I'm sure I say this all the time, but I LOVE being a Mom! My boys are just such a source of joy in my life. They are simply amazing and I love them gobs and bunches!
My R is such a sweet spirit, he has lots of love in him and he is so caring. He always has a hard time when his Dad is deployed. (don't feel too bad for us, as for military deployments we have it pretty easy compared to most)
Yesterday was his hard day. He told me he hates the Navy because "all it does is kidnap people!" It was hard not to chuckle at that, it was so cute. But my heart broke for him, at the same time I was thinking how much I'm thankful that my son loves his Dad so much, and how much J loves that R. We talked for a bit and then I told him that anytime he needed a good snuggle that I'd give it to him. So when it was time to go to sleep he asked me to hold him real tight. We snuggled up and I held him tight and he fell asleep in my arms. He is feeling better today, and is my smiley boy again.
It has been fun and busy lately!! My Momba and Sister w/her Baby C got here on the 1st. J deployed a few days later, then my Bro's kids came over to play for the week! We had us 3 ladies and 6 kids, totally awesome!! We played outside, played inside, went on field trips, watched movies, and hung out. It was just awesome! After my Bro and Auntie M came home from their business trip we all went camping at Camp Zion. It was the best! We got to sleep in a open bunk cabin, cook over a fire, go swimming, fishing, hiking, and play on the play ground, the boys even rode bikes. Sadly, vacation time is coming to an end...Big Bro, Auntie M and their kids went home on Sat, Momba is taking my Sis and Baby C to the airport today, and then Momba will fly out this weekend. The house is way too quiet right now...But I am so glad for the opportunity we all had to be together and have so much fun!
Once I get the rest of the pics form the other cameras I'll post more pics, there's the Zoo, the beach, and the campground.
Yesterday I finished the 4th book of the Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn. I've been so busy lately that I didn't even know the 4th book was for sale on Saturday, but J and I were out on our all day anniversary date and we saw it and J bought it for me! I loved it, it's an awesome book! I'm a little sad that it's all done, I'm always so excited to read the end of a series to find out how it all wraps up, then I'm bummed that its over. I've spent all this time with these characters; now that the conversations and happenings they went through in their books are in my head, they are almost like real memories. I don't know if that's crazy or not! Every good series that I've read sits in my mind and now the story of Edward and Bella is in there too. Now I'm just waiting for the movie...
10 years ago J and I got married! I was 18 and he was 19 and we were married outside at his Dad's house in Idaho (Notice the tractor in the background!). The weather was so hot leading up, but on our wedding day it poured rain! So my curls didn't stay, but now when ever it rains it takes me back to that day.
How it started: J and I don't really remember each other in High school, he was a grade above me. We also worked at McDonald's together at one time but we don't remember each other at work, but his sister and my friend do! After my juvenile delinquent days I started to go back to church, that is when I first noticed that Idaho boy. But he didn't talk to me, I guess that was a way to get my attention! We all hung out with the same people, but there was nothing special between us except for me not sure how to act around him. I started crushing on a boy at school and was determined to get this other boy to notice me. So for homecoming dance I got a new dress w/matching earrings and shoes-I was serious! J's sister called the day of homecoming and told me that the church harvest dance started a bit before the school dance did and I should stop by. So I did, all dressed up and not planning to stay. I was up on the stage waiting to tell the DJ about a song. J comes running up, stops right in front of me, takes a good look and says, "You look awesome!" I was a goner from that moment on... All thoughts of that other boy were out of my head, he was too late. I dance with J all night and then we started dating. The day after Valentine's day on a weekend off from roofing in California he asked me to marry him--"I'm coming home in April, getting a new job, a place to live, and then I'm marrying you" I said, "OK, but I'm not telling anyone until I get a ring!" So April came along with my ring, I got my dress during Spring Break, he took me to my Prom in May, then we were married August 1st, 1998.
During our 10 years we have lived in 4 different states (not counting when I was in Alaska while he was in Michigan during boot camp) lived in 10 different houses, and have been to 31 U.S. states together. He's had 3 different jobs, I've had 2. Together we've experienced major depression and major joys, weight gain and weight loss, speeding tickets and fender benders, renting and home ownership, 3 pregnancies and 2 healthy awesome boys, crushing debt and as the years continue more financial freedoms, He's earned his Bachelors in Human Resource Management and I'm still plugging away in college, we've experienced opposition and wonderful support, many many learning opportunities, fights and forgiveness, church callings and a temple sealing, laughter and tears, and we are each others best friends.
I sure love that J, and being his wife is one great blessing! So here's to 10 Great years, and looking forward to Forever with my J!
I've been tagged by Zippy, And I tag Melanie, Courtney, and Paije! Here goes:
1.Typically, what time do you wake up? Around 7 or so.
2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? School year: 8:30pm Summertime: depends on if we have something going on the next day. between 9 & 10pm
3. How long have you been a mommy? Almost 9 years
4. How old were you when you became a mom? I was 19 years old Here's what they look like now!
5. What is your favorite kids T.V. show? 6. What is your least favorite kids T.V. show? OK, I'm going to answer 5 and 6 as what mine, R's, and L's favorite cartoons are: Pokemon TMNT Hoodwinked
7. What is your favorite chore? What kind of question is this? I thought chores were called chores because they were a chore to do! But I guess I'd say my favorite one is when R is unloading the dishwasher, or when L is vacuuming!
8. What is your favorite meal to cook? It would have to be...the one where J BBQ's and I cut up stuff to go with it.
9. What meal do you cook most often? Well, it depends on when you ask me this Question, I do make breakfast, lunch, and dinner pretty equally, about once a day. And I am answering all these Q's in the morning before I've made any meal, so right now the meal times are even. But this may be a trick Q, and I'm thinking too much in the box, snacks are probably considered a meal, a small one. And I and my family have snacks all the time, so that's the meal I make most often!
10. What is your kids favorite meal? Right now it's Chicken Pot Pie for both of them.
11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? I loved it when they were babies and J would change their diapers, and take naps with them. When L was a baby he did nothing but cry and eat, lets just say at that time it was poor me and J was the hero! He'd come home, take L so I could shower, then he'd cook dinner, play with R, and make us all feel great! (He was the dryer sheet to our static cling!) Now a days he's still is #1 with those boys!!! He takes them fishing, wrestles with them, jokes with them, lets them 'help' with working outside, he helps discipline them, encourages them, makes it to their activities, reads to them, and plays games with them.
12. What are 5 things that make you smile about being a mom? In no particular order--
A. When they sing, you know a child is happy and content when they just start to sing for no reason.
B. Hearing my boys laugh together and play together
C. Snuggle time...it's the best
D. Being able to watch my boys grow and see their accomplishments
E. Doing all those fun things a Mom gets to do like: plan fun days of outings, sign the boys up for activities (R's now in piano lessons and L's in soccer) be there when they need a shoulder to cry on, always being able to tickle them, hold their hand, color together, do homework together, take millions of pictures-I think this list could go on and on!
13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? I'm w/Zippy I'd love to take the boys on a Disney Cruise!
14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? The boys stayed at my brothers house while I went to girls camp the beginning of the month.
15. What is your favorite pastime/activity to do with your kids? Everything, I just like them to be around!
16. Name one thing you said you would never say as a mother? I would never swear at my kids.
17. Name something you do, that your own mom did? Just Loving being a Mom! I Absolutely Love being a Mom, and so does mine!
18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Her incredible ability to show her love, and make sacrifices for us kids, and now her grand kids.
19. What is your favorite kids book? The Cat In The Hat, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Geronimo Stilton, Junie B. Jones, Spiderwicks, Harry Potters, Parts and Even More Parts, and what ever the kids like-which changes as they do.
20. What is your favorite advice for new moms? Remember, your the Mom, don't second guess yourself!
21. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom? When I think back to when I went through a serious depression stage when R was little I feel so bad that I took so long to get help for it. I could have been a much better Mom for him.
22. What is your most joyful moment about being a mom? There is something everyday.
23. When was the last time you told one of your kids, “I Love You”? About Last night before bed, their not awake yet!
24. When was the last time you were told, “I love you” by one of your kids? Last night when they were still awake.
I just love being a Mom, especially to my 2 boys! One of my favorite things is when they joke around, make jokes, and make funny faces (like above). Yesterday I was reading the paper and I said, "It says here that kids should eat protein for breakfast" J says, "Yeah, I knew that..." Then R says all serious like, "Hmmm, and I thought kids were supposed to eat candy for breakfast"
We all look at him, he gives us the biggest grin and we all just cracked up!
Well, we all survived R's week at cub scout day camp, whew! Friday night we packed up a picnic and went to the family night they had. The boys did their cheers, got their certificates, and presented their skits, it was long, but the boys had fun. R has earned 3 more silver arrows his BB and Bow and Arrow belt loops, and the Leave No Trace badge, way to go R!(My R in orange shorts hiding behind his packs flag!) (R and his best Bud S with their pack leader) (R and his pack during their skit)
And on Friday we got an excavator dropped off at the house!! J said he thought it'd be bigger. When he was talking to the guy he told him what his plans were and the guy pointed outside and said "like one of those?" J saw the big yellow one and said yes, when in reality the guy was pointing to the little green one beside it! But J and his 2 work buddies had the time of their lives playing on that thing, and now we have about a million stumps piled up and some awesome trails blazed through our woods!(L loving the ride!) (J showing R how to use the levers!) (J shaking the dirt off the tree) (The path of destruction!) (The boys exploring a new trail!)
R, J, and J's friend went fishing at the lake near our house. R was the only one who caught a fish, they brought it home and put it in the pool! The boys tortured that fish swimming with it and making it do 'tricks'. Poor L was left out on this trip, but he didn't mind too much because to compensate he got to ride 1st on the tractor!
I started getting the house ready for a few guests that will be here on the 1st, my Momba and my Sis Jewel with her little boy C are coming for a visit!!! I am so looking forward to this! But here's my evil secret...J will be gone soon and miss a lot of my Momba's visit, but I'm not too sad about it...this will give me, my Momba, and my Sis all kinds of girl time! This may be the one deployment that I'm not dreading, what a wife I am huh?! But don't feel too bad for J, it is a very short deployment, and he won't feel too bad about missing a house full of estrogen!(L helping me clean up!)
R and L will sing the tune to this song all the time and it just cracks me up! Most of the time one will start it, stop 1/2 way through and the other will finish it. So funny!
My R is such a sweet spirit, he has lots of love in him and he is so caring. He always has a hard time when his Dad is deployed. (don't feel too bad for us, as for military deployments we have it pretty easy compared to most) 
