It Got Me Thinking

I came across a blog (yes, while I was blogstalking) and the post was about how this mom of two kids was having a rough day and was feeling like maybe what she does as a mom doesn't matter or how maybe she wishes that she had more 'me' time. Any one who is a mother, or a stand in mother, knows exactly what she is talking about and can probably relate to it in some way. She then gave a quote that her sister gave her that really got my attention, it goes:

"A mother has far greater influence on her children than anyone else, and she must realize that every word she speaks, every act, every response, her attitude, even her appearance and manner of dress affect the lives of her children and the whole family. It is while the child is in the home that he gains from his mother the contribution he will make to society."

N. Eldon Tanner, a General Authority for the LDS Church.

I have decided to put this quote on my fridge so I can look at it every day and it will help me remember what kind of impact I as a mother will have and do have on my children and that what I do everyday is important.

What We've Been Up To Lately...

Sometimes I feel like I don't have anything really exciting to blog about. Lately life has been really good, and we finally feel like we are back to normal for the most part. So, here are a few pictures I have snapped over the past two weeks or so. This is Jaxon at his first dentist visit. He did so great and no cavities. He loved the sunglasses and the movie in the ceiling!

This is how I found Jaxon this morning. He told me he was 'cooking'.
He cracks me up!!

FINALLY getting to play outside!

Filling up the bucket with dirt...

Dumping the bucket of dirt down the front of him!! Such a boy!!

Goodnight Moon

Jaxon loves to read and be read to, especially at night before bed. We go to the library every Wednesday and he checks out books from the Childrens Library. We read everything from Curious George, Little Critter and everything in between. He is a lot like his mom in the fact that we are both book worms and will read anything we can get our hands on. Lately though, this book above, Goodnight Moon, is one of our favorites. We checked it out from the library a couple weeks ago and he loved it. Then we were shopping for his cousins birthday and I held up two books, so Jaxon could pick one. Goodnight Moon was one of them...and needless to say we came home with both books, one for Jaxon and one for his cousin. We read this book at least 2-3 times per day and he has it almost memorized. After I read a page, he repeats it and waves to the pages in the book, telling them goodnight. It seriously is the cutest thing ever and always puts a smile on my face. The crazy part to me is that this book was originally wrote in like 1946, and is still a favorite today. I guess it is true what they say..."a classic never dies!"

9,855 Days

I am sure reading the title of this post has got you wondering what in the world I am talking about, right? That is how long my parents have been married, 9,855 days, or 27 years as of today. I am not sure why, but it really has me thinking about my own marriage. Hopefully Justin and I make it that long! :) Just kidding, we will! 27 years though, I mean that is unheard of any more. In 27 years they have had 3 kids, built 3 of their own homes, moved like 10 times, lost a parent and a sister, became grandparents times 2 (almost 3), (no not me, my sister in about 5 weeks), and yet through it all, still are so happy together. They are seriously the best of friends and a great example of a true support system.

Bowling...

Last Saturday we went out with some friends of ours. We went to Iggy's in Orem to eat and watch some of the Jazz game. This place was super yummy and a fun atmosphere. It was especially fun with all 7 of us crammed in to a booth! After we ate we decided to go bowling. After waiting at the bowling alley for like 40 minutes for a lane to open up, and having some punk kids not share the pool tables, it was our turn to bowl. Jaxon had lots of fun, after he finally realized that you have to take turns. Don't mind the red face in the pictures, he had a bit of a cold and it was like 11:00 p.m. and he had been crying a bit cause he couldn't bowl at everyones turn. It was a lot of fun, and I am so glad Abbie had her camera and was willing to take some fun photos! Thanks guys...we definitely need to do it again!!

Jaxon and Mom watching the ball go down the lane.

Jaxon and JD, one of his best buddies!

Mom helping Jaxon roll the ball.

Jaxon trying to lift an 8 pound ball, by himself.

Jaxon and Trevor, his other best buddy!

Jaxon and Trevor again, don't mind Jaxon's weird expression!

The cutest bowling shoes ever!

Jaxon and Mom, think he is tired at all?!

What Makes Me Feel Beautiful?

So one of my best girl friends recently posted about what makes her feel beautiful. She recently received her issue of Glamour magazine, who is celebrating their 70th year. The magazine recapped trends in beauty for the past 70 years, and then posed the question...What makes you feel beautiful? So on her post she listed what makes her feel beautiful and then asked the same question at the end. I really liked it and it got me thinking. What makes me feel beautiful? Besides the fun girly stuff, what else? So I pondered on it for a few days and here is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy!

1. Being pregnant. As crazy as it may sound, I love it. Now this friend would probably disagree as she feels this is what her body is supposed to do, but I feel so empowered and strong and feminine when I am pregnant.

2. Wearing stiletto heels. I don't wear them as often as I used to, but that makes me feel beautiful.

3. Cooking. Whether I am baking or making dinner, it makes me feel beautiful.

4. My boys. Just hanging out with them makes me feel beautiful. Especially when they are excited to see me!

5. Having a clean and organized house. I love this feeling of being in control of my house and life, and that is a beautiful thing.

So now, I am asking you the same thing...What makes you feel beautiful?