Catch Up

I don't have any pictures for my week but life is crazy! I really wonder what happened to my peaceful days of soap operas and babies. School is going great. I love my professor and really enjoy listening to her talk. I was concerned about sitting in a class for 3 hours and being able to focus but it has been great. I think I really enjoy learning... The kids have been having so much fun on their time off track just hangin' out and playing. Jordan has a neighbor friend who comes over everyday at 11:00 and stays till 6:00. They have put so many hours on our trampoline! Saddie has loved having the kids home and she and Brinley are hooked at the hip. Mikayla has also had a friend over quite a bit and they too have added to the endless hours on the tramp! Jason has been busy at work, yeah for him but not for us, and it seems like we NEVER see each other except for on Wed. nights for scouts. I was able to go down town for the General Relief Society conference with some neighbors. It was so peaceful to be sitting in the same room as the Prophet and to listen to these Women who have such amazing faith and love for the gospel. I was so grateful I could go! Well ,I need to go make lunch, again, for the kids they eat so much when their home!! Only one more week off!

"OUCH"

We went to the dentist the other day and had all four kids teeth cleaned. We hadn't been in a year and I knew I would never be lucky enough to get away with no cavities. Unfortunately, I was right. Jordan had 4, Brinley had 4, and Saddie has 7! Mikayla had 0. What a good girl! So after all the cleanings and cavities filled we owe over $2,000.00. Obviously we don't have insurance and that's even with a discount of 1/2 off! If anyone has any ideas or knows how to get a good dental plan please let me know... It would be greatly appreciated! Jordan and Brinley did great at getting their teeth fixed. Today it's Saddies turn.... Keep your fingers crossed for us please!

Girls Night

Jason took Jordan dove hunting this weekend so I decided it was the perfect time to have Mikayla's 'girl party' I promised her when we moved in. I thought it would be a good way for her to get to know the girls around here better. After activity days she invited Destiny and Kathrine over for a late night. She planned the whole thing. First they played board games, and jumped on the tramp.

Then we ran to Hobby Lobby to get a craft and then to pick up pizza. After dinner I let them make chocolate chip cookies, by themselves.

Brinley and Saddie watched with envy and even got a taste.

Then while the cookies were baking they started their craft. They picked out marble magnets.

They ended up having such a great night. They are all in ballet together too and Mikayla and Kathrine are also in the same class in school. Such cute sweet girls!!

Sweet Dreams...

We put the kids to bed last night and came in our room and started getting ready for bed. I had just gotten out of the shower and I walk out of the bathroom and saw little fingers sticking out from under the door and I hear Saddie say, "Mom, I want you to sleep with me" So I told her I'd be there in a few minutes. She waited a few seconds and called again, and I told her just a minute. Then I got preoccupied and didn't hear her again so I figured she just went to bed, because she's done that before. So about 15 min. later I go out to check on her and this is what I found.


Sweet little Saddie had bundled herself up in her 2 favorite blankets right outside my door and had fallen asleep. It made me sad that I had missed out on my opportunity of laying in bed with her and cuddling her to sleep. I get so impatient with them at bed time but time just goes by so fast and I'm usually not even home at night and pretty soon she won't need me anymore. They grow up way too fast! I had read her a story and said prayers and tucked her in so I don't feel too guilty but I know one day I will miss her asking me to sleep with her!

The secrets out!

Mikayla lost a tooth the other day and put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy. She stays up and reads after she goes to bed and I've told her she can read as long as she wants as long as she gets up in the morning. Some times I go to bed before her. Well, this night was the case. There have been many times that the tooth fairy did not come and we figured it was probably because she stayed up too late. Well morning came and I woke her and she got in the shower right away so I figured it would be a perfect time for the fairy to come. She never said a word about it and I figured she had guessed what had happened, or was suprised that the tooth fairy came in the morning cause that was a first. So, two nights ago Jordan lost his tooth and as I reached under his pillow for his tooth there was a note and a pencil. The note read, "To tooth-ferry your the best ferry ever please give me 1,000 dollars and I will give you a crystal and if you do I will love you. And can you sign your name________. Are you my Mom? Yes or No." Jason and I debated what to do. I wanted to save the note so I hid it in my closet and gave him $2.00. The next morning Mikayla and him eagerly looked to see what was left and instantly started asking questions. I denied every accusation but the little sneaks went in my room and found the tooth the note and the pencil and confronted me. So, I told them. I was ready for sheer disappointment and saddness but they were pretty excited, or maybe just happy that they solved the mystery. They promised to keep the secret from the little girls and are anxious to play along. So funny!

Back to school!

Ok for those of you who don't know, I started school... again. It has been almost exactly 12 years since I've been. I decided I really don't want to be working in the restraunt business for ever and it's looking like I'm going to be needing to work for, well maybe forever. So I figured I need to get my degree. I'm going to finish what I started 14 years ago which is Elementary education. I'm starting out slow so I don't overwhelm myself but I'm hoping to have my degree in 3 years. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I was so so nervous to start. I had my first class tonight and I think it's going to be pretty good. My teacher seems super laid back and easy to work with. She is also a 2nd grade teacher and has been teaching for 20 years. WoW. I'm actually pretty excited and although I know every semester won't be as easy as this one (at least seems to be) I think it's a pefect beginning!!

This is me and Jason with my $156.00 book. Yes you read it right. $156.00. I forgot how expensive school is.... So crazy!!
I got home early from class so we walked down to the pool for an evening swim. Jason hurt his back at work so he wanted to sit in the hot tub..
Mikayla Jordan n Saddie

Saddie

Jordan

Jason, trying to stretch out his back... Poor guy.

Now he can relax..

Brinley was there too she was just too busy to pose for the camera. I'll catch her next time.

For those of you concerned...

I did clean my house... It was actually very clean but unfortunately it only lasted a few hours. Oh well, that's how it goes right? Over the weekend the kids had a blast at our annual neighborhood Oquirrh Park days. They started out with Friday night movie in the park. One of our sweet neighbors has a big blow up screen they put in the park and they make popcorn and have punch too. Then Saturday morning they had a 5K walk/run and muffins and donuts at the clubhouse. Only the elite few ran and the kids all raced around the neighborhood on their decorated bikes. They loved it. Then that evening they had a Luau with a catered dinner, swimming, a big slip-n-slide, a clown making balloons, and a movie in the club house. I had to work so I didn't get any pictures but the kids had a blast. I have been so impressed with the unity in our neighborhood. We are so lucky to have lived in 2 such GREAT neighborhoods!! We definitely hope we can stay for good!!