Sound of Summer

While most people think of summer sounds as birds chirping, kids playing outside, and the cool wind in the trees. I have discovered Mesa has its own summer sound. That would be the sound of the air conditioning. While I am grateful that I have one I don't like the sound of it. I walked outside and what do I hear the hum of the neighbors AC. Then I come into my house and my own AC is on. This leads to louder TV and music because one needs to hear over the AC. It is not a sound of summer that I love but again I am grateful to have one.

Easter (yes we did celebrate)

Just a disclaimer, I only upload, download whichever, my pictures once a month. Great for being organized, horrible for blogging. I also don't know how to fix the pictures so here they are. We had a fun Easter and enjoyed being with all of our family.

Jay, Jack and Rhett coloring Easter Eggs at G&G Ricedorff's house. We had fun hanging with Randy and Rebecca and family.









This is Kate, Keelie, and Annie getting ready for their big race. Joe (notice background) wanted the girls to race. Keelie won be cause Joe had candy, then Kate because I coaxed her, then Annie was last because she didn't want to leave her mom's side since she had been to nursery for the first time that day.

Jack, Ty and Jake. Hannah, Kimball and Jay finding eggs at G&G Goodman's house.

My cute kids on Easter afternoon all ready for church. Which was fantastic.

What I don't like about AZ

I hate these things!!!! I know hate is a strong word, but when one stings yours child hate is not strong enough. Jack was stung on Saturday night and I felt so bad for him. He took it in stride and thankfully he only hurt and didn't have any other problems. This is probably the only thing I don't like about where I live.

kids, I love them

Jack: He is quite the poser. When asked to get a picture I either get this pose or a big fat no.
Funny things he says.
"How time are we going to...?" Instead of "what time?" Ryan tries to correct him but I think it is too cute and let him continue saying it.
When asked who is girlfriend is his response is "Which one?" I am a little concerned about this since he is only six.





Jay: He also loves to take pictures.
Funny things he says
"Can I have real food now." Said after he has had three bites of dinner (that is all we can get him to eat and actually he usually goes to bed hungry because he doesn't eat). Real food to him is cottage cheese, hot dogs, and bread and butter.
"There was a HORRIBLE KID there." This was said after one of Jack's tee ball games. What other three year old calls a kid horrible?
"Maybe there was a bee in the chapstick." This was said after Jack was complaining that the chapstick stung his lips.
"Yea, well you poop your pants." Said to tease Jack.
Kate: She doesn't say much but she is a handful. I love this picture and for the record the Pepsi can is not opened but she sure wishes it was. Today,while swimming, me and two other women watched Kate walk straight into the water. We all thought she would stop at the edge but no she wanted in and she went in. This summer should be interesting.

I am truly blessed to stay home with these three wonderful children. Some days I struggle with feelings of not contributing financially to the family. But today at the temple I was talking with a worker and she reminded me that I am doing the most important job right now. It was a great reminder of how blessed I am to have three wonderful children and a great husband.

Going Green

I have been trying my hardest to "go green." I recycle, bring my own bags to the grocery store (about every other time I go), wash my clothes in cold water, unplug most appliances and I walk to get Jack from school.
I have really enjoyed my walks to get Jack. It is about a mile round trip so I get a little exercise (if I can call it that because I am wearing flip flops). I get out of the house and my kids get to enjoy the outside plus it saves on gas and car emissions and all that.
Well, today (the start of earth week) all that ends. According to the newspaper the temperature is going to be 97 today and 100 tomorrow. My "going green" has limits and it is about 95 degrees. So sorry to all the environmentalist out there but it is just too dang hot to walk to get Jack from school.

Jay and Keelie

One day, Jay and I were hanging out having a conversation and this is how it went.

Jay-"I want to go to the ranch."

Me-"Why?"

Jay- "So I can see Keelie."

Me- "Why don't we just call Joe and Cassie (her parents) and go visit her." Which is what we did. We drove about 10 minutes to see Jay's favorite cousin instead of 2 1/2 hours.

Jay loves Keelie Jo. He calls her gorgeous and loves to play with her. One day I asked Jay what do you like about Keelie?

His response was, "she's gorgeous, she can do what a lizard does, and I like her." All I can say is when Keelie is a sophomore and Jay is a senior Keelie will like Jay a lot more because of Jay's friends.

Happy Birthday Tami

Tami Allred is having a big birthday so I thought she should get a Shout Out!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Tami is a great friend who used to live in my ward but then moved all the way to Chicago. I will never forget the help and example she and her family set for me while in the ward. When I had Jack and had no one to sub my primary class her family stepped in and took over. Thank you for being such a great friend and example, Tami, Happy Birthday.