President's Day

Todd worked on President's Day so it was the kids and I off work and school.  We decided it would be fun to go to Lowe's Extreme Air sports.  Heidi, Christine and David all met us there.  It was crazy crowded since all of Provo had the same idea we did but it was still a blast!

After we wore the kids out Heidi and I didn't feel like cooking dinner so the 2 of us decided to take the kids out to dinner.  Party of 10 - 8 kids menus please.  It had the makings of being pretty crazy but turned out great.  Our sever had several baskets of fries there for us within minutes of being seated.  Between the free fries and a few diet cokes Heidi and I were good to go.  Much easier than fixing dinner. 

You've got to be kidding me

Todd took the kids to Toys r Us to spend their cash from great-grandma.  He let each of them pick out anything they wanted as long as it was $10 or less.  Sophie came home with a family set of barbie dolls (not real barbies).  It had a dad, mom, toddler, stroller and once undressed we found a baby in the mom's belly.  Totally disturbing.  The belly pops off, the baby comes out and then her flat belly flips over and tada - she had a baby. 

Thanks to this toy this conversation happened:

Tayson:  Mom did we get cut out of you?

Me:  No some people have babies cut out but I was able to push you all out

Tayson:  how?

Me:  well... between my legs

Tayson:  did it crack your butt hole?

Me:  no.  it didn't come out of my butt closer to where I pee

Tayson:  oh.  so don't you think there should be blood on the barbie?

Me: (grateful for the change of subject)  yea I guess so

My baby

We got to watch baby Parker this weekend while Jeannie was out of town and my parents were working at the temple.  Sophie loved having "her" sweet baby around and she kept doing silly things.  She and Roman thought it was hilarious to eat dinner at grandma and grandpa's in the high chairs. 

 Then I didn't take down the pack-n-play on Saturday and she decided to sleep in it.  We got home from our date and I went in to check on her and couldn't find her anywhere.  Then I realized she was asleep in the pack-n-play.  She lasted until about 3:30 am when she climbed out and came and slept on the floor in our room.

Valentine's Day

Since Heidi and I were both single mom's for valentines we decided to throw a fun kids party.  We invited Jeannie's kids to join us so they could go out and enjoy valentines as a couple.  We ate heart shaped pizza, strawberry milk, and red jello for dinner.

 

Each of the kids had a special "love" card to open.  I had Todd write special messages to the kids before he left.  And the kids and I snuck a valentine's card into Todd's suitcase for him too.

 

Then we let them decorate cupcakes.  Which meant way too many sprinkles and all they did was lick off the frosting.

After they were stuffed full of pink and red carbs they played for a bit then fell fast asleep.  It was sad not being with Todd on Valentines but we had fun with the kids and I was really glad Heidi was there to hang out with me.

Funny stuff my kids say

Me:  Do you know what I do for work?

Luke:  you work

Me:  Do you know what dad does for work?

Luke:  He makes money.......how does he make the coins you think?

Claire: you found my musketeer boots (for her barbie) - you are so smart!

Sophie: I know I am a genius!!

Claire: I think I'll be a Genie so I can grant wishes

Sophie: I'll just be a human I guess 

Flashback

I just found these on my computer and they made me smile.  My family right after I was born.  It's funny to look at these pictures and this about how full my family feels with 4 kids and how tiny the family picture looks with my mom and dad.  It's weird to think of them only having 4 kids. 

Steve (3 1/2), George (5), Sherry (2), Me (2-3 months)

Sorry Sherry but I had to put this one in because Steve is looking at the camera.

I love how young my mom and dad are in this picture!  

Looks like us kids did turn my mom gray and make my dad lose his hair.  Ha ha. 

Because I don't want to forget

Today my mom posted this on facebook.

Yesterday was my Mother's 98th birthday. For many years I went to Spokane to spend this day with her. We had some fun birthday parties and teas. I woke up not crying until my sweet daughter, my mother's name sake came over with purple flowers for me with a note she was thinking of me. I lost it and am still crying. Oh I miss my Mom. She loves flowers and purple is her favorite color. Love to mom and her thoughtful name sake.

Then my sister Sherry posted this:

I was thinking about her yesterday too. I am filled with joy that she is in heaven, free from her failing body with her loved ones. Christ's grace is sufficient. She has not gone far. She is closer than you realize. You just can't hold her hand right now. Love you mom!

 I never ever want to forget how much this meant to me today.  I am so grateful for my testimony in eternal families and that I know I will be with my grandma again.