of such a great family. It was fun to see my aunts at the Shower. Abbie, Max and I are reading the book "As Ever Marion" written by my cousin Jayne. I loved learning about where my family came from and how they ended up here in Utah. I am greatful for my Heritage! Today I am grateful for My Great Great Grandma Christina Hansen Larsen who was brave enough to get baptized against her parents wishes and left Norway with her 3 little kids to come to America with the Missionaries. Her parents disowned her but she followed what she knew to be right and because of her my family has the gospel and lives in this great valley today.
4. Going to Melisa's house for a yummy Sunday dinner. Her house is amazing of course.
5. Dinner and cupcakes with the Esplins and Adams.
6. Em got straight A's this term. I am so proud of her!
Wednesday
November 9
1. The house is quiet and everyone is sleeping safe and sound.
2. That I get to share my bed with my favorite person.
3. Jayne is potty trained. She woke up Monday morning and said that she wanted to get potty trained. I have been begging her for months. She put on panties and hasn't had an accident since. (I have my fingers crossed that I am not celebrating too soon) But it looks like she may have it mastered! It is so Jayne's personality to decide for herself when she is ready.
4. Jason and I went with Emilee tonight to Young Women's in Excellence. I am proud of her. She seems so grown up, beautiful, & confident.
5. I was lucky enough to have Max home with me for the day. He still isn't feeling great and I have been a little worried about him. We watched Nepoloean Dynamite and laughed and laughed. Why haven't I seen that movie before? It is the best watching it with Max because he doesn't stop laughing and has every part of that movie memorized. He can act just like him. He also insited on trying out his first Big Mac.. so I took him to McDonalds for lunch. I can't think of anything I'd rather have done today.
6. Abbie still reports the latest on Joe Joe every day after school. She is loving Volleyball and Double Dose. I love her.
7. Lucy wakes up even earlier now with Dayligiht savings. She starts on an art project the minute her eyes open. Today she had 50 pieces of constuction paper cut out trying to make a Turkey. She is coloring and cutting all day long. I'm glad she loves school.
8. I finally got my spice and medicine cupboard cleaned out.
9. My back is holding up. I am greatful that I get to sleep in my bed and can take care of my family. There is NOTHING worse than feeling like you can't be a mom. Everyone was so good to me while I was down. Nicole, Wendy, Patricia, & Shauna, all brought me dinner. My mom was the BEST! She ordered us pizza and came down and filled in for a couple days, cleaning my house, doing laundry, helping Jayne. Ray sent Lindsay over and Elisa helped me clean my house when I really needed it. I truly am so very GREATFUL for all of the great people in my life!
10. Jason has been amazing. I can't remember him ever being so good to me. Patient, extra helpful, calling to check up on me a million times, driving from work to go get me medicine, a priesthood blessing. I love him.
11. A tender mercy and some divine help from above and Katy B.
12. Our Fireplace is on and going all day. I can't keep warm.
13. Our breakfast smoothies.
14. Watching my two girls dance last week at the Stake music festival. They were so cute and I was proud of Em for stepping up and being a brave leader.
15. Max has started Basketball. We lost in the Semi Finals at football and have moved on to basketball.
16. Jayne asks me everyday, How is your back doing? Can you bend down? How is your stomach doing? You sick? She has devoured the halloween candy.
17. I can feel the holidays creeping up. I want to make this year a fun & simple Holiday. Is that possible?
18. The Conference Issue of the Ensign. My favorite!
2. That I get to share my bed with my favorite person.
3. Jayne is potty trained. She woke up Monday morning and said that she wanted to get potty trained. I have been begging her for months. She put on panties and hasn't had an accident since. (I have my fingers crossed that I am not celebrating too soon) But it looks like she may have it mastered! It is so Jayne's personality to decide for herself when she is ready.
4. Jason and I went with Emilee tonight to Young Women's in Excellence. I am proud of her. She seems so grown up, beautiful, & confident.
5. I was lucky enough to have Max home with me for the day. He still isn't feeling great and I have been a little worried about him. We watched Nepoloean Dynamite and laughed and laughed. Why haven't I seen that movie before? It is the best watching it with Max because he doesn't stop laughing and has every part of that movie memorized. He can act just like him. He also insited on trying out his first Big Mac.. so I took him to McDonalds for lunch. I can't think of anything I'd rather have done today.
6. Abbie still reports the latest on Joe Joe every day after school. She is loving Volleyball and Double Dose. I love her.
7. Lucy wakes up even earlier now with Dayligiht savings. She starts on an art project the minute her eyes open. Today she had 50 pieces of constuction paper cut out trying to make a Turkey. She is coloring and cutting all day long. I'm glad she loves school.
8. I finally got my spice and medicine cupboard cleaned out.
9. My back is holding up. I am greatful that I get to sleep in my bed and can take care of my family. There is NOTHING worse than feeling like you can't be a mom. Everyone was so good to me while I was down. Nicole, Wendy, Patricia, & Shauna, all brought me dinner. My mom was the BEST! She ordered us pizza and came down and filled in for a couple days, cleaning my house, doing laundry, helping Jayne. Ray sent Lindsay over and Elisa helped me clean my house when I really needed it. I truly am so very GREATFUL for all of the great people in my life!
10. Jason has been amazing. I can't remember him ever being so good to me. Patient, extra helpful, calling to check up on me a million times, driving from work to go get me medicine, a priesthood blessing. I love him.
11. A tender mercy and some divine help from above and Katy B.
12. Our Fireplace is on and going all day. I can't keep warm.
13. Our breakfast smoothies.
14. Watching my two girls dance last week at the Stake music festival. They were so cute and I was proud of Em for stepping up and being a brave leader.
15. Max has started Basketball. We lost in the Semi Finals at football and have moved on to basketball.
16. Jayne asks me everyday, How is your back doing? Can you bend down? How is your stomach doing? You sick? She has devoured the halloween candy.
17. I can feel the holidays creeping up. I want to make this year a fun & simple Holiday. Is that possible?
18. The Conference Issue of the Ensign. My favorite!
Tuesday
October 2
1. Another perfect Saturday. Beautiful weather for a victorious football game. Max played some quaterback. Lunch at DP cheesesteaks with the Fryers and Taylors.
2. Mom came down during the priesthood session. She helped the girls make ear rings and then we went and ate at Taco Amigo and played at the discovery park. After we watched Enchanted at the house. Emilee went to the Haunted Forest with friends after we got back.
3. My favorite weekend of the year... conference. I made Zuchinni bread and we sat around in our pj's and listened to the awesome talks.
4. During the break we headed up to Bridal Veil falls and to Sundance to see the beautiful leaves. Then we stopped by Grandma Miller's and she made us yummy turkey sandwiches.
5. Dinner up at Wallsberg. The kids fed Trigger on Grandpa's 4 wheeler. We played outside and the weather was perfect. Matt brought his friend Stacy and her little boy Chad. Nicole made the yummiest carmel apples and apple pie. Grandma B was there. Shd brought loads of treats with her and mom kept asking her if she had walked to Wills to buy them.
2. Mom came down during the priesthood session. She helped the girls make ear rings and then we went and ate at Taco Amigo and played at the discovery park. After we watched Enchanted at the house. Emilee went to the Haunted Forest with friends after we got back.
3. My favorite weekend of the year... conference. I made Zuchinni bread and we sat around in our pj's and listened to the awesome talks.
4. During the break we headed up to Bridal Veil falls and to Sundance to see the beautiful leaves. Then we stopped by Grandma Miller's and she made us yummy turkey sandwiches.
5. Dinner up at Wallsberg. The kids fed Trigger on Grandpa's 4 wheeler. We played outside and the weather was perfect. Matt brought his friend Stacy and her little boy Chad. Nicole made the yummiest carmel apples and apple pie. Grandma B was there. Shd brought loads of treats with her and mom kept asking her if she had walked to Wills to buy them.
Friday
September 30
1. Waking up to a green plastic table cloth over my table with lots of presents wrapped by Abbie and Lucy. They wrapped up everything that they knew I loved in the house and regifted it to me. Honestly they were my favorite gifts I have ever recieved. (A picture of me and Lucy, old perfume, a white temple hankerchief, blue plastic flowers, a pillow embrodered by Abbie, etc) It made my day.
2. I had a knock at my door early this morning and Wendy Heim was there with fresh delicious rasberry bear claws from Daylight donut. What a friend!
3. When I came down stairs there was a big box with a bow on it and a note from Jason. He had left it before he went to the gym early. It was a new camera. Something that I have wanted for a long time!
3. Jayne singing happy birthday to me.
4. Going to Simply Splendid with my neighbor friends for lunch. It was a fun new little spot to try. Then we all went down Karma. I got a necklace and a new sweater.
5. Taking Abbie down some money for her Justin Beber purchase through a book order. She only called me 3 times to make sure I would remember.
6. Phone calls and texts from everyone I love.
7. A happy birthday song from Chetty on my answering machine that made me smile!
8. Max pulling me a side "privately" to see if it was okay if he went to the BYU game with Zane. He didn't want me to be sad if he left on my birthday.
9. Going to Ruby River with Jason. Delicious poppers, yams, and watching the BYU game. We won in the last minute, thanks to Riley Nelson.
10. A perfect day in everyway. Including the beautiful weather!
2. I had a knock at my door early this morning and Wendy Heim was there with fresh delicious rasberry bear claws from Daylight donut. What a friend!
3. When I came down stairs there was a big box with a bow on it and a note from Jason. He had left it before he went to the gym early. It was a new camera. Something that I have wanted for a long time!
3. Jayne singing happy birthday to me.
4. Going to Simply Splendid with my neighbor friends for lunch. It was a fun new little spot to try. Then we all went down Karma. I got a necklace and a new sweater.
5. Taking Abbie down some money for her Justin Beber purchase through a book order. She only called me 3 times to make sure I would remember.
6. Phone calls and texts from everyone I love.
7. A happy birthday song from Chetty on my answering machine that made me smile!
8. Max pulling me a side "privately" to see if it was okay if he went to the BYU game with Zane. He didn't want me to be sad if he left on my birthday.
9. Going to Ruby River with Jason. Delicious poppers, yams, and watching the BYU game. We won in the last minute, thanks to Riley Nelson.
10. A perfect day in everyway. Including the beautiful weather!
Thursday
September 28
1. Going to help in Lucy's class to help with reading tickets. I am always greeted like I am a rockstar. Hugs from everyone.
2. Taking Linda to go pick up her dog lewy from the groomers today and to get her medicine. Jason and I went to visit her last night. It is always entertaining.
3. Homemade chicken noodle soup & pumpkin bread.
4. Abbie worked so hard on her homework this week. She did a lot of it on her own, and I would find her reading by herself.
5. Watching Lucy pick out her outfits each morning. She is always trying to find the fanciest thing to put together and she has very specifics about her hair. And she always uses the word "fancy" when describing what she wants.
2. Taking Linda to go pick up her dog lewy from the groomers today and to get her medicine. Jason and I went to visit her last night. It is always entertaining.
3. Homemade chicken noodle soup & pumpkin bread.
4. Abbie worked so hard on her homework this week. She did a lot of it on her own, and I would find her reading by herself.
5. Watching Lucy pick out her outfits each morning. She is always trying to find the fanciest thing to put together and she has very specifics about her hair. And she always uses the word "fancy" when describing what she wants.
Wednesday
September 27
1. Having Jason as my best friend. He can always see right through me. I was greatful to have him holding my hand while I had to do something that I didn't want to do.
2. Abbie, Isabelle, & Lucy taking Jayne to the park for a picnic and to play for the past 2 afternoons, when I needed their help the most.
3. Jeanette for always being a great friend. She took Jayne this morning for me when I needed her, and then ended up keeping her longer and took her to the park while I went to the mall for a bit.
4. Trying out the Pizza Pie Cafe with the kids for fhe and the lady hooking us up.
5. The beautiful, bright colored mountains.
6. Going to lunch with my mom and dad at Macaroni Grill for my bday.
2. Abbie, Isabelle, & Lucy taking Jayne to the park for a picnic and to play for the past 2 afternoons, when I needed their help the most.
3. Jeanette for always being a great friend. She took Jayne this morning for me when I needed her, and then ended up keeping her longer and took her to the park while I went to the mall for a bit.
4. Trying out the Pizza Pie Cafe with the kids for fhe and the lady hooking us up.
5. The beautiful, bright colored mountains.
6. Going to lunch with my mom and dad at Macaroni Grill for my bday.
Monday
September 26
1. A lunch date with my favorite person to Malawis.
2. My Emilee got braces. All of her friends at school showed up to watch and it became a big dramatic event, just like she lives her life.
3. Going to China Lily with Jay, Max, and Jayne, and swearing that it will be the last. Then watching the Cougars.
4. Abbie had all of her friends from school over for a late night. We decorated the play set outside with signs of their club name, made carmel popcorn, ordered pizza, and I loved helping her get everything ready for her big night. She was so excited and it seemed that her night was a success.
5. Watching my Abbie in her first volleyball game.
6. The most beautiful Saturday of the whole year. It was so beautiful to sit through soccer and football. I hope it stays like this forever!
7. Jason took me to try and get a dress for church. Came home with a skirt. 10 minutes is never enough. Then we went to a movie.
8. I survived teaching RS again. I had my teacher cancell on me last minute so I had to fill in.
9. Dad came over for dinner last night. It was good to have him here. My kids were SOOO excited all day that he was coming. Then Max recorded The Lord of the Rings knowing that his Grandpa would love it and we watched it for a bit.
10. This morning I had all of Jayne's little friends over for our preschool day. She was so excited this morning waiting for them to come. We sang, played duck duck goose, did a letter B activity, played outside, had snacks, and blew bubbles. What more could you ask for? It was fun to get to know all of their little personalities better.
2. My Emilee got braces. All of her friends at school showed up to watch and it became a big dramatic event, just like she lives her life.
3. Going to China Lily with Jay, Max, and Jayne, and swearing that it will be the last. Then watching the Cougars.
4. Abbie had all of her friends from school over for a late night. We decorated the play set outside with signs of their club name, made carmel popcorn, ordered pizza, and I loved helping her get everything ready for her big night. She was so excited and it seemed that her night was a success.
5. Watching my Abbie in her first volleyball game.
6. The most beautiful Saturday of the whole year. It was so beautiful to sit through soccer and football. I hope it stays like this forever!
7. Jason took me to try and get a dress for church. Came home with a skirt. 10 minutes is never enough. Then we went to a movie.
8. I survived teaching RS again. I had my teacher cancell on me last minute so I had to fill in.
9. Dad came over for dinner last night. It was good to have him here. My kids were SOOO excited all day that he was coming. Then Max recorded The Lord of the Rings knowing that his Grandpa would love it and we watched it for a bit.
10. This morning I had all of Jayne's little friends over for our preschool day. She was so excited this morning waiting for them to come. We sang, played duck duck goose, did a letter B activity, played outside, had snacks, and blew bubbles. What more could you ask for? It was fun to get to know all of their little personalities better.
Wednesday
September 21
1. Buying chips and salsa from Los Hermanos for dinner to go with our delicious chipolte beef tacos.
2. Not having to go to Salem tonight. Me and the girls stayed home all night, made cookies and got homework done. It felt so good.
3. Taking Jayne to the Lindon park this morning. We spidered on the swings and had fun being just the two of us.
4. Talking to Jen.
5. The perfect fall temperatures. I got some halloween decorations up today. I LOVE this time of year.
6. The kids brought their school pictures home today. What cute kids I have. Jayne's is adorable!!!
2. Not having to go to Salem tonight. Me and the girls stayed home all night, made cookies and got homework done. It felt so good.
3. Taking Jayne to the Lindon park this morning. We spidered on the swings and had fun being just the two of us.
4. Talking to Jen.
5. The perfect fall temperatures. I got some halloween decorations up today. I LOVE this time of year.
6. The kids brought their school pictures home today. What cute kids I have. Jayne's is adorable!!!
Tuesday
September 20
1. Making my kids lunches before school.
2. Abbie has started this double dose program at school.
3. The school carnival. Jason flipped burgers, the girls got their hair done and faces painted, I worked the dunk tank, and everyone ran wild for over 3 hours having the time of their lives.
4. We ran into David K. It was an interesting night.
5. WE had everyone over for the BYU vs UTah game. Wow was that pathetic. I don't know what they are going to do this year.
6. Jason and I went to Sakura for all you can eat Sushi and got me some much need new jeans.
7. The Primary Program. I cried from the minute it started. I love my kids so much and can't believe how fast they are growing up. This was Max's last program and he looked so big and handsome. He sang Praise to the Man with the other boys his age. It took everything he had to not bust out laughing because Lance and Chandler were pulling faces at him. Lucy knew every word and was singing her heart out. Abbie's face was glowing.... and Jason got to sit with us.
8. Going walking early in the morning just as the sun is coming up.
9. We started a little neighborhood playgroup/preschool. Jayne went to Allreds yesterday and loved it!
10. Max had his first touchdown this season and got to play a little quaterback.
2. Abbie has started this double dose program at school.
3. The school carnival. Jason flipped burgers, the girls got their hair done and faces painted, I worked the dunk tank, and everyone ran wild for over 3 hours having the time of their lives.
4. We ran into David K. It was an interesting night.
5. WE had everyone over for the BYU vs UTah game. Wow was that pathetic. I don't know what they are going to do this year.
6. Jason and I went to Sakura for all you can eat Sushi and got me some much need new jeans.
7. The Primary Program. I cried from the minute it started. I love my kids so much and can't believe how fast they are growing up. This was Max's last program and he looked so big and handsome. He sang Praise to the Man with the other boys his age. It took everything he had to not bust out laughing because Lance and Chandler were pulling faces at him. Lucy knew every word and was singing her heart out. Abbie's face was glowing.... and Jason got to sit with us.
8. Going walking early in the morning just as the sun is coming up.
9. We started a little neighborhood playgroup/preschool. Jayne went to Allreds yesterday and loved it!
10. Max had his first touchdown this season and got to play a little quaterback.
Thursday
September 15
1. Talking to Jamie.
2. Sports Filmz
3. Feeling Good. Patricia has taken it upon herself to be my dr:)
4. My Cherry Bloosom lotion, aka princess lotion to my girls.
5. I've seen my first colored leaves... its coming.
6. Carmeled apples for an after school snack.
7. My vacuum is fixed.
8. Emilee got some really cute clothes at her yw Recessionista party.
9. Jason
2. Sports Filmz
3. Feeling Good. Patricia has taken it upon herself to be my dr:)
4. My Cherry Bloosom lotion, aka princess lotion to my girls.
5. I've seen my first colored leaves... its coming.
6. Carmeled apples for an after school snack.
7. My vacuum is fixed.
8. Emilee got some really cute clothes at her yw Recessionista party.
9. Jason
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