Chris and I took Holly and Dane to The Cheesecake Factory tonight for dinner. It was their wedding present. (I just love presents that I get to enjoy too!) We had a great time with them. The food was delicious and the evening was a bunch of fun. Congratulations Holly and Dane! We wish you an eternity of happiness!
This in one of the reasons that I have 5 kids! If you can't see the picture very well, Lauklan is standing next to the vacuum. I am learning, that it doesn't have to be done the exact way I want it, just done!
We went to Lakeland today. We left the house at 8 to make it to church by 10. We made it! Thank goodness! We initially thought that Holly, Dane and Devin would be there to spend the day with us, but they had to leave at 12 to make it to Vero Beach for their honeymoon. Can you believe that their beach house was more important than visiting with us? :)
Chris and I went to Tijuana Flats this afternoon for Randy White's surprise 30th birthday party. We had a good time but had to hurry home to get our babysitter to her Young Women's broadcast. We were glad that we got to go, even if it was just for a little.
Holly and Dane eloped today in a Tallahassee courthouse. I hope that they will be happy. Congratulations!
Brennan had Field Day today. I arrived, again, a little after 9. Aislinn was a little fussier today, since I think that she already knew what was coming! Brennan had a good time. We enjoyed watching him. He went to spend the night at Daniel Manry's. He was very excited.
Today was Kerstyn's Field Day. I arrieved around 9 am and stayed until a little after 12. I had originally planned to stay for lunch, but Aislinn and I were quite tired. Only Aislinn got the nap though, bummer. Kerstyn had a blast and looked quite cute in her Field Day shirt. I didn't remember to take my camera (of course) so I didn't get a picture of her in action.
If it weren't for my new membership to the gym... who knows what would happen to me! I really enjoy my hour to two hours a day that I can sweat and HOPE that I am making some progress. It is GREAT stress relief too.
Lauklan told one of his preschool teachers, Mr. Tony, yesterday morning that "We found another baby!" Greyson told Miss Shawnie that I would probably be late today to pick them up because I "have two extra babies". The kids think that it is just great for me to be babysitting Evan and Ethan. Those 'extra babies' sure do keep me hopping! If you don't see any blogs for a while, you might want to call and see if I am still breathing! :)
The boys have been sent to their room for quiet time (which to them means playtime). I went in to check on them. This is what I found. They have been doing a pretty good job until about 5 minutes ago, when they decided to start fussing at each other. They aren't allowed to wake their sister up, or Mommy gets grumpy. So far, so good... the baby is still asleep, and there isn't any fussing at the present.
Brennan was assigned a talk for Primary today. I gave him the slip Saturday morning that stated his assigned topic and told him to prepare his talk. He said okay. I asked him later in the day if he was ready, he replied, "yes". Okay, this morning. I ask again and remind him. Still the same reply, "Yes, I'm ready". Well, sure enough, he gets up there to give his talk and he doesn't know what to say. I just made him deal with it himself. He actually did a pretty good job considering he said he didn't know what he wanted to say. Hopefully this WON'T happen again! On a good note however, he did bear what I thought to be powerful testimony of his love for the scriptures and how they can get us back to our Heavenly Father. So, I won't tell Brennan that I was happy that he was not as prepared as I wanted him to be, but I will say, "good job for the testimony".
Love you Brennan, you're the best!
We got to go to the temple tonight for the ward temple night. We had President and Sister Carter and Gail Berge in the car with us on the way down. It was good that we had people riding with us because Chris probably would of had a harder time leaving work if they weren't there. Chris had to talk with a client all the way there, but we made it in time to be waiting in the Chapel at 6:30 as instructed. Well, good news to us, we all got in the 6:30 session. It was wonderful. And the added bonus? We went to The Cheesecake Factory after for dinner with the Carters and the Berges and had a great time.
Dear Dad,
I am sorry that you read my blogs and found no mention of you. :-( I just can't believe that. However, if you look in December and earlier in February, you're there, of course.
You're the best! Now, everyone knows, if they didn't already. Of course, all they would of had to of done is ask one of the kids. They ALL know that Papa is the best.
To you Dad,
I LOVE YOU!
Mel
Here are the kids enjoying their chili and grilled cheese. I had the chili simmering in the crock pot while we were at church. It was nice to come home and have dinner ready except for doing the grilled cheese. I think they look happy.
Church was nice today. It was fast and testimony meeting and the testimonies were nice. Chris also bore his testimony. The children and I love to hear him do that. It is wonderful that we have the gospel in our lives and that we know that it is true.
Thanks Mom, for the chili and grilled cheese tradition. I will NEVER make grilled cheese as well as you do, but I guess mine will do.
The kids already ate half of this before I have even gotten the chance to taste it. That's okay. Their cute chocolaty faces were adorable, and I certainly don't need to eat too much myself. Thanks Chris, Brennan, Kerstyn, Lauklan, Greyson and Aislinn! I love you!
I was quite grumpy today. I'm sure I will be better tomorrow. Tricia Desourdy came and picked me up at 11 and took me to the Mall at Millenia. I had never been there. I now have it confirmed that it is a place that I will only window shop. Everything looked quite expensive. We at lunch at Brio and I really enjoyed that.
Brennan and Chris ran to Publix this morning to get me a Cookies and Cream birthday cake and adorned it with candles that said 33. I tried to blow them out after the kids got done singing. It was very nice.
Chris and I left for the temple around 5:30 for the 6:30 session. It was neat to go to the temple and be in a session with only members from our stake. We will have the opportunity to go again on Friday for our ward temple trip.
I will be going to Capillo next Saturday for my day at the spa that Chris got for me for Valentines and my birthday. I can't wait.
Happy Birthday to me. I can't believe how old and chubby I look. Hopefully next year's picture will look better. Below is "the girls". I am glad my girls look so pretty and are so sweet.
Mary arrived around 7:45 this morning with a homemade Chocolate Chip cheesecake for my birthday. It is just delicious! (Which of course you know, since it is over half way gone!) Thanks Mary!
