Busy Week

My sister-in-law (Kim) is in town from Utah this week. My mom, sisters, sister-in-laws and all their kids come over for lunch. We had 7 boys, 3 girls and the mommies. It was a very nice lunch. Austin and Ashley haven't really changed much since December, but Emma and Kendal have grown so much. Emma now has brown hair and is signing lots. Kendal is now 3 months old and she has gotten so big. She is such a happy, sweet little baby. It was so nice to snuggle with her a little bit. I of course love seeing my nephews; Garrett, Porter, Mason and Drew. They are the sweetest boys and next month I will have another nephew. Then another one in July. We certainly have our share of boys in my family.
Last night we went to see "Horton Hears a Who" at the Valley cinema. The boys loved it. Noah was cracking up laughing the whole time. Just hearing him laugh made you laugh. It was a great time!
Today the boys and I took some ice cream into Chris's work for a little afternoon treat. It's nice to be able to spend a little extra time as a family. Then this evening Chris and the boys came with me to my eye exam. I go to Lens Crafters in the Valley Mall. I really like the doctor there. Anyway after 10 years of wearing glasses I decided to try contacts. So next time you see me don't be surprised if I don't have my glasses on. Hyrum isn't real sure it's a good idea for me to put things in my eyes, but I think he'll get over it. I was just excited that I was actually able to get the contacts in there. I never thought I would be able to do it. I am still getting used to having them in there. Every once in awhile I try and push my glasses back up my nose even though there isn't anything there. I'm sure I will get over that with time.
Tomorrow Hyrum has an appointment to get his shots so we can get him registered for Kindergarten. He isn't real excited about getting a shot, but we can't wait to start going to school. It's all he has been able to talk about since he could talk. I went online and showed him pictures of his school and some of the activities that they have been doing this year. I'm so happy that I can share in this experience with him. I can't believe he is going to be going to school already. It seems like yesterday was the day he was born and my life changed forever.

Ten Of My Favorite Quotes

1. Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.
~Martin Luther King JR.
2. Real integrity is doing the right thing knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did in or not.
~Oprah Winfrey
3. Only a life lived for others is worth living.
~ Albert Einstein
4. Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach.
~ Albert Einstein
5. The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
~ Confucius
6. Our kindness my be the most persuasive argument for that which we believe.
~ Gordon B. Hinckley
7. Our greatest glory consists not in never falling buy in rising everytime we fall.
~ Confucius
8. It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.
~ Mark Twain
9. Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.
~ Abraham Lincoln
10. The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.
~ Tommy Lasorda

Spring is almost here!!

Have any of you looked outside lately? It has been so beautiful all week. Today it got up to 52 degrees!!! Hyrum played outside with some sidewalk chalk. He loved every minute of it. I wore some capris today! I know, crazy!!! :-)

Chris has been working out of town all week so it has been really lonely around the house. He finally came home today and the boys are just so happy to see him. Of course I am too!! I have a whole list of things for him to do. :-) I'm just glad that I get to stay home with the boys and spend some quality time with them. We are going to get Hyrum doing some T-Ball this Spring and their is this Sports Camp that the YMCA offers to help introduce a wide range of sports to your young child. We are going to have him do that as well. The best part about all of it is I will get to be there to drop him off and pick him up. I wont miss any of his games or practices. I will get to be there for all of it.

For those of you moms who still have to work, I feel your pain and I understand how are it can be when you miss out on those special moments. Whatever you can do to stay home, do it. It can be hard at times, but in the end I know it is all worth it!!

This past week has just been crazy. Chris has been very busy with work and has had a lot of other activities going on in the evenings which have made it very lonely around the house. I have only been home three weeks now and I am starting to wish the sun would come out and dry up all this snow. I can't wait to be able to take the kids to the park. Yesterday Chris and I took the boys for a nice walk. Hyrum and Noah were so excited just to be outside. Hyrum rode his scooter around and Noah got to ride on Chris's shoulders and then mine. It was a very nice little outing. Gattino even tagged along most the way until he got distracted and decided he would have more fun on his own. In case you haven't read down further on my blog Gattino is our cat! He is certainly spending more and more time outside these days since the sun has been out more. I have a feeling spring is closer than we think! Keep your fingers crossed!

Happy Anniversary!!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day and the fact that today is my 6th year wedding anniversary I thought everyone might enjoy some love songs!! These are just a few of my favorites.

Chris and I have enjoyed these past 6 years together. Yes we have had are rough times, but in the end we couldn't have asked for a better life with anyone else. We have two wonderful boys who have brought so much love and joy into our home. Chris and I are best friends who tell eachother everthing. There is no one else I would rather share my secrets with or hold me when I am sad. He is the first person I call when there is great news and the only one I want to share all my life experiences with. I hope when you listen to these songs it will remind you of the one you love and bring you back to all the great times you have shared together like they do for me!!

I hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day and enjoys there weekend with their families!!