Another Good Mothers Who Know!

So I went to Mothers Who Know group again today and it was soooo great just like every time we meet! We talked about a lot of good stuff but the the thing I wanted to share was this. Some of a talk given by Elder M. Russell Ballard last week titled Daughters of God.

If you would like to read or listen to the whole talk it is here.

But here it some of his talk that I just loved!!! Sorry so long!! BUT OH SO WORTH IT!!!

The first question: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?

First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don’t allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it.

Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother.

The second question: What more can a husband do to support his wife, the mother of their children?

First, show extra appreciation and give more validation for what your wife does every day. Notice things and say thank you—often. Schedule some evenings together, just the two of you.

What made me smile today!!

Peas are sprouting!! Wow that was fast!

This burger at Claim Jumpers, It's called the "Widow Maker" You can see why- it's huge!!! Thanks Mark and Emily for one last night out before Erik had to head back to school and for sending this sweet picture!!

A conversation this morning- It started out with Ethan throwing a tantrum because he didn't want to have quite time, a.k.a. Nap time.
Mom: "What was that?" (talking about how he was kicking his legs on the couch, and freaking out).
Ethan: "attitude!"
I couldn't help but laugh, I always say, What's with the attitude, or you need to get a better attitude bud! So I guess this little guy has figured out what attitude is. This picture is another time that Ethan was showing me Attitude!!

The last thing is the movie about Twilight, this is the Cullin family in the new movie, this made me smile because it took me back to Edward and the sweet story that I so miss! I just hope this movie is not rated R, I can hope that Stephenie Meyers can ask for it to just to be PG13, But who knows- I have the story in my head already, I do like who they picked it fits well in my mind, Oh and they are filming here in Portland!! I was telling my mom how this book looked just like my back yard!!

home sick

While the boys were at Priesthood Meeting Sadie and I had a fun time learning how to sit up without any help, she was on a roll she would sit there for quite a long time. Then we had tummy time which she loves because I am the bad mom that lets her sleep that way... another shame on me, things... Sorry the pictures stink, still working on getting a new camera.

Sadie is my sweet little chuck, that is now fatter then 97% of all the other baby's her age, so GO, SADIE, GO!! I knew my dad would like to see some pictures of her without a big bow or flower on her head so these are for you Dad!!

I know I have a home and I am in it everyday but I was truly home sick for my family for the last two days!! So I guess you would call it "family sick". It happened in October too. Watching Conference is one of my most favorite things to do, and growing up we always had the whole family together for a nice lunch and for conference bingo. So not having that anymore really gets me down, I know I need to start my own family traditions for Conference, I will work on that for next Oct. But not having my mom and sister to hang out with while the guys were at priesthood just is not fun at all! So Family I truly missed you this weekend.

Square Foot Gardening

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!! It was so warm today, and we got our garden done!! Yahoo

So- square foot gardening is the way I wanted to plant a garden this year, because if you were like me, then you hated weeding the garden growing up. This set up is the best way I have found to do a garden it is so worth the money if you like fresh fruits and veggies!!

What you do is build these 4 by 4 ft boxes we did 4 for now, then put ground covering on the bottom. Next you need to have the perfect soil, which is equal parts of Compost, Peat moss and Vermiculite that was my job yesterday. Today we put the rope to devide up the squre so you have 16 one ft. squares in each box. Then time to plant, you can make them like a quilt, like I planted my pees on the four corners. But this way you will never have to pull weeds and you have the perfect soil forever.

This is the guy who invented it, you can go to his web site at HERE
Happy Planting to everyone!!

I hate the dentist :(

So, I had to wake up extra early today to go to the dentist and so that is why you see me half smiling, Half my face was numb and Erik couldn't stop laughing at my smile. But what was really bad is that on my way home I was not paying attention, Ok I looking at my teeth in my mirror when I thought this guy had gone and he was stopped so BOOM I hit the guy, It was hard because my airbags came out and I took off his bumper. Totaled my car, So then my car shuts off and the guy gets out and cames over and yelled "WHAT ARE YOU DOING- don't you know that it is April fools day!!" Ok~ before you get mad that you just wasted your time reading my fake post just laugh!! It really was funny!! I got my mom and dad both with this one!!

I really did go to the dentist and half my face was numb...

Safety first

So Ethan found these glasses and just loves them, he has been wearing them everywhere.
He thinks they are sunglasses, so he wanted to go outside, then Erik was wearing a hat and of course Ethan had to wear a hat, what makes me mad is he will Never wear one when it is my idea! (I just was talking to my sister about sending her all Eth's hats because he wont wear them... Well I will just have to see if this hat stays on long.)
So Dad and Eth when to go build us a garden outside, good thing Ethan has his safety goggles on. You never know when something might jump up into his eye!!

Home again

Well we made it home, we loved our little vacation it was very well needed. Their house just made me sooo excited to one day have a house of my own. It would be the best perk if it was remotely like theirs.

So, yesterday I saved 542 dollars, I went shopping and the stuff I got if it was not on a huge sale would have costed me $542.00. But guess how much I spent.. come on guess.... only 61.72$, I know 60 is still allot for me to, but I saved us SOOOO much! I went to OshKosh and got the kids a bunch of stuff. Like a coat for Sadie and a ton of shirts for Eth. They were in need of some good clothes. So that is my good find so far this year.

Now I am going to brag about my niece, she is 12 and beautiful, and a little cowgirl. I found this picture online to buy of her, but she just ended her year of being the princess of the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo AKA DNCFR or just Pro Rodeo, she is a little sweet heart and I am just so proud to be her aunt. (She is the one in the Green, getting her crown)

Happy Easter

So not the best pictures but, that is all I can do with this laptop. They looked really cute today! I had to put the one of Sadie on her side because she is almost getting the rolling over thing down.

We all Love when Daddy's home!

We are so happy to have dad back! He had a hard week of 9 finals but he worked hard, late nights, and early mornings, and it paid off. He did another great semester. Two down and to many to go...Way To Go Dad!! Now we get to enjoy seeing him for 2 weeks! So it is so nice that we have our little resort home here to chill in for a week! We will probably head down to the cost the next week, we will just have to see if we can give in to the gas prices! I will put a picture of Erik on here just as soon as he actually walks through the door!

Change...

I am just sick of my blog look, I am sure it will change again very soon!

So I am here house sitting and loving it, Sadie is asleep in the other room and Ethan is in heaven playing with all of the toys! And I am in the craft room on their supper sweet mac changing things around! Last night I watched a good movie, Erik was studying and Eth was just going crazy in toy land. Anyways I watched August Rush WAY good, a few swearing parts but other then that GREAT! If anyone has any good movies they suggest let me know. I love a good movie!