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.

Spring Break

I love Spring Break. March in Mesa is the best time of year.

What did we do all week, well here it is.

• Ranch in Pinedale. I love that my brother's wife's family has the Ranch, and I love that we get invited to go. We hung out, went on a hike, played cards, and just enjoyed being together as family.

• Swimming. I will only swim in March if the pool is heated and it was. The kids all love the water and maybe Kate will be swimming by the end of summer, ya right.

• Zoo. We got up and were there by 8am. The animals were so active and we got to see the tiger and the lion actually move. Usually the animals are hot and sleeping by the time we get there, but this time they were all up and moving around.

We had a great spring break and Jack suffered from spring breakitis for a week after he went back to school. He fought me every morning when it was time to get ready for school.

Big Winner

I just have to brag. Yesterday, we all went to a Cubs spring training game. We had great seats, in the shade, and enjoyed time outside with family. But what really made the game great was I won. I won a 60 minute facial and a 60 minute massage from Scottdale Heathcare Essential Touch. All because I was sitting in section 212, row AA, seat 10.

Yea, Go Me I can't wait to be pampered!!!!