May 20, 2010

Nothing really special about today. It IS payday, which I am very thankful for, but other than that, the 20th of May has always just been another day for me.
I think that is going to change. At 3:30 I am picking up my "baby" girl, and we are headed out to find a baptism dress for her. This is a bitter-sweet day for me. I cannot believe my little girl is turning eight, but at the same time, I cherish every moment we have shared together along this journey.
Last night we took out her blessing gown. She was amazed at how small she was. She took out the booties and held them to her feet and giggled. I tried not to cry.
Well, I will end this emotional journey for now, but rest assured, there is much more to come.

I Joined - Have you?

Getting started...

Needless to say, today has not been great. I had great intentions of getting up and cleaning the whole entire house... the laundry is halfway done and I am playing on the computer now. Go figure.
I have been asked to speak in Sacrament meeting on Mother's day, and am beginning to stress a bit. WHY ME??? Isn't it enough that I will be there? I also have a primary class to teach and am singing with the choir... Ugh. The worst part is that I said yes.
I suppose I shouldn't complain. So that is why I shirked my duties on housekeeping and camped out over here at the computer. I needed some inspiration. I also wanted to read some blogs and check email... I admit it!
I better get back to work now... tonight we are headed off to the Temple with some friends, Hannah is headed to her Dad's for the weekend, and I think I may have some time to do some catch up blogging if I can get the stinkin' house finished first,and then possibly get my talk started. WHEW! Days off are so exhausting!

Dear Blog...

Dear Blog,
I'm still here. I know I have been rather quiet lately. It's not that I don't have anything to say to you, it's just that lately we have been living two different lives. I miss you. I really do. I think back fondly to those long days at the Holiday Inn... just me and you for hours on end. I used to blog my little heart out over the most random stuff! And the Internet surfing we used to do!!! Wow! Those were the days!
I don't want to say that I have outgrown you... I miss you and so want to reacquaint myself with you! I've done some amazingly fun things lately...a dream trip to Vegas, some great things with work, some hilarious mother-daughter moments... all without pictures, of course, because you know me, always something happening and no camera to be found. And you know what? You probably wouldn't even recognize Hannah. She is an amazing little girl...beautiful, smart, and busy worrying about her mother. Between my precious time with her, my job, a primary calling, and just trying to maintain some sanity in my life I have neglected you. So here is my vow to you: I am not going to promise to update you once a week. I can't even promise you once a month; but for now I will promise that when life gives me a second or two to reflect on some stuff and get it into words appropriate for the rest of the world you will be one of the last ones to know!
Love,
Me
P.S. Tell my "blog buddies" I miss them, too! I still sneak on here and read their posts, just don't hang around long enough to comment. I promise to work on that one too.

Spring Recital

Nothing says "spring" like a 7 year old dressed in a pink tutu. Hannah always gets pretty excited to perform for the spring recital. This year was a little crazy with the weather, so not too many people were able to attend, but be sure, you'll get your invite for the year end review.

Hannah likes to practice her "hard moves" before the show. She tries so hard to balance that she just tips over. I don't know what to do with her. Here we are after the show.

The video wouldn't upload, so I'll try again later.

We always go out after the show, and Hannah chose Joe's crab shack this year... Loved the sign, and my sweet 7 year old made it a point to take the camera and take this picture for me. People were starting at the little ballerina with the camera and who knows what was going through their heads...

March 6, 2010

March 6th was a pretty special day.

We arrived in Lehi to attend a baptism and baby blessing, but much to our surprise, we were greeted with this amazing site. We were lucky enough to be sharing the building with a family of 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Carlos Aragon.

The streets were lined with flags, there were members of the military everywhere...it was quite the sight.

My cousin was a little nervous that the plans would be changed due to the funeral arrangements. According to the bishop, "a funeral trumps everything else", so we were afraid we would be moved. We were happy to be able to finish up before they were ready to begin.

Josh Walker was baptized by his father right after his baby sister, Kinley Maynes, was blessed.

It was amazing how strong the spirit was in the building. I will never forget how clearly I was able to see how lucky we are to live here, free to practice our religious beliefs, and to see the price that was paid by this young man, and also by our Savior, so that we can be here surrounded by family and friends.

A lot to be said about such a day.

A day in the sun!

Saturday was a great day.

We were lucky enough to have some friends stay the weekend with us.
We spent Saturday to the Hogle Zoo... it was sunny and warm and not too busy.

Hannah's new favorite animal.

my favorite part of the zoo was the train ride...I wish it were longer! Little Chinchilla...Hannah got to pet it but I was slow with the camera.

A new addition at the zoo... So cute!


Taygen loves Zebras...well, he loves anything that resembles a horse!