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Project 365 | Week 18

Monday, April 27, 2009
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The kids have been enjoying being outside in all the Spring weather. I feel really grateful that I have a yard (although small) that the kids can go and play. I love seeing them use their imaginations and enjoy running around and just being kids. They have even been playing really well with each other. Today, when JJ got off the bus I gave them some drinks and snacks and sent them out to play. A few minutes later, I went to check on them and this is what I found. They had overturned their wagon and was using it as a table for their snacks. Just cute kids!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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All the playing outdoors lately has made the kids sleep much better at night and I am so happy about that. I really think it helps them work out all their little stresses and makes them so much happier. Plus they get more rest and that has helped them even more! Yay! I went to tuck them in tonight and I found them already in bed (SURPRISE) and all snuggled in with their favorite stuffed animal friends.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Some of the things I love about JJ:
His laugh and his smiles are so contagious.
He looks like his Daddy!
He loves playing on the computer.
Each step of progress in his development, is so much more appreciated and enjoyed.
He makes me stronger.
He has an amazing memory.
He eats just about anything.
He loves movies.
He’s a bustle of energy.
He likes giving hugs.

Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Some of the things I love about Beth:
She has so much self confidence.
She gives the best hugs.
She loves all the girly things, while still loving to play in the dirt and other tomboy stuff too.
She’s completely beautiful.
She has her Dad’s sense of humor.
She says the cutest things.

Friday, May 1, 2009
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I bought a new treat maker and it arrived today. These star popsicles were a big hit with the kids. I bet I will be making them A LOT this summer!

Saturday, May 2, 2009
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I wasn’t feeling very well today and I had a lot to do, so Joey took the kids up to the rec center for a little while and they played some racquetball. I think if they keep playing with Joey, that they are going to get pretty good!

Sunday, May 3, 2009
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After church we had a good time hanging out together watching some “church movies.” I love seeing my kiddos with their daddy. It somehow makes me love them all even more!

And here is my weekly layout:week18I used my Digital 365 Kits to create this layout!

Filed Under: Layouts, Life 365-2009, Personal, Project Life Tagged With: 2009, Beth, church, daddy kids, family, JJ, layout, memories, moments, movies, outdoors, play, playtime, popsicles, racquetball, spring

Project 365 | Week 7

Monday, February 9, 2009
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We got a light dusting of snow today. Looks like Winter isn’t quite done yet. We are supposed to be getting more snow in the next couple of days too – so even though it melted a lot today, I think we will definitely be getting more. I actually love snow and rain. It washes over the world and gives us a new start.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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It was time for JJ’s yearly checkup. I still can’t believe he’s 7! We really like Dr. Cornish. He is very through and always has great suggestions on things we can do to help JJ in his development. JJ is growing right on schedule – 50.6 lbs and 3′ 11″. And in comparison to last year’s checkup – his development has really showed lots of improvement! So a very good visit with the doctor today!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
feb11Wednesday nights for me are spent in the Digitals Chatroom. For about 2 years, I have hosted the OVER THE HUMP Chat and I have really enjoyed getting to know the members of the Digitals community. Not only has it helped my sales – but I have truly gained FRIENDS. I love all the different challenges that we have had and it is always just fun! I love my online friends and the chats truly help me feel connected with them and the members are always amazing to my ego! They are always make me feel good about myself and my creations and I’m always so overwhelmed by their generosity. Thank you FRIENDS! You made my day!

Last night, I had a nightmare about my Dad dying. It was so awful. I woke up crying. It was one of those dreams that just felt so real. I am such a daddy’s girl. I just can’t imagine having to live on this earth without him. I know that eventually that I will have to happen – but I really want it to be YEARS AND YEARS away. The dream has stayed with me all day. I love being with my dad. I love watching movies with him. I love listening in when he tells stories, especially those about our family’s history. Now that I live 5 hours away from my hometown – I don’t get to be with Dad and Mom much and I miss them. This dream has really affected me. I need to capture all the stories and memories. I need to spend more time with Dad. I hope he knows how much I love him….

Thursday, February 12, 2009
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Today was Beth’s Valentine’s Day Party at School. Her very first Valentine’s Party! She loved it. She was so excited! We got some simple Disney Princess Valentines (since I just didn’t get the time to make some handmade ones) and I made some more of the Red Velvet Heart Cookies to take to her class. She came home with lots of treats and was so excited about the envelope they made out of paper plates! I’m so glad she had fun!

Friday, February 13, 2009
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Today was JJ’s Valentine’s Day Party at School. We got him some Cars Valentines and it was exciting to watch him sign his name to them HIMSELF. I really treasured watching him write his name. I love it when I can see such improvement in his skills. I think JJ is helping me to appreciate the little things more. JJ had a fun envelope filled with Valentines when he got home, but unfortunately he had a bit of a bad day. He got hit in the head by a door and he had some bad behavior at school. I think the party was just a little too much for him today. But he did love all the candy. 🙂

Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Joey and I celebrated our 11th Valentine’s Day today! Our first date was February 6, 1998 and we celebrated our 1st Valentine’s Day shortly after that and have been together ever since. I want Joey to know how very much I love him!

JJ was sick with a cold, but we were able to get Joey’s brother Aaron to come babysit for us anyway. We went to a movie (Coraline) and to dinner (Olive Garden) with Curtis and Anne. We had a great time visiting and enjoying being together! Thanks guys for a great night!

Sunday, February 15, 2009
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JJ had a pretty rough night – coughing and fever. I hate it when my kids are sick. 🙁 We had Stake Conference for Church today and since JJ was sick, Joey stayed home with the kids. I had the opportunity to sing in the Stake Choir, so I went to conference. I really enjoyed the spirit of the songs that we were able to sing and it has really been neat to be a part of our ward choir.

The kids really love making “tents” out of their blankets and pillows. JJ made this tent for his sister and I thought it was pretty great!’

Here’s this week’s layout:
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I used my Digital 365 & AspirationZ Kits to create this layout!

Filed Under: Layouts, Life 365-2009, Personal, Project Life Tagged With: 2009, chat, choir, church, crop queen, daddy's girl, doctor, family, fort, layout, memories, moments, nightmare, over the hump, school, sick, snow, stake conference, tent, valentine, valentine's day

Project 365 | Week 5

Monday, January 26, 2009
jan26Today was JJ’s 7th Birthday. I can’t believe how fast time has gone. JJ was so excited for today. JJ’s favorite color is yellow, so we made a yellow cake with some chocolate frosting with some great sprinkles and added his favorite spiderman action figures. One of the things that JJ is really good at is matching games and he loves them. So we finally got him MEMORY and a fun little stuffed puppy (he’s been wanting a dog) – it’s an e-pet, so we are going to get him set up online so he can play the fun games that they have that go with the puppy. We had pizza for dinner since that is one of JJ’s favorite meals. It’s so wonderful to see JJ so happy – his smile goes from ear to ear. Beth was completely jealous of all the attention JJ got today, but I’m glad we were able to make it his day. I think he had a good time.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
jan27My poor little Beth is sick today. She was so sad to not be able to go to school. But she was all sniffles and coughs. So she sat and watched several episodes of the old My Little Pony shows (I used to watch them on Saturday morning when I was a little girl).

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
jan28I love my kids’ little feet and they take after me with not wanting shoes or socks on. Even in the winter we walk around the house without anything on our cold little toeses.

Tonight I had to put the kids to bed before Joey got home from work. But the kids were still awake when he arrived, so he went in to say goodnight. Beth hugged her daddy and whispered, “Daddy, I knew you would come.” She just says the sweetest things.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
jan29Bethie’s cold has turned into the flu. My poor girl. The day began with having to clean up her throw-up off the floor. Plus she was warm to the touch all day and was obviously sick because she actually took a long nap, didn’t eat hardly anything, and actually let me hold her without squirming away every couple of minutes. So basically I accomplished nothing all day – just sat and held my girl, which was actually the best thing in the world.

Friday, January 30, 2009
jan30JJ & Beth LOVE matching games. When JJ got home from school today, they started fighting over JJ’s birthday present, the MEMORY game. They just wouldn’t play together and I was trying to get some things done. So I found some matching games online for JJ to play while I set up the Memory game in the kitchen for Beth. They played for a couple of hours without any more fighting and it was great. Even better, I was able to stand in the hall and get both of them playing their games in the picture. 🙂

Saturday, January 31, 2009
jan31I had the opportunity to spend a few hours with my college roommates today. I actually grew up with Amber in Orderville and we went to Dixie College together. We met Brianne there and we had some amazing memories in St. George. Amber was only there with us for a year and then she went on to Weber State, while Brianne and I spent another year together at Dixie. Brianne now lives in Massachusetts with her husband and 2 kids. Amber spent several years in Memphis while her husband went to school but they moved to Price, Utah this last year with their 4 kids. I think I’ve actually seen more of Brianne than Amber in the last 10 years. But anyways, for the first time since I think my wedding (they were both bridesmaids) – we were together again. We have kept in touch through our blogs, but it was really nice to just be with each other, have some food, and reminice a little bit. Thanks Brianne and Amber – I had a wonderful time and I miss you everyday!

Sunday, February 1, 2009
feb1I had another amazing opportunity to be able to go to church with Brianne today and see her daughter be blessed. My friends are spread out all over and I have only been able to go to a couple of baby blessings for their kids – so I was so happy that Brianne had her blessed in her home ward in American Fork. Holly is so cute and beautiful. This photo is of my daughter Beth Colleen and Brianne’s daughter Holly Colleen a few days ago. Thanks Brianne for inviting me – I really enjoyed being there.

Beth has been sick all week and now JJ is too, so they couldn’t come with me to church – so Joey stayed home with them. I think they are feeling a little shut-in and so to occupy them for awhile we did a little crafting. I found the most adorable Accordian Hearts on one of the blogs I read and they are really easy so we made some to hang around our house. It was a lot of fun. See how to make them HERE.

Here’s my completed Week 5 layout!
week5I used my Digital 365 Kits to create this layout!

Here’s my completed JANUARY layout!
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I used my Digital 365 & AspirationZ Kits to create this layout!

Filed Under: Layouts, Life 365-2009, Personal, Project Life Tagged With: 2009, amber, birthday, brianne, cake, church, daddy, family, feet, games, holly, january, JJ, layout, matching, memories, memory, moments, my little pony, pizza, sick, sweet

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