Monday, July 14, 2008

Update

Wow, has it really been over two weeks. We have had tons of stuff going on (all that I should have blogged about) but haven't been able to find the time. I feel like I have just been running around in circles trying to get things figured out. I am literally a walking stress ball right now. I really hope when I know what I am doing in Relief Society, I will be able to balance home life and everything better. I have tons to learn and have learned alot about myself already. With that said, we had an awesome 4th of July filled with family and fun. We swam, watched fireworks, had BBQ's and dutch oven, looked at dinosaur fossils, ate homemade ice cream, and played at the water park. I wish I had more pictures to show but this is all I took. This is of the kids and daddy catching butterflies together. It was a huge success.





On another note, can I just say that I have the greatest friends in the whole world. One of my dearest friends, Heather, asked me if she could take my two oldest kids for a play date so I could pay some attention to my much needed house that I have been neglecting. I was able to GUT my computer/craft room which may I add was a complete disaster because of my negligence. Actually, I am really embarrassed about how bad I let it get. Well it is terrific now. If that was not enough, she told me she had a surprise for me and to check my email. She had done a photo shoot with my kids. What a great surprise. Who doesn't LOVE photos of their little ones. Anyhow, here are some colleges of the photos. Thanks Heather. PS- can you tell Vallie just loves getting photos taken of herself

5 comments:

Taylor family said...

I love those pictures. I know you have been very busy the past few weeks. Ashlyn has been asking me to have Barry over to play ever since we got back, but I always forget to call and ask. We do need to have your kids over as well so that you can have ANOTHER well deserved break, plus, my girls would love to have someone else to play with.

Sara said...

Those pictures are so cute! I'm glad to see you're blogging again:) I know how busy your life is right now! Madi would love to have your kiddos over to play, so whenever you need to get stuff done or just a break give me a call:)

Angie said...

I can only imagine the stress you must be under. I hope things will get easier with time. I don't even have a calling right now and I can barely keep the kids fed, clothed, and happy. :) That was so nice of your friend to take your older kids. I had a friend do that last week too and it's amazing how great that is. That was so kind of her to take pictures too. Barry Bretton seems so calm and cool and Vallie is just the cutest, spunkiest little thing. Hang in there my friend!

Todd & Rakel Gardner said...

cute photos, what a great friend. Sorry we missed you on the 4th. Looks like fun.

paulrph1 said...

Nice pics. It is great to see the grandchildren from another view. Nice blog! We are so proud of you just be careful. With your new calling organize yourself. Organization is your top priority. Do not rush things that is when you have accidents. Do not get frustrated and learn to work thing out. DAD