I was bored so I started snapping a bunch of pictures. I love to try and take pictures with myself in them while trying to hold the camera. It's just fun. The kids had fun taking pictures with Mommy and I even bugged Jay. It passed some time and it was a good time.
I absolutely love my kids and my hubby and my dog. They make my life so happy!
I was a nice mom today and I went in the backyard to hang out with the kids. They played in the dirt and I pushed them in their swings. Then they had fun pushing each other around in the big dump truck. I absolutely LOVE my kids but I do find that I have to really be conscious of spending quality time with them. I always have fun with them but it takes me some real thought to do stuff with them. It's not that I don't enjoy it because I really do. I just am one that feels like there is always something I should be getting done (cleaning, laundry, finish projects, working on primary stuff.......). So often I feel guilty at the end of the day because I don't feel like I did enough with Zoey and Noah. I really do have to be conscious of how I spend my time and I am trying to be better about letting things go so I can spend more time having fun with my kids.
Definitely still a jeans girl, it's pretty much all I wear except on Sundays of course. My taste in jewelry is a bit different though. I am more a silver or white gold fan these days.
I do still love Target. Always have, always will. I love going to the theater too. Not as into the drawing and arts stuff as I once was but I love love love cloudy days. They make most people gloomy and down but cloudy days make me happy!
The best results part of this all still apply. Haven't changed there. The biggest change in all this is that I certainly do NOT hate beef anymore. I didn't really remember until I saw this that I did go through a time where I didn't really like beef. Sooooo not the case anymore. I could always go for a big, juicy, rare ribeye steak. I love cows!!!
The funniest thing happened. We went to Circle K to get drinks and Jay and the kids waited in the car while I went in. Zoey saw the word Coors on the wall outside and asked Jay what it was. He told her what the word was and that it is a kind of beer. Zoey said that she liked beer. Jay explained to her how we don't drink beer. Zoey told him she really wanted some beer. Jay went on to explain that Heavenly Father asks us to not drink beer, that it is not good for our bodies. When I got back to the car Zoey was in tears and I asked her why. "Daddy said I can't have beer!", she said with tears streaming down her face. I also tried to explain to her about how and why we don't drink beer but she wouldn't listen. She spent the next 10 minutes on the way to Aunt Jenn's house crying because we wouldn't let her have beer. Jay and I were dying. It was one of the funniest things ever. 
Grandpa was pushing Zoey in the swing and she went to sleep. She was up way too early this morning and I guess it caught up with her. It makes me see and remember that she really is still so small. She may be 4 but she's still so young. 
A little blurry but I was trying to get a side view while she was still swinging. I wish I could fall asleep so easy.
I had to take the chance to wish my mom a very happy 60th birthday. Stephanie chose not to mention her age but I do because I know it isn't a big deal. I know that my mom is proud of her age and she knows she has earned every minute of it (and every gray hair which is surprisingly not that many). You may be 60 mom but you sure don't look it to me. I hope my mom knows how great she is. I think 2 of my favorite things about her are that her kids are ALWAYS a priority, and she is a REALLY good grandma. My mom always looks after us kids even though we are grown. She has always been aware as possible of our needs and has always tried to help any of us out when needed. No matter her position in life, her children have always come first and she has always made sure to help out in whatever ways she can. 
My mom is a fabulous grandma too. She has been lucky enough to have had a pretty big part in many years of most of her grandkid's lives. She is so good about making time for them and making the effort to visit those that are farther away when she has the time and money. She spoils them. She lets them get away with things that we would have never gotten away with when we were young. She buys them treats. She lets them jump on the bed and play on the furniture. She lets them do all the fun things that many kids can't get away with in their own homes. She spoils them all rotten just like a grandma should! She often has great patience, even with my crazy kids. She just loves all her grandkids and anyone who knows her should know that and be able to see it in her. Her grandkids love her and she loves them. My mom is a great mom and a wonderful grandma. Thanks for all you have done for me and my family mom. We would be homeless without you right now! :) We love you!
I got a fortune today that said the greatest thing. It said "With all the worries and stress of life, take time to be a kid again." It is more like a saying than a fortune but I really thought it was so cool. I definitely think it is something to live by. We all get caught up in the world and our lives. We all stay so busy and get wrapped up in the responsibilities of being adults. We could all use a break from our worries and responsibilites. EVERYONE should take the time now and then to be a kid again!
I meant to do this so much earlier in the day but I was laying on my bed most the day with a horrible headache. I finally started feeling better this evening and I couldn't let the day end without doing this. Today was my handsome nephew's 11th birthday. He is the 2nd oldest of the grandkids and I can't believe how big he is. I remember when they lived with us I would tote him around with me all the time. Davey is such an awesome boy. I have always been amazed at what a good boy he is. He has always been the sweetest most genuine kid I know. He is a good friend to his siblings and he has never seemed to be bothered when they have wanted to be around him. He is such a loving boy. His knowledge of the gospel blows my mind sometimes too. He is way smarter than me when it comes to church knowledge and I think it is so awesome. I just want him to know how much I love him. I think you are the coolest boy I know Davey. I am so excited that you live here in Tucson now and that I will get to see you so much more. I hope you had a very happy birthday. You are a great boy and I love you to pieces! Happy Birthday to the most awesome boy I know!!!
We had a good time on New Year's Eve. Kym and Pam came over and we had cheese fondue for dinner. It was so yummy. We hung out for hours and played some cards. It was totally a laid back night but a lot of fun. We did chocolate fondue at like 11:00 that night. What better way to celebrate the new year than dipping delicious treats in chocolate. Then we all sat around and watched the last little bit of Dick Clark's show and counted down to the new year. I am happy and sad that 2008 is gone but I am so looking forward to this year.
The girls had a fun time playing some cards together. I love hanging out and playing games. 
Jay at his usual spot of course. Ringing in the new year doing his favorite thing. 
Dad was in his usual spot doing his puzzle book like always. I am sure he enjoyed that all the females were being noisy in the kitchen by themselves.
This is Noah at 12:35. He certainly partied hard like the rest of us. I couldn't believe he was still awake. It amazes me how late this boy can stay up.
Last Saturday my sister and I went to a hockey game with a couple friends. I haven't been to one in years and I forgot how much fun they are. The game was a bit of a disappointment since the Coyotes lost to the L.A. Kings 4 to 0 (sorry to keep opening up that wound Pam). It still was a lot of fun to be there with my sister and Kym and Pam. Like any good hockey game we did get to see one good fight on the ice so it was well worth it. What would a hockey game be without at least one throw down?! It was a fun night out.
The start of what led to be a totally pathetic game.
I sure could use a camera with a better zoom. This is as close as I could get. Not bad though.
The girls. Jenn, me, Kym (in the back), and Pam. What a blast I have with them.
Me, Kym and Pam outside the stadium.
Jenn, Kym, and Pam outside the stadium. I had a blast with you girls!!!
