Finally...

My son is finally feeling better.  

What a relief!  

He scares the crud out of me. 

He finally got to hold his sister today (he went 5 days with out, which is a lifetime to this sweet little boy, that asks numerous times a day).  I feel so bad making him stay away from her when he's sick, like being sick isn't bad enough.

 He even had to get his blood drawn (for the 2nd time is his life) and we had to go to G-ma Jana's directly after to "brag" about his cool bandage.

Love this boy.

Uuhhh!

I am completely and utterly exhausted!  My house is a huge disaster, I have a weeks worth of clean laundry (not so clean now) sitting on my daughters bedroom floor, an overflowing sink of dishes, messy bedrooms, messy bathrooms (one of my biggest pet peeves, who wants to use a disgusting toilet?!), a very sick little boy that has had a 104+ fever, an unhappy baby (I think a combination of teething and a stressed momma), so many things to do for the fund-raising event we are putting on for Adam, business nonsense, etc. etc.  I can't seem to get to bed before 1:30, either, and I am a girl that needs her sleep!  It has also been an emotionally exhausting week, as my husband has decided to contact his father, after ten years of not seeing or talking to him.  I am still wondering why I am sitting here on my butt blogging instead of attacking my list (or showering for that matter, both of my kids are sleeping...aahhh!).  I hate it when my son is sick.  I just wish I could take his pain away.  I hate that he had to miss school today and probably for the rest of the week.  I just wish people would stay home if they are sick!  I know there are exceptions to this rule, but if I have to be confined to my house for days while my kids or myself are sick, SO SHOULD THEY!

I guess I just needed to vent for a minute.  As I look back at my list and think, "If these are some of my biggest problems, I should be grateful!"  I look around and see others hurting much worse, with much bigger problems.  I know god only gives me what I can handle and I need to be thankful for the things that make me stronger!

My CUTE UTE kids...

My scrumptious daughter and husband...

Holding both my loves in my arms...

Just hanging out with my little beauty...

Children that love each other more than I can explain...

The hubby (need I say more?)...

As I look at these pictures, just a couple that make me smile, I think how truly blessed I am for what I have and the people that god has given me (even my husband and all of his goofiness).

We've got a thumb sucker...

So... our little miss Vaeh is a VERY big fan of her thumb.  She is a pro at getting it in her mouth and there is really nothing we can do to stop her anymore.  We've been trying for a while to get her to take the pacifier (and I still haven't completely given up), she just has never been a fan of it.  I have to admit, it is SO dang cute!  I just do not want to deal with a 4 year old sucking her thumb (or an 11 year old, like the stories everyone has heard).  We might just have to deal with our little rebel when that time comes...

Big 1st Day!

Devarian's first day of school was Wednesday, Sept. 8th.  He is going to "The Little Rainbow Pre-School", the same one I went to when I was little.  His teacher, Carol, is absolutely amazing.  I was nervous about him going to school, because I am a worry wart and I have been with him since day one (really only nervous for myself than for him).  I wanted another mother figure to be his teacher, not just someone to get a paycheck.  That's exactly what Carol is.  He loves school SO-OO much!  He talks about it everyday and is so excited to go.  He has met many new "best friends", as he would put it.  I just wish I was a fly, for one day, so I could see how he is at school.  It would just be so fun!

 He is so big now.  It breaks my heart yet I am very excited for him at the same time.  Being a mom is such an emotional roller-coaster! 

Extra special Labor Day weekend...

We had an extra special Labor Day weekend this year.  Ty was ordained a priest in the Aaronic Priesthood by my father.  He was so excited about opening this new door in his life.  He just lights up every time he talks about it.  I am so happy for him. 

A couple pictures to remember the day...

Gangster family ;)

 

My amazing mother with Vaeh.

I love my family!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-_b8Q0DIUk&feature=player_embedded
  
I decided to post this after reading about this sweet young family (thanks to Abby).  This is just what I needed.  I am always in such a big hurry and I really don't know why.   I am always pushing Devarian along to do things quicker.  This video has made me think twice, big time.  I am going to try my HARDEST to take life slower.  Enjoy the little moments that I so often try to rush, like getting my children dressed, brushing teeth, feeding them (which is one of the things I always try to rush but now that I think about it... Why?  Why not enjoy that time when I am having to tell my 4 year old to take bite after bite and sometimes being at the table for over an hour.  So what!), bath time, etc.  This young family recently lost their child.  She gives such good advice in her words while grieving her baby.  If you'd like to read her story, here it is... patrickandashley.blogspot.com/

P.S. I couldn't figure out how to put the video right on my blog.  If any of you know how please share.  Thanks!

Fun in the Sun!

We had such a fun summer this year.  Here are a few (I mean a ton) pictures I'd like to share with y'all...

Swimming, Lagoon, Boating, Cabin at the Gorge, Bee's game, Cowabunga Bay, Devarian's soccer and more!