T-Ball Fever

First time around the bases!!

Jaxon is SO excited to be playing T-Ball this year! He plays on the Rimrock team and is #2. They don't take score so there is no winner or loser, but each child gets to bat each inning so that is fun for them! He played Pitcher during the first inning and did very well and getting the ball to first base, almost as well as he danced circles around the mound!! :) . He was very proud of himself! I think Mom was even more proud!

New Investment

Our New (to us) Bucket truck!!

Grandpa Jerry bringing it home



Now this is cool!



High Above our House!!

WOW!!! It finally happened! Our very own bucket truck! Thank you! Thank you Jerry for your support and for helping this little family! Jared will be able to work in any kind of weather and all winter long, this is and will be such a blessing to our family. You are the greatest!!

Oh, so fast!

I have days that I wish would hurry up and be over!! Especially the days when the children wont stop whining, arguing, ignoring me, and sometimes even fighting. But I have so many more days when I realize how loving my children are! I see them share, say they are sorry, and help each other! They are always ready with an abundance of hugs and kisses! When I hear them laugh and see them smile, my heart is full of joy and even through all the stresses of Motherhood and everyday life, things just seem okay! They are growing up way too fast!! Jaxon is 5 and almost ready to go to Kindergarten. He can write all of his letters and his numbers up to 100. (up to 20 by himself and the rest with a little help). He loves to read books and use rhyming words! Where did the last 5 years go?? It is so crazy to me how fast time goes by now, when it seemed to drag on and on when I was little. I've been told it only gets faster. Therefore, I have made a promise to myself, I will from now on enjoy every day with my children! I will no longer wish days away, even when there is whining, crying, fighting, dishes stacked and laundry piled up! I cherish my children, and will revel in every moment! They won't be little for long.....

New Calling

In November, I was blessed to be called to serve in the Primary Presidency. To be honest, I felt rather inadequate and more than a little nervous! But I know that when the Lord calls, it is for a reason! Let me tell you, I have learned more in the last three months than I have in a long time! Primary is such a wonderful place to be, and the children have a spirit that is sometimes indescribable! The Lord knew exactly what I needed in my life, and has blessed me so much! Not only do I get to work with some of the most wonderful children, but I am blessed to be a part of a Presidency where the President and First Councelor are women who I look up to and admire so much! I hope I can serve in a way that will be pleasing unto Him!!

Pay It Forward

This idea came from my friend Kim (who got if from her friend Corinne). I think it sounds like a lot of fun, and anyone who wants to Join me is more than welcome!!

This is how it works: Pay It Forward Exchange is based on the concept of the movie "Pay it forward". I will send a hand made gift to the first three people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join the PIF exchange. All the gifts will be made and posted out 'sometime within the next year'. How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive! What you need to do in return, is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog. This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THIS SAME 'PAY IT FORWARD' MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO THREE PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG. I'd love for you to join me! Will you? Other comments are welcome, but only the first three will be my Pay It Forward recipients. Come and join me who doesn't love a gift or giving gifts???