She know what's valuable!

One of the ways we discipline Adelle is we take her favorite toys away.
So on Thursday of last week Adelle had made a big mess in the basement. I told her that she needed to clean it up. Needless to say she was not happy about this situation and proceeded to tell me that she was going to take away my husband!
I then realized that she knows that the most valuable thing to me is Scott, and I'm grateful that Scott and I have worked and continue to work together to show our love for each other to her! It also makes me feel good that the work is paying off.

One of the best things you can do for your children is to love your spouse!

Four Years Ago!

Exactly four years ago today Marjorie Adelle Foutz was born at 12:01 p.m. weighing in at 8 lbs 10 oz and 19 1/2 in. long. Adelle cam to us at a time in our lives when it was definitely not the most convenient. But worth every step of the way!

We had only been married four months when we got pregnant with Adelle, Scott was going to school and at a job with no hope of promotion. I was working at a job I hated and two months before Adelle came, was laid of. Making the insurance issue a big old mess!

But Scott got a new job, and we worked out the insurance issues all because we were blessed by having this wonderful girl in our life.

Scott and I both agree that having Adelle in our life has made life so much more meaningful, and so much fuller. We have enjoyed watching Adelle grow these four years, and love the sweet spirit she brings into our home.

Adelle is smart, fun, very loving, has a great memory, willing to share, loves to snuggle, helpful, compassionate, forgiving, and has a great capacity to love. Those are just a few of the wonderful qualities of Adelle.

Thanks Adelle for wanting to come and live with us and be apart of our Eternal Family! We are so grateful to have you in our lives!

WE LOVE YOU ADELLE!

Sweet

Adelle was dancing this evening with her Dora doll. When I saw her I said "how sweet".

At that point Lilly began reaching for her Dora doll saying "sweet, sweet".

I love how she wants to do everything her big sister does.

Family Sometimes Bad?

This evening when we were closing our Family Home Evening Scott suggested singing "Families Can be Together Forever." This is how the song went this evening:

Everyone:"I have a family here on Earth
They are so good to me..."

Adelle: "and sometimes bad."

Well nobody's perfect.

Happy Birthday Adelle!

Yesterday we celebrated Adelle's birthday with the family. I'm not kidding the WHOLE family. We were missing only three people; Scott's dad, baby sister Melissa and her husband Jeremy. But we sure had a good time cramming all those people into our house. There were more than twenty people here! It was awesome! A lot of people love you Adelle!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

(Special Thanks to Jeni, and Sherrie for loaning me the cake pedestals. And thanks Matt for taking pictures! And thanks everyone for coming!)

Mice!!

So a couple of nights ago Scott informed me that there was a big rat running around our backyard and to make sure to keep the back door shut at all times. (It's kind of hard to shut, you have to really slam it!) The thought of having a big rat in my house made me so freaked out. I had a dream that night that the back door was chained, but open and this huge rat was running around my kitchen. So I've been really good about keeping the back door slammed!

Then as Adelle and I were preparing for her birthday party with our family we saw a mouse running around in the snow looking, unsuccessfully, for food. Poor guy I almost felt sorry for him, because he was small, but then really for mouse he was rather fat! Then the thought of the huge rat running around my kitchen made my feelings of compassion leave me immediately.

O'well I think that comes with the territory of living in a house rather than an apartment on the 13th floor.

Tagged by Tracy

The rules when you are tagged:
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. I have 2 kids and we are still students. Hopefully we will be done in May. Graduate School???
2. I'm a photographer. (Link to my photo blog on the right KF Photography)
3. I'm a designer! Don't always do wonderfully creating something from scratch, but I love taking something and embellishing it! I don't have a degree, but would love to get one one day in Interior Design.
4. My favorite color is Pink and Baby Blue
5. I LOVE HGTV, and the Gilmore Girls. (Which I don't watch very often because of the craziness of the Holidays, and birthdays, and anniversary that all fall between Thanksgiving and Christmas.)
6. I enjoy creating new ways to spend time with my awesome daughters! They are my favorite people to be around, besides of course my Husband Scott!

I tagged: Becky, Ashley, Emily, Jayanne, Missy, Melissa.

Five years ago today my best friend became my Eternal Companion. I am so grateful that Scott chose me, and that we continue to progress together everyday.

For those of you that are interested here is our story...

Scott and I were in the same Singles Ward in South Jordan, Utah. We served on the Fellowshipping Committee, but didn't really know each other. I had just ended a relationship and was wondering what was going to happen when a missionary I sent out came home. (two different boys)

Scott was interested in my best friend at the time, and we all started hanging out as a group. I immediately found a great friend in Scott and I found that I really enjoyed his company, and was quite taken with his beautiful smile, and kissable lower lip!

While Scott and I were developing a wonderful friendship I was having conflicting feelings with another friend of ours and the conflict of him being interested in my friend. Not to mention the boy I had been with for almost four years before his mission was coming home very soon. I was just determined to get over him and move on.

But it wasn't that easy. One day my group of friends decided to go and listen to Scott speak in his Stake. While Scott was speaking he was so witty, and charismatic, and passionate that I knew at that point my journey on getting over him was not going to be easy.

Some time later, during the 2002 Olympics, our group of friends decided to go to Park City and participate in the festivities. Another friend of ours had a cabin in Midway so we decided to go and stay the night up there after our nightly excursion. Well Scott and I were flirting like crazy, and having a lot of fun, when I put my hand in his coat pocket. Not realizing his hand was there when I put my hand in I began to pull it out and he grabbed on. We were pretty much in separable after that. (Mind you that this happened two weeks before the missionary I sent out came home)

But the plot thickens. After about three months of dating I knew that he was the one I wanted to marry. But he didn't figure things out that quickly. About six months into our courtship he went away for work for three weeks. In our three week separation he talked about getting married very subtly. And I was convinced that he was going to come home and propose to me. This was not the case. After a few disagreements, and a very frustrated Kimbur school had started and I decided to throw my everything into it to get my mind of my (what I thought) dead-end relationship.

Everything was going fine and I was fine. I was studying hard and getting pretty good grades, when something shook my life.

Our bishop at the time approached me in Relief Society and asked me how I was doing, and out of the blue I burst into tears! I had no idea where this was coming from, and he took me to his office to talk.

I related my frustrations to him, frustrations I didn't even realize I had at the time, and he gave me some wonderful advice about not being so available, but I knew at that point it had to be all or nothing.

I then told Scott that we needed to go on a break until he figured things out. Yes everyone I gave him the ultimatum. I told him to take his time, and figure things out. So he did.

Three days later I received a phone call while I was in class, and when I saw that it was him I was so nervous. I had no idea why he was calling me. I didn't think that he could have figured things out so soon. I called him back and went to his house.

Mind you it was his birthday so I took him a cake and a present. When I arrived he had just come home from work and he was translating a song from Spanish to English for me. He read me the lyrics, and played the song for me. He then told me that he wanted to progress with me, and I started to cry. We hugged and then I told him that he better get down on one knee and ask me right. So he did, and that is the beginning of our wonderful life together.

After five years, two kids, money problems, car problems, personalities conflicts, Scott is still my best friend and I love him more today than I did five years ago!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY! I LOVE YOU!

Top 10 Things I am Grateful for.

In honor of Thanksgiving I thought I would give you all the top ten things that I am grateful for, because if I listed all the things that I was grateful for then we would all be here all night and that is not what I want to do right now. Anyway here it goes:

10-I am grateful for hot running water. Especially that it does not take 45 minutes to get to me.
9- I am grateful that my family is able to live here among so many wonderful people.
8- I am grateful that Scott is almost done with school (a Bachelor's anyway).
7- I am grateful that I have never gone truly hungry.
6- I am grateful for talents
5- I am grateful that we live in a country where we are free. And I am thankful for those men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.
4- I am grateful for loving parents who cared and loved me enough to help me make correct decisions in my life.
3- I am grateful for my two beautiful daughters that teach me so much everyday, and truly are special spirits.
2- I am grateful for my wonderful husband, Scott. He works so hard for our family, and tries so hard to make me happy, even when it seems impossible. I'm thankful that he is the father of my children and that we will be able to be an Eternal Family if we live righteously.
1- I am thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ who has made this all possible for me
If you read this leave a comment about the things you are grateful for!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!

Heavenly Father

So today Scott asked Adelle where Heavenly Father is. This is how the conversation went:
Scott: Adelle where is Heavenly Father?
Adelle: At Church.
Scott: What is he doing there?
Adelle: Praying.
Scott: Who is he praying to?
Adelle: Grandpa Strawbere's Dad.
A week and a half ago Scott's grandpa died, and we went to his funeral on Tuesday of last week. Adelle kept asking all sorts of questions, and I think our answers to her questions led up to the logic of her answers to Scott's questions.
Also the part about Grandpa Strawbere. One day Scott, the girls and I were visiting Scott's dad and he gave us a bunch of strawberries. Adelle loves strawberries so this was a real treat for her so she started calling Scott's dad "Grandpa Strawbere"

I'm Coffee?

So a some of you have taken this quiz. So I thought I would give it a go. I am Coffee, whatever that means.
Compared to other ice creams, coffee ice cream has a strong flavor, and it's packed with caffeinated sweetness. You're like that, too! You're always busy, and determined to stay focused as you move from one task to the next. You get frustrated when other people slow you down or hold you back, but when you're in control, you can find ways around any obstacle.

Halloween Costumes

Here is a slide show of the girls in their Halloween Costumes. I made most of Lilly's and embellished Adelle's. I think they turned out pretty cute!

New Camera

So for those of you who didn't pick up on my last two posts I have a new video camera. Nothing fancy it only takes 30 minutes of video, but what more could I need. I really needed a digital video camera so that I would take more video of my kids. It's also really small about the size of a point an shoot digital camera. As you can see I'm already having a great time with it. So I hope all of you can enjoy me having a fun time with it!

Umbrella

So for those of you that know "Umbrella" by Rhianna you will appreciate this.

Adelle's Talk

Last Sunday our ward had our Primary Program, and Adelle gave her very first talk in Sacrament Meeting. I wish that I could have recorded her in Sacrament Meeting, but we recorded her at home instead. Enjoy!

Mommy!!!!!

Tonight for the first time Lilly was really excited to see me and she exclaimed "Mommy" You are probably thinking that's strange, but for the past month every time she is excited to see me she says "Daddy". It makes sense really. The parent she usually gets the most excited to see is Scott because she sees him less than me. That or she relates him to exciting, fun things, and me not as much. (Scott is by far the funner parent.)

Snuggle Bug

This is a picture to show everyone how snuggly Adelle is. Last night she commented that she wanted Lilly to sleep with her. Because Lilly doesn't have the hang of sleeping on an elevated bed without railings Scott decided to move Adelle's twin-sized mattress onto the floor so the sisters could sleep together. And this ladies and gentlemen was the result of my girls sleeping in the same bed.

I think Adelle is taking after her mother in this regard.

Eventful Halloween!

Well Halloween, or should I say the following day, was quite an eventful day for us at the Foutz Home. After four different Trick or Treating excursions over a six day period. (not to mention a Halloween party the previous Saturday) We set home from my mom and dad's house to sleep and have a calm evening. Scott and I set off to bed at about 11:00 and I was hoping to get a good night's rest so that I could resume my usual daily activities. Well Lilly thought other wise.

Lilly did not go Trick or Treating at my mom and dad's because I could sense a bit of a cold and decided to keep her indoors. Then when I put that sweet girl to bed I could sense that something was not quite right, and she was pretty sick, so I set up the baby monitor next to my side of the bed so I could listen to her.

After I fell asleep I heard Scott get out of bed and then heard Lilly wheezing terribly. Scott then called to me, and told me that she was really struggling to breath. I threw on my bathrobe and took Lilly outside in the cold air to reduce the swelling in her wind pipe. After sitting with her for a few minutes and getting her back to sleep I went back upstairs to Scott where he gave Lilly a blessing. I then called my mom to see if there was anything that I could give her to help her breath better. She told me there was nothing and then over-heard Lilly's breathing.
Mom: "Is that her breathing?"
Me: "Yeah"
Mom: "I think you may need to take her in"
Me: "You think?"
Mom: "Yeah, I never had any of my kids sound like that."
Knowing that my parents have been to the emergency room multiple times with children with croup I decided that she was right and that Scott and I needed to take her to the hospital.

Luckily we live so close to Primary Children's Hospital. We got into the car, sleeping Adelle and all, and went to the emergency room. I went through the front doors and they took Lilly and I back immediately and got her started on a mist treatment. They took her vitals and she fought them tooth and nail with the pressure cuff. Then they took us to a room and put some kind of medicine in the little mister and gave Lilly a breathing mask so that that medication could be right closer to her mouth and nose. That was when the wrestling match began. Right from the beginning she broke the strap on the mask so I had to just hold it on her face. She fought me screaming "Mommy" "No" and just screaming. You never really know how strong your children are until they are in a situation like that. Granted I was alone, Scott and Adelle were still in the waiting room and there wasn't really anyone that could help me, so I sang and shushed and did everything that I could to try and calm her. Finally she started to go to sleep and the medicine was gone. They came in again to take her vitals and we started to wrestle again. Shortly thereafter they told us they wanted her to stay overnight and moved us to the R.T.U. wing where we stayed until 2:00 p.m. that afternoon.

One of the funniest parts of this whole story is that Adelle stayed asleep for the whole thing. She was moved 3 different times and woke up briefly when we arrived at the hospital. Thank heaven for heavy sleepers!

Lilly is doing much better now. She is coughing, but other that that you would never know that she is sick.

It's been awhile!

So it has been awhile since I have blogged and let you all know what is going on in the life of the Foutz family. Well not a whole lot! We sold our Honda Accord about two week ago and Scott and I are both looking forward to not having a car payment as Christmas soon approaches. I have been ridiculously busy with getting Halloween Costumes ready and catching up on my neglected chores that I haven't been doing the past couple of weeks because I now have money to spend, and I'm trying to get my children's, my, and Scott's clothes in order (moving from summer to fall) and spending money on things to organize my house a little bit better. (I'm O.C.D. about organization and it is really nice to be able to buy the things that I have wanted to organize!)
Scott returned to school this week after a week long fall break, and it was so nice to have a husband for a week that only worked! It will be a glorious day when Scott is done with school and I can be with him more (and of course give him a honey-do list:)
Adelle is doing well, we just had a little bit of a fall-out a couple of days ago when she was being so dramatic about everything, so I put her to bed at 6:30!! I had enough and she spent the hour before I put her to bed crying and whining, soI just sent her to bed. She came out two different times saying she was ready to be nice, but I put her back to bed. I think she really needed it because by 7:30 she was asleep! Needless to say we have had a really good couple of days since then!
Lilly is doing well and is so one way or the other. She is really, really happy when she's happy, and very dramatic when she is sad. She's like me more and more. She says the word "no" a lot these days, and is still communicating really well. She has recently learned to climb, which I'm not too happy about, but she is following in her big sister's footsteps and is really sweet, Both girls are such a bright spot in my life!!

Three cheers for Playdough!

So just this past week I have decided that I LOVE PLAYDOUGH!!!!! So for almost three years now I have been dreading Adelle playing with playdough, because of the horrible mess I just knew she was going to make with it! Well my good friend Sherrie has all kinds of playdough at her house and Adelle has been privileged enough to play with the playdough at Sherrie's when she would go over there, but I was still not convinced that I was ready to have the stuff in my home (mainly in my carpet and on my walls).The other day my mom had some at her house and proceeded to give it to Adelle to take home. To say the least I was not too happy about it, but I thought "O'well not much I can do about it now". I was not going to be the person to take that stuff away from her when she loves it so much. So the following day Adelle asks me if she can play with the playdough, and so I got her a plastic knife, a cutting board and the pink playdough. I WAS AMAZED! Adelle sat there for the longest time just playing with the playdough, cutting it, rolling it, turning it into snakes, she didn't get up from her seat (which is a HUGE deal for Adelle) and just played with the playdough. It is something that I give her now when I need her to just leave me alone to do dished or something, or we play with it together, because it is something that I have found that I kind of enjoy doing too! I wouldn't call it my favorite past-time, but it is definitely a play/bonding thing for Adelle and I to do together!

No Respect for authority?

So just a minute ago Scott and I were coaxing Lilly in saying things. We were saying things like "I'm right" in a growly voice, and Lilly would imitate the words and growls. (For those of you who don't know Lilly is a growler!) Then we got her to say "I'm a cutie", then Scott proceeded to ask Lilly to say "Yes sir" but she just looked at him and shook her head no. Is that saying something to us at such an early age? Nah!!

Miss Independent!

So a couple of days ago, while I was on the computer, Adelle decided that she wanted a piece of cheese. Not coming and asking me (she probably knew full well that I would have told her to wait a minute) Adelle helped herself to the cheese. Well in previous cheese cravings Adelle would just take huge bites out of the cheese, but this time she decided it would be best to cut herself a piece of cheese. So she got out one of our steak knives and proceeded to turn our block of cheddar into many mountains and valleys of carved cheese. In the process Adelle cut herself. But again she did not come and to share this small cut with me she took care of it herself.
After a period of time I thought it was too quiet and ventured downstairs to check on Adelle. Well when I arrived at the kitchen I looked on the floor expected Adelle to be there and all I saw was the mountainous cheese and the knife. I then looked onto the counter and there's Adelle getting herself a band-aid. I couldn't believe my eyes there was a little bit of blood on the cheese, and some on the counter, but she was calm and collected and completely fine. I was a little miffed at first but then I thought well she took care of it all by herself!

First Dance Class

So as the previous post implied I am not a good mother right now! This morning was Adelle's first dance class of the semester, and I didn't take one lousy picture! Not only that we were about 5 minutes late! I woke up late and that was the end of that!
She did so well though. I have told many of you that the second week of her dance class this summer Miss Kim pulled me aside and informed me of my "free-spirit". But dispite Adelle's free-spirit Miss Kim has been very patient and so good for Adelle. Adelle loves Miss Kim and whenever she is close enough she loves to touch her face! (One way Adelle shows affection)
But today she did her plies with the other girls and really tried hard to concentrate on what was going on she waited her turn and did everything (within Adelle's capabilities) that she was supposed to! Which was surprising because of her 4 week break she still kept up and listened to instructions. I'm so proud of her!

Ups and Downs

So why do we have to have ups and downs? I was just feeling so good about everything and this week happened. My perfectly clean house is a wreck, my daughters are dirty, and watched far too much television that I usually allow, I've been going to bed at midnight and getting up at 8:30 or 9:00 it is so frustrating!!! All I want to do is read Harry Potter (I'm on the 4th book, excellent read by the way) I don't know I feel like I'm pushing through this, but I don't feel the same as I did last week. Any advice?
I just wish that I could always be together, and have everything perfect! HA! That's a funny one Kimbur!

My Funny Girls!

So I just wanted to update you all on some of the funny things Adelle and Lilly are doing these days. One of the funny things she keeps telling me is "Mom you make my love." Then the other day she was telling Scott and I something very interesting.
Adelle: "We are thankful for the life of bread."
Mom: "Do you mean the Bread of Life?"
Adelle: "Yeah"
Mom: "Do you know who the Bread of Life is?"
Adelle: "Jesus"
She is so smart and picking up on things so well. We have starting reading chapter books to challenge her a little bit, and it has barely been a challenge at all. We started reading "James and the Giant Peach" and every time we begin I quiz her on what is going on in the book. At first she needs a little coaxing to jog her memory, but she can tell me about what is going on and remembers! Her reading comprehension is really good and the kid is not even 4 yet!! She is also doing much better in Primary, and has been such a joy to have in our home!
Lilly has also been doing wonderful things! She talking more and more. She says all sorts of things and is no longer whining when she needs something. She says "help" when she needs help. She says "drink" when she wants a drink. And says "mo" (toast) when she wants bread. She also for the first time yesterday said a blessing on the food. I was working on lunch and I look over and she's folding her arms and talking gibberish. She went on for a minute and stopped and I coached her to say "In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen" and she did and we went on with our lunch. She is so independent and it amazes me how much of a mind of her own she has because Adelle did not communicate as well as she does. Adelle's enunciation was excellent at that age, but she didn't speak her mind like Lilly does. Also, unfortunately Lilly is getting into the "No" stage. To me it is always funny for the first little while, and then it gets old real quick!
Any way I just though that I would give you all a brief update on what my girls are doing these days!

Truly the Joys in Life!!

So briefly, I just want everyone to know how much I love my life!!! There are so many reasons why. I have wonderful children, a wonderful husband, only 9 months left of being a college-student-widow, and I am me!!! I feel like I am becoming the person that I want to be!! It has taken a while, but I feel like I'm finally getting it!
I don't know why, but after Adelle was born I really loved being a Domestic Engineer, but I felt like something was missing. But when Adelle turned about 18 months I finally got into the groove of not working in the work place, (and ask my employers I am much better suited to be a Domestic Engineer!) but shortly there after we lost our car, and we were trying to sell our small condo, trying to get pregnant, and then finally did, I fell into depression. I struggled for a a couple of months and finally came to the point where I was functioning normally, but not to the best of my ability. So after Lilly was born I thought for sure I would bounce quickly back, but I didn't. I feel like I have struggled the past 17 months to get me back. But after we moved here to the townhouses I feel a change has come over me, and I feel like me again!!
It is the greatest feeling in the world!! The best part about it is that I appreciate so much what I have, because of the time that I didn't have what I wanted, and that was a together woman who does what's best for her and her family!! It's such a wonderful feeling to be me, and enjoy my family, my job, and everything that is the most important! That is truly a Joy in my Life!

New Schedule

So I haven't been posting as often as I would like these days. I have myself on a good schedule and I don't schedule myself time to blog everyday because some days I have nothing to blog about. Anyway, yesterday the girls, Scott and I went to the Aquarium in Sandy. (I didn't take pictures, what is the matter with me? You would think a photographer like myself would have the thing plastered to me, but unfortunately I'm fashion conscious too, and I don't like having the heavy thing around my neck all the time)
Well we had lots of fun and ran into the Rasmussens. Adelle's favorite part was petting the rays, but I don't know if she enjoyed petting them as much as just splashing in the water. Lilly was afraid of them, which I expected. But these creatures were so funny. They would come right up to the edge of the petting pool and almost jump out to get you to pet them, it was hilarious! Scott said that they reminded him of dogs, most of them were that friendly!
After the Aquarium we went to Macey's to get ice cream cones. (Which Scott and I regretted today when Adelle was puking it up!) So after ice cream we came home to put the girls to bed and Adelle was struggling, so Scott told her to dream of the fish so when I was brushing my teeth after she had gone to bed she came out and told me "I'm having a fish dream," and then went right back to bed! That girl makes me laugh so much!

My Girls!

I know, I know you are probably thinking what the heck is Kimbur doing blogging at 7:00 in the morning? I know in my last blog I expressed my love of getting up early enough to get a start on the day before my girls get up, but this morning was way too early for me. I've been up now for almost an hour and a half. Those of you like me that are not quick at math I've have been up since about 5:30! Scott had to work early this morning and when he woke to go to work so did I and I could not go back to sleep, which is really unlike me! I am a great sleeper! I can usually sleep through anything. My dad always gave me a hard time growing up saying that the house could be falling down around my ears and I would sleep right through it.
Anyway, so Wednesday I took the girls to the Red Butte Gardens, because it was hot, and they have a fun water fountain type thing that Adelle can run around in and Lilly can cautiously walk around the edges begging me to hold her almost the entire time. (I am fully aware that was a weird sentence.) But for the first time in a long time I just enjoyed my girls. I had nothing pressing, nothing nagging me in the back of my mind, no big rush to get home. I just played with them. I think that I have never really spent that much time just playing with them, teaching them about flowers and bugs and things. I can't remember the last time I did something like this, but it was so enjoyable. It made me really appreciate them and their sweet spirits! It also made me realize how much I really enjoy being Mommy!
For those of you that don't know it I am very work oriented. I must get the job done, and when it is done, I'm selfish and I get "me time". How selfish is that! But this week I decided to give that time to my girls, and what a difference it has made in my life these passed two days. It has made me appreciate my girls and my job as a "Domestic Engineer"! I have finally found a way to put my whole heart and soul into my job as a Mother something I feel that I have never really done before.
The big reason that I wanted to share this is because I want to shout it from the mountain top that I LOVE MY GIRLS!!!! And also thank you mothers out there that have been a wonderful example to me, and have paved the way for me to my eye opening experience! Also to my wonderful husband who has given me these children, and works so hard so and I can truly enjoy my job as Mommy!

First Day

So Scott started his first day in Major Sales at Costco. (he just transferred departments) I am very grateful for this change because now he only works late 2 days a week instead of 4. So that is great for me because now we will be able to do things with our friends and family on weekends. He will be able to participate in church functions that occur during the week, and most importantly I can go back on my usual schedule. (not tonight of course because he worked late, but tomorrow don't expect a post from me past 9:30)
Anyway, I love being on a missionary's schedule. I love going to bed at 10:30 and getting up at 6:30! I know you all are probably thinking that I'm weird, but I feel like I get so much more done when I do this. It's probably because when I get up at 6:30 I generally get an hour and a half of "no girls" time. Plus when they take their nap in the afternoon, the part of my life that requires me to get things done is singing praises, because I can get the things done that need to get done, generally, and I still have enough time during the day to devote my undivided attention to my busy 3 and 1 year old. Plus when they go to bed at 8:00 and I go to bed at 10:30 that gives me another 2 1/2 hours to myself! (Scott is generally studying) I just have to say it is a beautiful thing! I'm happy because I feel like "Super-mom" my girls are happy because they think I'm "Super-mom" j/k no they're happy because I can give them the attention they need.
So in a few words I'm grateful that Scott was transferred!
For those of you that a waiting an update on Scott's job change, here is a brief update. Scott called Roger this morning, and we have received no phone call from him. I will keep you posted!!!

Shoes

For those of you that don't know my Lilly is obsessed with SHOES!!!! Any time she finds a pair of shoes she brings them to me and dances until I put the shoes on her feet. This morning she brought me my favorite pair of pink pumps and was very insistent on my wearing them, as she already had on her white flip-flops.
But tonight has to be one of my favorite Lilly shoe stories. When Scott went in to check on the girls before we were on our way to bed (I know, I've been to bed once tonight but I couldn't sleep) Lilly was fast asleep on her bed with a book right by her side (which is another funny thing that she does every time she goes to sleep, she's like her mom, reading helps her wind down and go to sleep) and also by her side is a her pair of black shoes. Now those shoes were snug in her closet when I left the room tonight. She went into her closet and got out those shoes and snuggled them until she went to sleep! I just had to laugh because that is my Lilly. Loves her shoes!

Sundays

I love Sundays! They are my favorite days of the week. My husband is usually home. I get to spend time with family. My favorite part is going to church though. I'm a very social person, and sometimes I get so busy with the tedious things that I have to do at home, that I forget to set aside social time. But going to church on Sunday gives me that time and I don't even need to plan it! More importantly though I always feel renewed and refreshed after having a day of rest from my weekly cares. Many a Saturdays come when I am so fed up and I wish I could just throw in the towel and give up. But then I go to church the following day, and I feel a recharge! Like I can do it! That has to come from the spiritual feast I receive there each week.
In Sacrament Meeting I am always blessed to partake of the wonderful spirit that is there. Even on days when Adelle and Lilly are giving me trouble I still manage to feel the spirit, and feel a little more patient with them. Then we have great Sunday School teachers that really know their stuff and really help me to understand the Gospel so much better. I have received many revelations as of late while sitting in Sunday School.
Then there is Relief Society. I have to say that R.S. is one of my favorite places to be. It is so wonderful to sit in a room with a group of women that are in the same boat as you, that have the same belief system as you, and that love you, and you love them. There is a great spirit in R.S. that you can't get anywhere else. Because women need women. It's just a fact of life. We learn so much from each other, and we strengthen and lift one another and it is a great feeling to know that I have that kind of support system. So thank you Joseph and Emma Smith for implementing the Relief Society program into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints so that I can enjoy the blessings that it offers. Also I would like to thank my Heavenly Father for the Sabbath Day. So that I can have a day to be spiritually fed and so I am able to take a break!

Back to Normal?

So I think that my life is going to go back to normal now. I hope. So I thought I would let you all know what we have been up to this week.
Today we got home from Midway, Utah from a Leadership Retreat with our Ward. It was wonderful to get away from the girls for a few hours and to get closer to the people that Scott and I work with at church. The best part of the retreat is when Scott succumbed to the peer pressure of Chris Takemori and Braden McBride and got into the hot tub with not his swim suit, but his levis! (Although Braden never got in)
Then the previous days we were in Park City relaxing and playing, and having a great time with my family. We mostly swam, and hung out in the hot tub. On Wednesday we went on the Alpine Coaster. It was so fun. It was really scary too, because we went at night when it was dark. On my way up to the top of the ride two dear jumped across the track. It was really cool, but a little unnerving, thinking about coming down really fast and possibly hitting one of those dear. Then on Thursday we went to the zoo with my dad and sister, which was nice because it has been a long time since my dad has been to the zoo. The girls really enjoyed having their Bacca there to enjoy the zoo with them.
So we had a great vacation and will be looking forward to next year when, hopefully, we will go to Disneyland and Newport Beach!!! Yeah!!!
Also on a side note Scott received a phone call from Roger Gould (the guy that will hopefully be hiring Scott for this other American Express job) when we got home today. I will keep you all updated on how that all works out and let you all know when Scott will be getting a new job!

The Verdict (for now)

Well all of you that have been awaiting this news. We are not moving to Boise Idaho. Yeah!!! We are both very relieved. They hired a guy that already lives in Boise. I'm disappointed that we won't be making more money now, but Scott has made a great impression on Jim, and Jim is going to recommend him for another job so he can "refine his sales skills". Also we will be able to finish school in the spring, and still possibly make more money, if Scott get this other job.
So, Sarajane you still have your Education Councilor, Bishop you still have a Clerk, Manda you still have a head to do hair on (he, he) and Mom and Dad you grand kids aren't moving away!
So the other good new is American Express is thinking about expanding their operation in Salt Lake City, and Jim told Scott that if they do he is the guy they are going to hire.
The other good new is... I'll be able to hang pictures and make my townhouse a home!!!! Yeah I'm so excited that my life has finally settled after a month of chaotic feelings. Thank you all for your support and patience!

Brave Lilly

So I never thought I would put those two words together. Let's just say that Lilly is much more timid than her older sister. Which I like, because she isn't wandering off as much as her sister did at that age. But today at the Zoo she surprised me.
As we were walking around the animal exhibits she fell in love with the elephants, and waved and blew kisses. But when we went to the smaller animals behind the glass she would walk up to the glass and look in, but if the animal came near her she would run away.
Well on our way out of the Zoo a worker was holding a small snake. Of course Adelle wanted to hold it and put it on her neck. (where she got that idea I don't know, she just told me she wanted a snake and that she was going to wear it around her neck) Well Adelle was disappointed when the worker told her she couldn't, but she could pet it. Well when Adelle pet the snake Lilly got all excited and wanted to pet it to. I thought she would chicken out, but she didn't she stretched her hand out like the rest of us an pet the snake. I was amazed that my timid girl had done something so bold. I was proud!

Last Dance Class

Because we haven't had a vacation this year my parents got their timeshare this week and we decided to tag along. We have been up and down all week because we had prior engagements that we couldn't put off due to the last minute vacation.
One our engagements was our plan to attend Adelle's Dance Class's parent observation day a.k.a. the last dance class. So I went to wake her up this morning, and this is what happened.

Mom: Adelle it's time to get up and get ready for dance.
Adelle: No thank you
Mom: It's the last dance class don't you want to go?
Adelle: No

Being exhausted myself from playing hard and staying up late the night before I was in no mood to fight her. I also have been really into the tough love thing lately. After discussing it with Scott we both agreed that we were not going to go. In the mean time I went back to sleep and Scott and the girls got up.
The next thing I remember is Adelle crying about her dance class. I was heart broken. It was already 9:30 (the time her class started) and we were an hour away. She cried for probably 5 minutes about the class. Telling everyone that she needed to go and that she couldn't be late. So hopefully she learned her lesson, and I know I have learned mine. Make her go if you know she is going to regret it.

Boise, Idaho

So it has been awhile since I have recorded my feeling on my blog. Probably because my feelings are so crazy! For the past month Scott and I have been awaiting a possible career change. The thing about this change, other than he would be changing jobs, is that we would also be relocated to Idaho. (I know many of you already know this, but there are some of you that don't.) That's why this is such conflicting thing for me. On the one hand Scott has the potential to make a lot of money. On the other hand we will be moving far away from family, and great friends.
Not only is the moving away going to be hard, but Scott will have to go to school longer. We are planning to be done at the University of Utah this spring. If we move to Boise, he will transfer to Boise State University, and we will have at least a year left. I am so tired of having a husband in school!!!!
So I'm writing tonight to hopefully put my feelings at ease a little, but I don't know if it will help. In the short run it would be ideal to stay, but in the long run it would be much better to go. I want to go because the cost of living in Idaho is a little bit less, and we will be making more money, and our little condo. debt will almost be gone. We will be able to buy the stupid little things in life that cost money. (like fixing a car if it's needed) But if we stay, we live in a great place with friends at our finger tips. We both love our callings. Adelle has a good friend next door. We have space. Scott will be done with school in 8 months!!! I don't know. The one thing that I do know is that the Lord is going to guide us in the right direction and make things happen for us if it is right.
So for those of you that all know about all this I will give you a brief update. Scott emailed Jim (the man doing the hiring) tonight thinking that he would hear from him tomorrow, but Jim emailed him tonight telling him that he tried to call, but has the wrong number or something. Anyway he asked Scott to call him tomorrow so they can "catch up"! What the heck is that supposed to mean. This man is giving us no hint of what our life is going to bring within the next few days. Scott put it perfectly "I have three days to decide my life, and Jim holds the pretty much all the power" So we are both sick with anticipation to find out what the heck is going on. I hope some of you appreciate this update, and can sympathize with my insanity. (Those of you that are medical student wives I kind of understand what you went through) Anyway I hope you are all well and I will hopefully have some good news to post tomorrow. Whether we go or not I just hope that we can move on with our lives!

The Winner

And the winner is...










Hmmmm... is the photo that I will be entering into the State fair. Thanks everyone for participating.

Lagoon!

Since our family hasn't done anything really fun and extravagant this year kind of on a whim we went to Lagoon on Wednesday. Last week we wanted to go, but realized that we were moving so we put it off for a week. We totally talked it up and told Adelle that it was just like Disneyland (that's a laugh). We told her that because she has been asking about Disneyland all year ever since she saw a commercial on television. Thank heavnen's she doesn't know the difference.
Anyway so we were packing up getting ready to go, and everything is going smoothly. We went to Costco and bought our discount tickets, and we were on our way.
We get to the parking lot and Adelle sees the giant Ferris Wheel and asks to go on that first. So we start walking through the park and she asks to ride about a dozen other things; the sky coaster, the rocket, you know all the things that she is too little to ride; so we convince her to go on the Ferris Wheel like we originally planned.
Well we get on this huge ride, and begin to take pictures, well come to find out I have left the memory card at home in the computer. So we stayed at the park for a couple of hours and when we went to get dinner we bought another memory card. A two gig. I have no idea what I am going to do with all that space. (I guess I will use it with all the pictures I take.) Nothing ever goes down without a hitch when I am in charge.
So here are some pictures of the fun things that we did at Lagoon.


Here is Adelle on the Dragonfly!

Waiting for the Train. (Lilly didn't like waiting very much)

Adelle on the
Train

Lilly on the
Train

In the tunnel

Contemplating
the Train
(with hat Hair)

Posing Adelle

Riding the Sky tram

Lilly trying to get off of a ride before it began. She wasn't afraid she just didn't want to sit and wait anymore.

Adelle riding in an airplane

On the Merry-go-round

Mommy and Adelle on the Paratroopers

This is Adelle at her favorite
part of the park. The water fountain

Here is our tired family at the end of a big Day!!

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Take the Quiz here!

So I took the quiz many times, and the first time I took it I was Emma, which I completely agreed with, but then I took it again and the past three times it said I was Lizzy. I think Lizzy is a little more level headed that I am but, whatever the quiz says goes right? Now that's a laugh!

Utah State Fair

How I had time to do this today I don't know, but my apartment is ready to move and I will be so grateful when this week is over!!!
Anyway this year I have decided that I might be entering one of my photos to the state fair. The only thing is I don't know which one. So I could use everyone's help in choosing one.
To vote for you favorite just watch the slideshow above and add your vote in the comments following this post. (There are captions of the names of the pictures)
Thanks everyone for your help!!!

Moving

Yea so today I decided that I don't like moving. Especially when you are doing it yourself. I also have to say that I don't like my husband's job right now!!! I'm not usually a very negative person, but today I'm feeling pretty bummed about things. First of all I received a call from Scott right after he got into work saying that he is going to be working 12 hours the next two days. (This is because there is a new Costco opening in West Valley on Thursday.) Then we are supposed to start moving on Thursday, and Scott has to work all week!!!!! except Saturday! What is that about?
The other thing that I would like to gripe about at this time is CAN'T ANYBODY CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES AND TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR CLEANING JOB? I swear that I spent three hours earlier today cleaning at least 5 years worth of dust, and while doing that scraping paint off of my plastic base boards. Which are set up in a way that collects more dust at the corners of the walls. That was only my first bathroom. I still have another bathroom, and the kitchen to do. Yea:( It sure would be nice if people took pride in the way things looked around here. (meaning the University Student Apartments, not my family) Anyway sorry to burden you all with the negative feelings right now. I now will change my attitude now that I've gotten this off of my chest. Thanks for your patience.

Social Butterfly

So last night our resident council was doing movie on the lawn. As there was only one other guy and a little boy Adelle made good friends with them. She first approached the man and asked him his name he told her his name and then asked her her name, she replied "Adelle" and then put out her hand to shake and hands and said "nice to meet you." She loves people and is so polite.

So I know I've already posted today but Adelle said something so funny. Our air conditioning wasn't working very well this morning so we had a maintenance guy over to fix it. When he arrived Adelle asked him if he was a "fix-it guy" he replied that he was and then asked if Adelle was a "fix-it girl". Adelle quickly replied, "No I'm a princess!"

My Big Race!

So for those of you that are interested. I ran my first 10k on Tuesday. It was pretty exciting. I got up at 5:00 am and walked to Chipeta Way hung out for about 15 minutes and began to run. I ran the whole thing and even passed some people! The race wasn't too difficult as it was mostly downhill, but I threw out my neck and I'm still pretty sore. Anyway my final time was 1:05:09.1. I'm pretty proud of those numbers because the week before I had only run 5 miles in an hour and 15 minutes. When I got home Scott and the girls were still sleeping, so I took a shower and climbed back into bed with Scott just in time for him to get up with the girls so I could take a four hour nap:) So I feel like I did pretty well, and am proud of this accomplishment.

Has anyone ever felt so content in their life? I just want to give a shout out to all of our friends and family and say thanks!!! But most of all I want to thank my wonderful husband Scott, and my two girls all of whom are so wonderful to me. Most importantly my Heavenly Father who has always known what is best for my and now my family. I just have a lot to be grateful for right now.

For those of you that don't know Scott and I are in a position where we can move into a bigger place and I am so excited!!!!! Not that I am unhappy with my current apartment, I love it. I just think that the girls won't be as stir crazy sometimes if they have a small yard and bigger place to run around in. The other thing that I'm excited for is for the first time in almost five years of marriage I get to have my washer and dryer in the same place where I live!!! Anyway as I was cleaning my apartment tonight (something I do more often than I sometimes like) I was hanging up clothes and looking into my girls bedroom and thinking about when we moved in a year and four months ago. I was so stressed, but so happy!!!! I was so grateful to be outside the walls of our one bedroom condo, but also on edge not knowing if the condo would sell. I was expecting our Lilly Jane, and there was so much hope and happiness that I was finding in our new place. I had room, I had the most amazing view, Scott and I had our own space that we didn't have to share with Adelle. We had the hope of finding people in our same position that we could lean on for support. (Especially me because I am so needy) We have found all those things and are so grateful that we are able to move into a bigger place and not leave the wonderful surroundings that we are in.
The biggest reason I have loved living here is that I feel that it was the right thing to do for our family even though it would not have seemed right to everyone. We almost bought a house and our condo hadn't sold when we moved. The condo eventually sold, and that edgy feeling has gone away, and sometimes we regret not buying a house, but in the long run I know that this was the best decision for our family.
I am sad that we are going to have to leave this apartment in less than two weeks, but am so eager and excited for the new and exciting things that lay before us in our new home.

Candy!!!

I just have to say that I think candy is of the devil!!!! My girls are obsessed with it!!! Before Adelle's nap today she asked for three different forms of sugar: First was a popsicle which I quickly declined because the are so messy, not so much for Adelle, but for Lilly and what you must give to one you must give to the other. Second was Swedish fish that my husband brought home with him a few nights ago because his boss negotiated with him that he would stay and help if Scott bought them. Which I also declined being ten minutes to nap time. Third was a pudding snack that I had in the fridge mostly for Scott's lunches so he doesn't get bored with his turkey or peanut butter and honey sandwiches that I usually make him everyday, and you all know how important it is for him to be FULL!!!!!!!! (I attribute that to his mother who informed me that she loves to be very full, don't we all) Then Lilly when she sees anything that looks remotely like a candy wrapper the binky comes out and she reaches for it saying "umm, umm." It's hard though because when Adelle asks for candy she, nine times out of ten, asks in a very sweet loving manner, and I want to encourage it, but when it is something that I am going to regret later I struggle. You see as most children, when on a sugar-high, Adelle runs around like a crazy girl, but Adelle has more stamina that a lot of children. She will go for hours and hours and hours. It was a real struggle for a long time to get her to come away from the playground or swimming pool or playing with friends. When I say struggle I mean real struggle, screaming, crying, hitting, scratching, because she feels like she has not gotten all of her energy out. For example I was just telling one of my girl friends today that Adelle has only once fallen asleep while playing. The only way to get the child to sleep is to put her in her own bed and shut the door. (Though occasionally she will fall asleep in her car seat.) It doesn't matter how tired you know she is. Now that she is a bit older she's not as crazy, but when I give her candy or sugar I feel like we have reverted to our old ways. So that is why I think candy or sugar in general is of the devil!

Family Reunion

So Saturday we had two family reunions to go to. The first family reunion was for Scott's Grandpa's family. We met a few people we never met before, and got to know Grandpa Gar's family a little bit.

The next family reunion was for my dad's family. We ate and played and mostly socialized with family that we haven't seen in awhile. Adelle upheld her reputation of doing interesting things at family reunions. Last year she climbed into the drinking fountain at Sugarhouse park completely naked. Well this year she decided to use the bathroom in front of everyone.

Needless to say Adelle did have a great time playing with the cousins, and running around like a crazy girl. (Adelle's specialty) By the end of the day she was exhausted. (Which made me very happy.)
Lilly just wanted to play with the big kids. Someone brought a bean bag toss, and Lilly knew that she could do it just like the big kids so she decided to climb climb on the target to put the bean bag in the in the hole. Well climbing up the small incline was tough for the spirited little one, so mom helped her put the bean bag in the hole when one of the older kids asked her to move so they could finish their game.
We wanted to thank Ray and Jeanie for the fun time. We look forward to next year!!!

Music

So for those of you who don't know and those of you that want to, scroll down to the very bottom of my blog and music will play. So you can enjoy some soothing music as you read my postings.

Good Big Sis!

Her is Adelle reading to a little sister Lilly who LOVES to read!

Funny Girl!!!

So yesterday at our weekly grocery shopping outing Adelle was being very good, and so I told her that she could get a treat. Well the child of course chooses a ring pop, (she loves suckers or gum) and we would be in a world of hurt if I did not get two, one for Adelle and one for Lilly. So I bought two. The only problem was that it was right at nap time so I told Adelle that she and Lilly could have their treats after their nap. Well Adelle is at the age when she doesn't nap everyday and yesterday was one of the days she did not want to nap, so I let her get up, mostly because she was keeping her sister from falling asleep. My mistake was when she asked for the ring pop I let her have it, rather than making her wait for her sister. So an hour and a half later Lilly wakes up ready for her ring pop, and I give it to her. Being the sweet girl that Lilly is she proceeds to share with Adelle. I tell Adelle that is enough, and go in the other room to talk to Scott. Two minutes later Scott and I hear a blood curdling scream. I walk into the front room and there is Adelle giving the ring pop back to Lilly, and Lilly has an ice cream sandwich on the tray of her highchair. (One that Adelle sneaked out of the freezer to trade with Lilly, the sandwich for the ring pop.) Adelle was trying to be good and share, but because of her sneakyness and disobedience spent three minutes in time-out. Moral of the story do what mom asks, and always get permission.

My Photography

For those of you that are interested I have added a link on the right hand side to my photography blog. It is under my other blogs and is called KF Photography . It's still really rough, but I will get it there.
Kimbur

Celebration of our Independence!

Well here I go again. O.K. so I figured it out, yea me. Just wanted to tell you what Scott, the girls and I did for Independence Day. First we woke up early and I ran in the 5k race in Murray for the Murray fun days. I'm very proud of that race because I ran it in 35 minutes, which I thought was pretty good considering I started almost four minutes late. (I was in the bathroom.) After that Adelle spent the rest of the morning in the Murray Fun Days Parade with her Bocca (Grandpa) and Aunt Sarah for the Murray Costco Marketing Dept. She had a lot of fun throwing toilet paper to everyone! (Don't ask me why they threw T.P. this year?) After the parade we all went home and took a nap. The nap was fabulous and was needed badly at our house considering Scott and I were running on six hours of sleep and had a party to host.
At about 6:00 some of our friends and family showed up to eat, and watch the fireworks from the roof of our building. This is a fun new tradition we started last year. We had a blast this year and look forward to it again next year.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Independence Day and remembered our Fore-Fathers and their sacrifices. I also hope you remembered those who have fought for our freedom, and those who fight for it today. I know I am so grateful to live in this great country, and hope that we will be able to enjoy this freedom all of our days.

Our new blog

So it starts. Today I decided that our family needs a blog, so that those of you that are far away can know what our family is doing. So I'm having a hard time getting it started, but I think I will eventually figure it our.