Awesome Week

This past week we were able to enjoy a week of relaxation and fun on the beach. I love the beach. The "girls" went up on Monday and the "boys" staggered in. We got to shop at great prices, ride the waves, play games, eat lots of junk food, talk, relax and enjoy each others company. I even got to "ride" a little bit on the boogie board. Being 7 months pregnant, I had to be very careful. I just got up sooner than everyone else did and I didn't wait for the big "wave". We got back on Saturday. Then on Sunday, "My man" and I celebrated our 7th anniversary. We went to church then after dinner of grilled pizza (My man loves our grill) and our home teacher dropping by, we went up to the temple with our 6 year old daughter. We visited the visitor center and saw an exhibit featuring Pres. Hinkley. We also took some awesome family pics and "our princess" took a couple of her mommy & daddy in some of the same posses and places we did 7 years ago. I'm so grateful for the church and for my family. I've been very blessed with a wonderful companion and a wonderful family.

June

It's been a record high out here with a heat index of 105 for both Monday and Tuesday. If this is a sign of what is to come. Count me out. :) I guess I have to just deal with it right? It seems the other day it was May and now it's June. Before I know it August will be here, and life will be no longer as I know it. "Time" just seems to be passing me by. I wish I could grab a hold of it and stop time or if not stop it add some more time to my day. I never seem to have enough of it.

June is a time to celebrate summer and Fathers. Father's are such an important part of my life and I'm so grateful for each father that I know and have. The first one I can recall is my own father. My dad is such an awesome dad. He has taught me so much. He's always there for me when I need him. While I was growing up, he was the one I could turn to if I needed to get some deep answers especially about the scriptures or different things that were happening in my life at that time. "My Man" is also a great father. He plays a lot with "Our Princess" and teaches her different things. He also has a lot of patience with her. He's also a great helpmate, companion, sweetheart, and the list goes on. What a man! And last but not least is my Heavenly Father. He has done so much for me and I'm ever grateful for all that he has done and for all the wonderful people he has put in my life. I'm also grateful that he sent his only begotten son down to earth to be a great example but also to suffer in Gethsemane for our sins and to die on the cross so that we may live again. I love these great men in my life. I hope and pray that I will always be worthy of their love.

On a different note, I can't believe that "Our princess" will graduate from Kindergarten this Friday and be in 1st grade this next fall. She's growing up and sometimes I don't want this to happen. I want to keep her sweet and innocent. Although at times she seems like she's 6 going on 13. Oh, I hope that she'll still want to give me hugs and kisses and cuddle with me and talk with me when she gets that age. I guess only time will tell. There's that T word again. "Time". And on that note it's time to log off.

Is it a boy or girl?????

Well, the last time I went to the doctor in April it took two different technicians, two and half hours and 149 pictures to tell me the baby is fine but we don't know what it is. (Other than a baby of course) Well, yesterday I went in and the doctor took a peek. She didn't see anything in between the legs so it must be a girl but...if it's a boy don't be mad at me. Funny how when you want to really know the baby will be modest. My feelings are that this one will be a girl. Now, we get to hunt for names. Any ideas? I'm open for them. :) As long as they are cute. :)

Gratitude

I have been blessed with many great blessings of lately. I have great friends that I can talk to and that are always willing to help out. I'm also 5 months pregnant with our second child hoping that we'll be able to find out what our "bundle of joy" will be. I'm also grateful for my Savior and for everything he has done for me. For knowing me and for having gone through all the pain that I'm to endure in this life and having endured more pain than I'm ever going to have to endure. He knows each of us individually and knows what we can and can't handle in our lives. He is so awesome. I can't think of another word that would describe how I feel about him. I'm grateful for a special daughter who is so loving and cute and for a loving hubby that is so awesome. I'm so grateful that we are married for all time and all eternity. I'm grateful for the beautiful weather we are having, for the beautiful flowers and trees. Heavenly Father has blessed us so much. And if I haven't told you lately, Thank you for being such a great friend.

Yesterday we were privileged to see a baby blessing of one of our dear friends. This family has been trying for 6 years to have a child and they were blessed with one. Heavenly Father is truly a Miracle Worker. We were also blessed to hang out with some great friends this weekend. We are ever grateful for friends who will come and bring food to share to grill with us. Life is grand. Hopefully soon I'll post pics of all the great things that I get to enjoy in my life.

March

Isn't March a beautiful month. There are some pretty flowers blooming and it's a tid bit warmer. Not quite short weather but close. Although I don't know how forward I'm looking towards summer b/c of the pregnancy. Life is going well with us. "Princess" will be turning 6 next month and she is so excited to become a big sister in August. We'll also be finding out next month what we are having. Yipee!! "My Man" is still working for the gov. He enjoys it. Also since the last time I posted we bought a townhome. We enjoy the area and we love being able to walk to different activities. I also enjoy walking with my walking buddies. We try to go every week day depending on our schedules. I've been a little busy. I teach piano, I'm an assistant teacher at a jewish nursery school, work at a non profit office doing data entry and other projects, I'm a Creative Memories Consultant, a mom and a wife, I go to church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) and participate in church activities. I think that's all my jobs and responsibilities. I think when the wee one comes I might not do as many jobs but we'll see. :) I like to be kept busy expecially since Princess is in Kindergarten this year. Wouldn't want to be sitting around like a couch potato, right?

First time

This is a pic of our "Princess" from when she was at preschool. I'm trying this out for the first time. I've heard a lot of people use it and thanks to Erin I'm going to try it. We are doing great as a family. "My man" has a new job for the gov. Yipee!!! "Princess" just turned 4 in April and she's as cute as ever. I'm teaching piano, watching my neices and the big news is....I'm a Creative Memories Consultant. I'm so excited. I love their products and I'm excited to use them and to share them with others. Hope all is well.
Mama mia