Just another day in..

Yesterday was truly a fabulous day all around.

Just a bunch of small (and Large) good things happened all in a row!

The day started off as usual, getting the kids up and ready for school. I finally got a chance to shower and pray.

I always say my prayers after I shower because it is the only time that I have alone.....really.

So anyway, I was saying prayer and I decided that I would just be thankful, and not ask for anything...for once. I know that I have so much, and I know that Heavenly Father already knows what I need each day, just like I know what my kids need. It was nice to think about, and thank Him for everything.

I left the bathroom, and was confronted with this

ummmm....yeah....that is my 10 year old. He had just done the Rubik's Cube. He has been watching a guy on youtube, learned the algorithms, and can do the cube!!

I was home with 5 little boys for a few hours. They were noisy, messy, and whiny. For a minute I sat there thinking that impaling myself with sharp objects would be more fun, I had to stop and just be thankful that they are all healthy enough to be annoying.

In the afternoon I got this--

It was a total surprise, and it made me cry!! I haven't had a serger for about 12-14 years. And listen to this:

Can you imagine how easy serging could be if you didn’t have to thread the machine? Look no further than the Imagine – Baby Lock’s most popular serger. This advanced home serger includes Jet-Air Threading™, which threads the lower loopers with the touch of a lever, and Automatic Thread Delivery to thread in any order.

The day ended with teaching a purse class- always fun, and good reports from all teachers at Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Just another day in paradise!

"More than just a memory..."

This is my nephew Colton. He left us one year ago, and we still miss him every day. He was such a fun kid!

He was the drummer in a band, and he loved music.

One of his favorites was Flogging Molly. He's wearing one of their shirts in this picture.

In trying to find something to say today. I found this song.

If I Ever Leave This World Alive

by Flogging Molly

If I ever leave this world alive

I'll thank you for all the things you did in my life

If I ever leave this world alive

I'll come back down and sit beside your

feet tonight

Wherever I am you'll always be

More than just a memory

If I ever leave this world alive

If I ever leave this world alive

I'll take on all the sadness

That I left behind

If I ever leave this world alive

The madness that you feel will soon subside

So in a word don't shed a tear

I'll be here when it all gets weird

If I ever leave this world alive

So when in doubt just call my name

Just before you go insane

If I ever leave this world

Hey I may never leave this world

But if I ever leave this world alive

She says I'm okay; I'm alright,

Though you have gone from my life

You said that it would,

Now everything should be all right

She says I'm okay; I'm alright,

Though you have gone from my life

You said that it would,

Now everything should be all right

Yeah should be alright

It has been a year since we held his hands, and stroked his curly hair.

We all miss his smile and his quick wit.

I know that he is all right where he is. I know that he wants us to be all right too.

You promised that you wouldn't come home from your mission....

Love you Coley-bowl!

Amazing eyes

I can't get over the eyes on this girl!

I used to say that before she was born

instead of feeling her kick,

I could feel her eyes bulge.

She was baptized on Saturday!

(Mormon baptisms take place when you turn eight.)

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I finished the quilt.

I used Amy Butlers Brick Path pattern,

and Anna Maria Horners Good Folks fabric.

I wonder what would happen if you could mix the talents of Anna, Amy, and Heather?

Great Day!

"I have a dream that one day...."


".... little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers." Martin Luther King Jr.

Not Wrestle-Mania

It's time for the

SUNDAY SMACK DOWN!!!

(Nope! Wrestle-Mania isn't on right now.)

It's Church...

again...

already.

Has it really been a week?

I have high hopes that someday Sunday will be a peaceful, restful, spiritual day. I have yet to see any of that happen. Mostly Sunday is rushing 8 people into dress clothes, trying to keep them clean and wrinkle free for 5 minutes, then hoping that they wont yell out anything embarrassing during sacrament meeting. One of my babies would yell "Coke" whenever he saw the sacrament water coming. My 2 year old likes to make train sounds, "TOOT! TOOT" whenever there is a pause in the action.

I think that Church is a lot like Aerobics. I take one to the bathroom, then the baby screams, one needs a drink, two start fistfighting, the older ones get into an elbow fight. And this is just as we are getting into the SUV to go to Church.

I guess it's time to teach them the Golden Rule!



Funny Videos

Going Home....

Mom and Dad are leaving Liberia in a few hours!!!!

Late Tuesday night they will arrive here.........

they'll drive past this........

head south towards this.......

until they finally get here!!!!!!!!

Two years is a LONG time to have your parents in a distant land!

It has been worth it though!

See you Tuesday night Mum and Dad!!!

Love you!!

Sunday........

Nothing amazing happened today.

We woke-up and made it to Church on time. We actually had one minute to spare.
The kids didn't fight during Sacrament meeting.
The twins behaved well during primary (childrens Sunday school).
Mac-n-cheese for lunch (the boxed kind) seemed to hit the spot.
I got to take a 2 hour nap.
Dad is holding the baby.
I might make strawberry jam tomorrow.
Our Dryer is about to give up on us, but our Tax return was deposited on Friday.
Kids are giggling in several areas of the house...no one is crying....YET!!
We'll probably have popcorn tonight, and watch a re-run of something or other.
Spring break is almost over. School tomorrow!

Nothing amazing happened today...............
but it seemed almost perfect!!

Garden Swap Love!!

I got happy mail today!

I was so excited to open this package from my Garden Swap partner, Kim!

Upon opening it I felt so spoiled by her!

The most darling magazine holder full of Garden magazines tied in ribbon, lovely Thank you cards, and the most wonderful handmade..handbound (by Kim) books!

I am floored! I am thrilled! I am inspired!!

Thanks so much, Kim! I don't have your email, or blog addy........but, Thanks!!!

You are so SWEET!

My Nephew is doing a little bit better today. I think we will continue to see baby steps for weeks to come! Thanks to all for your love and prayers! I will email you soon!!!

What you believe....

This is my 15 year old nephew Colton. He's In the ICU tonight, and we are glad that he is there because we have almost lost him several times over the last 4 days.

I believe in the power of Faith and Prayer. I believe in miracles. I have a story of a miracle that happened today that may have saved Coltons life. I will have to tell you about it soon, when my head is a little more clear; we haven't slept in days, and my baby has ear infection so I'm not sure how soon I'll be sleeping again.

Colton is not out of the woods by a long shot, so please keep him in your prayers. I know that prayers are heard, and answered! I am thankful for all of your prayers, thoughts, and well wishes. I feel very blessed, and thank Heaven for all miracles.