Motherhood

So. I survived the weekend. And so did the four kids and the house! It was actually really fun to spend time with the boys. They really are good kids.

I was actually excited to go to their ward. I know a handful of families and it was fun to be in a "real" ward. You know. With families, and kids, and screaming during sacrament. Keeps the reality to life.

Well. It was interesting trying to keep twin 2 year olds from screaming for the same book, or talking about the book loudly, or keeping the 9 year old from eating all the snacks for the little ones. There were a few minutes when I was about to throw my hands up in the air. But an hour does seem to pass rather quickly when you are keeping others busy! Afterwards as I was cleaning up the books, some older gentleman came over to me and told me "I just wanted to come over and let you know that you are such a great mother." First reaction of mine was shear laughter! In order for me to have a 9 year old, I would have been giving birth as a 16 y/o! I politely thanked the man, and told him that I was in fact only the cousin to the mother. He seemed embarassed, but still told me that he was rather impressed with how patient I was with them throughout the meeting. WOW! I was thankful for the compliment. Dont worry! Im not running out to find the first sperm donor available. But its reassuring to know that maybe I will be alright at that whole motherhood thing, when it finally comes my way.

Family Time

This weekend I will be babysitting for my cousin that lives in town, Jen Thomas. She has four kids. Walker, 9, William 6, and Henry and Owen that are 2. William is spending the night with a friend for the most of the weekend. So it will be me with Walker and the twins! This will be interesting.

My Uncle Ron is retiring from BYU. He has been a historian and professor their for years (Im not really sure how long, but I would safely say 30 years.) All of his children, Jen being the oldest of 7, were going to be able to attend. Except that Jon's 3 y/o was diagnosised with Leukemia earlier this week and so he will not be going out for it now. Please keep them in your prayers.

Well. . . . It will be an interesting weekend!

Wrong Stats

On a side note.

I was alittle bugged this weekend. I realized that I got 6 calls for Babysitting, and 0 calls for a date. Thats is right, a big, fat ZERO. My life is pathetic! I hope it changes, alittle atleast! Well, atleast Im making some extra money instead of wallowing . . . and hanging out with some of the coolest kiddos this side of the Mississippi!

Happiness!

My love for Nordstroms came during college. My roommate Courtney and I would go when it opened up in the Orem Mall. And we always had a great time, and there was this one particular sales associate that we just loved. She even reminded me a high school friend, Natalie Crofts Joyner. Well, my love for Nordstroms has just blossomed over the the years. Retail therapy is a very real thing, and this is one of those places that is top on my list. Until this weekend, I have had to drive all the way to Providence whenever I have wanted to go to Nordstrom. Well. Not anymore! This opened one in a town called Natick, MA. Its outside Boston about 12 minutes. They also opened a Zaras in the same mall. I have a feeling that I will being going often! The mall itself is gorgeous. It reminds me of those back home. . . . What a great way to spend a Saturday night than with good friends at great stores!

Labor Day Weeekend 2007

I just want to put a place saver in here. . . I want to talk about my Labor Day Weekend. But My computer isnt working at home, and so I wont be able to add pictures. So once I get my new one, Thanks Dad for such a great birthday present, I will have a great Labor Day post up. . .

Thank You!

I dont really have much to say, but I am in a blogging mood. . . .

So, as this is only readable by my dear friends from my past and present, I just wanted to say that I think you are all great. And that I am fortunate to have known each and everyone of you. I love hearing from you, and know how your life has turned out since we parted ways.

I was reminded of the beauty of old friends last week. I had some time and so I spent an evening chatting with two friends. It was great to be reminded by friends that I have known for years that life is worth all the trials that we are given. One of my friends that I was able to speak with was a girl that I have known since I was about 10, it might have been earlier even. Our paths have crossed many times over the last 15 years. And the paths that we each have trodden, have been so different than anything that we could have imagined when we were Beehives/Mia Maids/Laurels/College Students, etc.

I must say that Im so thankful for the Church, for the understanding and guidance that it has given me in my life. I know that my life would be so different than what it is, and Im not sure that the difference would be something good or something to be proud of. Thank you to each of you for being an example and a friend to me.

DSSA Reunion

SO. I tried to put together a DSSA Reunion and it sorta didnt work so well. DSSA stands for Deutche Sommershule am Atlantik, it was the German Program I did out of the University of Rhode Island. Only the guys that I normally have seen over the last four years, showed up. But it was still a fun day. Here is the recap of the day.

Noon til 6pm - Boating. Just like Saturday during the program, we went tubbing, water skiing, discing, etc. As all the girlfriends and the girls in the program bailed, I brought some girls of my own. It was alot of fun. I just love being on the lake, chillin with friends, enjoying a beautiful day.

Who showed up to the lake: Me, Jason, Val, Gabe, Eddy, and my friends Ally and Michelle (Technically not my friend, but Allys)

Here are some shots from the day.

Valentino LaScola, Jason Lavigne, Gabe Schwartz

Lisa, Val, and Gabe - The kids on the boat decided that they wanted to be funny and leave us in the middle of the Lake. Haha, They were bored without us and had to come back and get us.

Eddy, Michelle Kirk, Ally Baldwin. The girls are my addition, and Eddy was friends with Gabe, Jason, and Val during the program along with dated Sareh.

Dinner at Macaroni Grill - Jason, Val, Lisa, Michelle, Ally, Sareh, Erik.

Val, Sareh Rajeea, Lisa, Jason

After dinner, Val, Jason, Me, Michelle, Ally, and Meagan (Jason's Girlfriend) went and saw No Reservations as it is a remake of Mostly Martha, which is a German movie that we watched during the program.

It was good to see the others from the program that showed up. I wish that some others came, like Nate Green, Leah Wyman, Justin DePre, Josh Kohn, and Shawn. (crap, cant remember his last name, but it has been 4 years!) Im just really glad that I have been able to stay friends with those that I have over the years. They are all so great, and amazing. Im so glad that I was inspired to go to DSSA. I really think that it was the place that I needed to go to. It was a mini-mission (of sorts) for me. I am really grateful for the guidance of the spirit in my life. Im amazed that I have had the great experiences that I have had in my life.