Just a little scare...

Just a little scare today...

Nothing major, but just wanted to share.

You see, I am trying to get another one of these here, but

this morning I woke up and couldn't get this little one to move.

I tried drinking OJ, moving around, and then laying very still.

John just told me she was sleeping and not to worry.

I thought to myself that he was probably right and headed out for the day.

The morning was full of final basketball games, errands, piano practice and chores.

However, then the scare.

I went to get up from Madie's basketball game and PAIN.

Not the usual, "you are getting old" stiffness, sharp pain.

It started all along the top of the uterus and throughout my back.

I couldn't stand up straight or walk without pain.

So scary.

Maybe not to some of you, but for those of us who have lived through the worst news ever during a pregnancy, the fear was gripping.

I slowly made my way to the car, and then began to cry.

I could feel the tears running down my face, and I could see the sadness in my boys' eyes as they watched me in pain.

Easton said a prayer and we headed home.

It is cute to note, that AJ, the 15-year-old, "offered" to drive since he considered this an emergency and the driving practice would be great for his permit.

Not happening.

I went home, took a warm bath and crawled into bed.

I just got up and I feel sore, but so much better.

Little Annie brought me Gatorade and lots and lots of pretzels. Too cute.

I believe I could feel this little one, and now have a peace about everything.

You see, I can only take the best care I can of this little girl, but the Lord is the one who knows the end from the beginning.

I trust in his plan.

I trust that he has a plan for me and my family.

I know that trials we have, build who we are.

The faith that we exercise brings us closer to our Heavenly Father and our Savior.

I am going to continue to believe that all is well.

Best Friends...All Day!

Have you ever had someone in your life that you could just hang out with all day?

Someone who liked the same things as you.

Someone who did the same activities as you.

I have several adult friends that I would love to hang out with all day, but THIS is my favorite

"little" friend!

After all, we love doing all the same things, and are SO alike!

I LOVE eating watermelon on a hot summer day!

I am brave enough to balance a frog on my forehead!

I can do lots of pushups...just about anywhere.

I wear a one-piece and LOVE holding daddy's hand!

I scream on slides to make it more exciting!

I wouldn't mind being carried up a mountain by a sister and cousin who love me!

I have had interesting hospital stays!

I could eat a whole apple pie...piece by piece.

I love to make funny faces with Madison! Usually across a church pew or in a crowded gym!

I know backpacks are the BEST for carrying all my stuff!

I also know a great looking pair of boots can make you feel like a million bucks!

You see, we are perfect friends.

She never complains about what I make the two of us to eat for lunch each day.

She waits patiently while I teach my exercise class. (most days)

She chooses great books for both of us to enjoy.

She travels light and goes anywhere I am headed.

She can always tell when I am a little sad.

She knows how good I am getting at picking up little messes everywhere in the house.

She is always willing to crawl into my bed after lunch, snuggle with a book, and take a quick nap with me.

She is the best!

We are both happy to see everyone else arrive home, but I love having her with me on our daily adventures.

I love you Annie Grace!

Magical Mondays

Three day weekends are the BEST!

Two regular days filled with athletic events, Saturday clean-up chores, Sunday lessons and family time.

I love the weekends!

But, the weekends with an "extra day," seem to be magical around here.

"Magical" might be a relative term to my children, because sometimes that means all garages get cleaned out, swept and sprayed out. (One of my personal favorites!)

Sometimes it means, getting to sleep in as late as one possibly can. (I believe, one of my teenagers' favorites!)

And sometimes it means adventures. This is truly everyone's favorite!

Yesterday, FISHING was on the "TOP THINGS FOR 2011", so it was the choice of Easton. Everyone was on board.

The fishing poles were collected and loaded. Bait was bought! And they were off.

To the little kids dismay, everywhere they had planned on going was still frozen. And after all, this was not ice fishing!

Finally, dad scored and found a perfect spot off the Platte River.

When I use the word "perfect," that would imply to some, (definitely to Easton), that the perfect spot would bring in a bucket load of fish.

Well, this spot, was not that perfect, but it was fun.

The girls were so cute. They loved standing on those rocks and waiting and waiting for...the bait to be stolen. They did a little more posing for pictures than fishing, but they sure were adorable doing it.

Easton is a boy. A real boy. The kind that wants dangerous adventures, daring stories to tell and FISH on a fishing adventure. He did experience a little disappointment yesterday, but he was a good sport!

Thank you John for being patient with our kids, taking them fishing, keeping them safe and giving them a magical day.

46,893 Pics-Blast from the Past

The other day, I finally decided it was time to find all the long lost pictures on the dead laptops.

Boy did we find some pictures!~

46,893 to be exact!

CRAZY!

The only thing more amazing then the pure number of them, was all the lost memories that had faded without the pictures.

If you ever think that you will remember a moment, so why take the time to pull out the camera...PLEASE change your mind.

Load that camera in the car, put a point and shoot in your purse, and just TAKE THE PICTURE!

Here are some lost ones that brought huge smiles to my face.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANYONE HERE???

CAN YOU NAME THE TIME, PLACE, and OCCASION?