Not giving up

I really enjoy scrapbooking but just don't have the time for it right now. It frustrates me because I am so far behind and sometimes feel like there is no hope so why even try. Today I realized the reason why I can't give up. My kids love to sit and look at the scrapbooks. They love seeing they pictures and reading the stories behind it. I may not be up to date but that is ok because one day I will get around to it. My girls will have the chance to enjoy them one day and I will not give up.

Laundry Day

What do two little girls do when their mom is busy cleaning and doing laundry all day.



Allison and Ashley had a great time playing in their tent today. They got along so well and played so nicely today. They made the best tent and even did a great job at cleaning it up when it was time to put it all away. It was really fun listening to play so nicely today. I really cherish these moments.

Toy Story Marathon

Today Kevin and I were feeling under the weather so we stayed home from church. I didn't want a mess to clean up so we had our Toy Story Marathon that we have been talking about since Toy Story 3 was released on DVD. Ashley was so excited to watch all three movies back to back. Madison and Allison took this chance to catch up on reading. Ashley didn't seem to mind that it was just the two of us. Ashley was glued to the TV and had a great time. She had her favorite blanket and stuffed animal and got cozy. Today was great day of relaxation. It was also nice to keep Ashley busy so that I don't have more work tomorrow. It was nice to have a nice quiet day.

Twins

These two have been fighting so bad this week. Allison is on track break so they have had a lot of time together. By Friday I was ready to to pull my hair out. I was so happy for the weekend so I could have some help with them but then this is what they did today. They wanted to dress a like and have their hair done the same. They wanted to do everything together. I am happy for these moments when they appreciate each other and stop fighting. Unfortunately it was short lived and they were back at it right before bed time. I wish the peace could have lasted a little longer. Oh well I will take what little I get.

Quality time with Ashley

Ashley was feeling a little left out because Madison and Allison got invited to a friends this afternoon. She was very bummed so I thought it might be fun to make something. On Saturday we got a pretzel at the mall and they were so good. I remember making pretzels with my mom when I grew up so I thought it might be fun. She loved helping me put all the ingredients together. Her favorite part was rolling out the pretzel and shaping them.
I think I really cheered her up and took her mind off of getting left out. She really enjoyed the final product.

Allison's FHE

Allison has been working on a Family Home Evening lesson all week. She was very excited for Sunday to come around so she could show us what she had prepared. I was quite impressed with her lesson. I have a box full of prepared lessons and that is where they normally pull a lesson from but Allison decided that she wanted to prepare it all by herself. She picked her topic of Adam and Eve and then went to the internet to help with her lesson. She had scriptures to read and then lots of great questions for us. She found a coloring page to involve Ashley and then set up her own little display of the Garden of Eden. Allison did a great job on her lesson. I love her excitement for the gospel. I love that my children are such a great example to me and keep me doing what is right. Thank you Allison for your great lesson on Adam and Eve.

We are so proud of Madison

Today Madison was off of school because it is parent teacher conference time. She definitely enjoyed her day off and I enjoyed meeting with all of her teachers. This year was off to a rocky start but it is definitely looking up. Madison seems to be adjusting and her grades are great. Madison's first quarter just ended and she is on the the honor roll. I am so proud of her. She is working through this hard time in life and coming out on top. I could not ask for more. All of her teachers are just amazing too. I was really nervous sending her to the middle school that she is at because I have not heard anything good about it. The school is not perfect by any means but it does have one thing going for it, the teachers are amazing. I am so pleased at how much they truly care for Madison and want to see her succeed. They have watched her go through the hard time and want to see her through this. Madison is just an amazing little girl and we are so proud of her.