Kingman or Bust! April 2011

Alana and I were able to go to Kingman and visit our friends, Josh and Cassie who were going to be having a baby girl.  So, last thursday Cassie was induced and I was so lucky that I got to be there for her.  Cassie is such and awesome lady and my sister!  I am now the proud aunt of Kalie Elizabeth Rosenberg!  She is such and adorable little girl.  It always amazes me how much you can love a newborn the moment you meet them.  She is such a blessing in Josh and Cassie's lives as well.  We just wish we lived closer.

Christmas 2010

     So, I know it is January and Christmas is over but in our house all Christmas decorations are still up and so it seems like it was just yesterday.  We were so lucky to have my sister Crystal and her family at our house for Christmas this year.  We love and miss them so much and it was wonderful to spend time together. 
     Christmas Morning our kids got loaded with presents.  Needless to say Logan did the Christmas shopping while was busy with school work.  He did a great job and got fabulous deals but he loves to spoil them.

Landon

Lyle

Alana

     We had all had such a great Christmas.  Crystal requested that we go see the Salt Lake Temple lights and so one night we went down to SL and walked around the temple grounds.  Visiting the temple puts Christmas is such great perspective, it was a wonderful experience.  We had such a disaster of a time trying to park, it only took us over 30 minutes, which put us in a cranky mood but that disappeared once we were walking around.  As we are walking around in the crowds of people a little girl, about 7, was lost and people kept walking past her just looking.  I was horrified by how all these families just starred and walk right on by.  So of course I stop and hold her hand and try to console her, because she is hysterically crying, and I find out her name.  I have Logan yell "Rosie's mom".  After what seemed like an eternity but was probably only 2 minutes the little girl's sister came and got her.  Right after she was reunited with her family I look at the boys and tell them that is why they need to stay close and hold hands.  Logan and I looked at eachother and had the same thought of this little girl needed us and that is why it took us so long to find a parking spot.  I am so thankful for the family I have and that we are not 'lost' eternally.  That we are going to be together forever.

Our Awesome Snowman!

After 36 hours of snowfall we have about 3 feet of snow. So this afternoon after hours of trying to find Landon's snowpants...that ended up with me going out and buying new ones as well as gloves for the boys...we built a snowman. The snow was perfect for snowman building. The boys had fun rolling huge snowballs for the body and head. Alana was just happy to be out in the snow so she could eat it. It was great fun for all.

Just Another Day

So, I was doing the dishes and I have started wearing plastic gloves so my hands are not so dry all the time and Alana is yelling at me with her arms in the air, "MOM! MOM! MOM!" I look down at her and ask her what she wants and she tells me, "Hands?" which means, GIVE ME YOUR GLOVES! I finished up and gave her my gloves. She was then happy for the next hour wearing my gloves around the house. Alana is such a little character. She makes me laugh everyday.

Miss Scrapbooking

So, I was sitting here at my desk looking at all my friends and families blog posts and I realized how much I missed scrapbooking. I used to scrapbook everyday if not every weekend until Lyle was born and from then on has been hit or miss for me to scrapbook. I remember a friend telling me that she prints out her blog and puts it in a book as a scrapbook. Since "MY" time is limited to none I have decided to do that.

Logan has just left today to go to the San Diego Comic Con and it is 3 against 1 until Sunday evening. I have a feeling we have a long 5 days ahead of us but we will have fun. It has only been about 3 hours since Logan has left and I already miss him. I know that is so mushy to say but it's the truth. On the way home from dropping Logan off at the airport we had to get slurpees so the boys would stop crying and they had something to look forward too. So my three little monkeys had slurpees. I allowed the boys to have a Coke flavored one, which I am now paying for, but once won't kill them.

I love my children and husband so very much. I am feel so greatful that I have them all in my life.

Family = A Wonderful Mother's Day

First, of all I want to say Happy Mother's Day to everyone. I have never really been a fan of mother's day because of those women who can't have children and today must break their heart even more today than other days. I think that family makes mother's day wonderful. It is another excuse to spend time with the one's who you love. I love my family and all the craziness they bring into my life. They love me for who I am and do not try to change me and I love that about them. We all need to cherish our family and enjoy every minute we spend with them. Sorry to be like this but last night I watched this show that told about two persons lives and the mental disablilities that they have that have ultimately affected their families. They treated their children and spouse so horribly by their actions that it has made me reflect today upon the relationships that I have with Logan and my children and how I need to be a better mother and wife so that they will be happy and my imperfections will not affect them. We had a lesson today on prayer and the relationship that we should have with our Heavenly Father and that we should rely on him for anything and everything. I know that if we are all able to rely on Heavenly Father then he will help us with our imperfections as long as we ask him. I am now just rambling, but I just want everyone to know how much I love my family and hope that I will have more patience with my family.

We are alive and kickin'

So these past few months have flown by. I have successfully completed my first semester of college and I am now into the spring semester going strong. Logan is still able to be in the 'saves' department at work and NO MORE FURLOUGHS! We are so excited about that. They actually offered overtime last week as well, which we took advantage of. Landon is loving kindergarten and is learning how to read now. It is amazing how fast he is learning new things. Lyle really wants to be in school and can't wait until he is old enough to go. Alana is our walking terror. She loves to get into everything and has the most adorable smile on her face when she knows she is doing something she shouldn't.

So after christmas our friends Josh and Cassie drove up to visit us from Kingman. It was such a wonderful visit. We were able to play in the snow a little bit before they had to leave.

Since Alana is only 13 months old she hasn't played int he snow at all so whenever we are out there she is wondering what the heck is going on. She sure looks cute in all her pink gear though. So needless to say we are all doing pretty well. We tell ourselves everyday that sacrifice brings blessings. As long as we remember that we will be good to go.
In March we have the chance to go to California to visit our family because my sister and brother-in-law just had their first baby. They have always taken the time to come to each one of our childrens baby blessings so it is a trip that has to happen. We are really excited for a 'vacation'. Although we will have to be in the car for 15 hours, it will be worth it.