My Funny Kids, (they make me laugh)

Today the kids had no school due to something called a NO CONTRACT DAY. So a friend of mine and I took our kids to McDonald's for lunch. Well, this was a first with this girl and her three very cute and wild girls, ages 7, 5, and 2. Well as we pulled into our driveway after spending 3 hours at McD's (oops) :) Jake said mom, I said what Jake, he said I had a fun. I said you did, well I'm glad. And he said, NO not with you, with those funky chicks. I said K, and he said thanks you not notty. ??? I thought it was so funny, and I just laughed and laughed and then Ellie piped in and said mom it wasn't that funny, I am like 70 cents funnier than him and you only laugh half, whats going on. And of course I just busted up laughing even harder. Silly kids, they make me smile. :)

Bag Tag

A friend of mine BAG TAGGED me at the first of this month through an email, and has since hounded me to get going on my tag. So, I guess now is as good of time as any to do it. Are ya happy now? :) (love ya)

1. Show a picture of your bag
2. Show a picture of ALL the contents of your diaper bag, purse, wallet, no cleaning out first!
3. Tell the brand name of your BAG
4. "Bag Tag" 5 people

I found my Purse at the DI (hehe) and we immediately fell in love. I paid a buck for it, it still had the store tags on it, a receipt inside, and I could tell that it was going to hold all the fabulous junk I needed and wanted to carry around with me when I left the house.
(including the kitchen sink) :)

The Brand name of my purse is FOSSIL. (I think?)

The front pouch is where I keep my keys, carmex (a must have) and my cell phone.

On the other side is a zipper type wallet. I keep all credit cards, debit card, check book, spare change, 2 pens, medical cards, stickers to bribe my kids, a notebook to put my thoughts in during the day, library cards, and any other cards I may have from clubs, and stores.

Now for the inside. Holy Cow, I didn't realize I had so much junk, until now when I am looking at it. (YIKES) Inside I have 3 little books, a baggy of briber candy :), 2 hawaiian punch packets, mints, kids vitamins, toothpaste, dental floss, toothbrush, MP3 Player, clippers, wipes, mommy gum, kid gum, tylenol, hand sanitizer, perfume, band aids, medicine for Ellie, mommy things, allergy medicine, lip gloss, tide stick, some itch cream, and some whitening strips. No wonder my purse is always so heavy. Maybe it's time to de clutter the purse!!

So, I know that I am supposed to BAG TAG 5 people, but instead I think I will just Tag whomever reads this BAG TAG post. Love ya much, and looking forward to some BAG TAGS on your own blogs.

Ellie's Little Funny...

Ellie came up to me while I was rocking with Jake, and she had this pained look on her sweet little face. She was holding her tummy and said ( Mom, my belly hurts really bad, and I have the bizzies, and them both on my body at the same time is just freakin' me out. Maybe I should probably just stay home from school tomorrow and get better). So, my question to all of you is does anyone have a cure for the bizzies? If so pass it my way so my Ella Bell can make it to school in the morning. Thanks Much...

Pictures from Jakes Birthday

Jake wasn't feeling good enough to go to McDonalds with a couple of friends, so I made cupcakes at home, and let he and Ellie decorate them. They both had a fun time. He would decorate his, and then lick off the frosting and say he needed to start over again. He is wearing the spiderman suit he got for his birthday, (which he doesn't want to ever take off). He walked around all day saying, (sing happy birthday to me "K"), and then he would get a big smile on his face and say I'm 4. He is feeling much better now, and I am glad. :)

One Sick Little Boy...

Jake has been sick since Friday, and we have had some scary nights where he wakes up crying that he can't breath. He coughs until he throws up, and just wants to lay around doing absolutely nothing. On Saturday night I called Ray at work, and told him I didn't want to be one of those moms who rushes their kid into the ER because they have a cold. Then last night I called Ray concerned becaused Jake was having a hard time breathing yet again. But, I still refused to be one of those moms who runs their kid into the ER with a cold. So after only recieving about 4 hours of sleep last night I woke this morning on a mission to get my little guy to the DR as soon as I could. At 7:00 I called and left a message letting them know that I needed to see the DR this morning for Jake. Well by 8:30 they called me back letting me know that the soonest they could get us in was 11:20, but that our DR was out of town and so we would have to see one of the other Docs in the Medical Center. So, after waiting for a half hour in the waiting room, and an additional hour in the back room, we found that Jake has Bronchial Pneumonia, and a pretty bad ear infection. The DR gave him two different medications, drops for his ear, and some Albuterol for breathing treatments. (I am grateful we have a breathing machine already, cause our insurance doesnt pay for the machine and they are expensive to rent) Anyway I am hoping that he will start feeling better quick. I told Ray that if he has a hard time tonight I wont hesitate bringing him into the Hospital. Plus, I don't want him to have to be sick on his birthday on Thursday. But, on the plus side of this tired day, Ellie had her 6 month cleaning checkup and she was given a good mark. She has a spot on one of her teath that the dentist wants to keep his eye on, but other than that she has no cavities, so all is good. : )

More Flowers :)

I don't know what I did to deserve such a dang sweet husband, but I must have done something. We spent several hours yesterday with Ellie at the doctor, and at the Hospital while she had her blood drawn yet again. Anyway, while we were waiting for the results we ran to Wal-Mart to do some quick shopping, and as we were walking to the checkout Ray walked up to the cart and put these two plants in. He said the roses were because he loves me, and the gerbera daisies are because they are my favorite. I am on cloud nine with my 3 beautiful blooming plants in my house. Thanks again Sweet Tard, I Love You!!! SMAK : )

My Sweet Husband...

You know, I am a big fan of Winter time. I love that it is not hot. I would much rather pile on the clothes and blankets to stay warm, than have to search for ways to cool off (you can only get so naked). With that being said, I have been a bit overwelmed with all the snow we have been recieving in the last little bit. And I have found myselft worrying about the little dumb things like ( how will I get Ellie to school if the roads are icy, what if I am not able to keep the sidewalks clean enough for people who may be passing by, do I trust Jake to go on the bus to school, where I am not there to see how safe the driver is being with my son on board, is our roof going to be ok will all this stinkin' snow. And many more crazy little thoughts). I know they are all just pitty worries, and that they really don't hold much strength as real worries. But, none the less I find myself stressing over these things. Well my dear sweet husband bought me this beautiful hyacinth the other day in hopes of making my fears vanish. He knows how much I love flowers, and miss being able to work with flowers of all types. I love him so much for thinking of something so sweet. And you know what, I think it has helped a bit. The smell that this little plant is giving is so wonderful, the color is so vibrant, and it has been so fun watching more blooms open up. I am so thankful for my husband and his willingness to try and calm my silly fears. He is such a good man, and I love him dearly. Thanks Ray... Ray came home from work this morning with some information for me about this winter storm. He said that Don (a guy he works with that he has become friends with) told him that this is the most snow they have seen in Box Elder County in 20 plus years. That is just great. :) But again I will try to look on the bright side of this and be thankful for the moisture we are recieving that will make our spring and summer a bit greener and more enjoyable. Have a good day!!

Our New Presidency

I am very thankful for our new Presidency. As I was watching the news, and listened intently to the names called ~~President Monson, President Eyering, Pesident Uchtdorf. My heart swelled with pride knowing that I can and will, without a doubt sustain this new Presidency with no hesitation. I know this Presidency was called upon by our Father in Heaven, and I will proudly honor them.

A First Time For Everything

This is our praying snowman, he now just looks like he is in bed with the blankets over him. All though he is still in the kneeling position to look at him. The snow has just filled in around him.

We have lived in areas where we recieve snow in the winters for over 6 of our 8 and a half years of marriage. This is the first time we have ever had church canceled because of the snow. Our Church starts at 8:30 a.m., and this morning at about 8:20 I recieved a call from my Home Teacher letting us know that they had canceled church due to a heavy snow storm. I looked online, and it says that we should expect to get upwards of 30 inches before nightfall. Holy Cow, I enjoy the snow but when it gets like this I must admit I start worrying about all kinds of crazy things. But I guess I will look on the bright side of things, we wont need to worry about not having enough water this summer, and my kids will never forget this winter and the amount of snow we got. :)

He Stood Tall~

Before the funeral of President Hinkley today, I was browsing the internet and came accross the Desseret News Page. I found this tribute to President Hinkley, and felt that it also expressed my feelings, and memories of our beloved Brother. A mighty force for good — a spiritual giant and a dear friend — has been lost in the passing of our prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley. Although his form was diminutive — lately bent and slowed with age — his stature was immense. As he encouraged others to do, he stood tall — tall in example, tall in goodness and tall among the great men of history. His greatness is not measured as the world measures, in conquests or temporal affluence: it is a greatness defined by his devotion to goodness. He lived as he spoke, a man of twinkling eye and ready wit, a man of great personal warmth who often expressed his love for each Church member. Of him it may also be said that his life was his teachings and his teachings were his life. The works of the First Presidency during his administration were vast. But let it be noted that the works of his administration were imbued with kindness. His goodness is expressed in courage, a deep personal bravery to move forward on so many fronts. Through his decisions, the blessings of the gospel were extended to those who could not receive it any other way — people in remote places distant from a temple had temples come to them because of President Hinckley's decisions. People who waited many hours in April snowstorms or in the rain or the heat to attend conference can now attend in the comfort of the Conference Center. And people in those distant areas who would never see a Church president in person during their entire lifetimes have seen President Hinckley because he traveled to them. These efforts, all based on compassion, are key to understanding President Hinckley's goodness — that true goodness is laced with kindness, and true kindness is based on selflessness. He was selfless and totally focused on what he felt was best for the Lord, best for the Church and best for its membership because he loved all three. When what is best meant delivering an address at the near point of exhaustion, he did it. When it suggested giving up his privacy and inviting the world to a birthday party, he did it. When it required courage to become the central focus of the CBS investigative series "60 Minutes," he did it. When that meant continuing on alone after the passing of his beloved life companion, Marjorie, he did it. Those around him, those nearby, or even distant acquaintances — eventually the entire Church — vibrated with his energy. His influence in the forward progress of the Church cannot be overstated. All must agree that he changed the face of the Church across the world, and with it our lives. His loss is keenly felt. But that loss is lessened because before he left us, he shared with us his closeness to the Lord. His testimony is profound in its depth and breadth and deserves to be remembered here: "God the Eternal Father ... is a being, real and individual," he said in April 2007 general conference. "He is the great Governor of the universe, yet, He is our Father, and we are His children. We pray to Him, and those prayers are a conversation between God and man. I am confident that He hears our prayers and answers them. I could not deny that. I have had too many experiences of answered prayers. "Without (the Atonement) life is meaningless. It is the keystone in the arch of our existence. It affirms that we lived before we were born in mortality. Mortality is but a stepping stone to a more glorious existence in the future. The sorrow of death is softened with the promise of the Resurrection." His awareness of the strength that will be needed both by the Church and by individuals has not been underestimated. We are now better able to deal with the future because our own testimonies are deeper as a result of his example. Our understanding of the gospel has more depth. Our commitment to serve is bound more tightly. Our sense of brotherhood and sisterhood is bonded. Our devotion to our families is greater. We strive harder at personal righteousness. We are more willing to fellowship new converts, to help them in their callings and to magnify our own. Together, at his suggestion, we grow in the nurture and admonition of the good word of the Lord. Our gratitude for him is beyond words. And now the love of members in more than 160 nations, many of whom saw him in person, crystallizes into tangibility expressed in the universal language of teardrops — "Goodbye, President Hinckley." We will dearly miss you, till we meet again.