Very Grateful

Wow.. its already been over a week. Where in the world have I been?

so the last time I posted I had just cleaned my house right? Well that night we knew that the Young Men/Young Women were doing something for the Bishopric & their spouses, but we had no idea what. They told us to come over to the church at 6:45 and that there would be babysitters for our children, but surprise, we heard a knock on the door at 6:30 and it was them. They had a babysitter to stay with our kids, and took us out for a date. Oh wait-- it gets better. While we were gone, they took our kids over to the church for ice cream and games (so they had a blast too), while the YM cleaned, oh yes, CLEANED our houses!

Dang it! Why did I clean that day. They mopped and vacuumed, and folded some laundry. Can you believe that? It was beyond nice and so appreciated. What great young people we have in our ward.

**They also put together a cute basket together with lotion, candy, and a cute card for all the wives. It was an awesome night-- to say the least**

Then last night my cutest friend, Maria and I got to go to see MAID OF HONOR. Just the two of us. It was so awesome. She is the kind of friend that you can just be yourself with. We get along so great and I love just being around her. She is the kind of friend that makes me want to be better and try harder. I think we are so much alike too. It was a much needed time away. Thanks so much Maria for everything. You rock!

It must be a TUESDAY thing. Good things happen on Tuesday's for me. I think that is my new favorite day of the week.

Yesterday during the day we went to the cemetery (since my mom and I never made it on Memorial Day). My sister, Julie, and Jared,Katie and Cayden have been in town so it was fun to be with them too.

My kids and I went out Saturday morning to see them and didn't come home until Sunday night. I love spending time with my family. The purpose was to get some projects done around the house that my mom needed help with. We did a little of that, but mostly goofed off. Sorry mom, I guess that's what happens when we get together :))

Here is one of the projects. We ripped down all of the wallpaper and painted it green. I'm not sure why I didn't take a "finished" picture. Uncle Jared drew goofy on the wall for the kids. They loved it.

Here are some other pictures from our week.

I LOVE this picture of Rylee and Jared. I looked out the window and this is what I saw. She loves him.

All of the gang at the cemetery

Jayson and Cayden kickin' it

Jayson and Aunt Katie

Out at my moms-- Jayson and Cayden-- our little pianist. They both loved it.

Sean took all the kids out for a bike ride. Jayson and Rylee in tow and Tay on her bike.

<3 <3 <3 Happy Anniversary today to Jen and Steve and My mom and Dad. <3 <3 <3