5-10-2011

Laughing Cow Cheese is my favorite snack right now. The french onion with celery is heavenly and with only 35 calories it's like a free treat :)

5-9-2011

My new best friend. Kleenex. I have been sick for way too long. I've been using toilet paper but Josh felt bad for me and went and got me some Kleenex and it has made my nose soo happy. Thanks Josh!!

5-8-2011

Happy Happy Birthday Preston!! I now have four teenage boys at home. We had a little gathering of family tonight for his birthday. Preston has wanted a Mac Mini for a couple of years and today he finally got it. He was very happy!!

Preston is such a joy to have as a child. We are all very lucky to have him in our family.

Today was also Mother's Day. I was woke-up to breakfast in bed made by the Birthday Boy, Preston and Collin. It was so yummy. Collin fried the bacon perfectly. They also cleaned up the kitchen after making the breakfast which was pretty impressive (if you know my kids, you'd understand)

Josh got me a very nice "mom" necklace.

William got me a gift certificate for a pedicure, made me a picture and wrote me a note about why he loves me. Sooo cute.

Justin took Kaylee to get me some roses and she wrote me a note that said that I'm her favorite mom :)

Justin got me some chocolate covered strawberries and a card. More about this card in a bit!!

My Father-in-law sent me a card. I read it during sacrament meeting. The card was so perfect but it was the note that he included inside that was so touching. I cried for a long time after reading it. It was very very touching and really made my day.

While making dinner Justin brought me in his card. When he handed it to me I didn't think it was possible for anyone to top the card and note I had gotten from my father-in-law but I was wrong. It's a personal thing but I AM going to post what he wrote because I do not EVER want to lose what was said. Posting it online means it will always be here :)

"Mom,
This card is so true. I've always remembered you trying to help me feel better and boost up my mood. You could always tell when there was something bothering me and right away you would want to talk me through it. You have always been so supportive of me in anything and everything I've wanted to do. You are always trying to find ways of making me happy and pleasing others and never yourself. You have been such an inspiration in how I want to raise my own children and live my life. You will always be my best friend and I will always want to be around you. So thank you Mom, for everything you have done this past 18 years of my life for me. I will never forget it. Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you more than anything in the world [even Noel :)] - Love Justin"

Yes - Justin did say he loved me more than he loved Noel. My closest friends and my husband know how worried I've been but this card relieved so much fear that I've had. Of course I shouldn't have been worried... but..I'm a baby :)

What a wonderful Mother's Day. This has been the best Mother's Day I've ever had. I think things improve as your kids get older!!! I feel so lucky to be a mommy.

5-7-2011

These are Ring Pop Popsicles. They are soo fun and I think all moms should get them for their kids. You can find them by clicking here:

Ring Pop Popsicles

5-6-2011

I went to a late night showing of Something Borrowed with my cousin tonight. This movie is now one of my top five favorite movies. Maybe it shouldn't be but it is....Could have something to do with Colin Egglesfield. He's now my secret crush :)

5-5-2011

Tonight we went to the theatre as a family to watch Rio. I'm so glad we did. This is such a cute movie and a must see for all families.

5-4-2011

Josh has finally decided that he will head off to school this August. He's going to SUU, which is Southern Utah University. These papers are the last that SUU need to get him enrolled. At least I sure hope so :)

I still can't believe that my little (not so little) Josh is graduating and heading off to college in no time at all.

5-3-2011

My personal iPad 2 came today. Now between my iPad, Kindle and iPhone I can read read my books anytime I want.

The iPad is great for night reading.

The Kindle is light and can fit in my purse so I can read when I'm away from home.

My iPhone is perfect for brief reading moments when I don't have the kindle or iPad with me.

I use to hate reading but that has changed in a big way. I love reading and when I find an author or series that I like, it can be hard to stop.

5-2-2011

Well in 24 days I'll be over the hill :) Yup, I'm turning 40 this year. I still can't believe it. With age comes a change in skin and maybe I should have started wearing moisturizer years ago but I never have but have decided that it was time. I hope it helps!!!

5-1-2011

It has finally started to warm up some. Spring might actually be upon us :) Spring and warmer weather means Grilling and outdoor fun. We enjoyed Pork Tenderloin and Grilled Fresh Pineapple tonight. Loved it.

4-30-2011

I know I should probably posted a picture of Doris and Jim because it is their wedding day BUT, I loved this picture too much.

These boys can not help but goof off at every moment they can get away with it. David even danced down the aisle today :) Fun Memories.

Congratulations Doris and Jim. We all wish you the best.

4-29-2011

William had his Pinewood Derby tonight and he did great. He had four races and got first place twice, second place once and third place once. He didn't win the over all first, second or third but he was still very pleased and happy with his car. Kimball and William had lots of fun building the car.

4-28-2011

Fingers Crossed - this is our last load of stuff with helping my Mother-in-law move to her new home with her soon to be husband (two days from now).

4-27-2011

I LOVE NETFLIX!! Because of Netflix I have found the BEST TV series ever. Prison Break is amazing and I love watching it one episode after another. Kimball and I have spent HOURS in our bed this week watching one episode after another. Love it.

4-26-2011

I spent the day today putting in all the places we want to go on the West Coast to map it out. I'm so excited. It looks like I might have to remove Forks, WA from my trip because the family is having a fit about going but I might surprise them with going anyway :)

4-25-2011

My new favorite drink...sort of. I'm trying to get off caffeine and sugar sodas. We will see how long this last. I've done this one too many times :)

4-24-2011

Happy Happy Easter!!!



With so many pictures to pick from this was so hard. Kaylee isn't in her beautiful Easter Dress in this picture but it is still my favorite because I love seeing how much love they have for each other. They melt my heart.

We had Easter Dinner and egg hut at my cousins house. Of course my kids have always known that there isn't an Easter Bunny because Easter is about the Resurrection but they sure do love the egg hunt. Kaylee found four of the five "golden" eggs which had money in them. She seems to always find the golden eggs at Easter. Way to go Kaylee.

4-23-2011

So this morning, bright and early, I went and picked up my very first Bountiful Basket. It's so wonderful. I'm so glad that my friends told me about this program. I will be using Bountiful Baskets from now on, it truly is one of the best $15 I've spent in a long time.

4-22-2011

Kaylee is sure on a roll this week :) I came out of my room this morning to find Kaylee in the Kitchen dying Easter eggs, all by herself!!! Of course the eggs have yet to be boiled and when I tried to explain this to her she said "But if we boil them they won't splatter when I throw them at my brothers." Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I love you Kaylee!!

4-21-2011

Tonight I had a movie night with two of my old Laurels. I love and miss my YW so much.

This is Brittney, she is living in California now but came to visit tonight to introduce me to her boyfriend James. They are so dang cute together.

Kaylee deleted the picture I took for today and she took this one to replace it. :)