Just a day

It was a nice day yesterday. Wade and I worked on different things at home. It was windy and crummy outside. We came across free tickets to a magic show. When we got their we realized that it is the exact same one from last year. But Andrea was soo excited and liked that it was the same. She was picked from the audience and the magician loaded her up with tons of balloons he twisted into animals and plants. She probably had at least 12 balloon creations! It was really fun for her. After that we went to Lin's and shopped for our big camping trip coming up next weekend. We are sort of having a family reunion with my parents and siblings. I keep feeling nervous about it. Are we all going to get along? Will there be any bad confrontations? Dad and Wade keep saying that everyone has to give and take and be gracious in order for it to work out. It should be fine and maybe even fun! haha

It was a good day at church. I felt happy and friendly. Some times at church I feel outgoing and friendly other times I feel like I'm just trying to get through the day. I had two people apologize to me for being ornery. It was funny to me because I hadn't noticed! I have times like that though too. When someone comes up to me at church all happy and go lucky when I'm not feeling it....it can be annoying. So I don't blame them, I do it too!

Right after church my VT companion and I had two visiting teaching appointments. I did NOT want to go. I was hungry and tired and I hadn't read the lesson yet that I was supposed to give. I changed my clothes, fed the baby, thumbed through the lesson and grabbed a half peanut butter and honey sandwich as I walked out the door.

But when I went into those ladies homes and we got talking I felt so happy to be there and getting to know these ladies. We left with a prayer in each home and I felt grateful for the visiting teaching program and the things we as women all have in common just by being women.

3 Peaks

My dad changed his plans last weekend to be with us! I was so grateful and happy.

I kept thinking during the weekend....doesn't he have to get back home? He is still here??

It was so great!

Unfortunately we spent until 12:30AM Friday night at the ER because of a barbed wire fence accident. Luckily just a few stitches later everything was fine!!


My handsome husband! And Angel baby!

I love the Book of Mormon. It brings so much peace and comfort in this troubled world.

My mom is a Glen Beck fanatica. She trys to tell me all kinds of troubling things. I tell her that I can't hear all the doom and gloom as a young mother. There is nothing I can do about it and I don't want to be upset by it. I can only do my best in my little sphere.



Speaking of my world here. I am enjoying being a soccer mom. Its that great time of year. I love to watch my children learn new things and try new things. It is awesome. I keep marveling to myself that I've been given these four beautiful children. Suddenly I feel like I have a large family. I have also been impressed with my patient husband. You should have seen how kind and patient he was with Andrea while he was trying to teach her to ride that little dirt bike. He was so happy when she finally got it that I think he wanted to cry. He is so soft hearted! He is always good to make sure that we are having family fun.



Some days I feel like this world is too complicated and hard. Sometimes on those days I call my sister and cry. Sometimes I think she is the only one to understand the little julie inside that often gives me trouble. I used to think that we would eventually grow up. But I am finding out more and more that inside of everyone is that little child. And that little child will never go away. I am grateful for all the learning and growing this life brings to me.

But often I feel content in my life and know my purpose and feel the hope and peace from the Savior.

A Moment in Time--Captured Forever

These photos taken by Melissa Mckinley from St. George. She is doing this amazing newborn special. $125 to come to your house. She brings her own lighting and props and you get 25 photos edited on disk. I thought she did an amazing job and it was so much easier for me to have her come to my home. Talk about a smokin' deal too!

My Bella's first smiles! Funny little grins! Soo adorable.

My day yesterday was a roller coaster.

I made omens with one person. And offended another. I felt horrible.

I was busy taking care of the kids.

I forgot Andrea at school because I thought for some reason that she would be on the bus and forgot that I told her I would pick her up on the first day. Luckily she was happy hanging out with her teacher!!! few!

I rented two units and sold a lock!

Then I rushed over to the soccer fields for Andrea and Lydia's games.

Spent a few hours there and was so happy watching my girls.

I came home, ate a quick dinner and rushed our kids to bed.

Then I felt the horribleness of offending my friend, took a bath and went to bed.

the end.

My thoughts this morning started with the words of the Book of Mormon. There is nothing like a dose of scripture and prayer to start my day. I texted my sister at 6:30 about how great that book is and she started reading it too! That is why we are here: To lift each other up and encourage each other on! I am excited to conquer the day. It is a great day--my son's birthday!

I just posted two new post's.
I'm going to be updating this a lot in the mornings because of all the fun events we are having lately. Stay tuned!

It's What Fun Is!

Lagoon!

We had a great time! But I can't believe that I don't have any pictures with Cheryl! I'll have to get copies of her pictures too. My Andrea was big enough to go on the big roller coasters! She went on Wicked!! It was awesome. I couldn't believe it! She didn't even know she went upside down! We spent the whole day there and came home in time for Stake Conference. I am so happy about our new stake presidency. I still remember when Bro. Roe came to our ward and spoke about spiritual twinkies. Bro. Callister was my seminary teacher and Bro. Stahli was in the stake presidency when Wade was in the bishopric at the college.