Brookly was chosen to announce her Citizenship Assembly at school and was to dress as a lawyer. Ben, Dallin and I went to see her performance. She did great! She was so cute and this is her with her school principal, Mrs. Adams.
Gardner's Garden
Monday, April 28, 2008
My Lego Boys
We teach them young at our house! Legos is a favorite of Josh who has taught Brennen and Jarom to love them as well! I captured this peaceful moment when Josh was sharing his Legos with Ben who happens to already love building with Legos. It was precious! Josh insists he will someday work as a designer for Legoland and I think he'll be fantastic! If you've seen his room you'll know that it is his passion.
District Scout Camporee
What cute boys I've got! They had lots of fun at this Camporee and they brought home a BLUE ribbon! They tied many knots to be prepared for this event and were up against the entire Superstition district. Go Troop 968!
Brownie Final Court of Awards
Our Brookly Brownie has had such a great year with her Brownie troop. They have served others, made gifts of pottery, sold cookies (yum), made cards and gave them to nursing home, participated in many events that have helped her to grow and learn. This was her final award assembly for this school year. We have enjoyed her opportunities to grow and build friendships. Kathy and Denise are wonderful!! Many thanks to them for their time and love!
TRAILS!!
Oh, mylanta! We've had many trails in our home.... blood from noses and scrapes, Gogurt, Otter Pops, Fudgsicles, Brownies, toys, endless Legos, cars, train tracks, bubbles, spilled milk or pop and the resulting entire sticky kitchen footprint trail, BUT NEVER HAVE I SEEN A TRAIL LIKE THIS!!! Ben came into the office and was stinky. Nothing new there- until I took him to the bath. There were poop pellets ALL OVER the house! I'm talking from the kitchen, in the hall, in the dining room... who knows where the next will show up. It looked like we had let a deer in! I guess that's what happens when I don't remember to change him after naptime! OK, if he weren't so cute.......
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Gardner's have a pool!
Wow! From this exciting sea of blue you'd think we have a new pool. The only problem is that this pool is of fabric softener and this is in the laundry room! This is not the first time this has happened and it's so much harder to clean up than you think! I was sure I'd put it on the dryer after I used it - our washer is broken and shakes uncontrollably for every load. Ahhh, just another adventure! On the upside - at least the room was still pretty clean from the mass cleaning effort last week for pest control to be worth the money:) Can you believe I still have to do laundry?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Walking Pneumonia
We caught it in time for Brennen! He indeed has walking pneumonia which is just a fancy way of saying that it's not his asthma this time, it's actually fluid on his lungs. He still has no fever and just a cough so we caught it earlier than Dallin's walking pneumonia last year. Dallin had to miss 3 weeks of school and was miserable. Brenny just coughs a lot and seems to feel not too bad. He can actually go to school/be around others as soon as he feels like it. He loves that I am helping him clean his room. Started Zithromax today so hopefully dramatic improvements this week.
Ben woke up at 4am this morning still from his awful night and sure enough couldn't go back to sleep. I did call the podiatrist for Dallin and we'll just see what new adventure comes the rest of the day! Wes did feel well enough to go to work today:)
I am thrilled we get to go to the sealing of the Stewart's tonight and enjoy the peace and respite of the temple.
I love how the Lord teaches me to put things in perspective. I was reading my dear friend from High School's blog and learned that her sister's husband got a call on Monday from his Army Reserve and has to ship out on Thursday (they wanted him to leave Tuesday at first) to Iraq for 1 1/2 years! She is due with their second child in October and having a rough pregnancy and will move home with her mom until he returns. Oh, how my heart aches for her and I am ever more appreciative of having Wes here (even late at night for another year of overtime).
Ben woke up at 4am this morning still from his awful night and sure enough couldn't go back to sleep. I did call the podiatrist for Dallin and we'll just see what new adventure comes the rest of the day! Wes did feel well enough to go to work today:)
I am thrilled we get to go to the sealing of the Stewart's tonight and enjoy the peace and respite of the temple.
I love how the Lord teaches me to put things in perspective. I was reading my dear friend from High School's blog and learned that her sister's husband got a call on Monday from his Army Reserve and has to ship out on Thursday (they wanted him to leave Tuesday at first) to Iraq for 1 1/2 years! She is due with their second child in October and having a rough pregnancy and will move home with her mom until he returns. Oh, how my heart aches for her and I am ever more appreciative of having Wes here (even late at night for another year of overtime).
Monday, April 14, 2008
Remember Sedona
I'm just thinking of Sedona and the peaceful, wonderful time I had with my sweetie just about a month ago when he whisked me away from all this - I'll just keep that in mind tonight.
Long Night Ahead!
OK, you know it's going to be a long night when Wes comes home early from work (5:30pm instead of later) because he's nauseous, only 5 of the 8 even eat dinner, FHE was more of a "Dallin say it quick before we lose patience because you have to finish Duty to God requirements" and not the loving, kind, fun evening I had envisioned, then we sent the grouchy kids to bed and Wes went to bed absolutely miserable (He had tried to lay down in the same as us for FHE). Dallin then helped feed Ben while I put the others in bed and Brookly showered. Ben was still crying so I thought I'd hold him awhile - after all this was only 8:00pm by some miracle! As soon as we hit the kitchen, luckily on the tile, he proceeded to throw up all over me - TWICE! Dallin bathed Ben and was so sweet with him! I mopped the kitchen and then took a bath myself. By then Ben was happy and dressed and wide awake. I again put the older kids in bed and now Ben is here in the office playing with me. We already had Brennen home from school with a nasty cough (he gets repiratory illness quite hard) and Ben with a hose nose. Brookly tonight is saying her throat hurts and Dallin insists he's told me for 2 weeks that he needs to see the podiatrist for his painful foot. Josh is ultra grump from staying out until 12:30 Sunday morning - they did try to get home from the fair but it took longer than planned. Jarom is excited about his field trip and demanding that I fill out his permission, help with his ABC collage, send in pennies for pizza(which Dallin raided and took the bulk with the $6.00 last week) and I want to look at my stuff for Women's Conference! Is that too much to ask? You know, some days it is ,but I'm grateful I have somebody who needs me and that they would miss me if I were not here. Sometimes 6 at a time is a little overwhelming and can consume all my energy. Tonight seems harder because my sweetheart is not able to relieve any of the pressure:) I do hope he feels better soon!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tagged!
I've Been Tagged by Kristy!
What was I doing 10 years ago?
Wow! What memories that brings back! Wes had just graduated from ASU, we had just bought our new 4 bedroom-1650 square foot home here in Apache Junction, 1853 W Ray Lane, that we felt was plently big for our growing family. Wes was an 11 yr. old Scoutmaster, I was Primary Chorister and Pianist for Ward choir. I had recently discovered I was pregnant with our sweet Brennen. I was very sick with this pregnancy and couldn't help much to get moved in and home projects done. I ended up on bedrest. Brennen was born healthy and a few months later Wes was called as the new Bishop of the newly formed Meridian Ward.
5 things on To-Do List:
1. Mail Valentine's and updated pictures to Mom(helpful that now she can just look at the blog:)
2. Book flight to Salt Lake for Women's Conference! Yes, by a miracle the finances will work out and I am able to attend this year with my sisters and sister-in-law and stay through Sunday to attend my parents ward with my Dad the Bishop. Sentimental and much needed girl time!!!
3. Order Scout stuff for District Camporee April 25th-26th.
4. Put up the darling lettering I got for Brookly's room! "See me dance, see me twirl, there's a Princess in every girl"
5. Finish sorting and permanently put away piles on counter:)
5 Snacks I Enjoy:
1. Dark Chocolate Dove
2. Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
3. Cherry Cheesecake
4. Chips with Serrano's salsa (or my homemade if I feel ambitious)
5. Chocolate Silk Pie
5 Places I have lived: (Earliest to most recent)
1. LaJolla, CA
2. Mesa, AZ
3. Taylor, AZ
4. Safford, AZ
5. Apache Junction, AZ
What would I do if suddenly a Billionaire?
First, I would pay off all our debt and then help family with theirs. Then I would bring Wes home from work to do his dream of his own business. I'd put a huge chunk in savings for our retirement. Then I'd actually take my kids on their dream vacation to Disneyland and do the other attractions in CA for a few weeks. After that I'd take Wes and I to Hawaii to rest from our vacation with the kids. The rest would be invested wisely for future trips to Nauvoo before each son's mission. (Brookly's if she wants to go) Lots of scrapbooking supplies and books (my obsession to own, read and love) would be in there as well.
What are 5 jobs I've had?
1. Bagger/Checker at Ed's Supermarket/Burn boxes out back alone at night to close
2. Library Aide
3. Childtime Preschool Teacher
4. Michael's Calligraphy and Craft Instructor
5. Babysitter
6. My favorite - Piano Teacher (I know that's too many, but that's my favorite)
What are 5 things you don't know about me?
1. I was Valedictorian in 8th grade and had to speak at Baccalaureate as ranked 6th from Snowflake High School. Earned many scholarships and got paid to go to college!
2. I graduated (after serving as Treasurer of Phi Theta Kappa and being named in College Who's Who) from EAC with my AA in Elementary Education.
3. I'd love to work with Special Education kids someday when mine are raised. I have a soft spot because my dear cousin, Haley, lived 13 yrs. with Down Syndrome. We grew very close to her. Wes also has a brother with Down Syndrome who passed away when he was only 7 yrs.
4. I sold Pampered Chef for 18 months to earn my kitchen stuff I have today.
5. I hope to serve many missions with Wes since I have always longed for that experience. I got married when I was 18 yrs. old and wouldn't trade that experience though!
I now tag: Rebecca Gagnier, Dorothy Ellsworth, and Melissa Vemulapalli!
What was I doing 10 years ago?
Wow! What memories that brings back! Wes had just graduated from ASU, we had just bought our new 4 bedroom-1650 square foot home here in Apache Junction, 1853 W Ray Lane, that we felt was plently big for our growing family. Wes was an 11 yr. old Scoutmaster, I was Primary Chorister and Pianist for Ward choir. I had recently discovered I was pregnant with our sweet Brennen. I was very sick with this pregnancy and couldn't help much to get moved in and home projects done. I ended up on bedrest. Brennen was born healthy and a few months later Wes was called as the new Bishop of the newly formed Meridian Ward.
5 things on To-Do List:
1. Mail Valentine's and updated pictures to Mom(helpful that now she can just look at the blog:)
2. Book flight to Salt Lake for Women's Conference! Yes, by a miracle the finances will work out and I am able to attend this year with my sisters and sister-in-law and stay through Sunday to attend my parents ward with my Dad the Bishop. Sentimental and much needed girl time!!!
3. Order Scout stuff for District Camporee April 25th-26th.
4. Put up the darling lettering I got for Brookly's room! "See me dance, see me twirl, there's a Princess in every girl"
5. Finish sorting and permanently put away piles on counter:)
5 Snacks I Enjoy:
1. Dark Chocolate Dove
2. Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
3. Cherry Cheesecake
4. Chips with Serrano's salsa (or my homemade if I feel ambitious)
5. Chocolate Silk Pie
5 Places I have lived: (Earliest to most recent)
1. LaJolla, CA
2. Mesa, AZ
3. Taylor, AZ
4. Safford, AZ
5. Apache Junction, AZ
What would I do if suddenly a Billionaire?
First, I would pay off all our debt and then help family with theirs. Then I would bring Wes home from work to do his dream of his own business. I'd put a huge chunk in savings for our retirement. Then I'd actually take my kids on their dream vacation to Disneyland and do the other attractions in CA for a few weeks. After that I'd take Wes and I to Hawaii to rest from our vacation with the kids. The rest would be invested wisely for future trips to Nauvoo before each son's mission. (Brookly's if she wants to go) Lots of scrapbooking supplies and books (my obsession to own, read and love) would be in there as well.
What are 5 jobs I've had?
1. Bagger/Checker at Ed's Supermarket/Burn boxes out back alone at night to close
2. Library Aide
3. Childtime Preschool Teacher
4. Michael's Calligraphy and Craft Instructor
5. Babysitter
6. My favorite - Piano Teacher (I know that's too many, but that's my favorite)
What are 5 things you don't know about me?
1. I was Valedictorian in 8th grade and had to speak at Baccalaureate as ranked 6th from Snowflake High School. Earned many scholarships and got paid to go to college!
2. I graduated (after serving as Treasurer of Phi Theta Kappa and being named in College Who's Who) from EAC with my AA in Elementary Education.
3. I'd love to work with Special Education kids someday when mine are raised. I have a soft spot because my dear cousin, Haley, lived 13 yrs. with Down Syndrome. We grew very close to her. Wes also has a brother with Down Syndrome who passed away when he was only 7 yrs.
4. I sold Pampered Chef for 18 months to earn my kitchen stuff I have today.
5. I hope to serve many missions with Wes since I have always longed for that experience. I got married when I was 18 yrs. old and wouldn't trade that experience though!
I now tag: Rebecca Gagnier, Dorothy Ellsworth, and Melissa Vemulapalli!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The I'll never do that- disclaimer
OK, so here I am blogging after giving my lecture to Rebecca about not putting her kids online. OK, so I often have to reevaluate where I am and what's important to me and be flexible! Notice I first found out how to keep my blog private (I am paranoid to have my darling children's mugs out there for someone else to manipulate) and how to keep it off the search engines and even off of Google's bloglists. All cool stuff I found in settings! I love the idea of putting my feelings and pictures down more often than I actually get to scrapbook them:)
I'm officially a blogger!
This is just so fun! Please be patient as I learn how and what I can do with this new freedom! I have hundreds of pictures I'd love to post so I'll have to narrow them down! I think I'll start with Easter at Aunt Myrna's house and what an adventure that was to get all the kids to even look at the camera at the same time and not be screaming!
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