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Pure Happiness

Oh how I remember those summer days of playing in the sprinklers, eating Popsicles, and getting totally exhausted. We got the sprinklers going for the second time today and the look of joy on my cute kiddos faces was priceless. They had a BLAST running thru the water and looking for ladybugs. The sandbox became islands with boats that sink and rivers to splash in.

Harmon was asleep when the kids first went out, but when he woke up he really showed his big brother and sister how to get wet!

Here's the ladybug they found, they LOVE watching climb up and down their arms.

Another thing that brings these wild kids pure happiness is wrestling and tickling. I usually ends with somebody crying, but they still do it (usually at bedtime)

Love/Hate Relationship

Love

Seeing my kids learn new things

Hate

Not being able to control everything they learn

Love

My Hubbys schedule

Hate

My Hubbys schedule

Love

All the sounds my alarm clock makes (Rain, Thunder, Birds)

Hate

Waking up to an alarm

Love

Watching my kids play sports

Hate

Missing the game because I'm chasing around a 2 year old. :)

Love

Being able to buy a smaller size in jeans

Hate

Dieting, working out, and all the other stuff you have to do to get that smaller size

Love

Having a dog.

Hate

Cleaning up after the dog!

Love

My new Washer and Dryer

(Still) Hate

Folding and putting the laundry away!

Love

My Family

Hate

Living so far away from them

Love

Cooking and Baking

Hate

Doing the dishes

Okay this list could go on and on, because it seems for every good I can think of a bad. I do know that the things I LOVE are sooo worth the bad things in life. Also by reading over this I realized how much I "Dislike " the word "Hate" so this isn't my Love/Hate list it's my Love/Dislike list instead :) I do feel like I need to tip the scales just a little and list a few more loves so that that list does outweigh the bad.

Love

My Primary Class (The best class EVER!)

Love

Girls Night Out

Love

Date Night

Love

Cuddling with my kids

Love

Pizza Night :)

Love

Rain

Love

a clean Kitchen

Love

Family Home Evening

Love

Baking with the Kids (they love it to!)

Love

Finding a bargain

Love

Sunday night chats with Grandma and Grandpa

Love

Getting a hug for no reason

Love

Getting an actual letter in the mail

Love

Taking pictures

Love

Keeping in touch with old friends

Growing up

Haley was talking today about what she wants to be when she grows up. Today it's a pet doctor and yesterday it was a rock star (like Taylor Swift not Hannah Montana). She then said she knows what my job is.

First I'm a "Book Reader" ---Because I like to read books.
Second I'm a "TV Watcher" ---Obviously I watch to much TV
Third I'm a "House Cleaner" ---She thinks I clean WAY to much

So according to my 6 year old all I do is read books, watch TV, and clean the house. She forgot to mention being a "Taxi Driver" and a "mediator". I feel like all I do is drive kids around and break up fights. I asked about Dad and all he does is "Coach baseball" and "Shoot bad guys"

I preatty sure Michael and I do a little more than what was mentioned. She found it amazing that I used to have a job and go to work everyday. Wow, I love being a Mom and hearing such wise insight from my kids!

The Game Ball

So at every Tee Ball game coach hands out a game ball to a player that played well or has improved the most. Wednesday night was our first game after a 2 week break and the kids had a rough time. The break proved that they needed to warm back up and have some practice. That was true for everyone but Hunter--he had an awesome game and earned the coveted GAME BALL. He was so excited and carried it everywhere that night. He had to sleep with it and I even had to tuck in the "Game Ball" and give it a kiss goodnight. The next morning out he walked with that ball in hand. It was so fun to see him so excited and want to do even better at the next game.

At today's game the team was much improved. Haley had an awesome game and proved that her hard work has paid off. She got the Game Ball after some GREAT plays at pitcher and center field and a couple AWESOME hits. Her Dad has been working with her and she is getting better each game. We are so proud of our two little ball players and look forward to many more good games! (Wish I had pictures, but camera's not working :(

Double Celebration

We had a wonderful long weekend in the cold of Panguitch. Grandma and Grandpa's house was packed as always with kids running every which way. The kids were in heaven with so many playmates. All us adults were even able to sneak away for dinner without kids. We hit the Cowboy Smokehouse for some delish food and great entertainment (my sis-in-law Becky was singing).
Saturday, we made the day all about Harmon. His 2nd Birthday was just a few days away so we celebrated early so we could play with his toys. Becky made some bread shaped and colored like Easter eggs that the kids got to decorate with crazy sliced ham and colored mayo. It was so cute! I made some cupcakes and the kids made messes, everyone was thrilled! Harmon had a blast opening presents and sharing with his cousins. He got a new Tee and bat, a shape train, and a bubble machine. I can't believe he is two already, he has grown up really fast. Harm is such a handful and into everything. He is REALLY good at being 2! I couldn't imagine life without him though, he makes us laugh everyday. He is really starting to talk and knows his eyes are "Baby Blue" he also has "PWEEESE" down. Life is never boring with him around!
Sunday we celebrated Easter with a little egg hunt and baskets. All the cousins were there and everyone got PLENTY of treats! Grandpa even donated his change to the cause and between my 3 kids we had $12.45. I think we'll call it our Slurpee fund for after t-ball games :) We did our best to listen to conference, but with so many kids hopped up on sugar I didn't really get much out of it, so I am REALLY excited to get my Ensign! We rushed home that afternoon to watch opening day for the Red Sox at Fenway. The Red Sox winning was the perfect ending to a very fun weekend. There are pictures to come. Our camera is on the fritz, so hopefully my parents will send some soon. I hope everyone else enjoyed the holiday as well!

"The FEVER"

Okay, so I have some severe "Spring Fever!" The weather starts to warm up and I feel like it's new year's again and start making lists of things I want to do . . . .

• plant a garden (I have a black thumb)
• go shopping
• purge lots of "stuff"
• have a garage sale
• get a hair cut
• redecorate
• plan a vacation
• play at the park
• watch baseball
• ride my bike (that would be funny!)
• take pictures (camera's broken)
• date my husband
• run (working on it, but not going so well)
• buy new sunglasses & flip flops
• get a tan

The only problem with this list is having the time, money, and energy to accomplish any of it. I'm sure the "fever" will be under control soon--since spring only lasts about a week here. Summer will be here soon.

The Run

So last week I attempted my first 5K. I didn't do as well as I had wanted, but I'm not sure how well I wanted to do. I didn't really have any expectations except that I didn't want to die :) I envy all you out there that actually enjoy running. I keep trying to get to that point, but I really don't enjoy it. I did however enjoy the feeling of accomplishment at the end and I really would like to do it again. I ran with my neighbor Robyn, but she was a little quicker than me so I tried to push my self. At about the halfway mark a sweet lady came up from behind and gave me some words of encouragement. She was running about as fast as I was walking, but she said it was her 8th race and just reassured me how good it would feel at the end. She really lifted my spirits and I was able to run almost the rest of the way. I wanted to find her afterwards and thank her for her encouragement, but I couldn't find her. I probably would have walked the rest of the way if it weren't for her. She was my little race angel :) I look forward to doing another race and hopefully improving on my time a little. At least I have a goal now.