What a great Holiday season. We have such great families. We enjoyed spending time with the Stevens family and missed the Strouds! We went on Hikes, sledding, to grandma and grandpa's house several times, bowling, to the Marie Osmond Christmas concert, ate too much, slept too much, and had lots of fun together!
The kids are back to school today! The new Primary year is under way. It is snowing today. The kids were so excited. Aubrie commented "If only it snowed like this on Christmas eve".
This year I'd like to use this blog to tell you about the things that I am thankful for.
Today I'm thankful for my husband - that he hasn't watched every football and basketball game, that he holds the Priesthood, that he loves me - despite my faults, that he makes me want to be a better person, that he is gentle with our kids, that he listens to me, that he shovels the walks for me and the older people he Home teaches, he thanks me for the things I do, that he includes the kids in everything he does, that he rarely rolls his eyes at my new hair-brained ideas, that he helps clean my house and fold laundry when he sees the need, that he got me a new bedroom set - including a headboard that he didn't like or want, he serves others, he lets me choose, he loves Heavenly Father and Jesus, he remembers family prayer and scripture study, he reads books by the Prophet and general authorities, he remembers what the books say when he's done. I'm sure I could go on forever, but the laundry awaits.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Saturday, December 8, 2007
A cute tale from Grandpa's view
I thought that this was so cute -- Written by Marv I think -- that I had to post it!
ENJOY
Goldilocks (??) and the Two Grandparents
A Tale of Kind Deeds
Once upon a time there was two kindly, gentle grandparents who lived deep in the Rock Forest of Boulder Lane. They had been called to work in the Temple so, one Wednesday Afternoon, they left their small home to perform their duties.
They had worked a full shift and were very tired. They could hardly wait to get back to their home and retire for the night.
AS they were nearing their humble abode, they traveled slowly down the Bumpy Road, and just as they were preparing to make the final turn onto the driveway, Grandma lurched forward in her seat and exclaimed, “Look at all of those Christmas lights!! Wait-- is that Our house that is all lit up?”
Grandpa wisely said, “Don’t look at me!! I didn’t do it—don’t blame me.”
They traveled further up the driveway and saw three brightly lighted reindeer feasting in the driveway. It seemed a little strange that they were eating gravel. Perhaps Santa had come a little early and forgotten three of his reindeer. Or, maybe they had just escaped from the North Pole.
Some lights were twinkling around the garage doors. The house and garage had lights all along the roof lines and the back door of the house. Grandma said, “Somebody has definitely been here.”
Grandpa wisely said, “Watch out!! They might be hiding in the bushes—just waiting to jump out and scare us.”
They parked their car in the garage and opened the door to the store room by the refrigerator. “Somebody has been riding my tricycle!” said Grandpa wisely.
Grandma said , “Somebody moved our picnic table”
They carefully opened the rear door to their house and saw the Nerf pop gun laying on the computer boxes. “Somebody has been shooting the Nerf Pop Gun!” said Grandpa wisely.
Grandma said, “Somebody has been writing on the bulletin board and drawing pictures!”
They entered the kitchen. Grandpa shouted (wisely, of course), “Somebody has been eating my candy!!”
Grandma said, “This picture says they love us and is signed DMAKHJA. Who could that be? I don’t recognize that name.”
Finally Grandma said, “Look, Keeley’s name is also on that picture. It must have been Matt and his family.”
Grandpa and Grandma were so pleased with the nice thing that Dad, Mom, Aubrie, Keeley, Henry, Jesse and Andee had done that they snuggled all snug in their bed and slept with smiles on their faces all night long. Grandma said, “That is the nicest Christmas Present ever.”
Grandpa wisely said ,”Yes dear—it surely is.”
--The End--
A Tale of Kind Deeds
Once upon a time there was two kindly, gentle grandparents who lived deep in the Rock Forest of Boulder Lane. They had been called to work in the Temple so, one Wednesday Afternoon, they left their small home to perform their duties.
They had worked a full shift and were very tired. They could hardly wait to get back to their home and retire for the night.
AS they were nearing their humble abode, they traveled slowly down the Bumpy Road, and just as they were preparing to make the final turn onto the driveway, Grandma lurched forward in her seat and exclaimed, “Look at all of those Christmas lights!! Wait-- is that Our house that is all lit up?”
Grandpa wisely said, “Don’t look at me!! I didn’t do it—don’t blame me.”
They traveled further up the driveway and saw three brightly lighted reindeer feasting in the driveway. It seemed a little strange that they were eating gravel. Perhaps Santa had come a little early and forgotten three of his reindeer. Or, maybe they had just escaped from the North Pole.
Some lights were twinkling around the garage doors. The house and garage had lights all along the roof lines and the back door of the house. Grandma said, “Somebody has definitely been here.”
Grandpa wisely said, “Watch out!! They might be hiding in the bushes—just waiting to jump out and scare us.”
They parked their car in the garage and opened the door to the store room by the refrigerator. “Somebody has been riding my tricycle!” said Grandpa wisely.
Grandma said , “Somebody moved our picnic table”
They carefully opened the rear door to their house and saw the Nerf pop gun laying on the computer boxes. “Somebody has been shooting the Nerf Pop Gun!” said Grandpa wisely.
Grandma said, “Somebody has been writing on the bulletin board and drawing pictures!”
They entered the kitchen. Grandpa shouted (wisely, of course), “Somebody has been eating my candy!!”
Grandma said, “This picture says they love us and is signed DMAKHJA. Who could that be? I don’t recognize that name.”
Finally Grandma said, “Look, Keeley’s name is also on that picture. It must have been Matt and his family.”
Grandpa and Grandma were so pleased with the nice thing that Dad, Mom, Aubrie, Keeley, Henry, Jesse and Andee had done that they snuggled all snug in their bed and slept with smiles on their faces all night long. Grandma said, “That is the nicest Christmas Present ever.”
Grandpa wisely said ,”Yes dear—it surely is.”
--The End--
Thursday, December 6, 2007
SURPRISE!
Last night we had so much fun!
Matt got off early and we drove to Mattawa. Matt's parents serve in the Temple on Wednesdays, so we knew that they wouldn't be there.
He he he he.
We put up their Christmas lights for them. The kids ( and myself - I can't deny it) were so excited. Aubrie said to me, "Can't we just stay and hide in the bushes so that we can see the looks on their faces when they get home?" We knew that they wouldn't be home until very late, so we couldn't do it. It is so much fun to serve someone when they don't know you're going to! Sharon called to thank us this morning for the surprise. What a great night!
Matt got off early and we drove to Mattawa. Matt's parents serve in the Temple on Wednesdays, so we knew that they wouldn't be there.
He he he he.
We put up their Christmas lights for them. The kids ( and myself - I can't deny it) were so excited. Aubrie said to me, "Can't we just stay and hide in the bushes so that we can see the looks on their faces when they get home?" We knew that they wouldn't be home until very late, so we couldn't do it. It is so much fun to serve someone when they don't know you're going to! Sharon called to thank us this morning for the surprise. What a great night!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Some things are just funny
It seems like Jesse is in my blog a lot. Yesterday he topped the list of funnies again. He doesn't like to take the time to wash his hands after using the toilet. So he's devised this plan to help himself out. It goes something like this:
- Have mom lift you onto the toilet.
- Bend as far forward to make sure you don't have to touch yourself to get the flow going into the toilet.
- Shake yourself dry so as not to touch anything again.
- Have mom lift up your unders and pants for you.
- Try to run out of the bathroom as quickly as possible, but when mom catches you, then
- Ask mom to flush, when she politely declines ( this is the new part yesterday) you think to yourself if I don't use my hands to flush I won't have to wash...hmmm...I could use my teeth to flush...whoops... mom doesn't like that idea, I'll use my forehead instead...dang...I guess she won't let me do that either. Dang, I'm missing SUPER WHY, I guess I better hurry and wash 'cause she won't let me out of the bathroom until I do.
No kidding, I sat in the bathroom for several minutes laughing after he left. Silly boy. I'll have to see what happens today.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Just a few funnies
Keeley had her birthday on Saturday. She is now 7 and feels that she is so much more grown up. She is now making her bed in the morning, that is truly more grown up. I can't complain.
When cleaning up after cake I noticed it. A partial candle. Jesse got another one. My kids love to suck the frosting off of the bottom of the candles after they've been blown out. Jesse has taken this quick treat to the next level. Hmmm. He said it was good. Red wax, and it was not a thin candle. It was one of the chunky twisted things. Yuck.
Yesterday was laundry day. Isn't it interesting that no matter how much laundry you do during the week Monday's laundry piles always resemble Mt. Everest. While helping me get the laundry out of the dryer Henry said "Am en't I so helpful, mommy?" What a sweetheart! Yes, my boys love to help me all day long. And obviously I didn't praise him quickly enough.
Yeah! After a long week Andee finally slept through the night again. She got herself into a bad habit, but hopefully we're back on track. She is starting to get a fresh crop of new hair. Yippee!
Aubrie came home from school very excited yesterday. Her teacher marked her pre-spelling test 100%. After reviewing it, Aubrie realized that she had indeed spelled one of the words wrong. She brought it to the attention of her teacher, who praised her for being honest. She came home on cloud nine. Isn't it wonderful how good we feel when we do what's right.
Here was a conversation between Jesse and myself:
Jesse - "You're a dumb (kind of mumbled) mom."
Not sure I was hearing what he said I said, "What nubby?"
Jesse - "You're a good mommy. You're a special mommy, and I love you"
So funny, I'm not sure if he thought that I actually had heard him and didn't like what I heard, but he fixed it really fast. I am now aware what he said in the first statement, because the exact conversation was repeated twice last week. I guess that I need to pay attention to what is happening if it is repeated again. Although he is a big tease, and probably knew that it would get my attention really fast.
When cleaning up after cake I noticed it. A partial candle. Jesse got another one. My kids love to suck the frosting off of the bottom of the candles after they've been blown out. Jesse has taken this quick treat to the next level. Hmmm. He said it was good. Red wax, and it was not a thin candle. It was one of the chunky twisted things. Yuck.
Yesterday was laundry day. Isn't it interesting that no matter how much laundry you do during the week Monday's laundry piles always resemble Mt. Everest. While helping me get the laundry out of the dryer Henry said "Am en't I so helpful, mommy?" What a sweetheart! Yes, my boys love to help me all day long. And obviously I didn't praise him quickly enough.
Yeah! After a long week Andee finally slept through the night again. She got herself into a bad habit, but hopefully we're back on track. She is starting to get a fresh crop of new hair. Yippee!
Aubrie came home from school very excited yesterday. Her teacher marked her pre-spelling test 100%. After reviewing it, Aubrie realized that she had indeed spelled one of the words wrong. She brought it to the attention of her teacher, who praised her for being honest. She came home on cloud nine. Isn't it wonderful how good we feel when we do what's right.
Here was a conversation between Jesse and myself:
Jesse - "You're a dumb (kind of mumbled) mom."
Not sure I was hearing what he said I said, "What nubby?"
Jesse - "You're a good mommy. You're a special mommy, and I love you"
So funny, I'm not sure if he thought that I actually had heard him and didn't like what I heard, but he fixed it really fast. I am now aware what he said in the first statement, because the exact conversation was repeated twice last week. I guess that I need to pay attention to what is happening if it is repeated again. Although he is a big tease, and probably knew that it would get my attention really fast.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Quote I like today!
"At this time of Christmas, this season when gifts are given, let us not forget that God gave His Son, and His Son gave His life, that each of us might have the gift of eternal life."President Gordon B. Hinckley
thanks to Dani, Lindsay's sister
thanks to Dani, Lindsay's sister
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