Products I Can't Live Without

Here are some random things lately that I am extremely happy to have around. They make everyday life just a bit easier

Spray on Mist Sunscreen for Kids. It just mists on. Noah hates lotions or anything gooey of any kind. It is a huge fight with a fit every time we have to put it on. This is heaven sent for kids. Love It

I have a slight obsession with foam soap right now. It makes my hands feel so much cleaner. I love the foamy goodness. Luckily, both Kersten and Noah also share in this love, now that I have switch all our sinks over to this.

My favorite gum of the moment is Orbit Maui Melon Mint. I was skeptical at first but I was hooked after my first piece. Yummy, minty fruity goodness.

I love Pampers Swaddlers for my daughter. I have tried no name brands, Huggies, Luvs and all sorts of crazy. These just make her and me the happiest. They are a bit more but in my book if she is not leaky through and they don't make her bum red than I am sold. Love them

Grateful Sunday 5-18-08

* My husband commented on how big Noah's feet are getting. Noah said "Big feet, grow big like Dad's". Noah even was still, long enough for me to snap a picture of their feet. My son admires his dad so much. With good cause. Kersten is such a caring and amazing man. He is continueally trying to be a better husband, father and man. I just appreciate him so much. They have been having a lot of fun together lately. I love seeing them enjoy each other so much

*Sofia is growing so big so fast. It seems in the last couple weeks she has seemed to sprout. Her head has grown out of her hair and I was a bit sad when I looked at her and realized her faux hawk was gone. She is so instantly smiley and she is laughing so much. She is such a joy.

*I am really looking forward to the coming summer months. We have some fun activities planned and lots we hope to plan. Noah's last day of preschool is on tuesday and then Kerst and I are off for our 10 yr anniversary extravaganza. It is the beginning to a lot of fun times ahead.


* My beautiful mothers day gift from my boys and sweet baby. A Lia Sophia slide necklace in the shape of what else, A Daisy

Just a Mom?

Just a mom?" There's no such thing. Motherhood isn't a second-rate occupation. It is a career that can maximize your talents and strengths to their fullest. Look past the surface of mothering - the endless tasks and frantic pace - to the incredible skills required to raise your children while nurturing your marriage. The truth is clear: You're a professional in one of the most dignified, demanding, and rewarding fields any woman can find."

Jill Savage

found on stephmodo (linked at the side) and just loved it

Random Thoughts on Motherhood

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All I ever wanted to be when I grew up

was a mommy.

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In my father's journal

There is a story about me

When I was 4, just like Noah is now

I was wearing an apron, beads. a purse and high heels

holding my favorite doll

and singing Jingle Bells in the middle of the summer.

My parents asked what I was doing

I was taking my baby to church.

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I love this story

I still take my babies to church

Now I just need a beautiful apron

Instead of a serviceable one.

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I feared my dream would not come true.

Many people told me not to hope

The Lord told me otherwise

I knew that I would be a mother

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The first moment I laid eyes on both my children 

was the most beautiful most memorable of my life. 

How lucky I am to be their mother specifically

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I am living my dream life right now

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Both of my children

have a great purpose on this earth.

Their spirits sing out to do great things

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What a huge blessing and great responsibility 

the Lord has given me

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Thanks for the loan, I will do my best

to teach and love them

all that they need

Treasures #2- Original Artwork

Here is installment number 2 in the Treasures series in my home. I hope you know that my greatest treasures are my children but these are the things we have that I treasure.

I have been blessed in my life to be surrounded by talented artists and I have 5 original pieces of art in my home. I love being surronded by beautiful things, it brings me such joy to see them throughout my home.



My brother Nik, drew this for me and gave it to me for Christmas in 2004. My mom framed it for me and gave it to me for my birthday in 2006. I love the way it is framed, I love and cherish the little boy that is pictured. It was made with love and I just love it. My brother is really talented, I am really lucky to have this from him. It hangs on my wall so you can see it when you walk in the front door



Nik painted and gave this to Kersten and I for our wedding almost ten years ago. Penguins are my favorite animal and look at this adorable penguin on his mom or dad's feet. We keep this painting in the kids room. They love that it is a baby.


This painting is smaller than it looks and hangs in the hallway between my front room and kitchen. Kersten's mom painted it and gave it to Kersten before we were married. It was one of his favorites that his mom has done.



Monika F*, Kersten's mom painted this for us for our wedding gift and framed it for us. It has been in my home since the beginning. I love the view she chose of the Salt Lake Temple. It hangs in our front room with two big photographs of us at our bridals and groomals. Kersten came with me for pics in my dress. I love this picture and all it reminds me of.



This painting was done by Monika F* my mother in law. Christel earned it and framed it and gave it to me for Christmas in 2006. I love the beach and it brings me peace as I look at it. This picture hangs in our kitchen where I can see it all the time.

Juno

This movie totally rocks my socks. It is so hilarious. It makes me so happy. I saw it a couple of weeks ago and bought it on tuesday. I have been doing that lately buying random stuff, I have not done that in awhile. I love the language, the writing is so witty. I do hate the soundtrack but it adds to the strangeness of the movie. It is beautiful, heartwarming, heartbreaking and funny. If you haven't seen it yet. You should even if it is a bit crude. I LOved, LovED, Loved IT!

May Day

Siker this morrow, no longer ago,
I saw a shole of shepherds outgo
With singing, and shouting, and jolly cheer;
Before them yode a lusty Tabrere,
That to the many a horn-pipe play'd,
Where to they dance each one with his maid.
To see these folks make such jouissance,
Made my heart after the pipe to dance.
Then to the greenwood they speeden them all,
To fetchen home May with their musical:
And home they bring him in a royal throne
Crowned as king; and his queen attone
Was Lady Flora, on whom did attend
A fair flock of fairies, and a fresh bend
Of lovely nymphs—0 that I were there
To helpen the ladies their May-bush to bear!

Shepherd's Calendar, Eclogue 5.