Happy Green Day!

On St.Patricks Day the kids woke up to a green breakfast. Green pancakes, and eggs. Brian even made their milk green. Although they thought it was fun, they didn't eat as much as usual that morning:)
This is one "holiday" I could do with out. I don't mind the wearing of green and such, it is the whole Leprechaun thing I could do with out.
It all started when Sheridan was in preschool. She learned about Patrick the Leprechaun. She learned that he is naughty and likes to play tricks. She also learned that if she didn't pick up her toys before bed he would come steal them:( (don't ask me why her teacher did this to us. I do not know. But I don't think she does it anymore) This had Sheridan COMPLETELY freaked out. For many years. To the point that the night before the 17th we would have to write a note for Patrick and leave it on her door because she was so scared that he was going to come in her room while she slept! The poor child. But on the nice side, she still feels the need to clean before she goes to bed so that she doesn't loose any toys:)
Then there is Madelynn. For 2 years (around age 4-6) she was completely lost. She thought we were talking about Patrick the star fish (from sponge bob).
And this year, Jack thought we were going to a birthday party for some one named Patrick. We know no one named Patrick. But he was excited to go.
So, as you can see this is a frustrating holiday for me. There are so many different way to celebrate! And everyone does it different. Does anyone out there even know why we celebrate it? I actually didn't until this year. I was so frustrated with it that I finally did the research to find out why I am even going to the trouble:) And even though I am now full of knowledge, I still am not sure why. We don't drink, and we aren't Irish:( So what are WE celebrating?

A wonderful opportunity

Today I attended a very special wedding at the Draper Temple.Way back in 1999 I was called to serve in the Young Womens. Because I served in that organization for 5 years I had the amazing opportunity to watch the little beehives grow and learn and gain their testimonies. One in particular I became quite close to. I felt so blessed that I could remain in YW with her and be a part of her growth, and learning. I was released from my calling the summer that she graduated high school and left YW. We have kept in contact over the last 6 years. And today I went to the temple to attend her wedding. It was a wonderful experience, and I am so glad that she wanted me there for that special occasion.

It was an accident!

Earlier this week, during a routine after bath hair drying, I poked Sheridan in the eye with my pinkie finger. Apparently she was more mad than I realized. I found this note on my mirror later that night. Ahhhhhhh, gotta love my hyper-sensitive 9 year old.

What do I love about my husband?

His sunny personality! He is warm, and caring, and full of all sorts of emotions. You see, it is his birthday and look how happy and excited he is!

I did it!

I ran my first 5K this morning! Yeah, for me.
It was a perfectly overcast, chilly, drizzle-y morning for a nice little run. Bountiful had a "sweethearts" run that my brother signed me up for a few weeks ago. I have been really excited and nervous. I ran with two of my brothers and one sister-in-law. But she doesn't count because she left us at the starting line, and we never saw her again:( the jerk.
Anyhoo, I did it in 35min. I know that is nothing spectacular, but it was my first and I was just doing it for fun anyway. My brother wanted someone to run with him because he knew his wife would run too fast. So, I used it as a little "try out" of sorts. I wanted to see if I would even like that sort of thing. And guess what? I do! I loved it. And I felt amazing afterward! So, next up.........10K with my cousin in a few months:)

Happy Birthday, Madelynn!

Madelynn turned 7, on the 7th (haha). At her party we played some bean bad tossing games, doughnut eating (on a string, no hands), and did a balloon stomp. Of course I have no picutes of any of that!:( I am so lame. She got some really awesome presents from her friends, and grandparents. And from us, she got a turtle(forgot to include a picture of that one-oops). She was a happy girl. It was a good day:)

Was it worth it?

AHH.....Brian and his snuggie:) Thanks to Jamie and Scott for this awesome Christmas present. It gets much use at our house. But I want you to know, I risked my life to get this picture. So I ask you, was it worth it? The possible loss of ME, for one shot of Brian in his snuggie? I say YES!