Good advice.

A few of my friends had birthday recently so a bunch of girlfriends went to dinner to celebrate. I put Lilly down after the gym and rushed to dinner. It was so fun to just sit and talk with my friends. Today's Peak was dinner celebration with friends

Today's pit was Liam was grumpy. Normally Liam is a happy kid. However when he is getting sick or tired oh my he is grumpy. Today he woke up too early so I had one grumpy clingy boy on my hands all day!

Today I took my car to the fire department. You can sign up for them to check you seat and make sure they are super safe. Today when I showed up while they were doing my seat and fire man saw I had lots of kids and he gave me some advice. I thought it was good advice and I never want to forget it.He said as you know is Arizona we have lots of drowning. Most the time the children are being watched but the parents say I thought dad was watching him or I thought mom was watching him. What you should do is have one parent in charge of the kids just sitting and watching them. Then if that parent needs to do something they inform the other that now they are in charge. That way there is no confusion on who should be watching the kids and they will receive proper supervision.

Went to the fire station today to get our car seats checked and tightened. Liam loved it. He got a new hat and stuffed animal for him and sister. He also could have sat in the drivers seat of a fire engine, but he freaked.

Having fun fun fun

Today was a fun busy day. We started with swimming lessons with Liam. He rocked them and was such a good boy. Then we went to see my friend's Laura and Lisa who both have two new baby girls. Oh they were so cute! After that we picked up our friend Maggie and went to a stake water play date. Then we ended the day by eating Chik fil a on our sidewalk out front. I really enjoyed the weather and the fact that there was less clean up! It was a day of fun fun fun!My whole day was my peak!

The last few days have been go go go. When my days are like that you would think my house would be cleaner, but nope it is messier. For some reason it really take a toll on my house. My Pit is my messy house. However Jacob came home and totally helped by cleaning up. He rocks. I love him.

I Never want to  forget. I am someone special. It's as simple as that. I was born with talents I am loveable and special.

I have two cute stories I want to share.Cute story
 Tonight when I was putting the boys to bed Eli did two of the funniest things. First we were reading I love you stinky face. In the book the boys asks his mom if he was a stinky skunk would she still love him. Liam asked me why skunks smelled and Eli had the funniest response. He talked about how they don't smell all the time, but just when they are in danger. It was so cute how he said it. So kind, but also like he was working for PBS he was very serious and professional.

The next story was right after prayers. Eli said he was thirsty. I told him that it was summer time and he needed to drink lots of water because it is hot and he is going to get dehydrated. I told him that his pee turns yellow too when he isn't drinking enough water. Eli drank a lot of water just before bed and I said Eli drink more during the day you are dehydrated. He said , "OH no? Then he looked down his pants to see if his Pee pee was yellow. I guess he miss understood me and thought he private would turn yellow..

They are four but I swear they are in love. Eli and Maggie always have to sit that close and after their play date he insisted on walking her to the door.

Guess who he's watching. I have been trying to get this picture forever and I'm so happy I finally got it. Sometimes Eli goes out without Marley so he sits at the window and watches him. With an occasional sad whimper.

Dinner on the sidewalk in front of the house. The boys thought it would be fun.

Be a good friend.

I have been struggling to find a good work out to do with out Greg. I have tried a few classes at the gym, and I didn't think they were a good enough work out. Today I went to another class and I thought it was a pretty good work out! My Peak was finding this class that is twice a week. Now I can do boot camp Monday's, and this class on Tuesday and Thursday. Hopefully with this I can start making progress.

Today I really wanted to try that class that I talked about in my Peak. Well I made an appointment and had everything set up and then Jacob wasn't home to help get ready and was barely home to make the gym. I lost my temper. I felt like I really need his help on some things and I just lost it. After my workout I had a rational conversation with Jacob. I am positive that the second time I talked to him with a better attitude he understood what I needed from him and I won't loose my temper. My Pit today was loosing temper with my hubby

I Never want to forget that I  don't want to get caught up in gossip. Lately I have been noticing that some people enjoy the drama and gossip. I hate it. I think it is very high school and honestly I think mother's should be ashamed of them self. It's one thing to keep current with friends and know a few things, but to pass around bad news (finding joy in it) or being mean to hurt someone is horrible. This is  Not the person I am or want to be.Further more I don't want to be friends with people like that. For the record I am not currently mad at someone or someone isn't gossiping about me. I have just noticed it lately and I think it is ugly and I don't care for it.

Gave Lilly her first cracker yesterday. This picture makes me giggle she looks like a squirrel hoarding for the winter.

Getting closer

Today I went to boot camp. Every time I go I can feel myself getting stronger and my endurance picking up. Today my sister walked up to me and said that I was looking good. That was my peak. My sister wouldn't lie to me. I know I am not where I should be, but I am making progress.


I Never want to forget fly catchers attract flies more come around not good for at the house.

Little girl turns 6 months in less than a week. These shorts are 3 to 6 months and I wonder if they will EVER fit her little waste. A skinny baby is new territory to me.

Everybody needs a break.

Today's Peak was we finally gave my parents a gift we having been planning to give them forever. My sister's family and our family gave my parents $1000 each to plan a trip and get away. We did it so they could celebrate their marriage and so they could celebrate being cancer free! 

Today I was originally supposed to go with Jacob on a business dinner. I tried for two days to find a sitter for the kiddos but I never found one. I really needed this break so I was really bummed. My Pit was I had no babysitter

I Never want to forget don't be serious always. It's okay to be silly.Today I got a little silly with my boys it was fun. We laughed and I enjoyed having fun with them. I need to remember that work can wait sometimes!

This stuff you call water is amazing.

The signes are hard to read but my dads says, "I kicked cancers booty. I am awesome and Loved."

 

I stood by his side held his hand. I helped him beat cancer.

Last one says, "We deserve a VACATION!!" They held up these signs not knowing what they said. Then we showed them. They were ecstatic that that Gilmore's and the Ash families were sending them on a vacation. I can't think of two more deserving people. I love these two with every fiber of my being.

I have lots of helpers in my life.

Today's Peak was my work out. I had a crazy day and I was feeling discouraged. I really needed to get a good work out in to feel good about myself. I went to the gym and joined a cardio class. It was great and it really helped me feel better about my day and myself.

My Pit was this morning Eli locked my keys in my car.We were stuck at home all day. Then to top it off I couldn't find my spare so we were really starting to get nervous. Thank goodness for our Friend Rick and Marlo. They have Triple A and they called and a guy was able to unlock our car. They saved us so much time and money. I also and very thankful to my sister and Linda for helping me get Eli to and from school. Poor kid was having a heart attack he was so worried he was going to miss his school's fun swim party.

I Never want to forget   - be nice to Jacob. We're on the same team.Sometimes when Jacob and I are stressed we take our anger or frustration out on each other. Jacob is a great man I am very lucky to be married to him. I need to remember to speak kindly to him always. I know that we are on the same team and at the end of the day we want to reach the same goals.

Today we were going to do fun things and run errands. Then Eli locked Mommy's keys in her car that changed our plans. I guess I'll just wrestle and eat this blanket.

Whistle while you work

My Peak was taking my boys swimming. We met up with our Friend Sarah and her family at the Basha pool. It's a super fun pool and everyone had a blast. We will for sure be going again!

My Pit is I'm still  not making the best food choices. I do great for most of my day. Then the late afternoon rolls around and I start craving chocolate. I need to remember most the time this happens I am not hungry. I am thirsty!

Before we could go swimming and do all the fun things I had planned that day; I sat the boys down and I said to them, " You have to do all your chores. No fussing and if we work hard we can do all these fun things." I never want to forget how good and hard working my children are.They did everything and more. They are such hard workers and I am so proud of them.

Went to Basha pool today. These two best buddies are just chilling waiting for the giant bucket to dump water on them.

Got Them.

Lilly's first time swimming. She loved it. She's mommy's living doll.

Loved the slide.

Today was Aly's 14th birthday. Happy birthday beautiful girl. We went to dinner at RA to celebrate. Liam loved it he literally licked his plate clean.