Spud Day 2009

Andy didn't get back from Germany on time to do the cotton candy for spud day, so I learned very quickly out of necessity. I found out I am actually pretty good at it. This year we were wildly successful, especially since it was our first time and we had a few competitors. Most of the time we were selling as fast as I could make it. I was there for over 8 hours without a break. My parents helped out all day too and I even recruited some of my cousins, my uncle, and my grandma to pitch in some help from time to time. I couldn't have done it without the help from my family and it reminds me how truly blessed I am to have such a wonderful caring family so close to home.

10 year anniversary

This year for our 10 year wedding anniversary we went to Horseshoe Bend, Idaho to experience zip-lining and to ride the train. We had a great time. I liked zip-lining from tree top to tree top and across the canyon. Andy enjoyed his scenic train ride. The man behind Andy is the magician. I loved the tricks when he made animals appear. He even did a special trick for us for our 10 year anniversary, which I must say was rather impressive. It was a card trick where I picked any card and he made it pop up from the deck when placed in a goblet. What amazed me most was that I had picked the 10 of clubs to signify another 10 years of good luck. He knew I would pull out that card, but I was careful to pull out a card that was hidden in the middle of the deck. I saw the top two, and knew the ace of spades was on top and the 2nd card was red. I don't have any idea how he did it, but I was impressed. He autographed that card for us.

Las Vegas pics, better late than never.

Patience

I think I know why Adora is so good at puzzles. It came from her baby blessing. With Naomi, Andy blessed her with the ability to make friends easily. Oops. Now we have a child who won't stop talking, has trouble paying attention in school, and has to be separated from the other girls in her class. :) At least she has friends. Sabian is the typical pesky brother like any boy should be. Andy had foresight into what Adora would really need to cope with her older brother and sister. He blessed her with patience. She started doing puzzles very early, at 15 months, to give her something to do while Naomi and Sabian did gymnastics. She took far more interest in them than Sabian ever did. She's also my child that enjoys books the most. She can sit in my lap while I read through a full story. She also sits and reads to her baby doll. Granted, she can still throw a tantrum like any toddler, but all in all I think that baby blessing did her some good.

Naomi is determined to get one of her creations published in Lego Brickmaster Magazine. Just in case that doesn't work out, I published it here for the world to see. I like this one.

I'm still alive

I can't believe I waited 2 months to post anything. My husband and I went to Vegas last week and saw "V the Ultimate Variety show" where Fast Wally can play Fur Elise on the keyboard with his juggling balls. That was fun. We also went to the Las Vegas and St. George Temples. That brings my total to 8 different Temples. If you count just visiting, I've been to 12, but I only count if I'd been through an endowment session. I still think Idaho Falls is the coolest.

While we were gone, it was stormy in Idaho. Actually it's been stormy for 3 weeks with no end in sight. My parents watched my kids while we were gone. My dad brought up a flashlight in case the power went out. Sabian spotted it, then went around turning out all the lights, and told my dad "See Grandpa, it's dark, but it's okay, I've got a flashlight." I had to laugh when he told me that. That's my boy. :)

Adora has two phrases that are just too cute to resist. "Brush a teeth?" and "Read a book?" You have to hear her say them, it's so adorable, I usually stop what I'm doing to go read to her.

Happy Birthday to ME

I took the kids to the Easter Egg Hunt at my work today. They all filled their buckets to the brim, without any help. Sabian won 2 big prizes. Adora got the last egg. When all the other kids decided they had all been found, Adora was crawling under the eaves to reach the last egg.

After the egg hunt we all came back to my house for my birthday party. Hooray!

Andy gave me wii fit for my birthday. We all had fun playing on it. My mom made me a fun wrap around skirt. My brother Robby even made me an apple pie! Naomi made my german chocolate birthday cake with only a little guidance from my mom. Robby and Steven say they have something else for me too, but they left it home, so I am to remain in suspense until it is delivered to me. Oh, well, I like surprises. I'm feeling the love. I don't see why anyone dreads birthdays. Time passes reguardless, but birthdays to me are a time when I am reminded people love me and they are glad I'm still around.

Kittens 11 days old

They sure grow fast. I'm surprised by how big they are already

Their eyes are open!