3 Things making me smile today ...

Have you ever had one of those days when you just feel like smiling? Today is one of those days for me and there's lots of reasons why ... it's Saturday, I have a great husband who loves me, it's sunny outside, etc. All of those are great reasons to smile. But today there are 3 things that are really making me smile.

#1 Reason to smile: A few weeks ago I mentioned that my mom had to have her thyroid taken out and we were all worried about whether or not it was cancerous. Well, it was and she had to have some radiation treatment last week. Then she had to go back in for some tests yesterday to see if it had spread. GOOD NEWS! She got the test results back last night and it has NOT spread! I am so incredibly thankful! Mom ... you're the best and we love you SO much! (I hope you don't mind that I mentioned this on my blog.)

#2 Reason to smile: My little man has discovered his LOVE for basketball! For the past few months Josh has been obsessed with the Utah Jazz. He asks us every morning if they're playing that day, can he watch the game and then follows up to see if they won. Then we signed him up for his first season of basketball and last Saturday was his first practice. Honestly, the kid has barely taken off his jersey to take a bath and the bounce of the ball can be heard at all hours of the day on my kitchen floor. He has been SO excited about his 1st game, which was this morning. Unfortunately, he got really sick yesterday and couldn't go. (his choice - so you know he was sick) But he's still carrying around his basketball and counting down the days until HIS first big game. Keep an eye out for him in a few years. We're hoping he hits the NBA and can make his parents rich! (just kidding ... kind of)


#3 Reason to smile: As I mentioned, Josh has been sick and therefore, I haven't been sleeping so well. So, this morning Josh and I were sleeping in a little ... until 7:50 a.m. (What can I say ... my kids aren't late sleepers.) Anyway, Greg had headed off to work early to get a couple of hours in and apparently Kate woke up around 7:00. But instead of coming in and waking us up she did this ...


She quietly carried in a chair and set it next to my bed, poured a bowl of cereal for me and her little brother and got us both a drink, then quietly snuck out and closed the door. Honestly, it made my whole day! She is such a sweetheart and very thoughtful! I really couldn't be prouder of her!

Anyway, there you have it ... the 3 things that are making me smile today! Now, if I could just get rid of the zits on my face I'd be bursting with joy! :)

Two cute boys

How cute are these two boys? Zack and Josh had such a great time playing together last Saturday. They made me laugh because they kept giving each other a hug. We wish he and Nancy lived closer so we could see them more often. Thanks for letting him come and visit Nancy! Now ... when's your next trip to St. George?

Tagged by Amy

Alright, so I was tagged by Ashley P. a few weeks ago and I never responded. (Sorry!) Now Amy has tagged me, so here goes!

10 things you did not know about me ... (or maybe you do)

1. I would love to be a photographer someday. I just got a new camera and I took more than 350 pictures in one week. Too fun!

2. I HATE being late to things! I know that sounds weird, but I really feel sick inside if I think I'm going to be late. I guess it's the thought that everyone will turn and look at me as I walk in. With my luck, I'd probably trip. I know - it's just my crazy insecurities talking.

3. I was born in Provo, Utah and moved to Germany when I was 4 months old. When we came back to the States, I grew up mostly in Riverton, Utah.

4. I have never been to Hawaii. Hopefully someday soon.

5. Like Amy, I love mowing the lawn. However, I have been banned from trimming it. Apparently I do it a little too short.

6. I love SHOPPING! Shopping for clothes, home furnishings, party supplies. ANYTHING!

7. I could eat cookie dough, diet coke and any type of bread for every meal of the day. Sounds healthy enough, doesn't it?

8. I love to create things on the computer. Alright, most of you know that. Sorry.

9. I am TERRIFIED of heights. (Right, April?) I made an absolute fool of myself on the giant ferris wheel at Disneyland. I really thought I was having a panic attack. It's pretty bad when your 3 year old is braver than you are.

10. I LOVE being a wife and mom and I really enjoy just being at home. Boring, huh? Honestly, being at home, with my slippers on, the kids playing together and some good tunes playing ... that's a great afternoon!

I tag all my Ashley/Ashlee friends (Behunin, Jorgenson and Peterson) and anyone else that would like to respond.

I'm still here

Again, I've been out of the blogging mode for a few weeks. Last week I had to teach Relief Society AND speak in Sacrament Meeting. How cruel is that? Anyway, I didn't do much besides work on that and take care of sick kids. So, I really have nothing too exciting to report lately.

We're starting to get really excited about Kate's baptism next month. So, I've been shopping for dresses, shoes, slips, etc. and can't wait to have her picture taken. I just can't believe that I'm talking about my baby girl getting baptized. Where has the past 8 years gone? Anyway, we're excited. Hopefully I'll have pictures and fun things to report soon!

Love you all!

I'm finally updating

Okay ... after a few weeks of not updating my blog, I'm finally getting to it. I'm trying to put the pictures and posts in order, so you might have to scroll down to see everything. But, hey, at least I'm updating, right?

Happy New Year!

Thanks Amy and Casey for the FUN New Year's Eve Party! We had a GREAT time! Casey ... the round robin of games ... a HUGE success! Amy ... you're an awesome hostess and we appreciate you letting us stay over! And Ryan ... thanks for the amazing display of hat building on mom's head. Such talent!