Memorial Day

We went to St. Augustine today to see Michelle and CJ. We went to the community pool at Palencia and there is a great water slide for the kids. Brennan and Kerstyn went right down but Lauklan was hesitant. I finally went up the stairs with him to try to get him to go down. He made the mistake of walking onto the slide and then getting scared, so just at the right time, a foot pushed him down. When he got to the bottom, he couldn't get up to the top fast enough to do it again. What fun!

Last Day of school

We had the St. Edward's preschool party here today. There were about 55 people here with the kids playing in the water. It was a blast for all. I was so busy that I didn't get to take any pictures. But, take my word for it, it was fun!

Brennan's Class Awards

Brennan and Mrs. Desourdy.

Brennan had his classroom awards today. He got the award for Most Improved Math and the Superintendent's Award for reading. I was so proud of him! He worked really had this year and his grades showed it! Aislinn and I had a blast being there to support him. Way to go Brennan!

Kerstyn's Class Awards

Kerstyn just beaming with Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Woodall!

Kerstyn had classroom awards today and it was a wonderful day. Aislinn and I went to go watch the presentation. Kerstyn was just beaming when she got the Excellence classroom award, the Math Superstar award, (which is a trophy), and both the Superintendent's and Honor Circle reading awards. I just hugged her real tight when she was done and told her how proud of her that I was. Great job Kerstyn!

Lauklan's Graduation

Lauklan graduated from Pre-School last night. is walking down the aisle. His partner was Lachlyn, a girl that has the same name, although spelled differently and went to school with him for 2 years.
Here is Lauklan and Trevor. Best friends.
Lauklan graduated from pre-school last night. He was so happy and we are happy for him!

Are you ready?

School is over next week. I plan on spending A LOT of time at Gold's Gym. They are having exercise classes for kids through the summer and I plan on enrolling Kerstyn and Brennan in them as much as I can. The other kids are too young to take them. All I can say is this is a mixed blessing. Chaos will still be here, but in a different way.

Mother's Day

Isn't this what it is all about?
I had a very nice day today. Chris fed the kids breakfast and got Aislinn out of bed so I could sleep in. They delivered cards to me in bed and wished me a Happy Mother's Day. After all of that, I made dinner in the Crock Pot and had a restful day at church since the Elder's Quorum was in charge of Primary. I enjoyed my day, however, I did miss my Primary kids.

I needed this!

Well, I had that cute thing where it talks about being a mother and how it changes you forever. It quit working. So, you'll just have to believe me that it was what I needed and that it brightened my day.

Pretty Day

It is in the upper 70's today and just beautiful! What a nice break in temperature. Just get ready, the days of the 90's are around the corner!
Another note. I started reading a book titled "Good and Angry". It is about parenting and using the anger that we experience to help us figure out what is bothering us and not exploding. I'll let you know what I think. Can it change me? That would be nice...

Where have I been?

I can't believe that it has been so long since I posted anything. I have been busy, I guess. Nothing new. Lauklan is healing nicely from his pavement kissing incident. Kerstyn ran a fever last weekend, but pulled out of whatever it was. All the kids seem to be feeling okay. I sure hope that continues! I read my book, The Myth of You and Me for the book club. I can't believe that I finished so early. I also ready I Am A Mother which I highly recommend. I am now almost finished with The Five People You Meet In Heaven. I am finding that interesting. Can you believe that I have read so much lately? I think I might of set a personal record! Go me!!!

GRUMPY!!!!!

Today, yes, all of today, has just been ONE OF THOSE days! All the kids are fussing. At me, at each other, at nothing. Please, someone just please tell me that it's going to be okay! Maybe that is why I got my Family Proclamation today of all days. Maybe, I just need to go read it. Okay, okay, I will. Yes, I know, it IS worth it!

Lauklan update

See what his face looks like 3 days later! Awful. We go to the pediatrician's office tomorrow morning for her to make sure it is healing okay. AND, more importantly, to get his shot records so that I am register him for Kindergarten on Thursday!

I am just TICKLED!

I got my Mother's Day present in the mail today. I ordered it for myself. This is something that I have wanted for a long time. Good job Melody!!!

Trip to the emergency room

I woke him up to take these pictures. He's just sleepy, NOT drugged! :)
Notice the marks all the way down his face. Top of the nose, to the top of the lip. Serious pavement burn too!


After the activity, and after I kind of recovered, the kids were outside riding bikes. I was standing in the kitchen watching them while I unloaded the dishwasher when I saw Lauklan going down. Then, a quick turn to avoid a toy in the driveway ended in an awful crash. I watched him land hard on the pavement, face down and screamed "OH NO!" and went running as fast as I could. Lauklan and I met in the driveway with blood and flesh hanging down. I rushed him back in the house to Chris and Daddy took care of him. After getting him cleaned up, you could tell that his two top teeth went entirely through is top lip! Off to the emergency room we went. Good news however, the sent us off with antibiotics and said that he was very lucky, (we call it blessed) and that if the cut had happened just a little lower, stitches would of been needed, but he would not need them. Lauklan, you were a trooper! We are SO glad that you are going to be okay.

Primary Activity

The Bishop, Lonnie Peeler and Chris relaxing before the activities began.
The first clue to the scavenger hunt.
Reading one of the clues.
Waiting patiently for Sister Shipley to take a picture so the could run to the next clue.
Megan and Aislinn. All Aislinn did the whole time was eat! No kidding!


The activity was great! We had really good turnout, about 20 or more kids. The families came too, so I think around 40 - 45 people were here. The weather was beautiful! I only got pictures of one group, so they are limited, but the kids, and the adults, had a good time!

Aislinn fashion

Aislinn saw these blue shorts that she wanted to wear. She went right to work, taking off her shoes, and putting the shorts on. She forgot one thing, TO TAKE OFF THE PAIR THAT WAS ALREADY THERE! Too cute!

Not getting sick, AGAIN!!!

Well, I am afraid that it is true! Aislinn had to go to Dr. Soto this morning with a dry and gross sounding cough. She has to do the nebulizer every 4 hours, 4 times a day AND take cough medicine when the nebulizer is not enough.
By the way, Greyson had it earlier in the week and he as a nice little gag reflex, that when he gets coughing, well, he just goes ahead and throws up. NOT FUN!

Book Club

This month we read Pope Joan. I did enjoy the book. I was glad that I read it because it was not one that I would have picked out for myself. Interesting and thought provoking would be my comments to it. The discussion that we had tonight was fun. Some quite interesting comments were made. But, best of all, the four of us got to sit there and enjoy each other (until 10:20 p.m. even!). It was fun. Next month, The Myth of You and Me. I can't wait...

Primary activity coming

Primary activity coming, aka MUCH STRESS COMING!!
Stay tuned for details of survival or death!

Spring Break in a nutshell

Friday (Good Friday) - to the gym, home to watch the kids play in the yard while I try to get some needed sun - sunburn and fun 40's party
Saturday - gym and fence projects
Sunday - rain and church.
Monday - gym, Cici's for lunch and outside play
Tuesday - gym, outside play
Wednesday - gym, outside play trip to Sam's Club (not fun!)
Thursday - gym, outside play
Friday - gym, outside play Ethan comes to spend the night with Brennan
Saturday - gym, outside play followed by a date to dinner and a play (fun!).
Sunday - church, get ready for the other kind of craziness to return
Monday - "IT" returned!
Do you see the thing that I did every day to retain my sanity?
No pictures, but we DID have fun (overall).