This was taken on St. Patrick's Day.
Daniel had to take a Leprecaun trap to school, so Dad helped make one for Daniel and Lillian, of course. They had such a fun time. Neither one caught a leprecaun but maybe next year.


The other photo was taken at Wheeler Farm. It was a very fun day. My sister even saved a little baby lamb that got stuck. We went with my sister's family and my parents. The kids and I played agreat game of soccer. Okay, it seems like a lot more to write about when I selected the picture. Hmmm.. I guess I'm not in the writing mood.

Several other things have happened as well, namely, Daniel's birthday, Easter and Spring Break. We have been busy. Lynn is still looking for a job. He's had a few interviews but nothing had come of it. Hopefully soon though.

I am getting some great ideas for teaching next year. I've been keeping a journal of them so I don't forget.

I guess that's all for now, baby wants to play with the mouse!

A day at the Temple

This is my family at the Draper Temple Open House. We didn't take the baby but the rest of us enjoyed it. It was a fabulous experience and my kids were quiet through the whole thing. Walking on the cool plastic was kind of fun for them.... I am so grateful we have so many Temples nearby. Our new temple will be the Oqurrih Temple (I think I spelled that right) which is over the mountain. Actually, from where I live, everything is "over the mountain," except my job - which I LOVE.

I'm just Rambling but I thought I'd post to keep it alive.

Mean Mama

Okay, I felt like the meanest mom today. My 4 1/2 year old got her school shots for kindergarten next year. She got TWO in each leg. She just sat there and watched the nurse do it. I thought she was very brave, she barely even flinched. Then as we are walking out she says, "Mom I need a drink." I looked at her and she looked green around the gills - poor thing. I helped her get a drink at the fountain then I held her (feet raised) until she had a little more color. Her dad is really sensitive to that stuff too.

I babied her the rest of the day... mommy guilt is awesome for the kids.

I had a diabetic student once and the school nurse came in to talk about what it was. She pulled out a needle to show the kids and bam, I had one of my students on the floor in a dead faint. Luckily the school nurse was there! I felt so bad for the little girl. She must of hit her head on her way down because she had a whopping headache when she came to. Needless to say, I take the pale and green gills look seriously.

BTW I haven't seen a lot of updated posts from my friends - nothing going on? I miss hearing from you all.

Happy Valentines!

I know it's late but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. It's my favorite holiday because of the decorations and candy. I don't really care what happens on that day - you know, dinner, movie, whatever, I just like the pink and red hearts leading up to the day. So really it's my favorite holiday but I don't care if we celebrate it in the traditional way.

My b-day was on the 10th and my family went to the Draper Temple Openhouse. It was such an awesome experience!!!! I loved being able to share the temple with my kids. They were so impressed by the plastic covering the floor! I can't say anything, I remember the booties from the Jordan River Temple openhouse! They were so quiet and respectful and when we went into the celestial room they were so impressed by the revrence and beauty. I am so glad the church opens the temple before it is dedicated for all to see. I loved feeling the spirit with my children.

I have been reading alot about the divine role of women and how important our jobs are. Nuturing children, giving them both wings to fly and roots to grow.

I love my little family and I am very blessed to have each of my children. They each have their own set of abilities and talents. I hope I can do a good job raising them. I had a girls camp meeting and I am so excited to go but I have to leave my children for a week! I've never done that before, so in that respect I am nervous. Maybe it will be needed by the middle of summer. I don't know because I've never had the summer off before.

Well, that's pretty much all that's been going on. I just wanted to post before it got to be too long.

Saturday, January 24

I cannot believe it is already January 24th! My little baby will be 1 next week and time has just flown by.

We had an awesome Christmas. Christmas Eve was spent at my in-laws and Christmas Day we spent at home and then at my Mom's for a Christmas dinner. Lots of fun for the kids, lots of food, ect.. It went by too quickly and January blahs set in, but not too bad this year. I set up the Biggest Loser at my work. Not many are participating but I am and that's what counts for me. I started drinking 96 oz of water a day (min) and started recording everything I eat. I'm trying to cut down on calories. I'm also walking 10,000 steps a day. While I've only lost 3 pounds in 3 weeks I feel better than I ever have before. My anxiety is a lot less and the only things I can attribute it to is my lifestyle change.

The kids are doing great at their job of causing trouble and general chaos. I love my three kids! We have gone swimming together a few times and it's been really fun.

Hubby is recovering from back pain and he still has a job. Hopefully, they can just
keep going until the work picks up. Otherwise I might have to go full time. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I don't want to do that because of my one year old. Besides it wouldn't take effect until the end of September. Oh well, hopefully I can be part time for another year.

Have FAITH

As I was working on my Personal Progress goals (as a leader) I realized that opposite of fear and anxiety is faith!

Ether 12:27 "And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto them their weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then I will make weak things become strong unto them."

Ether 12:37 ". . .And because thou hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong, even unto the sitting down in the place which I have prepared in the mansions of my Father."

I have the potential to have faith become my strength. That makes me feel awesome. Someday these anxious feelings will be a thing of the past. I am so grateful to Heavenly Father and his plan for me.

Thanks for letting me share that.

By the way, people who say faith is for the weak have never tried to have it. It will be hard won for me.

T

Merry Christmas!

I haven't been on the computer for awhile but I at least ought to get up here once a month. Christmas is gonna be great at our house, we're all set. I used to love CHristmas but with my constant companion of anxiety it kind of takes the thrill out of it. I just hope I am being cheerful enough for my kids.

We went to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square which was fun, cold, but fun. I love standing outside on a December night after it snows and just be. It feels so peaceful and quiet. I wish I could bottle that feeling and give it to my children for Christmas.

A women at work taught me two very helpful words which I am using frequently. They are, "Oh Well." When ever I start feeling stressed I just say these two magic words to help me remember that I cannot and should not feel responsible for the safety, happiness, etc. of everyone! I have to give it to God and move on in my season of life which is to raise my children. I have beeing trying to play more with them and that is fun. I cannot believe how hard it is to sit down and play. My kids love it when I can manage it.

Anyway, that's all that's going on. See why I don't post more often? LOL Love you all.
T