Grateful Mom

Inspired by my friend Emily's blog, I remembered I had this picture. I have been meaning to blog it but haven't and I don't want to forget. The new swimming pool opened this summer and my children loved it! This picture was taken after an afternoon of swimming. I hopped into the shower. Travis was out side the door crying for juice. I hear silence and think he gave up and left the bathroom. To my surprise I open the door and find him passed out on the bathroom rug. There is nothing better than a sleeping child. I am so grateful to be a mom. It is such a wonderful blessing. One I take for granted often. I am missing Travis right now. Clay took him hunting and fishing for a couple days. Tonight when I talked to him on the phone I told him how much I missed him and he informed me that I had to share him with Dad. He said that I could have him when he comes back tomorrow.

Twins separated by 12 years

This is my baby sister Natalie. She is 12 years younger than me. People have always said we look a like. I have never really seen it until this picture. I think it's the face shape and smile. Side by side I admit I can start to see my age (darn wrinkles). Natalie has moved to St. George to attend Dixie College. I loving having a sibling in my half of the State. The more beautiful simpler southern half. Some may call me a trader because I was born and raised in Northern Utah. I do have fond memories of Northern Utah and love to Visit but I am always ready to come back home to the red cliffs. When I went to Cedar City for College, I not only feel in love with my Husband but also with Southern Utah. I hope Natalie stays here too. It is hard living four hours or more from my family. I have told her it is my goal to find her a husband from Southern Utah that wants to stay in Southern Utah. So if any of you have any ideas let me know. Remember he has to want to live in Southern Utah.

Nat, thanks for coming to visit last weekend. I am so happy you're near Love ya.

Hansome Boys

This picture was taken before church. The boys looked so good. I think it is the combed hair, which is rare. I love boys for that reason. I just keep their hair clipped short and we don't even have to brush it. When I am struggling with Macie in the mornings over her daily ponytail I am thankful I have the boys (not that they don't have their own issues). Today I was asked to substitute in Travis' sunbeam class. I had so much fun. What a great age. They behaved well. Travis kept interrupting me with some comment about Spiderman or Ninja turtles. He told the other kids that I was his Mother and he was so proud. I wonder how long that will last. I hope always!

In the bottom picture. Nathan is showing me his church shoes. He is such a good boy. I was starting to think he might be perfect, but the last few months he has been showing his age (2 years). Today without any warning and out of the blue he screamed right during the sacrament. It was blood curdling (sorry 4th ward). Clay and I were both so embarrassed. Oh well what do you do?

First Day of Pre-School

Travis went to his first day of preschool on Friday! His teachers are Ms. Deb and Ms. Linsey. He was super excited. He was exstatic that Trent was in his class. I asked him if he worked on his numbers he said, "no we played games." I asked him if he practiced his letters he said, "no we played out side." I am sure he was giving me the highlights. It is so fun watching these babies grow up.