My word for
2009 is
delight.My focus for the year is to
delight in the
small things that make up the
big things in my life. Last year my
word was
PLAY. I tried to focus on
spending more time just playing with my
kids. Some of our
activities included going to the
zoo, dinosaur museum,
snowball fights in the front yard, playing checkers,
library trips, and movies. I wanted to continue this focus, but tweak it just a little. I want to find more
joy in my life and not just in
enjoying my kids. Enjoying new business adventures,
trying new things, family activities, and really
delighting in
scripture study.
Last week while
Nathan was home we planned our
year of activities. Sometimes we get stuck doing the same things. This year we are going to try some new things. On Saturday we took the kids to see
"BOLT" in 3D. We had a great time. What a cute movie and the 3D was so cool! The kids have been enjoying the glasses.
Small price for so much entertainment!
Morgan was so
funny to watch. She kept
grabbing for the things on the screen. In one scene a
torpedo was shot and
Morgan turned around to see where it went.
Camden lost his first tooth. It happened a
few weeks ago, but I just
recently took a
picture.
Hey, now dont get any ideas. I am not starting any new hobbies. My husband has been watching a gardening show. The show's host, although I cannot recall his name, prides himself on his homemade tonics and how they work wonders on your lawn, flowers, and veggie gardens. The lawn tonic, lucky enough, has beer in it. The funny thing is that I have never shopped for beer before. It is crazy all the different brands, types, and varying prices. How does anyone choose their booze?? Keystone Light is probably the big K of beers because it is considerably cheaper than the rest. I made Nathan put it in a bag and keep it in the fridge in the garage. However, when he got it out to make his tonic I let each of my kids smell it so they could see how awful it smells. Good lesson! Kids, Never drink beer its just better used as a lawn fertilizer--Look smell!
Friday was overcast, but nice enough do work on the yard. Nathan planted seeds for the garden with the boys. The boys have been grounded for the last few days, so they LOVED being outside with Dad. 
Yesterday we had the opportunity to go and visit the Draper Temple open house. It was a neat experience for our kids. We parked at a church a few blocks from the temple. Inside the church we watched a video about the history of Draper and the temple. After the presentation we loaded a bus and drove up to the temple. The colors and furniture and details are so beautiful! As we went into each room I tried to explain why it was special. I was overwhelmed with emotions as we sat in a sealing room together and we talked about the mirrors and how we go on forever. I would say it was a one of the only times my kids have been quiet for more than 5 minutes straight. Afterwards they served cookies and water. It was really nice! We took a few pictures in front of the temple. We even got a family pictures because this nice lady approached us and asked if she could take our picture. What a sweet lady!
3 years old!
