Tag #2

Things that I love about myself:

1. My hair, of course! Seriously, I do like that I have found a hairstyle that works really well for me, and that it's thick and fabulous. I'm probably a little too concerned about it getting messed up, but I'm working on that.
2. My toes. I think they're handsome toes, as far as toes go.
3. I'm thoughtful.
4. I'm crazy organized.
5. I'm a good friend, and like to help others.
6. I'm a pretty good cook. (Okay, not as good as James, but he's really a baker anyway.)
7. I try really hard to be a good mom
8. Doing well at my church calling is really important to me.
9. I'm a positive person, and have a good sense of humor.
10. I found a fabulous husband, and I try to be a good wife and not nag him too much. Marriage is hard work!
*Note- a number is not specificied, but I'm starting to feel braggy so I'll stop now. :)

Things that I'm grateful for:

1. My children's freckles. Logan has two, Brooklyn has three, and Brighton has twelve. We love to count and kiss them!
2. Sunshine and warm weather. Too long without sunlight makes me a little sad, and I don't like being sad.
3. Notes from friends. I really appreciate words, and treasure notes that people have given me.
4. Hair products. That would correlate with number one from the first list.
5. Blogs, scrapbooks, emails, facebook, and all other ways to keep in contact with special people.
6. Music of all kinds. For dancing, for feeling mellow, for making you happy, for being fun to sing along with, and for making you feel the spirit.
7. The gospel- OF COURSE! I'm just putting that on because I'm a good little mormon. Seriously, I love how the church helps families and me personally. I'd be pretty flat and boring with the church. Oh, and probably wicked selfish too.
8. Baths, baby wipes, washing machines, and other things that get us and our stuff clean.
9. Pictures.
10. Earrings and reasons for dressing up.
11. Eating out.

I tag Amanda S., Dawnelle B. and Jenny J.

Tag #1

I've been tagged a few different times, so let me just get them all over with!

The instructions for this tag are as follows:
1. Pick up the nearest book (at least 123 pages)
2. Turn to page 123
3. Find the 5th sentence
4. Post the 5th sentence on your blog
5. Tag 5 people

The book is Reading Lolita in Tehran, by Azar Nafisi. We're reading this for book club this month. Here is the sentence:

"That was the beginning of it all."

Sorry for not more of an interesting sentence! The book has been interesting, because I'm learning more about a culture and place that I don't know much about. It has been a trifle hard to wade through at times.

Let's see, I'll tag Hannah S., Karalenn H., Carrie W., Lindsey O. and Princess Aurora. Okay, so I made that last person up.

Lego Creations

One of my good friends loaned me some toys to help me through the cold weather (thanks Rachel!) and so we currently have legos. The girls have really enjoyed playing with them, and here are some of our creations.

Fun Family Day!!

Yesterday, we witnessed the world's largest rock paper scissors throwdown! It was organized by Omniture and was at the LaVell Edwards stadium. We made it a family outing- walked down to the stadium, ate the free food, danced to the music, and taught the girls how to play rock paper scissors. It was really fun!

Later that night, we went to the BYU Senior Celebration- and wow to all the free stuff!! And we could have gone the last two years at least because we have been seniors for that long. :) They had hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, BYU stuff, games, bowling all for FREE!! We took the girls but didn't get home until 8:30, and we were all worn out. James and I had even rented a movie, but just wanted to go to bed. Parents are such wimps. :)

thoughts on fasting

I wanted to ask the other mom's out there about fasting. I've always struggled with fasting when I was younger- I often get big headaches that knock me out. So it was a relief in a way when I started having kids- there have only been a few months the past 4 years that I haven't been either pregnant or nursing. And of course the girls don't fast, so it's just James on his lonesome. I want to try this fasting thing again- but am not sure how to do it since I am still nursing. I have heard of other mom's that will do a carb fast or a fruit fast or something like that. How do you ladies work it? I'm hoping for some good advice. Thanks!!

little baker

Here is Brighton helping daddy make something or other- in full baking uniform. Yup- that is a pair of underwear on her head. She didn't get that idea from me! She loves to help right now, and she's actually old enough to be helpful. :)

twitterpated!

I thought I'd throw up a pic of my newly engaged brother and his fiance, Mara. James got to help with the actual engagement. It reminded me of the time I helped my friend Philip Beggs get engaged to his sweetie. Good times!!