Happy Late Father's Day Post

I know the moment has passed but with our crazy summer schedule I can't keep up.

I couldn't let it pass though without giving a shout out to the wonderful father of my children and mention just how awesome he is. The kids are so lucky to have Jon as their dad. He loves them so much and always finds time to play and have fun with them. I love that he makes every excuse he can to be with them all the time. It warms my heart to see them laughing together. Even though sometimes I feel like the only parent in this family :)

Our Father's Day was great with good food, family and fun. And a few gifts as well. I wanted to do something special for Jon this year that he wouldn't expect so I ended up making a picture box for his desk. I secretly had the kids get their pictures taken just for the occasion. Jon loved the pictures and the box and now proudly displays it in his workspace. Each side has a close up picture of each child displayed and then this one pictured has the three together.

See the joy!

We love you so much Daddy you're the best!

P.S. Grandpa got a miniature box that turned out cute because he's fabulous too. P.S. I have to give credit where credit is definitely due. My fabulous photographers were my amazing friends Deana and Ryan. Love you guys.

Kung Fu Is Most Awesomest

This weekend we took the girls to see Kung Fu Panda. And we highly recommend it for everyone. It's very funny and the moment you hear Jack Blacks voice you can't help but smile. The way he talks and the things he says are so classic Jack.

It's a cute story jammed full of action and adventure as well as the laughs to keep everyone entertained.

We give this 2 thumbs way up! So fork out the big bucks, even for a matinee these days, and check this one out.

Weekend Stress Relief

I think just now I am coming off the stress of the past weekend. It seems like it always takes till Wednesday because Tuesday I still have mutual to worry about.

This weekend was especially stressful because I had to teach in YW. Not that I didn't have a whole month to prepare and I waited til the last few days to work on it (if you have read enough of my posts you will see this is a pattern with me - so no surprise).

So yes I procrastinated again and was working on the handouts the night before. I do have to admit that they did turn out rather well. I was worried at first because I had a less than $20 budget that I put on myself and I needed to make 20 handouts. I was pretty impressed when I actually kept the cost around $15. I am a huge penny pincher so that was a score for me.

SO this is what they turned out like . The lesson topic was on Heritage and I thought it would be nice to give them something they could write their heritage and traditions down in to pass on to future generations. So this little journal is what I came up with...the tabs on the side were things that I talked about in the lesson. I had them start writing in it right there in class so that they could see how easy it was to fill out some of the topics. Their pens were aflyin' across the paper so I felt like I had given them a good start. Awe, mission accomplished.

Well, I think the lesson went great (at least that's what was said - but they could just be saying that to be polite, although even the girls said it to me and I'm gonna take that as being sincere). The girls loved the handouts and maybe, just maybe I might have impressed a few leaders.

Not to mention that Jon and I were asked to give the prayers in Sacrament. Now normally this wouldn't be a problem but have I ever mentioned that we have 8:00 church. Which we are usually never on time to...and that is without me having to be presentable, have all my lesson props ready, and actually comb the girls hair. Thank goodness it was fast Sunday if we would have had to throw breakfast in there....

Well, we made it on time and everyone looked decent, and the prayers even passed the OK don't say something that doesn't make sense, long awkward pause or stutter test.

Anyway, the lesson is over and mutual is over so I am feeling relieved of all my stress. Come to think of it I might even start reading a book for my own enjoyment. Now that makes me smile :)

Am I Really Old Enough?

Happy Birthday Chase!

My Chaser became an official teenager this past week and I can hardly believe my once, not too long ago, baby boy is that old. How could 12 years slip by so quickly? I can't even imagine that the next few years won't just fly by as well. Which makes me quite sad.

We are so proud of him and all that he has done up til now. He is so fun and gives us much comic relief at our house. He has made his dad the happiest father with his overzealous love of sports. He is a great big brother and that makes me happy as well. He is even quite the cutie pie (bias mother of course) and more than one girl has had her eye on him. Although I say to him "girls still have cooties" ....so far he agrees :) (which for now I am all smiles - but I know this too shall pass).

Even though I am sad to see him grow up there is a good side to this for me. Whenever I mention that I have a 13 yr. old I always get the comment that I don't look old enough to have a child that age. I think this is doing wonders for my ego. I know I don't feel old enough and most times I don't act old enough but none the less I really am old enough. That is if a forever 29 yr. old can have a teenager legitimately??? :)

I love you like crazy ChaseMan!