Love

 Annabelle and I went to Women's Conference at the Stake Center, just the two of us.  It ended earlier than usual so we headed over to Smash Burger since she said that was where she had her best hamburger ever.  It definitely did not disappoint.  I had chicken and then the rosemary French fries were so yummy as well.

 On Sunday we went outside and laughed and played together.  The kids were super goofy and they all started to wrestle a bit so that's when I stepped back and just watched them have fun, at least until someone got hurt.

Sunday was also my parents' 40th wedding anniversary.  My mom posted this cool picture of their wedding day and then that day at Wendy's home.  We got to facetime with them and so I took a screen shot and I love their smiles.  I love my parents.  They have been such a great example to me all these years.  I love that they work so hard and together with all they have been handed in life.  They aren't perfect and that helps me too, knowing that no marriage is perfect and we all need to work on ourselves to make it better day by day.  I wouldn't be who I am physically and figuratively without these two.  They have supported me in anything and everything I ever wanted to do.  They would sell things so I could have a computer or not have new clothes so that I could.  Everything they did was because of their love for me and my siblings.  I am also so thankful for their testimonies.  They have always shown me how important Christ is in their lives.  My mom is a convert so she learned a lot of things along side her kids.  She was in primary with me, and years later in Young Women with me.  I am so thankful for all her guidance and example that helped me stay on the straight and narrow path that has brought me the most happiness I could ever imagine.  My dad was inactive in his youth, but I never doubted his testimony as we grew up.  He also worked so hard for me and my family.  I loved working with him during tax season, going to Kings games and working on cars together.  While I am not around my parents much, I know they are there for me and they are always willing to help, whether it is coming to support my kids or late night tax questions, my parents are amazing and I love them all ways and always!

We went inside and played a few games.  It was just a funny night, we laughed and laughed.  Love my family and these special memories that we make together.

Life of a Busy Mom

 I love coming home from meetings to this.  I love how our family loves playing games together!
Some days when I substitute it is lots of fun and we have singing contests during inside recess.  Somedays are a bit tougher and Greg is prompted to write me a little note and sneak it into my lunch box so that I shed a tear in the faculty lunch room.

 Our school is pretty awesome.  We have been having a Hula Ball Tournament this year (think Quidditch from Harry Potter) and my house made it to the final championship game.  It was quite exciting and yet really hard to watch.  The other team dominated all year and so we lost, badly.  Despite that, I loved watching the kids cheer each other on.  I love that all the houses were invited to come out and watch and cheer.  I also love that Callie and other Probitas friends were hopeful, this is Callie crossing all parts of her body.

 

 

St. Patricks Day

 Luckily I had bought a few things for this day a month ago, and luckily Sarah had some gold monies that she let me have that morning.  Luckily the girls made their own Leprechaun traps without much of my help and luckily they are easy to please with little green footprints and a joint letter from Lallibi the Leprechaun.  However Annabelle requested Tilly from last year to come back.  We had a busy day (do we ever not?!) and so luckily the kids weren't too confused when we didn't have traditional corned beef and cabbage or green pancakes.  They were happy with lucky charms, green hostess-like cupcakes and leftovers since Greg and I went on a date.

 Greg planned our date and so we went frisbee golfing.  It was lots of fun, even though I was pretty bad and it wasn't really a contest, just a fun adventure.  I'm just glad I didn't throw a frisbee in the rushing creek because with my ankle it would have been all Greg.

Track and Indoor Soccer

 Ryan loves soccer and during the winter he, and all of us, got a little lazy and couch potato-ish.  When I saw the email about track starting I knew this would be a perfect fit for Ryan and his desire to always get better at soccer.  My father and grandfather were track stars, my grandpa even taught it. We told Ryan it wasn't really an option and he seemed okay with that. When he didn't go the first day I had him get in the car and I drove him back.  I felt a little bad, but I knew I made the right decision. After the first week Ryan was coming home energized and there was a glow about him.  I didn't want to push for his response but I didn't have to wait to long to hear what I knew was happening.  It has been a few weeks and I've heard things like, "I love track!"  "I felt so blah and now I feel great."  "I'm really glad I am doing track."  And even, "I don't want to miss track today."

   

 

 I love these pictures from one of his meets at American Fork High School.  What an amazing view I was able to have during the meet.  I love that I was able to catch Ryan running right below the touchdown temple.  Ryan has a meet today and I have Girl Scouts so I am really sad I won't be able to go.

 Indoor soccer in Lehi is just a month long.  It is so fun watching Ryan play.  He is such a team player, always passing and always cheering his team-mates on.  When Ryan is goalie it's a little boring, but I love watching him on the court. I love his hair when he is all sweaty and he stands it up. Some day my boys will care about their hair, hopefully:)