J.o.e.y

Last night as I was doing my daily email and blog check-up, Joey wanted to play a game.
(More BIG Brown eyes.)

Like the 'average' mother that I am I was telling him "just a minute"... and "you set it up then I'll come play" trying to buy me some time.

The game was Backyardigans memory.
At one point he said "I'll go for you" and I did not think anything of it.
I have to admit I was not really listening to him as I was reading blogs and emails. :(
So when he started cleaning it up I said "sorry buddy" and logged off the computer to play the game with him.
He said "it's ok mom, I finished the game, we tied."
That broke my heart.
He is such a sweet boy!
I love how forgiving and easy they can be.
Needless to say after that we played Jenga and read books for over an hour.
I love being a momma.
I love my boys.
I love days like Sunday and Monday when we have all the time in the world to spend together (I work Tuesday-Saturday).
I figured most mothers would be able to relate so I had to share this sweet story.

I Love these boys!

Haircut

I like cutting my boys hair.
It is easy and
saves money and
it is fun.

Love this boy.
The past few summers we have done a Mohawk for a little while before school starts or right after school gets out just for fun. He asks for it and I am ok with it for a bit.
I love those big brown eyes!

Family

I want to say that I had an amazing weekend the last few days.
I was able to go to St. George with my boys to a Terry reunion and it was very nice.
I really felt my dad there the whole time and my grandparents, Maeser and Marilla.
My Aunt Linda and Uncle Reg Terry family did a great job planning.
I had such a pleasant time in Enterprise.
I was really happy to see my aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family t-shirts were cool, and so were all the activities.
We had some "surprise" visits from ancestors to tell us about their pasts, and their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I don't know if it is just that I am getting older, or if my attitude is changing, or if something was different, but things felt different for me.

My mom moved out of her house in Diamond Valley that she has lived in for the last 20 years and I was able to help her do some moving and unpacking.
I have an amazing mother, I realize more and more each day just how amazing she really is. My boys seemed to have a blast with all of their cousins. Plus we celebrated Independence Day.
And I got to see Heather, Grant, Dax and the Werner family.
I love St. George,
I love my family,
I love the Gospel,
I am thankful I have a vehicle that gets me to all of these activities.
I am grateful to be alive.
I am Grateful to live in this Country.
I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father, His son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost.
One of my Uncles, who is special by more than just that title, talked at our reunion about how important the Holy Ghost is and how He can be taken for granted. What we don't realize is that having the Holy Ghost with us is like walking and talking with the Gods because the Holy Ghost is a member of the Godhead.
My mom is going to copy all of her pictures from the weekend onto a disc for me and then I'll post more. I love pics so sorry I do not have any with this post.
Love, Me!

Happy Father's Day...

Yesterday as I was at Wal-Mart looking for a card for Dave, tears filled my eyes as I thought of my dad.
I looked at the cards thinking if my dad were here what would I get for him?
The one I liked the best said...

"Every kid should have a Hero to look up to."
Then on the inside it said...
"I never had to search far to find my hero.
For me, Dad, it was you...
always you.
Happy Father's Day."

Happy Father's day to all the wonderful father's out there!

Family...

...it's about time.
I went to see my family this weekend.
Started in St. G at my cousin Jeffie's reception.
I do not have pics but my mom does so when I get them I'll post pics from that.
The night in St. G was gorgeous and the newlyweds look great together.

Then we drove to Mesa for my other cousins "farewell" talk.
Daniel is going to Portugal on his mish.
Kaden, Danny, and Lacey.
Daniel and Me.
I love my family.

Lilly and Layla are getting so big.

They are so precious, they are actually my cousins too, although I could be their aunt :)
I drove to Mesa with my Uncle Thaniel and my boys.
It was a nice trip as we went as a caravan with 4 generations to Mesa.
Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, cousins and our kids...

I love going to Mesa, AZ.
I got to see my friend/classmate LaDawn while I was there too.
Then last night I slept in St. G and before coming home to Provo today we went swimming and spent time with 'my boys grandparents' :).
I do not have pics from it all and details from it all, but it was a nice visit and much needed vacay for me.
I love you All!!!

Life

Well it has been over a week since I posted.
I do not have anything crazy or special to talk about.
I have continued writing in my journal.
After 3 bedrooms, 1 family room, 1 living room, 1 laundry room, 3 bathrooms, 5+ closets, 1 kitchen, 1 pantry,1 storage room. . . I am almost all unpacked and comfortable, but there is 1 room left and it is the room I am sitting in. ya. the spare bedroom/office/guest room/scrapbook room(but who does that anymore anyways???)/who wants to do it for me room?
I am comfortable in this home.
Work is stressful but I love what I do.
The boys are home with their dad during the day
and then home with me at night.
Life is good.
We are blessed!
I want to complain sometimes, but have to take things into perspective and recognize the hand of God in my life!
He's there, I KNOW it!

Sisters...

I love my sister!
We're all moved out and all moved in, but not unpacked.
I like our new place.
The internet got hooked up today.
I feel so blessed. I have definitely felt tender mercies of our Father in Heaven in my life.
I am grateful for all I have.
Grateful for these two little boys who keep me busy and teach me so much.
Grateful for a husband who loves me and loves spending time with our family.
Grateful for my extended family whom I Love and miss!
Most especially this week I am grateful for a little sister who loves me and spent so much time helping me and my family move. She really is the Best Auntie ever to David and Joey, and the Best Sister I Ever Had!!!