Friday, May 24, 2013

Happy Birthday Annalise

It's a day to celebrate!  Today my baby girl turns 4 years old!

 May 2009

May 2010

May 2011

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May 2013

Happy birthday sweet girl!



Thursday, May 23, 2013

Bryce's Big News


Yesterday, Bryce lost his first tooth!  We were at pack meeting.  His tooth has been loose for a while and this evening it was bleeding a little and I could see that it was very loose.  So while I was trying to figure out why he was crying, I reached in and pulled it out.  It came out very easily.  Ends up that all the crying was just because he wanted me to take him out of his chair and hold him...which I did after pulling his tooth.  He looks so sad when he cries, but all that crying made a great way to be able to get my fingers in there without getting bitten.




My baby boy is growing up!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Happiness is...

being married to your best friend for 13 years


 

...and knowing that there is an eternity of adventure still ahead!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Wonderful Weekend!

Here is what made my weekend so great:

*Friday morning my little brother, Kevin, and his 4 children moved into our guest house.  He has lived in Utah since he got married so I really only saw them every couple of years at family reunions and things  like that.  It is so wonderful to have them so close now.  I am really looking forward to getting to know him better and getting to know his children.

*Friday afternoon, John and all 5 of our children left for a weekend stay at Ryan House.  I stayed home so that I could help with the Finish Strong event Saturday morning and go to church with my brother and his family on Sunday.  I knew my children would be in good hands and that they would all have a fantastic time, so it made it a little easier to be away from them.

*My mom came back into town on Friday and she and I were able to go out to dinner and run a few errands together.  I love being with my mom.

*Friday evening as I was preparing some items for my booth at the Finish Strong event, I was able to think back to how the event got started and all of the many miracles that our family and others experienced because of this inspired event.

*Friday night about 11:30pm I was stung by a scorpion for the first time in my life.  Now it may be strange that this event made my great moments of the weekend list, but here is the reason why.  I have feared being stung by a scorpion for a long time.  I have heard horror stories about it.  Well, now it has happened.  It wasn't fun, it hurt/stung for about 24 hours, my arm and hand were tingly and numb for a few hours, BUT I lived.  I now know that I am not allergic to them, I will not need to go to the ER if I ever get stung again, and it was not nearly as bad as I had imagined it.  I don't have to wonder anymore.  I now know what will happen if I ever get stung again and that is a good thing!

*Finish Strong event Saturday morning...best thing ever.  What a great turnout.  I loved visiting with people, friends from church, some friends I hadn't seen for a while, some I had never met before...many of which had been at the event for Bryce and Annalise last year who were interested in how they were doing and actually thanked me for how our family has helped them.  Incredible!

*4 & 1/2 hour nap Saturday afternoon!

*4 & 1/2 hour nap Saturday afternoon!  (Sorry, but that deserved two spots!)

*Saturday dinner out with Mom again.  Olive garden.  No responsibility to hurry home to.  We were just able to talk and enjoy some time together.  No rush.  I love spending time with my mom.

*My family was doing great at Ryan House and having a wonderful time!

*I got my start up kit to be an Independent Product Consultant for doTERRA.

*Slept through the night!

*I was able to be up, showered, and ready for church within a 1/2 hour.  When everyone is here, it typically takes about 2 hours to get everyone ready and out the door.

*Going to church with my brother and his children.  It amazes me how much I love his family.  I am so happy that they are here.  I am also thrilled with how kindly they were treated at church.  They all loved our ward and say that they feel very comfortable there.  They have become members of one of the best wards around!

*Sunday lunch with my brother and his children!

*2 hour nap!

*My family returned home from Ryan House.  All safe, well, and very happy.

It has been a fantastic weekend!