LUV my Teenager

So I wanted to share this so that I will remember this special little moment with my teenager girl.  Today Morgan came home from school and asked if her and I could have a date night and go see this group called "Vocal Point".  I expressed that it would be fun and before I knew it she was on the computer getting tickets. Well, later as I was tucking her in bed. (Yes- she still loves for me to tuck her in and she will "beg" until I do).  I truly LOVE that she does because there are so many sacrifices that she makes being the oldest child and this is the one thing that I can give and I never go away regretting it.  Why?  Because tonight as I tucked her in I learned two things. One- She was invited to go to this concert with her friends and instead she chose her momma, and Two- She told me what she learned from one of her teachers at school today who has a rebellious teenage daughter who kept her up until 1:30 in the morning because she was having trouble with the law.  Morgan said that she learned not to judge others when you have no idea what they might be going through.  It was just a sweet moment and I want to remember how much I LUV my Teenager!!!

Thanks Morgan for teaching me...

General Conference Apr.2013

 It is that time again...  

Every six months our church leaders speak to us all over the world through our televisions. It is called General Conference.  Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints listen to speakers who speak about our Savior Jesus Christ, His Atonement and also other subjects such as Faith, repentance, and service.  It is always so encouraging. To know more you can check out www.lds.org. The sessions are on Saturday and Sunday. This year we had so many activities going on that we had to record it and then watch all of the sessions on Sunday.  

We started with a yummy pancake breakfast...

Morgan was excited to create a fun activity for the kids. 

 This helps them to keep their attention as it does require a lot for kids to sit and listen.  

Especially as we were trying to listen to two days worth all in one day.

This Conference store was a big hit! The kids got to earn pennies for each time they heard certain words such as Love, Family, Jesus Christ, Temple, Hope, etc... Then they could go shop at the store for treats and activities.  It was so much FUN! 

Thank you Morgan for your help...

Bryn got her arm stuck in her penny cup.  I was freaking out.  

I really thought we would be making a trip to the ER.  

Thank goodness daddy has muscles.

OUCH!

Sofie loves to pretend she is a little momma 

and we love to watch her.  

She cracks us up!

We had a sucker contest to see who could keep theirs the longest.  Preston was throwing a fit because he didn't like the rules.  He is so competitive and is at that stage where he hates to loose.  We didn't last long because we all thought the suckers were gross!

Daddy and Bryn were trying to catch M&M's...

Preston with his dad!!!

I love this picture:)

So thankful that we could gather together and be strengthened and encouraged.  

I always go away from General Conference with a desire to be a better mother, a better wife, and a better friend.  I want to be more like my Savior Jesus Christ.  I know He lives and that He loves us.  

I know that this life has a purpose and that it is up to me to do all I can 

so that I can live with Him and my family and friends forever.

Sports,sports and more sports!!!

So we went from this...

to this!!!

Hoppy Easter!!!

So because we were in St. George for Spring Break, we didn't get home until the eve of Easter.  So my sweet hubby was all prepared for the Easter Bunny to come and I must say I was impressed.  The bunny had left little foot prints and the kids had to read them and follow the clues that were given through scriptures.  In the process they were taught the story of Jesus and His resurrection.  The bunny also left me some new bowls, a CD and some chocolate:)

Look at these cute kids and the smiles on their faces...

LOVE Easter and I LOVE Spring!

oh- and the best part of the day was that I didn't have to cook:)

Thanks Shan for making this a great Easter Sunday.

HAPPY St Patricks Day

So I forgot this post.  St Patricks Day was on a Sunday and I had bought these ties for Preston and Daddy.  We didn't know that we would have our cousins coming to town for our other cousin Kayla's mission farewell.  So Preston and his cousin Reggie got to wear them.  

Are they two of the cutest boys ever? 

Kayla is such an amazing girl and such an example to our family and especially our girls.  She has been called to serve a mission in Tulsa Arizona. (Spanish Speaking)

Morgan always has her hands in someone's hair.  For a girl who I never thought would learn to do her own she is now obsessed with hair styles:)  They really do grow up.

CRAZY!!!

We had a luncheon at Uncle Lynn and Aunt Rina's. There home is so much fun. It is always like pulling teeth to get our kids in the car.  As you can see Sofie was worn out before we ever made it home.

Spring Break 2013

Grand Opening at Chick-fil-a! I couldn't believe we got Sofie in this photo. She is terrified of things that are dressed up and usually is glued to my hip.  Maybe we are getting over this fear:)

Sofie was so excited that her cousin Kyla was coming down from Enterprise for a lunch and to swim. Shannon's Aunt Paula and her daughter Kristy came down for the day.  We had so much fun with them.  Sofie and Kyla went on a little shop and both got matching swim suits. 

So CUTE!  

Daddy stayed with us for the weekend and then had to go back to Salt Lake and work.

I guess all good things have to come to an end:(

Morgan and Sydney got to go watch there cousin Scotlyn in her swim meet.  I still remember when these girls were all little and playing dress up.  Now they still play dress up but only to look good for the boys:)

We stayed at my Aunt and Uncles Condo and it was so much FUN.  The pool was heated and so we worked on our tans and swam.  I love the Sunshine and I think we were all ready for some warm weather.  This has been such a bad winter and we have not seen clear skies in a very long time.

Grandma Joy and Papa had us over almost every night for dinner.  The kids were not sure they liked the fact that we were not staying there this trip. Brynlee said she missed the smell of Grandmas house.  She is so much like me.  I am that same way.  Our last day there we had a BBQ and an Easter egg hunt and it was fun to be together with our family!!!

17 years with this Goof Ball!!!

I can't believe that I have been married to this Goof Ball for 17 years!  They say it just gets better and better and I have to agree.  I love this guy so much and can't imagine life without him.  He is a hard worker, he is funny, he is creative, he is the worlds best dad ( you can ask all of our kids).  I am so thankful that he chose to move to St. George Utah and work at Shoneys so he could meet my mom.  Yes- not me, but my mother, who then let me know that this poor kid from Arizona had just moved here before going on a mission and he doesn't know anybody.  So out of obligation I said yes to a date and then a few more before he left.  I then chose to serve a mission and so after 3-1/2 years we met back up and it took only about a month and we were engaged and married 3 months later.  

March 16th 1996.

I will forever be the luckiest girl ever!!!