Thanks for Lupper

The kids always complain because on Sundays we eat an early lunch ( about 10:30) before church and then we eat an early supper (3:30) after church. In the evening they want to eat supper again and they get popcorn instead. We tell them that Sundays we have to eat at different times because church is in the middle of the day. I told them that we eat Lupper - it's in between lunch and supper. They think that's a funny name. Well, yesterday Zane said the blessing and in his prayer he was thankful that we could eat Lupper (at which Michael and I started laughing - Michael so much that he had tears streaming down his cheeks) and that who ever didn't like the mashed potatoes (which would be Zane) could eat them anyways. When he finished he wanted to know what was so funny and the others wanted to know why daddy was crying. I told them Zane gave a wonderful prayer and Daddy was overcome with the spirit. That satisfied any more questions and we made it through the meal. Aren't little children so innocent yet aware of everything? Zane has said some pretty good prayers in his day.

Be Careful What You Ask For

It might come true! As most of you know, I have wanted out of the nursery since I have been here. Not that I don't love the little children, I just wanted to be bale to meet people and I do nursery all day every day. Well, yesterday it happened. It was my lsat Sunday in nursery. The catch? Now I am the new Gospel Doctrine teacher for the adults. YIKES! That is the one job I hae always said I would never want to do because it intimidates me so much to get up in front of everyone and teach them about the scriptures and the gospel. One good thing is that I have have 4 weeks until my first lesson. So, my words of advice, when you are wishing for something make sure you spell out all the details otherwise you might end up the gospel doctrine teacher!

The day is over

Well, we didn't get to everything we had planned today but with six kids that is not unusual. The kids decided toplay outside instead of get out the horses. Then in the afternoon we went to the horse show but they fizzled out before the ranch rodeo started so we grabbed somehting to eat and come home. They played outside for a while until it was time for bathes and bed. It was still a fun day even though we didn't get to do everything and we're glad that spring is here because that means shortly we will ahve many more nice days to enjoy (I hope! The last two years we have had our worst blizzards hit in April. Hopefully not this year!)

Beautiful weather!

Today is supposed to be beautiful. I went for my run this morning in shirt sleeves and it felt great (the shirt sleeves, not the run). I went 5 miles this morning and cut 3 minutes of last week's run. Next Saturday is my 5k. I increase my miles again starting Monday. Anyways, it was a beautiful morning. We had pancakes for breakfast and now Michael is out riding horses while we try to do chores. Later on we'll get out the horse and cart or else go to the zoo and then we are going to a horse show in town and a ranch rodeo this evening. It should be a fun day and it's good bribery to get the kids to do their chores!

Leprechaun Lala

Olivia was so cute all dressed up in her green and pink today. I tried to get her to hold still so I could take a picture. Here is the process we went through!

Handsome Little Man

Zane got his new glasses today and I think he looks very handsome if I do say so myself! He was excited to come home and show Michael. Isn't he cute?

Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Come out to play!

Today we had our treausre hunt from the leprechauns. The kids came home from school excited as could be. We called the leprechauns and then they all went inside and hid in the bathroom while the leprechauns came and hid the treasures. After they left we read their clue and went hunting. Everyone found their treasure and got to enjoy a treat from the leprechauns and as far as we know, no leprechauns got stepped on in the process - we were told to be careful not to step on them while we were playing! It was fun and something they will talk about for a long time.

Grandpa

Today was my grandpa's funeral. I wish I could've been there. My mom said it was a very nice service. As I went through my daily routine, I thought a lot about him. I remembered his voice, his smell, the way it felt when he hugged me. I remember his old house, the one he had while I was growing up. I remember the excitement of driving into the driveway and running up the basement stairs to find him inside. I remember the smell of thier house and how familiar it all was, even though we only made occasional visits. I remember waiting for them to drive up our street on the day they were supposed to come to our house for a visit. The excitement of finally seeing their car was almost overwhelming. I remember his wing tipped shoes and striped dress pants and baseball caps. I remember going golfing with him, showing off for him at the swimming pool, and going to some all-you-can eat place for dinner. I remember sitting next to him on the couch and having him share his m&ms with me - always peanut. I remember the sadness of watching them drive away when their visit was over. Now he is gone from this earth, his life here has ended and he has moved on to a better place. I know he is there with my sister Katie (he died on her 39th birthday) and together along with all our other loved ones who have passed away, they are watching over us and waiting for us all to be united together again.

Dancing on the Bed

Yesterday afternoon, Dillon was in on our bed dancing around and shaking his little bum teasing me and Michael. All of the sudden he started singing, while still shaking his bum, "Don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me"! It was hillarious. We both busted up laughing which of course made him keep singing and dancing. He is such a little goofball. What would life be without his little smile everyday?

Disgusting!

I have to write about this because a few days ago I read about a poo-poo party that my little niece threw for her mom. I mentioned on her blog that I had not had the pleasure of being invited to one of those parties - just Michael. Well, last night I had to eat my words. It wasn't as big of a party as Kelsie threw, but it was still disgusting. I was in the middle of changing Olivia's poopy pull-up when Maddi informed me that Zeke was in the bathroom and there was poop on the floor and the toilet. I finished Olivia quickly and went into the bathroom to find Zeke sitting on the toilet with a big pile of poop on the floor in front of the toilet. Then I noticed that he had stepped on it, with his barefoot. So there was poop squished all in between his toes, up his legs, all over the toilet seat, on his clothes, on the door, eventually on me - none however actually landed in the toilet. So close, yet so far away. Michael was gone on a date with Zane, so I proceeded to clean up the mess trying to keep little curious Olivia out. I was disgusting, later laughable, much later! So now I have been invited to a poo-poo party and I must say, I won't feel at all bad if I don't ever get invited to another one!