there would still be you and me...: There is Beauty All Around

The Kids checking out all the Book Of Mormons printed in all the different languages from around the world.

We had an awesome family night last week visiting the temple grounds and the visitors center. The Sister Missionaries showed us a program about families and it was really great to just be there in such a wonderful place where you can feel the love and spirit of our Heavenly Father. We're so thankful to live so close to our beautiful city and Temple. We enjoy so many opportunities that other church members from around the world only dream of. If you haven't taken your kids to the visitors center, we highly recommend it!

Quotes of the Day

As I was braiding Audrey's hair this morning, she was quietly watching in the mirror. When I had one braid almost done, she said in her best announcer voice, " And thus, the braid is formed." Silly girl, she cracked me up so much I was cry-laughing
Kid's stuff: Elle, Sun Scream = sun screen Reese talking about the wake behind the boat- " I hope I don't get stuck in the quake"
During our trip to Colorado, Elle started dancing to the music as best she could in her carseat, she kept saying, look guys, check out this bust out move... It was pretty cute.
At dinner, I was mentioning that I had a sore hamstring. Reese heard this and said, a what? a meatstring? When we corrected him (holding in our amusement..he's sensitve) he then said, oh I know why bears and tigers like to eat people, cause they're made of ham!
Today when I was taking the kids to school, I had on a black coat of mine with a big oversized collar, I didn't bother to fold it down and when Reese saw me he said, "Cool Mom, you look like an evil genius." I like the way the boy thinks.
So this one is for Sam, and it's more what he did than what he said... When we were going to Moab a few weeks ago, I asked him to throw some socks in the suitcase for me. When we got there I realized he had done just that, thrown in a pile of random socks. I asked him what's with this? He said, well I figured you'd at least have a couple matches in there somewhere. Now, most of you guys might be thinking, yeah, that makes sense... and you ladies, well I know what you're probably thinking.. Sorry honey... you know I love you!
Elle told me she didn't want me to get married, I told her "I already am" she cried and said " No! because then you have to be a princess!" I think she thought if I was married I would go away and live in a castle somewhere. Too bad that one's not true.
Today Reese said, Mom, I think I want to be a millionaire except I don't want to live in a Hotel. I said, why would you live in a Hotel, and he said because all millionaires live in hotels, right? I said, no actually those are just their really big houses.
Audrey will get to be Clara in the nutcracker this year, the day she found out, she was running around the house chanting, "I'm awesome, I'm awesome," Glad to know we've raised modest children!
We were sitting in the car, again we seem to drive around a lot, and Elle said," Hey Everybody! I want wings!" I said to fly with? and she said "Yup."
The other day we were in the car talking about ancestors, and Reese said "hey, don't we have anbrothers?"

100 Things to Give Thanks For!

Jesus Christ, Prayer, Temples, Scriptures, Company of the Holy Ghost, Joseph Smith, Parents who are Good, Grandparents who Paved the Way, Loving Beautiful Husband, Audrey, Reese, Elle, My Sister, My Four Brothers, Wonderful Sisters in Law, My brother in law, Sam's wonderful Family, Loving support system of friends, Nieces and nephews, Warm comfortable Home, Living in a Free Country, Living in a good Community, Living in a Safe Place, Cars, Clothes, Food, A Husband that loves to Cook, A Husband who's funny, Kids that are funny, Good Health, Strong young body, my height, ability to go to stores when I need something, being able to buy things for fun, The Preisthood in my Life, the Sacrament, Church Callings, Garbage service, Lawn Mowers, Reliable Cars, Being able to afford gas again, food storage, stores like costco, Our Country's abundance, DVR to pause and record programs, Fresh available foods, living close to many temples, Home ownership, Free Agency, The way my life's turned out so far, Being lucky enough to see Hawaii, Florida, New York, Washington DC, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Belize, Guatemala, Going to DisneyWorld, Swimming in the Ocean, Being Alive!, A Body that can Carry me, Computers, Cameras, Technological advances, My sense of style, My Talents, People's goodness, my shoe collection, being coordinated enough to enjoy sports, Living without pain, being able to travel, Sam's job, wonderful insurance, perks from Sam's work, indoor plumbing, refrigeration, warm water from the faucet, safe drinking water from the tap, furniture, blankets, clothes, toilet paper, dollar stores, fast food, availability of food, Washer and Dryer, Dishwasher, Possibility of progress, Ability to Change, Gift of Forgivness, Ability to Repent, Living in Peace, Not suffering from natural disasters, Stoves, Soap, Government that helps its citizens, Police officers, firefighters, Great Teachers, Hospitals, Medical Technology, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Art, Music, Having a Dad who's smarter than me.. :) Good Weather, Bad Weather, Being a Mom, Being a Woman, Being a Daughter of God, Life's Experiences,