Spencer and I were able to attend Kaye Johanson's funeral today. It was such an amazing experience to listen to all six of her children expound upon her life and commit to be there for each other in the future. I kept thinking that I had a lot in common with Kaye (personality wise) and I believe for a brief time today I was able to see what my potential could be if I refocused my life's direction and tried to gain a stronger testimony of the gospel, served others more and made other various sacrifices to gain a more positive outlook on life. I know Kaye would have been so proud of how her family conducted themselves today, what mother wouldn't have been, and what an amazing mother she was. What more could a mother want than children who have a strong belief in themselves and the gospel and Kaye's children have exactly that. I am so lucky that I was a part of their family for awhile and was able to bask in the love and acceptance that Kaye gave to everyone. I will always remember the fun times we had together and am going to strive every day to be more like her.
-- the best part of the funeral (it was hard to choose) was when Conner got up and sang with a clear soprano voice a song that I'm sure touched everyone's heart in the audience and truly set the tone for the rest of service.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
actually forgot all about this blog:)
catch up?
Spencer and I have been working really hard trying to get our sunroom remodeled before Lori and Scott build their entire house next door ... that's our time frame at least. I've also been extremely busy with my photography business and am looking forward to some down time when I can focus more on the business end, like getting my website up and running.
Ethan played soccer this fall and really loved it and was starting to get the hang of it towards the end of his season. I can't believe how much I enjoyed going to his practices and games. I'll admit I might have gotten a little carried away at some of his games. lol! Ethan is really loving first grade and his teacher Mrs. Olsen. He is one of the top readers in his class and has shown massive signs of improvement from last summer to now. His favorite thing to do right now is to climb up Maggie's huge dirt pile that's in front of their new house.
Mason is at one of my most favorite ages right now. He is so dang cute and has such a great sense of humor. He has become quite the artist -- see drawings all over the leather of our van -- Mason also loves playing with Ellie and told me that he already married Ellie and now he can marry me.
Zach has entered a very difficult stage !!! he is into everything and will throw stuff in the garbage and into the toilet etc. etc. you get the picture. He loves to climb anything and everything and has had the injury's to prove it. He loves loves loves to be read to and will grab a book and follow you around until you read or if you're sitting down he'll stand in front of you, turn around and back up and sit on your lap. He then makes sure your hand is holding his and he'll stick his finger out to have you point to items on the page and tell him what they are. Zach also talks all the time and a lot of the time I think he's actually pretty close to saying actual words. I've never had a child talk as much as he does at this age, it's really fun.
Spencer and I have been working really hard trying to get our sunroom remodeled before Lori and Scott build their entire house next door ... that's our time frame at least. I've also been extremely busy with my photography business and am looking forward to some down time when I can focus more on the business end, like getting my website up and running.
Ethan played soccer this fall and really loved it and was starting to get the hang of it towards the end of his season. I can't believe how much I enjoyed going to his practices and games. I'll admit I might have gotten a little carried away at some of his games. lol! Ethan is really loving first grade and his teacher Mrs. Olsen. He is one of the top readers in his class and has shown massive signs of improvement from last summer to now. His favorite thing to do right now is to climb up Maggie's huge dirt pile that's in front of their new house.
Mason is at one of my most favorite ages right now. He is so dang cute and has such a great sense of humor. He has become quite the artist -- see drawings all over the leather of our van -- Mason also loves playing with Ellie and told me that he already married Ellie and now he can marry me.
Zach has entered a very difficult stage !!! he is into everything and will throw stuff in the garbage and into the toilet etc. etc. you get the picture. He loves to climb anything and everything and has had the injury's to prove it. He loves loves loves to be read to and will grab a book and follow you around until you read or if you're sitting down he'll stand in front of you, turn around and back up and sit on your lap. He then makes sure your hand is holding his and he'll stick his finger out to have you point to items on the page and tell him what they are. Zach also talks all the time and a lot of the time I think he's actually pretty close to saying actual words. I've never had a child talk as much as he does at this age, it's really fun.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
random things
Mason told my dad that he wanted to play at his other grandma's house because "they have money" ... of course he was referring to their change jar that he always plays with, but it took a moment for the meaning to sink in !! funny stuff!!
Mason's favorite dinner - "Beans in a bowl" (really just taco soup, but he'll ask for beans in a bowl) and pizza of course (no pepperonis please)
Zach has just discovered the glow doll that the Bellamy's gave him for Christmas last year ... he'll push it to play the music and then he'll stick one arm out and watch his arm the whole time while he spins in a circle. He knows just when the music is going to stop and is over there right as it stops to push it once again. he really likes to turn on multiple music items at once if he can (ex. the tool bench, the thomas book and the glow worm doll)
Ethan is really loving soccer. He gets caught up in explaining the rules of the game to us instead of actually playing, but he's really enjoying it. At his game on Saturday he played forward for the first couple quarters and once during the 2nd quarter all the sudden he came out right in the middle and said "My legs are tired and need to rest" we were like ... what??? get back in there and get the ball!!
Mason's favorite dinner - "Beans in a bowl" (really just taco soup, but he'll ask for beans in a bowl) and pizza of course (no pepperonis please)
Zach has just discovered the glow doll that the Bellamy's gave him for Christmas last year ... he'll push it to play the music and then he'll stick one arm out and watch his arm the whole time while he spins in a circle. He knows just when the music is going to stop and is over there right as it stops to push it once again. he really likes to turn on multiple music items at once if he can (ex. the tool bench, the thomas book and the glow worm doll)
Ethan is really loving soccer. He gets caught up in explaining the rules of the game to us instead of actually playing, but he's really enjoying it. At his game on Saturday he played forward for the first couple quarters and once during the 2nd quarter all the sudden he came out right in the middle and said "My legs are tired and need to rest" we were like ... what??? get back in there and get the ball!!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
escapee's
the only way I he'll go down without a fight!!
If you try and put him in his crib when he's even remotely still awake he stands up, eyes closed, and scream/cries for a good 20 minutes ... so this is working out for the both of us:)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Weekend trip to Bear Lake
We headed to Bear Lake for the day Saturday with Spencer's family. The kids didn't really love the boat at first, but after awhile they warmed up to it:) While I was skiing (or attempting to) Mason was very concerned every time I fell and would yell at Grandpa not to leave his Mommy and that he was going too fast :) When my father in law was skiing Maddie and Ethan were chanting a cheer "Go Grandpa Go, Go Grandpa Go" It was really cute. The boys absolutely loved the sand and water and were sad to go home, but fell asleep 1 minute into the trip :) What a fun day!!
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| Cute Macy Moo!! |
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| Zach thought this knee board was the funnest thing in the world |
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| Maddie and Ethan playing in the water |
Friday, August 26, 2011
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