Happy Birthday!

Today is Andrew's 35th birthday. He is my rock, my best friend, and I am blessed to be able to spend Eternity with this fantastic man!  For weeks now Chase has been telling Andrew that it was his birthday. Now that it is finally here, Chase won't believe me. :) He keeps saying no, it's not! It is really quite adorable. I won't list 35 things I love about Andrew but trust me there are many more than that. I am just so thankful to be going through my life with him by my side. Together we can face any challenge. Together we are unstoppable! Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

More Chase-isms

This adorable little stinker definately keeps me on my toes! He will be turning 3 in December and I seriously cannot believe he will be a Sunbeam in January! He is one of the funniest toddlers I have ever met. He has the cutest little sense of humor and I love him more every day.

1. After putting on a surgical mask on top of his head he says "mom! Am I cute?" I said yep. He said "yeah this is pretty awesome!"

2. Yesterday he grabbed my face in both his little hands and planted a big fat kiss on my lips and said "Now... lets eat some yogurt!"

3. After going to pack meeting for cub scouts and hearing a bunch of jokes there he said "knock knock" I said "who's there?" He said "I dunno I am only 2!"

4. He still hasn't mastered the whole she and her so he calls everyone he and him and boys. So when we pick up the kids from the bus stop he yells "come on boys! I don't have all day!" Kiley just laughs it off.

5. When it is time for naps he fights so I have learned to say, "you aren't allowed to sleep. Just stay in bed for a little bit and I'll come get you." When I go back 2 hours later he says "dangit! I felled asleep again!" 

6. He has to walk every person that ever visits out to their car. He says "Don't be mean mom!"

7. My favorite is when we are driving down the road and he says, "Mom, I love you! You are the best mom in the whole block... Oh and I like dad too."

Life

Sometimes life is hard. It seems like just as you are finally landing on your feet, someone comes and swipes your feet out from under you. Or me. It is difficult. It is overwhelming. I guess there is a lesson to be learned here. I just hope I can learn this one faster ;) Until then, I will do my best to have a good attitude and not let it take me over.

Public Speaking

I have never been very good at public speaking. My dad is an amazing speaker. He is funny and spiritual all at one time. I have always been amazed at his ability to do this. He has a way with people and he inspires me.

Today Andrew and I spoke in church. I was so nervous! I was sitting up there on the stand and looked out at my ward family and realized that these are all people who know me and love me. They aren't judging me or laughing at me. The people who know me best knew how hard this would be for me and they each gave me a smile or a look. My favorite was my friend Jill who offered me valium. It was pretty funny. I watched my parents wrestling with Chase and realized that I had it easier than they did. Hahaha.

I was amazed.  I wasn't nervous as I started my talk. I was able to read my notes and expound on them without having to read every word. I was able to put myself into the talk and to even have a little fun. Am I comfortable with public speaking? No. But if I have learned anything at all in the past few years it is this....

I CAN DO HARD THINGS!

 

I am not afraid to share my thoughts and ideas with others. I have something to contribute. I have learned many things during tough times and I am so thankful for that opportunity for growth and strength. The Gospel is incredible and perfect and I am so thankful for that KNOWLEDGE!

Busy as a Bee

I feel like since school started I have been so busy I have barely had time to sit down. I love every second of it though! I have just started getting involved in Cub Scouts and love these boys! They can be absolutely crazy but so much fun. I am still leading in Relief Society which I also love and helping with RS committee which is another thing I love! The kids are involved at school doing orchestra and running for student government. Cole ran for School Treasurer and Kiley ran for Historian. Both lost but loved trying and giving their speeches. I also started babysitting 3 mornings a week and love this sweet baby girl. I will say I feel like I am running around like a chicken with its head cut off but I wouldn't trade it for anything. OH I almost forgot. I have an addictive personality so since I traded in facebook I started indexing. I am hooked! I started last onday and have done over 1,000 names. I love it!! If you haven't started do! It is extremely rewarding feeling like I've made a difference.

Best Fieldtrip Ever!

On Thursday Melissa and I took our Scouts on a fieldtrip to the firestation. It ended up being the coolest thing ever. The Captain was there and he saw how fidgety the boys were and so he came up and said load up and lets go for a ride! The boys were so excited! We split into two groups and we all got to ride on the fire truck. I took Wyatt and Chase with me so they were able to participate and have fun with all the other boys. I was amazed when the captain then let them all try the fire hose! What a fun outing. The boys loved every second of it!

Chase-isms

Without facebook in my life I have no where to write the hilarious things Chase says, so here ya go... :0)
1. "Mama I can't eat a hamburger it is way too big for me!" "I need a tiny one."
2. "Mommy why you crying? It's because I am so cute?!"
3. (On a Saturday) "MOMMY! The kids go to school! They are buggin me!"
4. "Mommy why does Wyatt take HIS toys when HE gets home from school?"
5. "Mommy, I'm your favorite! No, Wyatt, No Cole, or Kiley... whatever~"
6. "Mommy where's daddy?" work "Lets go upstairs and BOO him!" (he is confused about Andrew going in to work now.
7. "Mommy how much you love me? Oh yeah LOTS!!"
I must admit, I am pretty much wrapped around this kids fingers. I am one lucky mommy.