Women's Conference

My church has an annual meeting for all the women 18 and older. It is something that My Mom and I have decided we would make a tradition to go together to conference. Including of course Maren and Ashlee. This year we tagged along with the Cracrofts which is always a blast. We have always gotten all the girls together for the Men's meeting to have a girls night. So this was a new thing. My friend Nichole came along for the ride. She had never been to the new conference center for Woman's Conference so it was fun to have her come.

We (minus Nichole) went to dinner before hand at CPK. Then we headed over to the meeting. Traffic was a nightmare so I dropped my Mom off(because she was sitting in the front) and Nichole and I went and found parking. We ended up parking in our assigned place kind of far off. I called it rapist alley. It was not my favorite place. When we walked away from the car Nichole said "it seems like it is still on." I said, "No, I have the keys, it can't be on." So away we went.

We were about 15 minutes late because we had a hard time fighting the traffic and finding a spot. I am glad Nichole is so understanding. Once we got there we had missed the first talk. It was Sister Julie Beck. I love her talks and was sad that we missed hers. It was really nice to be able to listen to the speakers and actually hear what they were saying. I loved all the talks. Especially President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. He spoke on exactly what I needed to hear. I have been beating myself up about how I don't do enough and he talked about letting what we do count. He also spoke on uplifting others. By doing this you will uplift yourself. It was really good.



After the meeting we all headed back to our cars. Our journey was a hike. Once we got there I noticed the lights were on. I asked my Mom if she pushed the button on the keys and she said no. I died. I looked at Nichole and thought, oh crap she was probably right, but there was no way I had the keys with me. I thought I had left the lights on and now the car wouldn't start. Oh no, that wasn't the problem at all. I actually left the car running. Yes, I said RUNNING on rapist alley for anyone to steal. I about died. I am such an idiot. I am a nervous wreck with this car because it is my Dad and Mom's new baby. I don't understand hybrids, keyless cars, all of it. I should never be alone with technology. My Mom was very sweet. I think she wanted to yell at me but she didn't. She was just happy she still had a car. When she called my Dad he just laughed. Seriously, what is my problem. I am sure I will never live this one down.

We all met up at a Chocolate store on 4th and E street. I don't remember the name of it. It was yummy, but certainly not "V" chocolate. We all sat around and talked. It was a lot of fun to be all together. This was just what the doctor ordered. I love a night out with the girls. Thanks ladies for a great night. See you all this Saturday!


This was the first time I left Jeron with all the kids. He had the kitchen cleaned the kids bathed and the baby fed when I got home. He even took them to the park. Way to go Daddy! Elsie made it through and from the way things looked I think I will have to leave him with the kids more often!

Look Who Is Riding A Bike!

Emma and Daddy tried to do this a while back and while Daddy was helping her he accidentally squeezed her hand in the brake. This made her want to stop for the day. Not to long after JJ had a bad spill on his bike. Having seen this, Emma decided that bike riding was for other people not for her. After a lot of convincing she finally decided to give it another try.
This is before we started. She is way excited can't you tell.

Very nervous, but willing to try.

Doing better with Mommy's help.

Mommy letting go. She totally took off.

Who needed help anyway. Look at her go. After only five minutes.

I think it is really sad how long it took us to just convince her to do it. She loves it and has been on her bike ever since.

oOps...mAybe wE shOuld rEthInk tHis oNe!

Today I had the wonderful idea of going with Ellie to the Library. The area downtown is so quaint. I love it down there. So when we pull into the library I notice all these police cars and ambulances everywhere. This is not a normal scene for my sweet little town. I then look up and see what I thought was life flight. I thought it would be really cool for Ellie to see life flight land. We start walking toward the area. I wanted to stay back a little so that if there was blood and stuff she wouldn't see anything. I just wanted her to see the helicopter land. As we are walking I notice that "life flight" is circling. After three times of circling I realize they have no intention of landing. So we merely change our plans back to getting books, off to the library we go. Once inside, the ladies start talking behind the counter saying things like "I really wonder if we should leave." and "If there is a gun are we safe." This is when I start asking questions. Turns out that wasn't life fight at all it was a news crew filming a stand off of a guy with two guns. Yes, I was walking my four year old and baby towards a domestic standoff.

If any of you were thinking you had a bad mothering day rest assured that I by far was the worst Mom of all today. At least you didn't almost get your child shot. Seriously, Mother of the year awards are not given to women who walk their children into the line of fire.

tiMe fLieS eVen iF yOu aSk iT tO stOp

WOW! It has been half a year already. They grow way to fast. I swear I blinked and now we are here. I love this adorable little girl. She is so much fun. She is starting to just giggle when we play with her. She is by far my crankiest baby. I think it is from the colic. Now she just knows how to go from 0-120 in two seconds. She is rolling over but that is it. She never is down so I wonder if she will ever crawl. She doesn't even hold her head up that great yet. I know put the poor baby down. Now she is so spoiled she has to be held. She is sleeping through the night with one binkie wake up. She is eating and likes it alright. She is the love of all of our lives. I think Ellie thinks she is hers. She is very cute with Elsie but a little smothering. Elsie adores Ellie, but is amazed by Emma. She gets so excited when Emma walks in the room. She thinks JJ and Daddy are hilarious. We are so blessed to have her in our home. We love you baby.

Tag you're it...

I have done a lot of posts today so please read those as well. They are more interesting then my quirks

Quirks

Tagged by Maren
Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours:

1. I use to suck my thumb and while I sucked my thumb I would twirl my hair. I never gave this up. I love the way that it feels in my fingers. I do it when I am bored, frustrated, mad, sad, and when I think about it. You can tell my mood by how fast or slow I am twirling.

2. I love to pick at my toe nails. I know that is so gross, but I do. I watch T.V. and pick away. I have to have them perfect so that they don't bug me when I go to sleep. I hate nothing more then when they snag on the sheets.

3. I am obsessed with lotion. I have to have it with me at all times. I keep it in my bathroom, kids bathroom, kitchen, purse, and diaper bag. I think I need to get some for my food storage. I will be useless if my hands are dry. I will stand with my fist clenched until I find some lotion. If we are in public and I need to use the restroom and there is no lotion available I will only wash my fingers. I know I am a disgusting person.

4. This one must be an inherited quirk. I love to pick my nose. Don't worry I never do this in the car or where someone can see me. I do love it though. I love to pick my kids nose as well. JJ has reached the age where I find his nose gross and Emma is border line there. But Ellie and Elsie have to watch out.

5. When I eat it doesn't matter what it is I will make some kind of mess of my face. I can not feel anything on my mouth or chin. I will never know if I have food there unless someone tells me. This drives Jeron crazy. He has no idea how I get so messy.

6. When I walk into a room I notice every little detail. Where things are hung, what decorations people use, and if they place things in the right place. I hate when a picture is crooked, or hung to high. I stare at it the whole time. Sometimes it stops me from listening because I get so obsessed. If I know that I will be alone in a room for long enough I will straighten the picture. I will even notice if something is new if I go in a room more then once.

Now check and see if I tagged you. If I have then do it. Then tag 6 people
I tag...Jana, Calee, Molly, Brittany, Melanie, and Misty

Happy Anniversary to Us

Last night Ellie went to bed around 6pm. I knew this meant that she was probably getting sick. Around 2:30am she came into our bed. At 7:00am we woke to her dry heaving. Jeron turned to me and said "happy anniversary" in a sarcastic way. He felt bad that we weren't going to have some fabulous vacation or even a night out. It was then that I realized this is exactly what 10 years is all about. We are in the middle of it all. Our life is right where is should be. So here's to sick kids, soccer games, FHE gone crazy, running around, grocery shopping, school, laundry, feedings, wrestling, craziness, commute to work, toe nail clipping, ballet, story telling, traffic, booboo healing, finger prints, messy faces, doing hair, making ends meet, watching them grow, kid music instead of ours, toys everywhere, playing baseball, family times, loving life, and wanting many many more years with this man I call my husband.

Our Wedding Day September 10, 1998!

Our Honeymoon!

1999

(Not really this is 1998 but I don't have a 99 pick how sad it that.
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Jeron I love you and am so happy that we got married all those years ago. We have made it through a lot. We have had our ups and downs, and through it all there is no one else I would rather do it with then you. I hope the next ten years bring us all the happiness in the world. It has been great to learn and grow as husband/wife, and father/mother together. We have done a lot I would never do again, and things that I am very proud of. I love that we learn this all together. We will continue to "try a little harder to be a little better". I can't wait to see all that we will continue to do through these years. I love you so much. Thanks for asking me to marry you.

Here is to ten years of love and marriage.

gOne aRe tHe dAys oF sWeEt diApeRs...

I have held off as long as I could and the day has finally come. Elsie is starving for food and I must feed her real food. This has been a very bitter sweet moment for me. It means that my baby is growing way to fast. She is already 6 months old. I could cry. I have a hard time with this moment. The moment where I am no longer her soul provider. I love being the one she has to have. I never wish that someone else could do the feeding part. I love the moments when it is just me and her. This will be coming to an end sooner then I had hoped. She loved the food though. When she had her first bite she ate it right up. She acted like she had been starving. I will have to say it was pretty cute how she gobbled it all down. I am certainly not looking forward to the stinky poop that lies ahead.

Swimming with the Meads Family

We had a swimming party with the Meads' family. It was a cousins only party and it was wonderful to see everyone and their kids. We don't get to see each other ever, and this was just what we need to bring everyone together. We sure missed those that could not come. I love family. It is great to catch up on everyone's lives, to see the kids, and look at how OLD we are getting.

My oldest cousin John and his cute family.

My cousin Rebecca, her stinkin' cute boys, and My cousin Christine and her awesome hubby.

Matt said Elsie was making out with his hand. He also said she will be a good kisser. Good to know.

This is why I feel so short all the time. I think the average height is 6'3".

David and JJ lookin' good in the rugby's.

Christine has the touch. Ellie wouldn't go in with anyone but Christine.

My cousin Garner his awesome wife Julie and the newest Meads Garner B. Meads IV

Emma and Kate are the same age and hit it off fast.

My cute cousin Suzanne and her adorable children.

Two of the three babies. See what I mean about us getting old.

Ellie on her ride home. Or at least she hoped. This is David's bed.

First Day of Preschool!

Okay so is she adorable or what. She was so excited to go to school. She walked in, hung up her back pack, washed her hands, and grabbed her name tag to put it on the board. This is when I noticed that no one else had put there name on the board. I asked the teacher if she wasn't suppose to. The teacher said "Ellie knows what to do, so she will be teaching the class what to do." She felt like such a big girl. It made me so happy.

Labor Day Weekend

I was talking to one of my girl friends and she told me that her kids play night games all the time. I was thinking about how much I use to love night games. I told JJ and Emma about it and that was all it took. JJ had a mission. He and his friend Keith set out to find every available elementary age kid and have them meet in out circle at night fall. I thought that maybe three or four kids would come. I was worried about him getting discouraged and not want to play because he had worked so hard, and no one would show. Well, about 8:30 pm kids started coming and coming and coming. We ended up with about 20-25 kids in our back yard ranging from seventh grade to three years old. It was so awesome to see JJ's hard work pay off. They played Red Rover, Kick the Can, and Cops and Robbers. All of the kids had never heard of Kick the Can so I was outside on a megaphone telling them how to play. I wanted to play so bad. I miss night games. I think JJ and Emma would have died though. I was so happy for JJ, he came in with a smile ear to ear. He had a blast. Hard work payed off.
Playing Night games


This makes me happy and sad. The girls all love to be together, but Elsie is getting so big. She is sitting on the couch just fascinated by her sisters. Or as we call them her sissies.

We went up to my parents on Saturday to watch the Utah game and the byu game. We didn't know that the Utah game was on ABC so we really didn't need to go up there. It was fun to watch it with my Dad and David though. I like to have people cheering for Utah along with me. Jeron kind of does, but then he has to make some rude comment about how they got lucky and stuff like that. In case you don't know the score here it is.

On Sunday after church we headed up to Millcreek Canyon for some R & R. We took Michael with us and I think that the kids loved that. It was fun, we just hung out in the cabin because it rained the whole time. We ate junk the whole time and loved every minute of it. We played speed scrabble, and BS. I will have to say that I rocked at both games. I am such a good liar, it is to bad that is is a sin. Because I have got skill! (I just want you all to know that i think lying is horrible. In fact there is not much else that can make me as mad as a person that lies. No need to worry, I won't take it up or anything.)

It was such a nice night, with the rain and coolness. I love sleeping in the cabin and listening to rain. It was fun to spend some one on one with Michael. It has been a long time since we have done that.




On Monday we had our cousins up and had a breakfast. Due to the cold weather we were not able to invited everyone. We ended up just having the Cracrofts come. They have kind of adopted my kids as cousins, so it only made sense. We had a great time. It actually snowed and hailed buckets. It was insane. If the weather wasn't insane enough, the kids were. They all took hyper pills or something because they were out of control. I loved it. Jeron has never had a big family so for him I think it was crazy. I miss old times with cousins. When you are little there is nothing better then cousins. Even today I still just love my cousins.








When we got home we were so tired. We both took partial naps and then headed to my parents for yummy hamburgers and fries. The kids went hot tubbing and then we had to get home because it was a school night. We had a really fun Labor Day weekend.