"Yadda, Yadda, Yadda"

...some things that made me smile this week...

1. Little Boys creativity with rope!! (Gotta love my nephews face as well, ha ha!)


2. It being warm enough to play in the water, well, at least warm enough for the little girls!!


3. Painting my table. It is more red than it looks here but need to do the benches as well.


4. Seeing my flowers come up!!!

5. My oldest son paid me a compliment out of the blue! He made my day! I didn't think he noticed.

6. My oldest daughter had a great time during Family Home Evening this week even though she was getting slaughtered by her older brother. She's SO much fun!! (And of course, if you win a game in our house, it means that you have to get tickled.) That cheared the younger ones up too, ha ha.)

7. Came across this awesome quote on the internet: "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice, it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan

Jungle Red (Cont.)

Last year I wrote a post entitled, "Jungle Red." I talked about how that translated into being daring and trying new things. Well, Monday night, that is just what I did. I LOVE to dance. It is very hard for me to hear music and not move however, the older I get the more I look a little weird, so my daughter tells me, ha ha. So, I signed Troy and I up for a Salsa dance class along with another couple that we are friends with. I have to admit, at first I felt a little intimidated but, after we got moving, it was a lot of fun. I'm sure it will only get better with each class. It also feels good to mark something off of my list! I guess turning 40 will do that to you. Watch out Dancing With The Stars!

Rise and Shine!

The odds were against us today, late night, early morning meeting, Easter goodies, long hair on all four girls, including mom and church beginning at 8:30 a.m. Kate woke up at 4:00 a.m. exclaiming that she had seen the Easter Bunny and proceeded to tell me that he was grey and in my room. Half awake, I agreed with her and snuggled her up so as not to loose anymore sleep. This worked until 6:00 which is when Troy and I were supposed to be awake but not her. The other kids however, had to be awakened and "encouraged" to come down as soon as possible so that we could start getting ready for church. When it was all said and done, I was on time for my meeting which got out early, came home to relieve Troy of two more heads of hair and got to church with a few minutes to spare. I just can't shake the feeling that these are the times I am going to miss and laugh about the most.


Decorating the eggs yesterday!


While I was preparing sharing time this weekend about the Resurrection, I read the passage in the scriptures about it over and over again. I could feel the truthfulness of this story and felt grateful to have opportunities in my responsibilities at church to grow closer to my Heavenly Father and Savior. You know, it's funny, you never know when your testimony is going to be strengthened. It comes sometimes when we least expect it. I can't imagine not having a calling to keep me stretching and growing.

Warp Speed!

A couple of weeks ago we were on the Snoqualmie Pass and it was snowing! I had to take a picture and this is what it looked like. The kids immediately said, "Warp Speed!" I'll tell ya what, I wish I was moving in "Warp Speed" today! I just can't seem to get my groove on!

100th Episode...

or rather, this is my 100th post! I can't believe it! I have been waiting and excited for this post because it is like a little milestone for me. I NEVER thought that I would get into this blogging thing and now I am hopelessly devoted. A big shout-out to Jane Payne and Beka Mardis for introducing it to me and getting me on board! Thanks Ladies! Here's to blogging!

In TV land they do a re-cap of their favorite shows in their 100th, which I will include in my Top 10 List: Reasons why I love to blog!

10. It is a great way to journal. (All posts! Taking this from Jane Payne because I think it is very creative: "Life in My World" is
a weekly post that she writes about according to what her day is like).

9. It is also a great way to scrapbook since I am going to be publishing mine, hopefully once a year for posterity.
(Christmas with Cousins)

8. An occassional "Venting" post is helpful. (Bah Humbug)

7. Keeps memories alive! (Some favorite childhood memories: Brawley Girl)

6. Sometimes blogging helps me focus on goals that I would like to achieve. (Jungle Red)

5. I get to share certain "Milestones." (Sssshhhh!)

4. It's Fun! (Would You Go Back?)

3. I enjoy getting to know others through Blogging! (Goodbye 2008 - my long, lost friend Carrie's post)

2. I have been able to re-connect with dear friends who have stumbled onto my site and connect with family who don't live
close by. (Six Degrees of Separation - Cathy Wiley's post)

1. Helps me reflect upon my blessings, which are innumerable! (Sunday Blessings)

"Soul Man"

Who says dance is only for girls??? Here is my harmonica playing, foot clogging, hip hop loving, soul man. This is Luke's second year of dance and after being teased a little bit by a few of his friends I didn't know if he would do it again. However, once they see the boys perform they realize that they don't look so girly after all, ha ha. In fact, a few of them have said that they want to join as well! This year the boys did a clogging number to the Blues Brothers, "Soul Man." They competed in Seattle and got 2nd overall! Before the show, we gave him the usual - Pep (Bribery) Talk and crossed our fingers that he would show some personality. So, along with encouragement from their teachers and the directors, the boys came out and had a great time! Regardless of where they place, to see them have so much fun on stage is the payoff! So, what did my dancing boy want as a (Bribe) gift? A Gun, of course! A toy, nerf gun but, a gun, nonetheless! Troy wanted me to mention that.




This was their Hip Hop number. I don't know if you can tell but, they have skeleton's painted on their sweatshirts. The dance company is always so creative in their costumes.