Warmer Days

I took these pictures of Ava after church yesterday.  It was such a beautiful day, I was actually able to go outside without being frozen by the time we came back inside.  

We were also able to go on a walk the other afternoon, but Drake was sick of me shoving the camera in his face, he wouldn't even look at me.  I even bribed him with candy and that didn't work, so I got what I could.  I don't think these warmer days are here to stay, but I sure am ready for them!  Bring it on.  

FAREWELL TO OUR BELOVED PROPHET

As most all of you have probably heard by now, Pres. Hinckley passed away tonight.  What a wonderful prophet he was! How joyful it must be for him to be with his wife again, and it makes me grateful to have an eternal family.  He has strengthened my testimony through out these past years and I will be forever grateful to him for that.  We Love you President Hinckley!   

Thanks Rachel

So a girl in my ward Rachel Bjorkman posted about a womans blog http://www.sheyerosemeyer.blogspot.com  

This woman lost a child and if you have time to read her words, I highly recommend it.  They seemed to capture every emotion in my soul and she writes so beautifully.  So, thanks Rachel for introducing me to her blog.  There have been many times in my life, since I have been a mother, where I have thought about if I ever had to go thru the horrible tragedy of losing one of my children, how I would ever be able to go on living.  My heart breaks into a million pieces just thinking about it.  I can't even imagine it ever really happening to me, but no one is invincible to death, and even though I pray each day and night for the safety of my children, who knows what tomorrow will bring.  All we can do is give our love to those we care for most and try not to take for granted these beautiful beings our Heavenly Father has blessed our lives with.  I am so grateful to be a mother.  It truly is the greatest joy I have ever known.  In every prayer at night I always say to God, I never knew what life was before I had children, so thank you for letting me be their mother.  Now, I understand what my role is in this life, and I couldn't ask for anything more.  

My Beautiful Babies

TAGGED

1. 10 years ago... I was 14 and probably had a crush on Darrin Hill or Dave Bee.  Who knows, I think I had a crush on a different boy every week.  

2. 5 things i have to do... vacuum main walk ways daily (well, i try to) i love the straight lines, wake up at 7:00 am, make dinner, watch "The Office" every thrusday (when it was still on, damn writers strike), & eat something sweet everyday.  

3. Snacks that i enjoy...brownies, popcorn, pumpkin bread, ice cream, beer, 

hahaha root beer! 

4. What I would do if I suddenly became a billionaire...Take care of my mom, pay off homes for myself and family, buy new cars, get out of debt, have a reunion with all my girls and go back to Mystique ...someday I PROMISE!  And I'll pay for it cause I'll be a billionare!  

5. 3 bad habits ... clearing my throat (i've really worked on it) hopefully I've improved, not excercising, picking at anything that produces puss ( i love blood and puss).  Gross, I know.  

6. Places I have lived ... Page, AZ - Provo, UT- St. George, UT - Ridgefield, CT - Mesa, AZ - Denver, CO 

7. Things people don't know about me... I have a problem opening up to people, I'm clumsy, whether I'm tripping, running into something, or spilling , it doesn't even phase me anymore, I love the Lord of the Rings movies, I'm kind of lerpy, and I love to sing in the shower when no one is around, for some reason the acoustics in the shower make your voice sound good, or better I should say!  Why is this??  Oh and on that note, sometimes I like to bear my testimony so I can talk into the microphone, not that I necessarily have anything profound to say, but microphones are fun, that's why i love to Kareoke too.  

I tag any one who feels like they need a new post!  

FINALLY

So, I have finally decided to update my blog tonight.  Brandon left for Utah and will be there until Monday night.  So needless to say, that should give some extra time to do whatever I want when the kids are sleeping.  This past month has been adventurous, eh hem, for me to say the least.  Drake is officially potty trained as of the day after Christmas, and we also bought him a twin bed, so he is out of his crib!!  It's been a little bit of an adjustment, but he is actually doing great in it. He loves his big boy bed and I can't believe he is old enough to be in one.  Ava is 6 months and still a little peanut.  She was only 12.5 lbs at her check up today.  I swear Drake was like 18.  She is still the sweetest little thing ever.  I have tons of pictures to put up, but I am trying to figure out how to uplaod them on a mac.  So, if anyone knows how, let me know.