chores....

So Lee got to visit with Evans kendergarten teacher when she came in to "see" the dentist.... She related a story to Lee that she overheard at school... that involved Evan and another student...
So Evan was telling another student that he gets an extra 25 cents per chore that he does, and then he told the student, but I think I can talk her (my mom) into giving me 50 cents a chore......
little schemer....

another "snow" day

Well we have been having really nice weather, and as usual all nice things have to come to an end. Yesterday was over cast, nothing out of the norm. But of course, we woke up to snow, and it hasn't stopped. And thinking it won't stop for awhile!!
We have had news that hasn't been good, and we are keeping these families in our prayers.  I know things happen for reasons we do not understand, but it just makes me realize how important it is to stay close to the lord, so that he will help guide, direct, and protect.
Morgan is going on getting 3 more teeth, and she is not happy about it!!
Mason is ever bored, between coloring on walls, hitting things with knives, or spoons- making dents in everything, tearing off couch cushions, trying to pull down the entertainment center, putting things in the toilet, shall i go on.....

Another day...

So I am on week 2 of fighting off being sick, but Friday it took over :(  I am hoping that the three of us who got it will be it.... We had very warm weather today 55 degrees!! The kids were all outside today playing, well Evan (6) was trying to get ready to go play... He was having a hard time trying to put on his snowbibs.. he was grunting, whining, crying and whining more... Then he fell to the floor and stopped and looked up to me and said,"Mom why can't it be summer!!" Poor kid, he did get dressed and had a good day..

Mason has figured out how to climb out of his playpen (where he USED) to take naps.. on his last afternoon, he got out and locked himself in my room... So had to break into my own room through the window outside, still in my PJs cause i was sick, and take the screen off, and hope that i didn't lock it!!

feb 8...

Well time has once again quickly passed by, but not our crazy weather!! We have had temperatures -40 below zero, days of surprising snow, that has piled up and getting higher...A few have been sick, and some wanting to be sick!! Taylor is on a 6th grade basketball team, and they do traveling tournaments...Wesley has tried out for a duet, Don't stop believin', from the show Glee.. He will be doing a skit with a song from lady gaga, hopefully i can get that on film.
Well the oter day we were on our way home, and I told the kids,"When we get home, I want you to take your backpacks, coats, and boots, etc's.... down to your room and then wash your hands." Then Avery says," But mom I don't have any etc's...."
Gotta love that girl....

refreshing moment

So on sunday, wesley comes up to me and is shoving a piece of paper in my face... and I said, what is it? and he says...IT'S MY TEMPLE RECCOMEND!!" What a great learning moment for me, and i get to go with him when he goes for baptisms for the dead....So grateful to worthy and have a son that is too...

another day

Well we got to go with Lee to a conference in Denver...We got to spend a few days with his mom, shopping and hanging out. WE picked up my mom on Fridday, and brought her home to Craig, for a little Va-cay!! It has been so nice having her here, and haging out... We got to celebrate Evans Birthday, and show her the sites of craig, ejnoy the kids dance presentations at school... We have two days left and I am so not ready for her to leave... I have decided to have someof the youngest kids do sports right now so we can just take some time and hang out and not be on the go till at least march...Wesley will get to do baptisms for the dead on sat jan 30.. He is so excited to go... Can't believe how fast he is growing up..

JAN 6th

Well since the holidays took ovver once again, but this time in a good way...I got to do alot more with my kids and figure out better ways to get ready for next year!! We went ice skating, played in the snow, made a whole bunch of cookies and watched movies!!! Christmas was just our family this year, and yes the kids woke up at 4:30, thank you wesley for setting his alarm and waking everyone up!! I think everyones christmas wish list was somewhat granted!!! WE stayed up till 1:00am for New Years with some friends (thanks savahanna and bridger ahlmer) and had snacks and hot fudge sundaes at 11:00 pm!!! School has started back up, which means tired kids, and getting back to the ol grind!!