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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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

Tuesday

September 12

1. Watching the Cougars play the Longhorns in Texas up at McSpaddens for D's birthday. They SO should have won.
2. Jason putting in a drip system for our back rock wall.
3. The most perfect weather!!!
4. Making Yummy coconut cupcakes for sunday dinner with Em.
5. Watching Jayne's face light up when she sees Ryder in Sacrament Meeting. And then they wave back and forth for 15 minutes.
6. Emilee's good attitude for the time being.
7. Listening to Max and his buddies recall their Friday night adventures as they roam the neighborhood.
8. Back going to the gym with Jay early in the morning.
9. Fresh peaches, pears, & veggies from the local stands.
10. Our Ward Service Day. Our whole family went to clean up this house in PG. This family has 12 kids and the yard was knee deep in garbage. Everyone worked like champs and had the place looking like a completely different place when we were all through. Lucy cut her foot with glass just as we were about done. I think she worked the hardest out of everyone. Then we went over to the French's for malts after.
11. Getting two big pieces foam out of Jayne's nose. I think they have been stuck up there for over a month. She was a champ about holding still and being brave.

Friday

September 9

1. Getting the kids ready for school pictures. They all have specific demands of their hair, ourfits, etc. I took Jayne to get her pictures taken too and she loved it!
2. The beautiful nights watching my kids games. Grandma and Grandpa Clark came to watch Emilee's soccer game. Em played hard.
3. Abbie got her first hit in this competive softball leauge. She was so proud.
4. Kneaders pumpkin bread.
5. Jayne saying "Hello Govenor."
6. Lucy discusing the lunch menu with me everyday and trying to decide if she wants a home lunch or not.
7. A little extra strength from fasting.
8. Jason got the Eureka fire station.
9. Watching Jayne ride her trike in her diaper in the backyard.
10. Max and Em are pretty self sufficent on their homework.
11. The weather is cooling down a bit and it feels perfect. The nights are starting to get cool.
12. Spending my days playing hide and seek and pretend.

Monday

September 5

1. A full day of being with Jason. We went to four chairs and the gate house and then to Mi Ranchito for lunch. Then we watched a movie in bed, went for a little ride on the motorcycle, and took the kids to the Spagettii Factory. I wish we had more days together like this to do nothing!
2. A fun night up at Wallsburg. A yummy BBQ out on the back porch. The weather was perfect and the kids all stayed over night with their grandma. They made a fire, roasted marshmellows, layed out on blankets and looked at the stars, had a fairy party, went to the Meshing Tree, and made lip gloss.
3. Football, soccer and softball in full force. Too busy to do much else. But I love my kids and watching them do anything.
4. Abbie's first week of softball was rough. We didn't make it to her first night of games because we went to Emilee's first soccer game. We thought we could hurry over and make it to both. She was devistated when we got there and it was over. She plays on a professional team and her coach takes it very serioiusly. She doesn't play much but I think she is learning a lot. I love to watch her on the bench singing all over cheers with the girls. I am proud of her for doing this when she doesn't know any of the girls and is so much younger then the rest of them.
5. I checked her out of school for lunch last Thursday and took her to the batting cages. She was SO excited to have that alone time and I loved being with her!
6. Max won his first game in over time and lost his second one in over time. It has been a hard adjustment merging with pg this year! He doesn't play quaterback anymore and is trying his best at wherever they put him. He continuallly amazes me at his everything he does. He has caught 4 interceptions and ran 3 of them back for touchdowns.
7. Going back to Zumba in the mornings with Jayne. I pray my back holds up because I love it.
8. Max spoke at the Priesthood preview and I was so proud. I know he will be a great missionary someday.
9. Our RS retreat in Wallsburg. It was so beautiful up there and I know my mom worked so hard to get everything ready for us. We had a faith walk and Gainell talked. I thought it was a fun night, perfect weather, and everything turned out great.
10. Jason's love, help and support in everything I do! He helped me all Thursday night getting his trailor, rounding up tables and charis and then spent all afternoon helping me set everything up. I am so lucky to have him!!
11. Watching our first BYU football game of the season on Saturday and we got a win..(barely)
12. Homemade raspberry ice cream for a treat while doing homework this week.
13. Jason has been spending every free second over helping build a basketball court over at the park.
14. Emilee seems to be happy and loving school. I'm glad...I love her!
15. Lucy is our hardest worker. She spent Saturday morning helping her dad pull weeds and then came in and helped me scrub bathrooms. I love her age and don't want her to change.

Sunday

August 28

1. The Blue and White kickoff that about gave me heat stroke. Max caught an interception and ran it back for a touch down.
2. A new Stake Presidency. President Corbridge will do an awesome job! Stake Conference was amazing! The General Authorities were great and talked to my heart. Dinner at Tucanos with the Nelsons and McSpaddens
3. Going up to Wallsburg for a quick visit to see my mom and dad. The weather was so beautiful and it was fun to sit out on their swing and talk.
4. The first day of school was a success! They all looked so cute and seemed happy to be back at it. It was hard to send my Lucy to first grade. It seems way to long to be at school for her.
5. Grandma and Grandmpa Miller gave each kid their very own school clothes money. They loved going and picking out what ever they wanted.
6. Abbie is going to Amy Harts for a reading tutor. I have my fingers crossed that she will work her miracles on her.
7. Ray for always bringing treats to football practice to share with my little girls.
8. Having my Jayne as my little buddy during the day. She cries every morning when everyone leaves. But she and I have fun together reading books, playing hide and seek, and running errands. I love her!
9. Jason gave all the kids their fathers blessings before school started. I am so grateful that we the priesthood in our home. I love Jason!
10. Getting back in the routine of getting up early, reading scriptures, eating breakfast together and getting things acomplished.

Thursday

August 18

1. Going to do initory this morning before everyone woke up.
2. The prayer roll at the temple.
3. Talking to Steph. Can't get her off my mind.
4. Going to Activity Days with Abbie today and learning new ways to do hair. Not that I will ever be able to really do it.
5. Enjoying the last week of freedom before all the craziness sets in.

August 17

1. Taking the kids on an end of summer field trip. We went up to Sundance, bought suckers, and went up to Grandpa Bowden's cabin and had a picnic on the back porch. The kids don't ever remember being there, and they loved how beautiful it was. We walked up on the trails and it all brought back so many great memories!!! One of my very favorite days!
2. Em and Jason went boating up at Deer Creek with the youth.
3. I watched Max scrimmage against the AF 6th grade A team. We won but Max was discouraged about the whole thing and hurt his elbow.
4. Hot cookies before bed.
5. Kneeling around my kids beds for prayer at night.

Tuesday

August 16

1. My big brother Bret. I am so grateful that our families live close.
2. We still have one more week of summer. I am dreading them all leaving me again. This summer went by WAY to fast! We have got to enjoy every day!!
3. Taking my kids to open up Savings accounts at the bank. Jason's family night about finanaces.
4. Our AMAZING Stake Presidency we have had for the past 9 years! 3 amazing men that have done great things for our Stake. Saturday night we had a farewell Stake Leadership party at the Rogers. They had flown in lobster for dinner along with salmon, shrimp, and stake. It was delicicious and a lot of fun. They had a band, and a tribute to the Stake Presidency. The wind and rain came and we ended up running inside the Rogers house.
5. My RS visiting after church with Gainell.
6. Abbie started softball. It is intense, but she seems to like it. It will be a fun fall with football, softball, and soccer.
7. The Allreds talks about priorities. My kids sat up and listened during sacrament meeting.
8. Reading with Lucy on the porch. She is excited to start first grade.

August 15

1. A full week in paradise with my whole family minus Matt. We went to Oxnard for the first time and had the best week.
2. Staying in the JW with my parents and the Clarks. Swimming and the Rio's buffet.
3. The Thompsons drove from Chicago and it was so good to have them all there!!!! I'm not even sure if they are back home yet.
4. Jason flew home for a bid for a day.
5. Six flags, X2, and the perfect night we spent in kiddie land.
6. Jayne in her life jacket that gave her all the freedom in the world. She loved the hot tub.
7. Yummy breakfast and happy hour.
8. The sea lion we saw on the beach.
9. Kite flying on the beach with grandma.
10. The yummy seafood resturant that the adults ate at.
11. Our races in the pool.
12. Watching the kids jump waves, they are all so brave.
13. Toppers Pizza.
14. All my kids love their cousins so much!!!!

Friday

August 4

1. I took Abbie to Amy Harts today to read. I am hopeful that she is going to be our answer.
2. I love having Jayne as my partner everywhere I go. While we were at Costco and Macey's today, she sang and kept me company.
3. Max had a change of heart about football. After practice yesterday he talked to the coach and asked him if try practicing with the A team. Tonight after practice he switched his discision to the A team. I hope all works out.
4. Colett took my girls to the pool today.
5. Abbie and her friends went toilet papering the other night while they were having a late night at Elles. I got a phone call from an upset neighbor. ??
6. I LOVE the summer nights! It rained SO for HARD for a minute tonight with hail and lightening. Then it was so perfect and beautiful.
7. We had the sister missionaries over for dinner. I love missionaries and would love for my girls to have that oppertunity.

Wednesday

August 3

1. It's so nice to have babysitters home in the summer for when I need to be somewhere.
2. I took Abbie to a reading tutor today for the first time. We were so lost and so late. She is a good sport about it. I want her to feel confortable and confident reading and in all of her school work.
3. Max finally made his discision to play on the "B" team in football. It has been a rough couple of weeks trying to know what to do. We left it completely up to him, and he has decided that he still wants to play quarterback. I hope it will end up to be great season for him.
4. The kids play until late at night every night. We have to force them to come in at 11:00 because we are so tired and ready for bed. Em has had a huge group of girls here everynight.
5. Kelly is on her way! I talked to her today and can't wait to be with her family!
6. Max and McEwan are the best buddies. Max slept at Craig and Teresa's last night with him because they had to head to the temple early this morning. They love playing with walkie talkies, pocket knives, baseball, and they love to get on the roof when ever they get a chance. I'm glad they are such friends.

Monday

August 1

1. I took Max to get 4 teeth pulled today. He was so funny all numb. Lucy felt so bad for him that she said "I wish it was me instead of you Max."
2. Jason and I took Lucy and Jayne to the park tonight and pushed them on the swing. Lucy had me playing truth and dare and her and Jason had races.
3. We found a new place to go to in California. ? It looks fun and I am looking forward to being with my whole family.
4. Lucy tells me everyday that her dad is the cutest boy she has ever seen. And she means it!
5. Last night we went up to Wallsberg for the yummiest dinner. It was so beautiful up there and fun to be with my parents. We don't see them enough. My mom's flowers were gorgeous and her table set with her cutes watermellon plates.
6. Jason and I went on the motorbikes up to Kamas with the Taylors. Of course I was a little scared and it rained a little. Jason had us in bullet bike position laying down as we drove to try to shild us from the rain. The dinner was delicious and it was fun sitting out on the patio.