Snow Day!

So the kids finally have a snow day, or cold day really. Lauren didn't really seem to care. We were sitting there watching the morning news waiting for the list of school closures. She told Jason, "I can deal with it either way." She didn't even want to go back to bed. (too bad for me!)

Kids are great! 20 below temperatures not so much.

Happy New Year!

I have been thinking back on 2007 and remembering how crazy our lives have been. This picture was taken the day Lauren was admitted into the hospital for the first time. I look back now and can't believe I didn't notice how sick she looked.
This pic was taken a week after hospital admission. I can't believe the difference a week of antibiotics made.
This was the day before surgery. What a brave kid! She was in the hospital 18 days (the first time) and hardly ever acted scared or cried. Lauren is an amazing kid who I am so lucky to have in my life today.

But anyway...I am looking forward to a new year. Lauren will be baptized this year. Taylor will start Kindergarten. I will turn 30...hmmm...yikes! Carter will enter the terrible twos. Jason and I will have been married for 9 years. My Dad will run for another term or another political office and probably succeed. Dallin will get divorced, and be a great father to his beautiful boys. Dustin will be a smart college kid and possibly travel to London. Evan will buy a new vehicle and see more money in his bank account than ever before. So BRING IT ON!!!

Make a dang Quesadilla!

Anybody for a Quesadilla Maker? Jason and I went to a company party last night and left with a Quesadilla maker. Exciting, I know! It even stamps them with little maracas, cactus, sombrero cartoon-looking things. Aren't Christmas parties fun?

Christmas is only a week away. I don't know if I've ever been this late in my shopping. CRAZY! THat's what happens when you have 3 kids and can't seem to get away. Could be worse though, I could be packing my family up and moving back home like Heps. I'd be freakin' out 'bout now! Christie...I'd love to help with anything. Call me. :)

I have decided this year that instead of getting christmas presents, I am hoping to find someone in real need of something that I can give them. My Christmas would be complete if I could fill someone's real need.

I feel rather blessed. Not that I'm loaded with money or things, I just am so thankful for what I do have. I have a husband who loves me and provides for our family. I have a 7 year old who has survived open heart surgery with flying colors. I have a 4 year old who keeps me smiling no matter what. I have a son I absolutely adore...even if he is into EVERYTHING! I have a home, heat, family, and I feel like I am always surrounded by love. What else could I possibly need?

I hope this Christmas season is wonderful for everyone. I hope that you find peace and happiness in the things you have rather than wishing for what you don't. Merry Christmas!

My friend Christie rocks!

So, I am trying to get this blog thing figured out. Good thing that I have friends to help me out otherwise I'd be lost in cyberspace. Thanks Crystal! Isn't the scrapbook design AWESOME!

So, hmm...What else to talk about. Blogging is kind of fun cuz you can just put stuff out there, clear your head, or just have fun typing a bunch of nothing.

So today I directed our Stake Young Men/Young Women's Choir for Stake Conference. That was fun! I'm glad it's over cuz that means I can have my SUnday evenings back, but it was fun getting to know the kids. We sang "As Sisters in Zion and We'll Bring the World his Truth" and it sounded awesome. Music touches people in ways that words cannot.

Back to the subject of my friend Christie. Rumors are circulating that she will be "moving back" for a while and I'm selfishly thrilled. I missed her while she was in San Diego! Plus, I'm just going to leave you with one word, and that's SETTLERS! Wahoo!

Christmas!

Crazy! Christmas shoppin' is insane. The more kids you have, the trickier it gets. Trying to remember what you got one child and making it even for the others. Not to mention expensive. But I think it's all worth it Christmas morning when you see their faces!