Awesomeness

No, not me, although I did do an awesome Hoedown Throwdown at recital! No, I'm thinking about how awesome my children are sometimes and I never expect it. I took Chase to football practice on Saturday, and right when we got in the parking lot, he told me he had to go to the bathroom really bad. (his stomach was upset) So I turned the car around and was going to take him, but at the end of the parking lot, he said kinda thoughtfully, "I'll be okay." So I took him back and didn't think too much about it. It started snowing about halfway through, so he came and sat in the car to get warm. I asked him if he was okay, and he said, "Yeah, I said a prayer when I went out there." I just about started crying. Even I didn't think to tell him that, he did it all on his own. I am so happy my kids know they can count on their Heavenly Father! Lately Hannah has been having some friend trouble. I know from experience it is hard to stand up to your friends when they behave in ways that make you feel bad about yourself. But Hannah has been so amazing. She actually tells her friends that until they quit acting the way they do, she would rather not hang out with them. Now that takes courage! I can't take any of the credit, but I sure am proud.

Trust

I marvel that my Heavenly Father trusts me so much with his daughters. I truly feel inadequate to be in charge of those cute girls that are in my beehive class. I was no example for others when I was their age, and I wonder why he just keeps calling me back to do it. I wish I had went to mutual more when I was their age! Look at this sweet picture from our recent trip to Salt Lake. These girls are just beautiful, and I love them so much. What great examples they are!

I Hate Spring

Yes. I hate it. It is a mucky, confusing, disappointing, ugly mess. Just drive anywhere and see all the garbage in the ditches and against the fences. Hey, it's 60 degrees! Let's go outside! Hey, it's 25 and snowing, we're freezing! See what I mean? And don't get me started on the mud. I need a mud room. I am so sick of the front door and all the muddy wet spots from the shoes! Even the flowers aren't stupid. The bulbs I planted haven't even poked their heads up yet. They probably won't until June!

Hello!

Okay, I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted. The holidays were so crazy! On Christmas Eve, we had to take Ryan in to get stitches, then he puked all Christmas morning because of the anesthesia. The day after New Years, David, Ryan and Chase all came down with the flu. They were completely down for a week. Hannah and I had to play nurse, and we never got it thankfully.
Then in February it was Chase's ninth birthday. He had a football party with his two best buddies, Talon and Brady.
Now we are into March, and I had my clogging competition at Pocatello. Two first places for us! Now we qualify for Lagoon in May. My kids were so excited. They just hope I do good so THEY can go!
My dad is really suffering with his Lyme Disease. He had a huge setback last month, and they are just now getting him back to feeling better. Why can't they find a cure for this? Are they even trying?
Well, that was a lot to cover, and I promise I will keep up better from now on!

Disneyworld

We just got back from Disneyworld. That place is huge! We had to take a bus, ferry or monorail just to move to different parks. But OH WHAT FUN! I got to ride Tower Of Terror 3 times. I would have done more, but we ran out of time!

It was cold! We had to wear our coats every day but the last day. I even had to buy some gloves because I couldn't keep warm. But who's compaining? We were at DISNEYWORLD!

We also got to go to Universal Studios. Not as fun, but I did get to go to Suess Landing. I have always loved Dr. Suess. I also got a picture with a Who!

Wind

I got all of my christmas lights and stuff up while it was so warm a while back. Well, I woke up this morning, and they are blown to *$@#! I am so sick of wind. I can't decorate for anything unless I wire, solder, nail, bolt, or set it in concrete! I'm moving!

We are done

David is on his last week of Knoxville time. Now he will only travel periodically through the year. I can't believe we made it through! I think that we are all the better for it. It was a sacrifice on both our parts, but we made it work, and we got some great benefits from it. I sure don't want to do it again though! Especially through the summer.
I am thankful for my family. I couldn't have done it without my Mom and Dad. They watched the kids more times than I ever thought I would have to ask for. They were always willing to help no matter what. Even when my Dad was having some really bad days with his disease. My parents have always been there for me, and I am so glad they live close by so that I can spend my time with them.