So I have been either super busy or have just enough energy to push the remotes on the TV to change channels. But all of it has been fun. Right now, I am helping put together Brittany's Wedding - in 3 weeks and her wedding shower in 2 weeks. Not sure how we are going to get it done.....but somehow we will manage.
We were at the mall yesterday looking for dresses, etc. for Britt's wedding and Courtney was with (she is super excited to be a flower girl). While we were walking out of the mall Courtney started singing "I am a Child of God." For some reason, my first instinct was to think, "I hope she doesn't sing too loud and all these strangers turn to stare at us." And then my better side took over and I thought "Why would I care whether or not all these strangers hear a sweet little girl singing a song about being a Child of God. I should want her to sing loud enough so all these strangers hear her sing. Maybe they will feel something from her sweet little spirit!" As these thoughts were going through my head, she just sat in her stroller singing away-asking for help with a word here or there- and I couldn't have been a prouder mom. Once we were in the car, she wanted the windows rolled down so she could sing loud enough for the people who were walking to hear her. Oh to be more childlike - to have that kind of faith and courage. To be completely free in the expression of your faith.
I am a super proud mom and very grateful for her strong spirit. Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Christmas 2008
January 24, 2010
January 6, 2010
A New Year
Christmas is over and a new year is here. What a wonderful Christmas we had. I am going to post pictures soon, however, life has been crazy trying to get back into the swing of things. Spent today re-arranging Courtney's bedroom. She wanted her bed moved and it took us all afternoon. I am not thrilled with the results, but.....I think I am going to start hitting some thrift stores for some ideas! Hoping to post before and afters soon that are amazing!(But I am not holding my breath) Almost have Christmas put away and have started running again. Ran Monday and Tuesday and took today off as a recovery day. Muscles are screaming!!!
Hunting season is over for a while. Sadly the hunters came back empty handed, however, I think they had a good time just getting to hang out and roughing it.
Hunting season is over for a while. Sadly the hunters came back empty handed, however, I think they had a good time just getting to hang out and roughing it.
December 30, 2009
December 20, 2009
Christmas Angel has returned!
Christmas Angel has been located. Apparently, some of Santa's elves and reindeer have been very ill. Santa requested the help of the Christmas Angels to get the Northpole back on track. All is well now, with reindeer and elves fully recovered and Santa almost ready for Christmas Eve. The Christmas Angel brought Courtney a fun painting project (will post pics once finished). Courtney was thrilled the Angel finally returned.
December 17, 2009
Oh my Goodness What Happened????
I just don't know what happened. The Christmas Angel has gone AWOL, I am behind on blogging, and I am not sure I even know what day it is. Oh wait.....It's Christmas time!!!! Lots of presents to wrap (only a few to still get), a Christmas Angel to locate, Christmas cards that have not made it out yet again (maybe they will be Happy New Year cards), and a lot of pumpkin bread to still make. Dance recital today - school program tomorrow - family fun, caroling and lots of lights to see. Oh and lots not forget - pictures to post on the blog (just not tonight). Life is going to be filled to the brim and I wouldn't change a second. I love this time of year!!!
December 13, 2009
Weekend Catch-Up
What a great weekend (except for missing our Mighty Hunter).
Friday 12/11: Courtney had a movie playdate scheduled to see Princess and the Frog with some of the girls from her class. I thought the movie was cute - Courtney thought it was "so boring, mom"! I think she was just tired. Note before and after pics:)
Before movie:
After movie:
The other girls seemed to like it.
Richelle and Aliya came over for a sleepover after the Movie! Fun Fun. We thought about cricuting but instead watched hours of Say Yes to the Dress!
Saturday 12/12: Fun afternoon getting to luncheon with Grandma, mom and Richelle. Grandma had her hair done. She looked Gorgeous dahling!
Sunday: Great day at church but we really are missing our daddy. Fortunately he is coming home! Amy came over and the girls built a pretty large blanket fort in Court's room. Not a bad fort for the size of the room....
Friday 12/11: Courtney had a movie playdate scheduled to see Princess and the Frog with some of the girls from her class. I thought the movie was cute - Courtney thought it was "so boring, mom"! I think she was just tired. Note before and after pics:)
Before movie:
After movie:
The other girls seemed to like it.
Richelle and Aliya came over for a sleepover after the Movie! Fun Fun. We thought about cricuting but instead watched hours of Say Yes to the Dress!
Saturday 12/12: Fun afternoon getting to luncheon with Grandma, mom and Richelle. Grandma had her hair done. She looked Gorgeous dahling!
Sunday: Great day at church but we really are missing our daddy. Fortunately he is coming home! Amy came over and the girls built a pretty large blanket fort in Court's room. Not a bad fort for the size of the room....
Catching Up
Here is my catch up over a few days
Monday 12/7: Fun day hanging out with Shannon Mecham making the pocket phone list for Relief Society and getting all the food for our Relief Society Social. I will say that I almost slit my wrists at 2am when I couldn't get the format to work for the phone lists. Slept for 3 1/2 hours and finally got it. Shannon was a trouper hanging out with me at Office Max while we copied and assembled. Than we were off to Costco to buy the appetizers and desserts. It was fun. Thanks to Alison for letting Courtney play so she didn't have to run around with us.
Tuesday 12/8: Courtney had a great time playing with Carley. Paula gave us their trampoline and the girls had a great time:)
Tuesday Night - The Relief Society Social was wonderful. Debbie Andrews' home was beautiful and the food was great (we didn't run out!). The music was fabulous and we collected a lot of cookies for our troups! What great sisters we have in our ward!
Wednesday 12/09- So much fun hanging out with Alison in the morning - who helped me get motivated to go to DI.
Thursday 12/10- Super fun busy busy day. Richelle came up and I finally unboxed my shiny red Cricut I bought on black friday. It is so fun! We played and played. Then took Courtney to dance class. After dance class we made our selves sick on all you can eat Pizza. Because if I am going to pay $3.99 for all you can.....I am all you can eating! Sad yes Sad.
Thursday night we had our ward's Souper Saturday Craft Make-up. Courtney and Richelle helped and we ended up having some more fun!
Aunt Richelle and Courtney
Shannon Mecham and Courtney
Late night but more fun than I thought
Monday 12/7: Fun day hanging out with Shannon Mecham making the pocket phone list for Relief Society and getting all the food for our Relief Society Social. I will say that I almost slit my wrists at 2am when I couldn't get the format to work for the phone lists. Slept for 3 1/2 hours and finally got it. Shannon was a trouper hanging out with me at Office Max while we copied and assembled. Than we were off to Costco to buy the appetizers and desserts. It was fun. Thanks to Alison for letting Courtney play so she didn't have to run around with us.
Tuesday 12/8: Courtney had a great time playing with Carley. Paula gave us their trampoline and the girls had a great time:)
Tuesday Night - The Relief Society Social was wonderful. Debbie Andrews' home was beautiful and the food was great (we didn't run out!). The music was fabulous and we collected a lot of cookies for our troups! What great sisters we have in our ward!
Wednesday 12/09- So much fun hanging out with Alison in the morning - who helped me get motivated to go to DI.
Thursday 12/10- Super fun busy busy day. Richelle came up and I finally unboxed my shiny red Cricut I bought on black friday. It is so fun! We played and played. Then took Courtney to dance class. After dance class we made our selves sick on all you can eat Pizza. Because if I am going to pay $3.99 for all you can.....I am all you can eating! Sad yes Sad.
Thursday night we had our ward's Souper Saturday Craft Make-up. Courtney and Richelle helped and we ended up having some more fun!
Aunt Richelle and Courtney
Shannon Mecham and Courtney
Late night but more fun than I thought
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