Hey Kiddos,
I started playing indoor soccer this month, just for fun and because I was a little jealous of Tio. I was so scared to do it. I am not a good soccer player. I don't know much about the sport. I am not in super great shape. I don't like running. There is a long list of reasons why I was afraid. But despite all of them, I signed up anyway. And I am glad I did.
The games are so challenging and I am exhausted, and disappointed when we lose. But it has still been such a fulfilling experience. I work hard. I cheer for my team. I try to do better and better each game. I learn from the people who have played before. I have really loved playing and getting to know new people.
But very best of all, I have loved hearing your little voices in the stand cheering for me. "You can do it!" "Go mama!" It just fills my heart to bursting to know I will always have you and you will always have me. There to cheer, and run, and give big hugs. Thanks for that.
Love,
Mama
Friday, May 26, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
(Blake 5 Years Old) Monday, May 22nd 2017
Dear Blake,
Today was Preschool graduation and you rocked it. Before the program we got your hair cut and played at the park to burn off some steam. Then we were sure to go potty before heading over to the school for your program. Like last year, the place was decorated with your special art and pictures of all the classes. You had a bit of trouble finding your spot on stage, but papa ran up there to help you work it out. You sang and recited and had a wonderful time up there in your little black paper cap and school shirt. I was so proud of you, and so thankful for your preschool teacher, Miss Morgan. She is wonderful and her program has done wonders for your confidence and social skills. I hope you can remember her, at least in part, and a few of the fun things you did in her class. I know I will remember Halloween and the trip to the Fire Station. Those were good days!
Love,
Mama
Today was Preschool graduation and you rocked it. Before the program we got your hair cut and played at the park to burn off some steam. Then we were sure to go potty before heading over to the school for your program. Like last year, the place was decorated with your special art and pictures of all the classes. You had a bit of trouble finding your spot on stage, but papa ran up there to help you work it out. You sang and recited and had a wonderful time up there in your little black paper cap and school shirt. I was so proud of you, and so thankful for your preschool teacher, Miss Morgan. She is wonderful and her program has done wonders for your confidence and social skills. I hope you can remember her, at least in part, and a few of the fun things you did in her class. I know I will remember Halloween and the trip to the Fire Station. Those were good days!
Love,
Mama
Sunday, April 16, 2017
(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Sunday, April 16th 2017
Hoppy Easter Little Bunnies,
I love this day. It is the best time to think about renewal and change and growth. I look at you and am endlessly amazed at the children you are growing up to be. Sure, you fight with each other, yell, and get frustrated. But you also share little moments of pure love and joy and goodness. Those small glimpses make all the rest of the chaos worth it. And in a world full of chaos, I hope that more and more you come to see and appreciate the love around you.
It starts with family, and boy do you have a good one. Your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins love you so much. They will support you no matter what. They will love you no matter what. And they will come running to your aid if ever you have the need. I am so grateful for their powerful influence and boundless love.
I also know the Savior loves you. I can feel it, deep inside of me. The thought of his love makes my heart flutter and ache--it is so strong and so limitless. It fills me up, clenches in the back of my throat, and makes me want to weep with joy. I look at you and think of what He want's me to be doing--what He would be doing. It fills me up and gives me strength and courage to try my best to be the great mom you deserve. I know I fail. Many, many times a day I fail you. But I can do better, I can start fresh, and I can be forgiven all because of the Savoir. What a gift--far better than any candy in an egg.
Love you forever,
Mama
I love this day. It is the best time to think about renewal and change and growth. I look at you and am endlessly amazed at the children you are growing up to be. Sure, you fight with each other, yell, and get frustrated. But you also share little moments of pure love and joy and goodness. Those small glimpses make all the rest of the chaos worth it. And in a world full of chaos, I hope that more and more you come to see and appreciate the love around you.
It starts with family, and boy do you have a good one. Your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins love you so much. They will support you no matter what. They will love you no matter what. And they will come running to your aid if ever you have the need. I am so grateful for their powerful influence and boundless love.
I also know the Savior loves you. I can feel it, deep inside of me. The thought of his love makes my heart flutter and ache--it is so strong and so limitless. It fills me up, clenches in the back of my throat, and makes me want to weep with joy. I look at you and think of what He want's me to be doing--what He would be doing. It fills me up and gives me strength and courage to try my best to be the great mom you deserve. I know I fail. Many, many times a day I fail you. But I can do better, I can start fresh, and I can be forgiven all because of the Savoir. What a gift--far better than any candy in an egg.
Love you forever,
Mama
Friday, May 27, 2016
(Blake 4 Years Old) Friday, May 27th 2016
Dear Brave Boy,
You just finished your first year of preschool and I am so proud of you. You made friends and learned new things and grew up so much over the course of the school year. I have loved every minute watching you excel. You are a tender little heart, and still my little boy. I don't think that will ever change and I am so grateful for it. But you are also wiser, more outgoing, and ready to try and do new things--even some hard things.
Today in your program you did so well. Your sweet little face made me smile, and you couldn't stop laughing during the "Down By the Bay" song performed by your classmates. You are funny and silly and see life with such optimism. You are great!
Love,
Mama
You just finished your first year of preschool and I am so proud of you. You made friends and learned new things and grew up so much over the course of the school year. I have loved every minute watching you excel. You are a tender little heart, and still my little boy. I don't think that will ever change and I am so grateful for it. But you are also wiser, more outgoing, and ready to try and do new things--even some hard things.
Today in your program you did so well. Your sweet little face made me smile, and you couldn't stop laughing during the "Down By the Bay" song performed by your classmates. You are funny and silly and see life with such optimism. You are great!
Love,
Mama
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Wednesday April 20th 2016
Hi Babies,
Well, I can't say that apartment life is the best thing ever. It is actually really hard not having all my space and all my things. You two are now sharing a room, but that seems to be working out just fine. We have just barely started the process of looking at land and builders. I can already tell this will be a long, arduous process. Hopefully something will feel like home and we can get started. But until then, here is trying to find contentment in our current situation. At least we have some fun things to look forward to this summer!
Love love love,
Your Mom
Well, I can't say that apartment life is the best thing ever. It is actually really hard not having all my space and all my things. You two are now sharing a room, but that seems to be working out just fine. We have just barely started the process of looking at land and builders. I can already tell this will be a long, arduous process. Hopefully something will feel like home and we can get started. But until then, here is trying to find contentment in our current situation. At least we have some fun things to look forward to this summer!
Love love love,
Your Mom
Thursday, March 31, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Thursday March 31st 2016
Little Ones,
Today we said goodbye to our first house. It was the house you both came home to from the hospital. The place where your learned to walk and run. The place you played and took shelter. The place you will probably never remember. That sort of breaks my heart--but only a little. Because I know so many good things await us in the days and months ahead. We get to plan our new house, one built just for this family with our needs and desires and hopes in mind. That is really great! So, here we go, all of us together, onward in this new adventure. Goodbye house! You served us well.
Love,
Mama
Today we said goodbye to our first house. It was the house you both came home to from the hospital. The place where your learned to walk and run. The place you played and took shelter. The place you will probably never remember. That sort of breaks my heart--but only a little. Because I know so many good things await us in the days and months ahead. We get to plan our new house, one built just for this family with our needs and desires and hopes in mind. That is really great! So, here we go, all of us together, onward in this new adventure. Goodbye house! You served us well.
Love,
Mama
Thursday, February 11, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Thursday February 11th 2016
Little Angels,
Today was a special occasion. As a family we walked through the Provo City Center Temple with Tio and Grandpa. It is such a beautiful building with a beautiful legacy. I hope one day you will know the history and story of that place, because it is so remarkable. The building used to be the tabernacle, and place where people of the community would gather to share in song and music. I myself sang there as a child with group in elementary school. Well, a few years ago the building caught fire and people were devastate. What would become of this cornerstone of the community? Well, the Lord has a plan, even in tragedy.
This temple is so unique and beautiful. I cannot wait to spend more time inside, especially when you are older and can attend with us. It is "our" temple so to speak, the one we would be attending if we stayed in the area. I am so grateful for temples and forever families. It is one of the central, most important things to me in this life. I love you so much.
Love forever,
Mama
Today was a special occasion. As a family we walked through the Provo City Center Temple with Tio and Grandpa. It is such a beautiful building with a beautiful legacy. I hope one day you will know the history and story of that place, because it is so remarkable. The building used to be the tabernacle, and place where people of the community would gather to share in song and music. I myself sang there as a child with group in elementary school. Well, a few years ago the building caught fire and people were devastate. What would become of this cornerstone of the community? Well, the Lord has a plan, even in tragedy.
This temple is so unique and beautiful. I cannot wait to spend more time inside, especially when you are older and can attend with us. It is "our" temple so to speak, the one we would be attending if we stayed in the area. I am so grateful for temples and forever families. It is one of the central, most important things to me in this life. I love you so much.
Love forever,
Mama
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Tuesday January 25th 2016
Dear Littles,
A new year has begun, and boy is it going to be a crazy one. I turn thirty and we celebrate our ten ear anniversary. AND your father and I have decided to sell our house this year and build our next one (hopefully one that we will be in for the rest of your childhood). Like I said, a big year ahead.
It has been such a hard, and yet easy decision. We both feel the timing is right for this change before you both settle into school. And Papa is going to work hard for a promotion in the next few months. Things are all in our favor as we move forward on this.
But with it comes work. We need to get this old house ready to sell and find a place to live while we build our future home. We will be painting and sanding and making prudent improvements for the next couple of months. I know it will be stressful and difficult for all of us. But I also have faith this is the best thing for our family and we will be blessed by Heavenly Father for our efforts. Good luck to all of us!
Love forever and ever,
Mama
A new year has begun, and boy is it going to be a crazy one. I turn thirty and we celebrate our ten ear anniversary. AND your father and I have decided to sell our house this year and build our next one (hopefully one that we will be in for the rest of your childhood). Like I said, a big year ahead.
It has been such a hard, and yet easy decision. We both feel the timing is right for this change before you both settle into school. And Papa is going to work hard for a promotion in the next few months. Things are all in our favor as we move forward on this.
But with it comes work. We need to get this old house ready to sell and find a place to live while we build our future home. We will be painting and sanding and making prudent improvements for the next couple of months. I know it will be stressful and difficult for all of us. But I also have faith this is the best thing for our family and we will be blessed by Heavenly Father for our efforts. Good luck to all of us!
Love forever and ever,
Mama
Saturday, December 26, 2015
(Schades 4 and 1 Years Old) Saturday December 26th 2015
Dear Elves,
Christmas was something this year. We decided to spend the night at Nana's house. It was fun and simple until about 1 A.M. when Blake suddenly got the flu. He was throwing up every fifteen minutes for a couple of hours. Everly had just gotten over the bug and I was hoping Blake wouldn't catch it--but it wasn't meant to be. It was a long, uncomfortable night for Papa and I. A few times we looked at each other wondering if it would just be easier to go home for the rest of the night. But we stuck it out and in the morning awoke to a couple of feet of fresh snow. So even if we wanted to go home, we could have been stuck in the storm.
Blake tried so hard to be happy and alert for presents. He loved his Big Baymax that he got from Santa, as well as his blankets and stuffies. But we could all just tell he wanted to be back in bed. So we got through most of the presents rather quickly and headed for home across the winter wonderland. It was a quite, simple Christmas after that and one I will never forget. All I wanted was for my boy to feel well. And though my wish wasn't granted that night, things are looking up. My children are alive, and with me, and my husband is here to love and support us. All the best gifts right there.
Love always,
Mama
Christmas was something this year. We decided to spend the night at Nana's house. It was fun and simple until about 1 A.M. when Blake suddenly got the flu. He was throwing up every fifteen minutes for a couple of hours. Everly had just gotten over the bug and I was hoping Blake wouldn't catch it--but it wasn't meant to be. It was a long, uncomfortable night for Papa and I. A few times we looked at each other wondering if it would just be easier to go home for the rest of the night. But we stuck it out and in the morning awoke to a couple of feet of fresh snow. So even if we wanted to go home, we could have been stuck in the storm.
Blake tried so hard to be happy and alert for presents. He loved his Big Baymax that he got from Santa, as well as his blankets and stuffies. But we could all just tell he wanted to be back in bed. So we got through most of the presents rather quickly and headed for home across the winter wonderland. It was a quite, simple Christmas after that and one I will never forget. All I wanted was for my boy to feel well. And though my wish wasn't granted that night, things are looking up. My children are alive, and with me, and my husband is here to love and support us. All the best gifts right there.
Love always,
Mama
Sunday, November 1, 2015
(Blake 4 Years Old) Sunday, November 1st 2015
Dear Birthday Boy,
Four wonderful years ago you joined our family and made me a first time mama. I can never thank you enough for that wonderful opportunity. You have been such a joy to our family. You are kind, funny, sweet, and silly. Every day you bring so much light into our home. I hope one day you see how valuable that gift can be to those around you. Here is just a little list of some of your favorite things you like at the ripe ole age of four!
Color: Blue
Toys: Cars, Transformers, and Super Heroes
Movies: Monsters Inc., Incredibles, and Planes Fire and Rescue
Food: Pizza and Popcorn
Dessert: Donuts
School: Coloring and Playing Fox Transformers
Playground: The Slides
Love you! You are the best!
Love,
Mama
Four wonderful years ago you joined our family and made me a first time mama. I can never thank you enough for that wonderful opportunity. You have been such a joy to our family. You are kind, funny, sweet, and silly. Every day you bring so much light into our home. I hope one day you see how valuable that gift can be to those around you. Here is just a little list of some of your favorite things you like at the ripe ole age of four!
Color: Blue
Toys: Cars, Transformers, and Super Heroes
Movies: Monsters Inc., Incredibles, and Planes Fire and Rescue
Food: Pizza and Popcorn
Dessert: Donuts
School: Coloring and Playing Fox Transformers
Playground: The Slides
Love you! You are the best!
Love,
Mama
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