Madison Competition

Little America
Madisons Home made trophy

Madison did her trio on Saturday for a competition in SLC. I thought all the girls did so good. She tied with two of my best friends girls for 2nd place!!! I thought that was so fun to share that. however when I asked Madison how they did at the awards she just said "I heard them say "Who's got the pain" (the name of her dance) two times but I dont know what was going on." I never told her the placement I figured it doesnt matter as long as she had fun. She was a little disappointed that she did not get a trophy so I told her I would make one for her. Then we went to Little America for dinner. She got scrambled eggs and said they were the best ever. I took all the girls to the bathroom and they were in awwww over the gold tissue paper holders and crystal chandeliers in the potty stalls. I think sometimes we forget to look at the little things. I walked in the bathroom and honestly did not notice any of that, but I think that is how life is I think we go about our daily activities and forget the beauty and forget to appreciate all the wonderful people around us.

Easter

We had a nice easter. What a wonderful time to think about our Saviour. I am truly greatful for him and his sacrafice for me. I love the song I know my redeemer lives, I believe he lives and hears all my thoughts, wants and needs.

Before the earings

After the earings

Hailey Bug!!! She finally got earings!!! She has begged for them and we told her when she went potty we would get them for her. NO I am not that lucky, she is not potty trained but I decided to fulfill her list of things she has waited for (and things we have taken away from her) I am hoping that she will feel big and go potty now. We are saying good bye to diapers today and painting our fingernails (She has not had them done for almost 9 months) I am trying reverse Psychology. Hope it works!!!! By the way she only cried for about 2 minutes then she was having me be Bethany (her dance teacher) in the mall asking me to count 5678 so she could shake her bum with her new earings.

CRAZY DAYS!!!

So Mads had her first competition for this year and on Friday she did her trio. I love to watch her trio and her teacher is a rock star!!! (Thanks Bethany) That day went pretty good but Saturday well its Saturday night and I am still feeling like i want to vomit with stress. We got to the competition which is 30-40 minutes from our house and she (I) forgot her hat. To make a long story short Rob brought it to her going way over the speed limit and probably reckless and my stomach is still sick that I requested him to do this with my most precious possessions in the car for a hat. Then I was a bit onery with her teacher as I ran to give mads the hat and I should publicly appologize to her, she is great to all of my kids and she got my stressed mean look. Beth, I am sorry!!! HOWEVER, we will never, never miss a costume piece again. The day was fun I love being with all of the moms and the girls are darling.

On a fun note, we spur of the moment ran down to St. George Monday night after dance but of coarse back by Wednesday afternoon for dance (Isn't it funny how dance is such a part of our lives) and it was so so good to be in the sun. I took the 4 kids to the pool by my self and within the first 5 minutes of being there I rescued Kaden who was drowning with all my clothes on. I guess he thought he can swim???? Apparently he needs many more lessons.

Madisons 6th Birthday

Happy Birthday to my little lady, Madison. She is such a joy in my life. I love to spend time with her and I love to watch her dance. She had her Birthday on Thursday and we had a family party on Thursday night and then a friend party on Saturday. We invited 40 kids, (yes I am a bit crazy) I love parties and I love kids!!!!
I spent so so much time preparing for this and after I asked her if she had fun. She said that she liked Kwincees party better "they actually played games". Great job Tiff with Kwincees party, I guess I should get tips from you!!!
And I finally Finished the vampire books!!! I cant wait for the next one in August.

I've been tagged

So thanks to tiffany I was tagged. But after reading hers I realized that there is so much about people that I dont know.

TEN YEARS AGO
Well, well, well, ten years ago what was I doing? I think i just finished living with Trista, Kerri, Missy, Brooke, and Nick at night. I was dating Rob and was finished waiting for a missionary. I think I was still training Robby on how to be a boyfriend. He took some work. But he was well worth the wait. He is wonderful and I love to spend every minute with him.

FIVE PLACES I HAVE LIVED
I lived in a condo with my friends. It was very very fun!! Thats how I met my hubby
Orem in a condo
With my parents for a year when we were building our first home
South Pleasant Grove
And now North Pleasant Grove by the Temple

THINGS ON MY TO DO LIST
Read the second book of the Vampire books (Its funny i even read the first, since the last book I have read was Stephanie in 7th grade)
Get my car washed
Clean my house
Make cookies with my kids

3 BAD HABITS
1*Telling my kids "just a minute" when i get side tracked cleaning and its really just an hour.
2*Rob would say being late. But truthfully I dont care if I am late. I only care to have Mads to dance on time. Priorities!!!
3*I am a back seat driver (If Rob would drive like me, which is very senior citizen like then I would not have to voice my opinion so much)

PLACES YOU HAVE WORKED
Western Watts
Wendys for 7 hours (I HATED the pleated pants and wendys hat, plus they made me do gross dishes) This way I can tell my kids I worked fast food.
Heringer Marine (This was my favorite)
579
Assistant Drill coach for Mt. View

5 THINGS YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT ME
1*I love Chuckee Cheese... I love the pizza, I love that you can sit and talk with the kids playing. And I love ski ball.
2*I prefer to bath over shower. Its more relaxing
3*I hate talking in church, but someday want to be on the general board for primary or young women. I think it would be fun to talk in conference
4*Every food I like is yellow. Chicken, mashed potatoes, fettucini alfredo, rolls, bread.
5*I wish I could call Rob every hour while he is at work because I miss him so much and love to talk to him. So when he leaves the house I call him on his 11 minute drive to work.

NOW I am tagging Holly, Lisa, Wendy, Sally and Bethany!!! I am excited to read yours!!!!

This weeks news

Well we really did nothing too exciting this week. We have had fun doing dinners at night as a family. The kids have really enjoyed the snow. I think I am ready for it to be gone and for summer to be here. I know its a long ways away, but i look forward to it still.