My Favorite Day

I LOVE Mother's Day. My family is so sweet to me. Just one day to be relieved of dishes or cooking is a treat. I love it. We have 8:30 church, so instead of breakfast in bed, I got lunch in bed after church. PERFECT! Thanks so much guys, it meant a lot. I also love the talks at church about Mother's and hearing the children sing. Great day.

Don't worry, this isn't a mug shot.

Piper and Boston both got the honor of being "Kids With Character" for their grade this month. (For us in the day, it was "Student of the month".) I am so proud of these kids and how well they do in school and how they conduct themselves. Good job guys!

"Anniversary Trip" By Paige Barron

I did this painting this week called "Anniversary Trip". I thought it would be fun to try and capture a coral reef and a couple snorkeling. It was a fun project. Hope you like it.

More Sarger

Yesterday we saw a little baby girl that is the little sister of Sarger's friend in preschool. (Get that?) As we walked by, Sarger said something like, "That is Ella's little sister." and I said, "Would you like a little sister?" Then he said, "No, little girls are much too hard to cheer up." (Have NO idea where that came from. =) )

Lovin

When Sarger came home from preschool today, he walked into the door and as I went to hug him he said, "No Mommy, can you just get me some food before we start the lovin?"

Fanny Pack

I have mentioned before that I love my fanny pack when I take trips. It's just so FREEING! Anyway, I bought a new fanny pack so that I might have a little variety. When Sarger saw it he said, "Mommy! Is this your NEW bottom pack?"

BYU Women's Conference............

Let it NOT be the last time!!!!

Quick Visits

The morning that we left, we had a few hours to make a few visits before heading to the airport. We drove in the snow up the canyon to see my in-laws, the Barron's. (I forgot to get a picture.=( ) Then we went to see Bethany's old house and knocked on the door to find the once 80 year old that lived there, now 95 year old woman answer the door! She was doing great and still living alone, taking care of herself. That was fun for Bethany.

WC Bags

I had fun making special bags for Bethany and I to sport around the conference. They came in handy.

Snow?

Yes, even though it did snow every day that we were there, we did have moments of enjoying the beautiful BYU campus.

We ROCKED Out AT THe Concert!

Thursday night they had a concert for all of the women. There were about 5 or six LDS performers that came to entertain. It was a great event.

Helamen Halls

We got to stay at Helamen Halls, which was really fun. We stayed up late talking with the girls a few doors down. (Do ya like my modeling pose?) =)

Julene Judd

Bethany and I were able to see Julene Judd's class at Women's Conference. She was our inspiration for going. We also got to see lots of AZ friends from the good 'ol days. It was so enriching to be there. Just a wonderful time. She did a great job and it was a full house.

BYU Campus

Los Hermanos

One of my favorite places for Daddy and I to eat at was Los Hermanos. Bethany spoiled me by going there two times in the few days that we were there. We also got to be served by Brooklyn! It was such a surprise to find out that she worked there. It loved seeing her. It has been a while and she looked great.

My Good Friend

I was able to see my good friend Alicia Ockey while were were at Women's Conference. Alicia's good friend and neighbor, Karen, is good friends with Bethany's good friend, Melinda and Karen and Melinda went to Women's' Conference together. Did you get all that? Anyway, I was lucky to get to see the Ockey's while I was there.

I Did It!

Last week, I got to do something that I have always wanted to do. I went to BYU Women's Conference. My sister Bethany and I got to go together and we had a WONDERFUL time. Being surrounded by many thousands of women that are striving to follow the Lord was just a great feeling.

Conversation with Sarger

On the way to play group this morning, Sarger started the conversation like this:" An EGG is an OVAL shape." Mommy's reply was, "I'm amazed at how much knowledge is in that 4 year old head!" He thought for a second as he peered out the car window and then continuing to stare said as if speaking to himself, "I should be in some kind of SMART club." Then he said to me, "Briggs isn't as smart as me, but someday after he dies and is made perfect, he will be BRILLIANT!"

I have never heard him say the word "brilliant" before. It was a sweet conversation and one I want to remember.

Surprise in the barn!

At our house, chickens come and go. We have discovered that they die easily. Mostly because of the coyotes that live in the woods. We have had 3 die hards for a long time now. They seemed to have the secret to survival. Well, a few months ago one of the hens disappeared. We just figured that she was eaten. Daddy went into the barn to find a tool and heard small cheeping sounds and was surprised to find the hen that we lost with 4 baby chicks that had hatched! How exciting! Hopefully these new babies will live long and prosper!

"Durango" By Paige Barron

This painting was a commission that I did for someone that lives in Durango, CO. She wanted a painting of the San Juan mountain range. This was my first attempt at mountains. I like how it turned out. She is happy and excited about it.

Colonel Is Just A Great Big Softy

I find this so cute. Colonel will sometimes lay down and let the baby goats play on him. They run all over him, jump off him or just lay down and lounge with him. I can tell that he likes the babies and think they are cute.

Feeding The Homeless

Quincey and I were invited by the Woolf's to go with them to feed the homeless one Saturday. This is something that I have never done. We were excited to do it. We went to down town Dallas and served food to 500 homeless people. It was such a neat experience. I hope that we get the chance to do it again. This is Jamie, one of Quincey's best friends and Quincey serving behind the counter. I got to hand the trays out. It was neat to serve.