Sunday Clothes

As a little girl, my mom took us to church. Usually my Dad had to work so she would get all 5 of us up and ready all my herself. She did our hair and made sure we had on cute dresses - usually some what matching. (P.S. I have no idea how she did it, because sometimes I can't get my 2 kids ready...with Jason's help.) Anyway, when we came home from church we always changed our clothes. "Sunday Clothes" were to be kept nice and not played in.

Sunday afternoons were spent at home or visiting family. We didn't play with our friends. Sometimes we played outside, sometimes we watched movies. Every Sunday we always fought over who would get to eat at Grandma and Grandpa Halladay's... My Mom always cooked a Sunday dinner and we ate together and then we all cleaned up together. I remember that who ever dried the dishes had to also sweep the floors and wipe of the counters - because washing the dishes was the worst job ever!

I have a lot of found memories of being with my family on Sundays. I don't think the clothes made the day any more special.

What do you think? Do you keep your kids in their "Sunday Clothes" all day? Do you stay in your "Sunday Clothes"? Sometimes I feel bad or not a good member of the church because the first thing I do when I get home on Sundays is put my jeans on. Maybe I feel bad because we should be keeping our "Sunday Clothes" on and maybe it's just because I'm not being/acting the way others want me to... (something I tend to struggle with - always being/acting how others want instead of just being myself). But really, I don't need a skirt to think about my Savior.

Anyway, just wondering...

I Made It

One week. I did it. I was really worried, but I did it. Monday morning this was the scene at the breakfast table.... I had asked "who has a nose" so I could get them to raise their hands for "who wants breakfast". This is what I made....

I learned from Jason. He made this...

I have no idea how he gets the bows to look so good.

Anyway, Monday is the only day that I have all five kids. Then they split up a little. The only major drama was when Jordyn dumped sand on Tessa, Heber, and Paityn's heads. I was so MAD! But hey, a quick bath and drama over.

So, anyway, so far so good on this baby sitting thing.

Has It Really Been . . .

. . . Over a week since my last post! Time flies when you busy. I can't believe that I made a promise to post every week, especially because we don't have the Internet. But, really, nothing that exciting happened this week.

. . . Over 9 years since I graduated from high school. I can hardly believe that next year will be ten years. I better loose some weight.

. . . Only 30 seconds from my last sip of Diet Coke. I think I'm addicted. It just taste so dang good.

. . . 12 hours since I woke up freaking out that we only had 25 minutes to get to church. That was a scary morning. But my missionary skills kicked into high gear and I was only 3 minutes late.

For this week: I'm starting to tend my friend Marcia's kids. Five kids, three and under. I'm super nervous, and a little scared. But, I have high hopes. Paityn is a little older than Jordyn so I'm hoping they'll get along great. Daxton and Heber are the same age, so it will be good for them. That just leaves little Tessa in the middle, all by herself. So, I'll be up to my eye brows in PB&J sandwiches and Diapers. Wish me luck.

WHAT! The Hunter's...

…Who are they?

Did you miss me? No really, did you? I’ve been told a few times in the last couple of days that I really need to update my blog. So, here goes. And, I’m promising weekly posts from now on. Honestly, I’ve missed blogging. It’s like my journal. Plus, I love showing off my adorable kids.

There are a lot of things that have happened this summer. I’m not even sure where to start, or how much to share. So, I’ll stick with some of the major events right now, and go from there.

In June, Heber had his first birthday. I can hardly believe it. Julie planned a party at Cabelas. Jordyn kept asking who Bella was. Happy Birthday Heber!
We sent Steven off to war...but I'm pretty sure I already posted about that.

Jason was able to go visit Steven in Wisconsin for a couple of days with an Employer Group. He said it was really awesome, and great to have a little time with Steve.

P.S. Did you know Steve and Megan are having a baby? Well...it's a GIRL! and she'll be here around Christmas time.

We went up the canyon ONE day. And that was it. Really. I can't handle the dirt or the bugs. Poor Jason, he married a wimp! But, Tessa had so much fun.
Jordyn had a birthday! Three years has gone by so fast. She wanted to have her party at Grandma Sue Sue's house with princess, fairies, and hello kitty.
Jordyn had her first friend party. It was a blast...for her. Not so much for Jason and I. What where we thinking?

The girls took lots of baths in Grandpa Day's tub. When you turn the jets on the bubbles go CRAZY!

We took a quick trip to Park City. The girls had so much fun. I mean, really, look at their faces. Don't they look so happy.

We ended our quick trip to Park City with a stop in the Emergency Room! Jordyn fell off the bed in the middle of the night, while sleeping. She broke her collar bone. She milked it....for all it was worth.
Jordyn started dance....
And Preschool.
We went to the State Fair. See the cow behind Jason...he was checking things out.
I had a birthday.... I'm now 28! YIKES! Jason gave me these flowers....
and took me to see the Lion King at the Capital Theater. It was awesome!

Summer...So Far

Did you miss me? Let me tell you...I MISS YOU! I miss blogging. I miss being able to write about whatever, whenever. I miss feeling "apart" of something. (Is that super dumb?) I miss feeling "up-to-date" with all of your lives. Oh, well. Life goes on. And really, it has.

So, I don't have my calendar here with me so I'm not really sure what we did these last few weeks. Really, my memory is that bad. Here's what I do know. I was called as the secretary in the primary in my ward. NUTS! We were in the Primary Children's Parade...but it was really windy, so it wasn't that much fun. The girls got a ticket to the carnival (which they used) and a free glacier at Taco Amigo (which Jason and I used - it was our reward for walking in the parade). Instead of going to the Strawberry Days Parade we went to the zoo. My family went with us, and it was really fun. Jason and I worked at the rodeo, that was entertaining...especially because...well, that's a secret. If you really want to know, ask me in person and I'll tell you. :)

Let's see, the Hunter family had pictures taken and they turned out so great. Maybe one day I'll get one on here for you to see. Um, I hurt my back...but I'm on the mend. Our yard is looking pretty good still, except the grass in the back is being eaten by something. We're in the process of working on that.

I guess that's about it. We are having a party on the 4th of July at the Hunter house. Our Uncle Steven is heading "off to war to fight the bad guys" - at least that's how we're explaining things to Jordyn. We're so proud of Steve! Thanks for serving our Country...we hope you know you're in our thoughts and prayers - ALWAYS!

Today I had the girls' pictures taken. They turned out SO great! ENJOY!!

Few And Far Between

I know that lately my postings have been super sparatic. I've been busy trying to balance mommy life and wife life, primary life and coupon life, family life and me life. I wish I had more time to do more things. I wish my yard was finished, my house perfect, my bad habits gone, my body a little skinnier, and well...a bunch of other things. But really, if everything were perfect I'd be complaining that I was bored. Anyway, we're cutting back on some of the things that are holding us back, and one of them right now is the Internet. So, I'll post when I can. We hope you all have a happy and safe summer!

Yard Work

BeforePart Way
After

The Gate...
The River Bed...by Nonie

As you can see, we've been busy. Now we have the back yard to finish...but that will be next year. We do have some new grass back there so at least the girls have a place to play. Jason built the fence. GO HIM!

THANKS to our wonderful family for all of their help!