Tuesday, May 31, 2011

SOME OF OUR MAY HAPPENINGS

Ben and the kids have been loving the hot tub. The kids love it as much as Ben.


Chance was sad so Samantha decided to go in and put everything that might make him happy right by him.
Chance and Grandma B loving eachother!
We celebrated Jack's Birthday with Coby, Tiffany and family. My kids were so excited to write him a message and send it off to heaven for him. We think about Jack a ton, always wondering and wishing that Mason had his little buddy. We love you and miss you Jack.




Samantha and Baby Chance chillin.

We've been trying to be better about our scripture studying with the kids. This is our attempt to get them all on the couch, and somewhat listening at the same time. Sometimes it works and sometimes not.

Seriously . . . . this is just 1 batch of half of the whites I do in one day. Laundry is never ending. There is absolutely no more room on my table.
Rebekah is so cute with Lu, just snuggling and watching some TV.
Then, when Lu is tired she will hand you a blanket, lay on the floor and wait for you to cover her up.

Aunt Rebekah, Rebecca and Hilary took my kids to Wheeler Farm one night. It sounded like they had a lot of fun.













Now that we have our new and improved backyard, we had been trying to have some little get togethers. We had some family over to BBQ and roast marshmallows.






This is Samantha and her Kindergarten teacher Ms Moon on her last day of school. Samantha was so sad to leave Kindergarten but mainly to leave her teacher. Ms Moon was so sweet to Samantha and made school so enjoyable for her.I can't believe my little girl is on her way to 1st grade.

Friday, May 20, 2011

MOTHER'S DAY




This Mother's Day was a little different than the rest that I've had. I came home from the hospital with Chance the day before, so I was a little out of commission. Ben took over and did a great job. The kids all came in my room that morning while I was in bed and gave me hugs and kisses and wished me a happy mother's day. (I feel bad I didn't get any pictures with me and all my kids, but it wasn't even anything I thought of that day) Ben took the kids to church while Chance and I (more importantly for me!!!) had a nap and just relaxed. Between Ben and my mom we had a great dinner at home. My mom provided a lasagna and Ben got the bread and salad. It was really nice to just be with my Ben and my kids! We just hung out at home and relaxed. It was a great Mother's Day.


I am so grateful to be a mother. I still can't believe that I have 4 beautiful kids that are mine and Ben's. They are so precious and I love them so much. They are all so different and unique in their own ways (as kids should be). Samantha is such a big helper and she is so grown up. She loves to be around her mom and dad, more so her dad. I love when she and Mason play together and when they get along. She is my sweetheart and I love her. Mason is such a busy body. He has so much to say, all the time, and wants us all to hear it. I love the look on his face when he does something good and we catch him doing it. I've never seen him happier than when he potty trained and he saw how happy it made me, it made him even happier. It was so dang cute. He has always been so sensitive, and protective of his sisters and family and the ones that he loves. He is so full of life, and that is one of the things that I love so much about him. Luella has been such a mellow child. She loves her sister Sam and knows that when Mason is around she needs to watch out. (mason usually wants to play/bug her) Luella has such a sensitive little spirit. She doesn't like it when there is contention in our home. She LOVES and I mean LOVES her dad. They have the most special and unique bond I have ever seen. She has this contagious smile and the cutest laugh. Chance has been such a blessing. He is just a great little baby. I have loved being able to just sit and snuggle with him. He is just what our family needed, a peaceful little spirit to add to our family. The kids just love him, as do Ben and I.

Being a mom is one of the hardest things and the most exhausting jobs I've ever had. We are talking love your kids one minute and then be so frustrated with them the next. Care and worry about them ALL THE TIME!!! Worry that you are giving them everything that they need and deserve. Making sure that they are happy, healthy, teaching them the gospel, teaching them good manners, making sure they feel loved, secure, happy, and everything in between. I love that they are so forgiving, and so fast to forgive and give me hugs and kisses. I knew it wasn't going to be the easiest job in the world, but I definately was so excited for it. I am so grateful and in awe that Heavenly Father entrusted these 4 special spirits in Ben and my hands. I can't imagine our family without any of them, I love them so much and am grateful that I have them and get to be their Mother!!!!!

I am especially thankful for Joanne for raising such an amazing son. I can't even tell you what a great dad and husband he is. Everywhere we go everyone notices and comments on what a great dad he is with these little kids!!! He is my rock! And I am also really thankful for my own mom. She is one of my best friends and I love her so much. She has taught me so many great and important things about being a mom and wife. She always made sure we had scriptures and prayer and FHE. She made sure to teach me as a mom that it is important for me to instigate those important things in my family. She is a great example and I hope I can be just as good a mom as she is. Happy be lated Mother's Day to these great Mother's!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

BEE'S GAME

Ben took the 3 older kids to the Bee's game with the Rich's for Poppy's birthday. Chance only being 2 weeks old, I decided I would stay at my moms house. The kids had so much fun being at the game with their cousins and their dad.