April 12

To be honest I all but forgot it was the 12th until we got home from church.  And being that  it was Sunday we didn't venture far. This is 12 on the 12th home addition.

1. Tara took this picture in the middle of the lesson in Relief Society. I totally forgive her and am so glad that I have it. We all dressed in black and white skirts, one stripy, polka dots and me in floral, funny thing to do.

2.  Family movie getting comfy on the floor.

3. Movie this week The Book of Life. Seriously cutest movie, loved the music.  I have been listening to it all week. I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH

4.  Meal planing my favorite. not really.

5.  Getting ready for dinner.

6.  dinner BLT's and spinach salad.

7.  Love love love when Kevin helps with the dishes

8.  Admiring Luke's grass head guy he made in preschool

9.  Lilly getting through the newest book adventure of the Penderwick's. Penderwicks in Spring. Oh Love love love this series.

10.  Time to make cookies, I figure I can enjoy a treat since I fasted all day.

11.  Now time to play with dessert just a little.

12. I had the guts to pull out the sewing machine and finish a quilt top that I have had cut for almost a year. Top done now time to quilt it.

Starting From Somewhere

I'm behind but I have to start from somewhere, so this is life according to me for this past week.
Preschool stuff we have been studying frogs. Seriously cutest little guy. We get to watch him grow into a frog.  He is the second one that we received because the first one died. The company was really nice and sent us a new one free of charge. This time I was much more careful to make sure he was adjusted to the water temperature before I poured him into his bowl. That seemed to do the trick and he is still swimming.

And check out this craft that we did. It was so cute and the kids loved it. I love to hear the kids discuss the life cycle and other things that they have learned for our study.

It was Luke's turn to bring the show and tell bag this week. Out of all the fun things that this boy has and dose, he wanted to bring his pajama pants to share with the class. He is a crack up and so ready for kindergarten.

This weekend was busy and fun.  It was Max's first pinewood derby. Kevin and Max had worked on the car a lot well they had worked on a few cars until they this last one. The time was worth it because he did pretty well. He won a few races and he was pretty happy. It was really fun to see him and his buddies enjoy the race. I love this photo of Max reacting to a finish of a race.

 This is his car "STEEL" (the red car) winning this race

Our stake goes all out for this event with decorations, flags and that track all high tech and stuff. It was fun and my boy had fun.

Next event of the day was a lunch and Easter egg hunt with John, cousins and friends. Everyone got candy, everyone got eggs. What was there not to love about this afternoon?

 Then back home to change and get ready for the start of General conference with the Women's broadcast.  Since Kevin was working Uncle Pablo offered to take my boys fishing for the evening and they were thrilled to find that Pablo had bought them their own fishing poles. Now you must understand this event. When they go fishing with Pablo it is event and a party. They get 40 oz drinks, bags of chips, donuts, and other treats to pass the time as they wait for their fish. This time no one caught anything but they were stuffed and had a great time.

The broadcast was wonderful and it filled my soul.  I love that I get to go with Lilly and with the girl cousins and have a night out just feeling good. This conference marked 20 years since the proclamation on the family. I was taken back by that because it dates me. I was there when it was first presented just hard to believe that so much time has passed. As always the prophet was able to see our day and know the Proclamation of the Family would be a document that we would need to study to believe, live and share.

 The main point I got from the meeting is, the family is the central to Gods plan and it is in OUR families that we grow and become the people that God wants us to become. It is my privilege to be a wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.  When I seek the Lord's will in fulfilling these rolls I will become closer to my Savior and can do his work.

March 12

1.  It's spring break they got to do what they wanted, including playing on the computer when they woke up.
2.. Or they could choose to play on the tablet.
3.  Papa and his fruit.  He sent them home with me. They are as good as they look.
4.  And look what else he sent me home with. Still insisting to take care of me and make sure I eat.  I will say that I ate plenty while in CA. Now I'm working it off.
5.   A little Papa photo shot before we get on the road. Lilly and Papa
6.  Papa and me.
7.  Luke and Papa
8.  On the way home we finished listening to The Black Stallion. Oh I loved it and so did the kids. I love listing to books on tape on a road trip just the best way to spend time.
9.  On the road, good bye LA
10.  GAS in California is ridiculous and then in the middle it is even worse. Just here for a potty break thank goodness.
11.  Lunch on the road, Subway. Perfect choice. They now have a flat bread pizza that Luke was very happy with. Yeah everyone was happy!
12.  Home again reunited with my love.

Yes, Kevin is really that cool

Kevin and Hannah, Pablo and Emma competed in the Spartan Sprint 2 weekends ago.  Kevin loves it. Me I don't think you could pay me to do what they do. It is the thrill of the race and it fun to watch.  This was the first time the kids and I went. We even dragged Luke with a slight fever. I know bad mom but he popped some Tylenol and he was okay.
He said he felt really good this time around and in shape.  The rope climb took it out of him but he was elated that he made it up that rope.

We could see him at a few obstacles and we saw him finish. Jumping over the fire was pretty exciting.

 At the end and catching his breath. Sporting his new medal.

Reunited with this family. They were proud of their dad.  My favorite was to hear Luke yell "go faster Daddy."

Here is Hannah his competition. Great job guys. It was fun to watch and be there.  Next up Vegas.

February 12

1. Starting out the day with preschool Valentine's Day party.  These are the valentines I made them. Little flyers saying "You are PLANE awesome" I was quite proud of myself.
2.  The goodies that the kids got. In class we decorated sugar cookies, Some kids brought in treats. And one mom brought in homemade ding dongs with everyone's name on them. Those were worth every calorie. So so good.
3.  I got some really sweet valentines from my kids a HUGE card! it covers half my body.
4. Other gifts where a rose plant, pop tarts, and cards. love these kids.
5.  Luke showing off of some of his valentine treats.
6.  Max had his 3rd grade concert this afternoon. I'm so impressed with them. Every song had 2 parts. And of course my guy singing his heart makes my heart happy.
7.  On our way out of the school I picked up Luke's kindergarten registration packet. I can't believe that this is it.
8. Kids came home at 3 time for homework. Lilly is always so good about getting it done right away. Such a blessing to me and she cares so much about school. I hope this lasts forever.
9. This has been my medication for the last week. I bought them for preschool but the kids never saw them. Sad I know but nothing says calm like chocolate.
10. Max likes to goof off a bit before he gets started on his homework.  You know lets see how may holes I can make in my paper.
11. For dinner tonight breakfast, egg in a nest. It was the only thing that required little thought and little work. A win in my book.
12. I was finishing up the kitchen, sent the kids up stairs to start baths and getting ready for bed. When I made it up stairs I found that the boys had emptied more than half of the shampoo in the tub making a wonderful bubble bath for themselves. Seriously they were having such a good time it was hard to get mad at them, but I had to anyway.