Snippets...

#3 has been whittling with the neighbor kid this summer and aching for a pocket knife. We made her wait and wait and one day she was sharing her wishes for the millionth time. Her Pa started in on a story saying, "Any doof can own a pocket knife..." to be interrupted with, "I am a doof!"

Ya, she got her pocket knife! And a sweet little talk from Grandpa on safety that cracked me up. He told her to expect that by the next week she would probably loose her knife or have a huge bandage on! 

#4 was eating grapes off a bbq skewer in the back seat on our way home from a thing. I know, not sounding like good parenting. It gets better. Sleeping baby starts to cry and I look back to see a guilty look on #4 (who is 4)...She says, "Sorry Ma, I will try to only feed grapes to baby when she is awake." Little stinker...

I AM Miracle Whip!

I am adopting this new ad campaign for myself. I have been hung up on others needs, wants and expectations, even let myself feel bad when I let others down. All the while, I have been letting myself down, not being true to me and not living my life for myself and my little family. I am so thankful for the things that have happened in my life this past few years to get me to this point, even though they have been ugly and painful. I feel like I am starting to take hold of my life spiritually and physically. I am thankful for a patient hubby. I have felt so much closer to him and my girls as I pull away from others. I am sure I am just starting on this journey but so happy to be on my way. I AM Miracle Whip!

Baby Cookie is One

The years really do keep tumbling by. I was in a reflective mood yesterday as my Cookie turned one. (For those of you not in the loop: Why the nickname? Because her middle name Is Oreo!!) It is amazing to look back and see all that has happened, developed, healed and broken. I am so thankful for this last little girl and all that she has brought into our lives. It has been a struggle to get her here and recover but well worth it and I would do it again but SO glad I don't have to! I am defiantly taking life a little slower, simpler and focusing on my five wonderful girls. I am more thankful for the good in my life and learning to let go (note: learning - NOT learned) and trying to focus on the moments. They seem to be going too fast and soon I will have too much time on my hands as well as clean floors!

Time Waster....

I am hooked! I was trying to get through a paper pile this morning and ended up watching this Pilot mostly instead. (I did make another pile out of my pile...) Go watch this and get hooked! Yeah, another way to waste time!

Sunny Sunday

We went to a homecoming for a cousin coming off her mission...I really wanted to go and have my girls see a wonderful example of a wonderful girl and what they can do with their life. Katelyn gave a sacrament talk that was beyond amazing. It made up for all those boring Sunday's that I have been trudging to church. I was so touched by her sweet spirit and love for God's children. Looking back, it may have an impression on my kids, but I am probably the one that got the most out of it. Her Dad, Uncle Merel gave a lesson after that and it was also amazing. Makes me want to drive down the 45 minutes for his lessons every Sunday. I think I just really needed a good dose of family too. Chris' mom's side is pretty close and it was nice to be a part of that, feel loved and be around some great people. (The whole family was there somewhere but isn't this a cute shot with my "ends" - oldest and youngest!...

Oh, the treasures you find, when you are clicking on your desk top. This is my favorite little burst of energy. Love her!