Family Fun

One of our favorite things to do as a family is to sing. We all love it! Recently we were introduced to Glee Karaoke. The kids have talked of nothing since. I love that they had so much fun. Turns out Kiley is a sassy little singer/dancer. She had the time of her life performing and being crazy. I love this side of her. I love that she doesn't care what other people think of her. She is in no way shy. If she loves to do it she will do it. She doesn't care how others perceive her and I think it is one of the coolest things in the world. I hope she stays that way forever. She is fearless.

Father's Day

Today we celebrate fathers. I am so thankful for my Dad. He is the best example I have for how a man should be and how he should treat others. My dad is kind and generous and truly loves his family.

Andrew is the other father in my life. He is the most incredible father I could ask for, for my kids. He teaches them with patience and kindness. He loves them and makes sure they know right from wrong. He leads by example and inspires our family to choose the right path we should all be on. I am thankful and blessed to have him in my life.

Swimming

Last summer I took the kids swimming at least three days a week. They finally learned how to be safe around water and Cole and Kiley even learned how to swim. I only took Chase with us a few times. But that all changed today. I took the kids swimming and Chase was in HEAVEN!! He has absolutely NO fear of the water. He would stand on the side and just jump right into my arms. He would say "un k mom! I am ready!" He is so much fun. I am a little hesitant to take him with us when Cole and Kiley are new swimmers and Wyatt isn't swimming yet but he truly has never been so happy in his life. He would say "one two three dunk me!" I just love how he is definately an individual and he is so brave! I love this little guy.

Depressed

I have come a long way since I had that severe depression a year and a half ago. It got so bad. I pulled myself out of what can only be described as hell. I find myself getting depressed again more and more. Nothing like it was before but enough to not want to get ready in the morning and I am tired all of the time. I force myself to put on clothes. I force myself to put on make up. I just wish I would want to. I am tired of feeling this way. I am tired of being sad. I am tired of being tired...

Too much??

I have been thinking a lot lately about friendship. I know big shocker since it is one of my main topics of blogging but I digress, I have become much more selective about who I will share my time with. I am in a time in my life where I NEED my friends to uplift me. I need friends who will listen to me while I whine but also be able to come to me for their venting as well. I need the give and take. I need to be able to help as much as I am helped. (Does that make sense?) My biggest obstacle is being that friend. I have always shared too much of my story. I share with anyone who will listen. Trouble is that sometimes that person then has the ability to use it against me or use it to humiliate or even hurt me. This is something I have been working on and trying to improve. There are few who really know what I am going through and how I feel. I am thankful for the few. I just hope to be like them :) What a blessing it is in our lives when the Lord puts people in your path just when you need them.

Stupid Leg

I have a spot on my leg that has been bothering me for a while so I had a biopsy done. The doctor told me to take it easy over the weekend but we all know that "take it easy" means different things to different people. I "took it easy" for me. Which apparently is like not taking it easy at all. I helped the kids pack their bags and then I packed the car so we could go to Joseph City for Dallin's graduation. When we got there my ankle got swollen and my leg started to get worse. Needless to say, I did not "take it easy" and got it infected. Thankfully the doctor got me some medicine and I am doing better. The moral of the story... Make sure you clarify what the doctors instructions are and FOLLOW! :)

Kindergarten Graduation

Wyatt graduated from Kindergarten today. He is getting so big and I can't believe how smart this kid is. He loves to snuggle and be with his "favorite" mama.