Ok, so most of you know that I LOVE food but don't really enjoy cooking it. Out of all the things I make, I would have to say that making desserts would be my favorite of all to do. So with that said, I decided to make Bryan a fresh strawberry pie (yes all from scratch!) for his birthday. I have to say it turned out so delish!!! Maybe there's something to this "cooking thing" after-all. I do think that the reason I don't LOVE to cook is because you slave in a hot kitchen for hours, with kids at your heals, wanting everything to turn out perfectly, and it all just gets gobbled up SO quickly and usually there's not even a "thank you!" I know I have issues, but I guess slaving in the kitchen is just too much work with not enough appreciation. Because cooking for my family is a part of life, I've learned to just make it as pain free and easy as possible...except on BIRTHDAYS!
My pictures of Kassidy w/ her award didn't turn out, but this is her the morning of the award's assembly. She's so excited for her big day!
Here's Brynn at her awards assembly with two of her best friends from Kindergarten. She is in the middle proudly wearing her award.
I have to brag for just one minute cause I am so proud of my 3 daughters. Kassidy and Kinley(my twins) graduated from 2nd grade on Fri. from Noah Webster Basic School. All year long they were on the 1st honor roll which means their grades were continually in the 95-100% range. They have worked hard this year and deserve to be recognized. They had an award assembly in which they were given a medal by the school principal. Hooray for them!
Also, my little kindergartener, Brynn received a special medal as well for being on the top honor roll all year long. She actually had the hightest score in all her class! It was quite an honor for her to walk up onto that stage at the Kindergarten Awards Assembly and receive a special award from her pricipal. She was so excited when her name was the very 1st one they called! Too fun. Way to go girls! We're so proud of everything you've accomplished this year!
Here are a few pics of Slade and Bryan at our ward's Fathers' and Sons' campout. Last year, Slade had a blast and the whole experience was very enjoyable for both of them. This year, however, was described as "a pain in the neck." The area where the guys stayed was very hilly, and Slade kept falling down.... a lot! Because he kept falling, he wanted Bryan to hold him the whole time. He was whiney and miserable and Bryan was excited when they finally made it home. It's really too bad because me and the girls (Kass, Kinley, and Brynn) rather enjoy it when the boys go camping over night! Guess there's always next year. Hopefully Slade and Daddy will have a better experience then.
So I came home from grocery shopping a few weeks ago and Daddy was sprawled out on the floor with each of the kids tickling an arm or leg. Too cute! Can you ever imagine a "lets tickle mommy session" or a rub mommy's feet session with all the kids? I just don't see that happening. Mommy's can't lay on the floor and relax for very long without seeing how dirty the floor is, or looking up to see a ceiling fan full of lint, or some other project she needs to work on. Nope, mommy tickle time just doesn't exist. (Not in my world anyway!)
Ok, so the past couple weeks has been crazier than normal. Four kids and a husband and a dog usually equals pretty crazy around here, however, nothing compares to the last few weeks. So, here goes. Two weeks ago, (Mother's Day) I was sustained as our ward's new Primary President... a little crazy. Ok, kindof a lot crazy. I love primary and am excited but a little overwhelmed. It will be fine as soon as I get into my "groove". Ok, then this last Sunday, my dear husband Bryan was called to be ......1st counselor in the Bishopric!!! Double wammy!!!
I know many of you are thinking to yourselves "I thought they didn't do stuff like that...especially to a family with 4 young kids still at home!" And yes, you would be right. That's what I would say in response to learning of this situation if I were hearing it about somebody else's family too! But I must say that when you know something is right, you just do it and don't second guess it. Even when you don't know how it will all work out.
It has been so amazing watching the blessings pour out as we serve the Lord. And somehow, we'll eventually get it all figured out(the crazy schedules, the meetings that we are both supposed to be at at the same time) and all the other stuff! And I'm sure that by the time we think we have it down pat,one or both of us will be released. Just seems to work that way. I actually enjoy the fact that life is constantly changing and at this point in my life, I find I am truly happiest when I'm serving. It is a blessing for me to keep busy in my life. I tend to get into trouble when I'm not. My personality is the type that needs to stay focused and productive. I enjoy seeing myself stretch and grow. SO with all that said, here we go! The crazy life begins. I have to take it a day at a time or I'd go a little in sane. One sweet day, we'll pass this test we call life. I just hope that I've become all God had in store for me to become.
Life has been crazy busy lately. I was recently called as Primary President. Yikes! Thanks for missing me my fellow blogging friends! I will get myself back in gear one of these days... We recently had family pictures taken so I'll post more of them when I get 'em back.
