Happy Mothers Day

"We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop trying to prove something. We have to learn to be content with what we are."

"Think about your particular assignment at this time in your life. It may be to get an education, it may be to rear children, it may be to be a grandparent, it may be to care for an relieve the suffering of someone you love, it may be to do a job in the most excellent way possible, it may be to support someone who has a difficult assignment of their own. Our assignments are varied and they change from time to time. Don't take them lightly. Give them your full heart and energy. Do them with enthusiasm. Do whatever you have to do this week with your whole heart and soul. To do less than this will leave you with an empty feeling."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley

girls, girls, girls......

We are pretty lucky to have three great girls. As we were talking in primary yesterday one of my children loves to point out the only girls in his house are his mom and dog. We are evenly split here but sometimes the boys still feel out numbered (especially when we count the dog).

A couple of weeks ago we did some major spring cleaning. We moved rooms and Krystal was able to have her room painted. She has been trying to have this done for a looooong time. It just seems another project was always more pressing.


Dad and Krys found a premixed gallon for about $5 at Lowes. It wouldn't be my first choice but Krystal loves it. We painted two walls and she got a new bed spread. She doesn't even seem to mind moving from a queen size bed to a twin. She doesn't have to share a room and has color as bright as her personality.
This is Laura wearing dads CC tigers Hockey sweatshirt and hat. She was so excited to get to wear the tigers stuff and looked adorable too!

This is a picture of Haley with her creative side. She loves animals and was able to put all these figurines together in sand. She was so proud of her work and couldn't wait until I could take a picture. Fun how she put the different animals facing each other like they are in a stand off.

All three girls are playing soccer right now. Krystal for RHS, Laura and Haley for park and rec. It seems that there isn't much time for anything else. But as I look at these pictures it makes me realize they are having fun with other things. Glad they are so well rounded!

I got a new camera for my new job. (started a job at Clemente Real Estate Services, so I can sell houses and still manage properties) I've had so much fun trying it out and snapping pictures almost any chance I get. (amazing what a good camera can do).

Krystal's 15th birthday

Krystal had a long day yesterday but it was a great day! She went to seminary at 6 am and we took donuts for the class. Rachel brought her balloons so she had her arms full. Since Wednesday is late start at school a group of kids went to Keva Juice between seminary and school. She was able to do some shopping with both grandmas and would you guess that the 80's have made a comeback? Things I wore in high school seem to find their way into our house, scary!

She also had a soccer game after school. When I got there she was with the trainer and getting a some ice. She put it on her ribs and didn't say anything to me. Didn't know exactly why she had ice. But it was on her ribs. At dinner we noticed she had a shiner! I asked her how that happened. Before the game some kids from the school were playing and a boy hit heads with her. Krystal's eye was so swollen it looked like someone actually punched her in the eye. The boys had many suggestions on how to "fix" her eye. Like boxers slicing their eye open or pushing it down. We just asked the waiter for ice. She didn't want to look silly with the ice on her eye. But she put it on her eye anyway. We didn't tell her with the shiner she already looked silly.

We were pretty lucky grandpa went to dinner with us. It isn't easy for him to go out since he is on oxygen , but he said since his darling little granddaughter asked him he came. After two soccer games it was a late dinner but a fun time. The kids weren't real happy about pictures in a restaurant but humored me. Think we really surprised her with this gift. She had had a old ipod she bought a while ago with her own money. She has one that has radio. (hey Krystal want to trade?)

Krystal is such a joy in our home. She is a leader and sometimes we have to remind her we're in charge. But she is such a great girl and always dependable. She is so well rounded in all she does (church, soccer, clarinet, great student) She doesn't let things hold her back or put sports or other priorities in front of what she truly believes. We couldn't be happier to have a great 15 yr old! Love you Krys

Easter 2010

Easter turned out to be a sunny day here. Not something we get this time of year but the sun shining was something we were grateful for. Although the sun was shining the wind was blowing.Grandma Tam planned a lot of games for the kids. It was great for us and fun for everyone to jump rope, hoola hoop, koosh dodge ball and build marshmallow towers. Our camera is on the fritz so we were so glad that she brought her camera too. The picture below is someone taking pictures from the car because it was so windy. This we have determined is our before picture! Not sure if we will call it our before pie picture or just a before picture?????

The jump rope contest seemed to be the favorite. Krystal was holding out for the win until Laura decided to try again and won with 1 min 19 sec. Even some of the big kids tried, cousin Pat did a lot better then we expected.

After everyone went home the kids reminded us that the Easter Bunny hadn't come yet. Instead of us hiding the baskets they each got to hide one of the other kids baskets. It was fun watching them try to bribe each other and give clues.

So another Easter day has come and gone with the fun and the traditions. But we must always remember the true meaning of Easter. With Christ resurrection it has offered us all a new beginning and a chance at eternal life. So even though dying eggs and family fun is great hopefully we can remember what Easter is really about.