Another First Day of School

Rachael-Senior

Andrew-Junior

Zach-7th Grade

Clairissa-5th Grade

Abby-3rd Grade

Here we are on the first day of school once again. I seriously do not understand how 3 months can go by so fast! I am sad that we didn't get to do as many fun things as I wanted to do. All the health issues definitely put a damper on that. With that being said we did go down to St. George twice, went on a hike up Pleasant Grove Canyon, went to the zoo, I went on dates with Andrew and Abby, and we attended 2 soccer tournament where Andrew's team took 4th place and 2nd place respectively. Not too bad.

Mostly my kids played at friends houses and Rachael and I spent time on the couch watching Reba reruns. I can say with all honestly that I am sooooo televisioned out!

I did decide on a color for my house. It is a warm tan color with yellow/red undertones. I love it and will hopefully have my project completed by Abby's baptism which is September 5th. I did not however get my cabinets painted. Maybe by the end of the year for that project. Sigh.

Oh, and might I add as a side note...I shed 2.2 pounds this last week. Yahoo!!! That trumps the paint project by miles!

Comments

Dione said…

Rachael in braces? Andrew with buzzed hair? Clairissa all grown up? And to top it off, Abby is getting baptized???

How long have I been away?

8/20/2009 10:27 PM

Broccoli Salad

My children have this thing for broccoli salad and they beg me to make it weekly. Every time I make it I become mom of the week around here which I happen to like! One would think that it might be odd for kids to love broccoli salad, and I am not necessarily thinking it is normal, but I do know it is pretty tasty. I decided for today's post to share my recipe. Beware, I am all about easy so don't expect something elaborate, and I cook for a crowd so if you want to make this adjust to your size of family. 1/2 package of broccoli florets from Costco (chopped) 1/2 red cabbage (shredded) 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of Craisins 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of real bacon bits 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 a bottle of Kraft Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Mix Seriously, if my kids scarf this salad down I promise most kids will.

Loving Moments

I had one of the most tender moments as a mother the other day. Somehow, as our family was sitting around the kitchen table talking, we got on the subject of who we would like to meet when we die. We all felt like there isn't anybody famous that we would even care to meet. We then started talking about biblical people. I said I would like to meet Noah, or Captain Moroni. I was sure that I am not the only one that wants to meet them, I'm sure they will be inundated with people wanting to meet them! Then Andrew got very solemn. He got very emotional as he said he would like to meet his Heavenly Mother. He then looked at me and said, if she was more amazing and glorious than me that he couldn't even imagine how incredible meeting her would be. He cried, I cried and we hugged a gentle, loving, mom and son hug.

day one.down for the count.

So in my typical fashion, I put a plan into action and then immediately have to deal with the changing of said plan. I went to bed dizzy last night hoping it was nothing and that it would pass as I slept. No such luck, this morning I got up and didn't stay up. So, three movies later I sit here on the couch with the best laid plans laid to rest. I was going to get up early, make breakfast, get dressed before 10, and send my honey off with a kiss and looks of devotion. Instead...Mark got up and I slept in, finally got up in time to stumble down the stairs, see the first set of kids off to school, and plant myself on the couch for the rest of the day. Mark gave me a kiss on his way out the door and instead of looks of devotion I had eyes welling with tears. Great day huh? Luckily I don't have any plans for today. Tomorrow isn't too bad, I don't have many responsibilities, but Friday I have an important photo shoot. This dizzy thing better go away!!!

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