Gila Valley Temple

I made the 3 hour dirve (each way) to the Gila Valley Temple open house so my children could see the inside of a temple.  It was worth the drive.  When we walked in to the baptistry W. said "this is where I get married" I had to supress a laugh.  In the Celestial room J. said "it feels like I want to stay here forever".  J. loved the sealing room and how the mirrrors showed eternity.  B. loved the Baptistry.

I Love the Temple!

Hangin with my oldest!

I have always loved hangin out with my oldest child.  I don't know if it is because of all the one on one time we had when he was a baby or if it is because we are so similar (of course that means we fight like ...), but I really enjoy his company.

J. you are fun to be around!

I am glad I am your mom!

Spring fun!

Playing at the park!

Hugs!

Train Rides!

Hikes with Family!

The Hoffman Hotel and stuff

It isn't very often that we get to be the Hoffman Hotel but we got the chance twice this spring.  We loved haveing Marty's brother and family come.  Then a week later his Sister and girls came. Thanks for comming we loved it!

    











We were able to have them here for B.'s birthday, Easter and my birthday!  Yahoo!

Easter 2010

I realize it is well into the month of May and I am just posting Easter but better late than never eh?

We loved having family in town to visit and going to Aunt Susans for the annual Easter brunch and egg hunt.  Delicious!

Boys Birthdays!

I have never thown a combined Birthday Party for my children before but as our lives have been filled with unstability this spring I decided that now was the time.  So between when W. turned 3 and B. turned 5 we had a big party! 

 Thanks Mary Rae for the Great Elmo cake.  W. loved it!

Don't laugh it is a light saber cake.  Just think "Oh what a wonderful job she did.  I knew just what it was at first glance".  Thanks now I feel much better.

Yummy!

Thanks to all who came and bounced, played, helped and gave great gifts to my boys!

Happy Birthday my wonderful boys!  I love you both!

Taking care of Mom!

As a mother who's full time job is to provide the comfort, love and needs of my family sometimes it is important to do something for myself.  I find the art of balancing taking care of myself and "losing myself in the service of others" so that I may "find myself" difficult.  Despite this a few weeks ago I was pondering the things I have done for myself over the past few years and decided to share with  y'all my top two "take care of Mom" things.  They are:

First is that I have gotten in the habit of working out 5-6 days a week.  This was NOT an easy habit to form and isn't an easy habit to keep.  Despite this effort it is really worth it!  I am happier about myself, get more done, have more energy, am more diciplined..... The list goes on and on.

Second is more of a pampering thing.  I had Laser Hair Removal done!   I LOVE it!  It was worth every pennny (thanks Jill for making it affordable)!  If any of you out there are considering it I say "Go For It!"  If you live in the Phoenix area I recommend "Laser Perfection by Jill" she is great and really inexpesive!

I hope that as you strive to find the perfect balance of serving others and taking care of yourself you may find things that you love just as much as I have!