Happy Birthday Liam!!!!

I can't believe that Liam turns 10 today! Holy Cow, where has time gone???? It was just yesterday that he came and snuggled up to me for the very first time when he was just turning 5!!!! I count my blessings every day to have such great kids. We are so glad you are a part of our family Liam! We love you so very much!!!!

New Beginnings....

Our sweet Zoe had New Beginnings tonight. I can't begin to tell you the pride I felt as I watched her up front as they introduced her to the other Young Women. She is such a good girl, always trying to do what is right! She has been placed in our family for a very special reason. She just doesn't see it yet as she is the only girl and things the world is coming to an end because of that fact. I don't have a daughter of my very own, but would claim her any day! Now to figure out how to get into Girls Camp this year !!!!

Austin's My Little Artist....

Austin had his art show last night. He was so proud of his art as he should be! Let me explain the picture....This is Austin's Dentist, Dr. Hilgers. That is what is on the cape of the super tooth. Then in block letters he wrote, "keep your teeth clean." Just to the left of that is the Mascot of Hilger's Pediatrics which is an alligator. This alligator in the picture is breathing fire out of its mouth. I am so proud of my little artist. He is so stinkin' talented, but then again, I'm his mom and SUPER bias!

No more monkeys jumping on the bed.....

Drewbee, was so excited about Zoe being home that when it was time for her to go to bed, he went into her room to get his last minute play time in. Part of that play time consisted of jumping on the bed. I left the room to tuck Jared in. The next thing I hear is Zoe and Drew screaming. Zoe carries Drew in covered in blood on his little face. I took him to a friend's home whom is a doctor to decide whether stitches were in order. Yup, sure enough we were off to urgent care in which we called before we left to insure that they could do stitches. We got to the urgent care and the doctor comes into the room to tell me he doesn't do stitches on the face. What? Are you kidding me? So we quickly return home to meet my most amazing friend Debbie, who stayed with the kids while Gavin and I went to the Emergency Room that had pediatrics. Drew was perfect. He didn't flinch during the procedure and was so good that they gave him 2 stuffed animals from the special closet instead of one. I thought I would save the yucko pictures and just show you the after once everything was done. Drew is just like his Daddy, so laid back, it makes me laugh.

Boys Scouts and Bobcat

Austin my sweetest 8 year old ever, earned his Bobcat last night. He was super excited! Next month is Pinewood Derby and we are stoked about it! Preparations have begun to make that perfect car. We love you bubbers and are SO proud of you!

One week in.....

OK, so I am a week into my working out. WOW, I have been sore in places I didn't know existed! That's a good thing, right? At least that is what I keep telling myself. There are so many options at the Y, that I am starting to wonder if I can just move in there. I only get 2 hours a day at the child watch for the little boys, so I have to really utilize every minute. I am proud to say that as of today, I have lost 5 pounds. Although, when I got on the scale yesterday it told me 7. That's what I get for going to the Olive Garden. Although, I have to admit, I think it was worth it because I had some awesome quality time with one of my girlfriends, Amy. Whom also took our family photos, which will be posted after she gets done editing me down to a size 6 :). I feel really good, although they say that you are suppose to have lots of energy, and I'm thinking not so much right now. My two little guys keep me running and makes me T.I.R.E.D!!!

I want to see the temple....

This morning I had the opportunity to go to the temple with one of my great friends, Tiffany. I love that woman. She is one of the strongest most kind hearted people I know who even when life gives her trials, she takes them with a smile. I think that is one of the greatest qualities a person can have. For all of my non-Mormon friends, going to the temple helps us remember covenants that we make with our Heavenly Father in this sacred building. There is this amazing reverence that I feel that I can't get anywhere else. A peace and a still. I love going to the temple because it helps me get away from my everyday problems and focus on the things that are truly important to me and my husband. I am thankful that I am able to go to the house of our Lord and feel that peace. Thank you again Tiffany! You will never know how much I love, appreciate and admire you!