Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Storm Warning


It is tornado season so James bought a weather radio. It has an alarm that goes off if there are any severe weather warnings in our area. I have talked with the kids and explained to them if they hear the siren or alarm that they need to go to our storm closet (food storage room) so they can be safe. This afternoon the weather radio alarm went off for a severe thunderstorms (not a big deal). Luke was very concerned about a tornado so I told him it was just a thunder storm and just we needed to stay inside till it was over. A couple minutes later I noticed that the house was silent and the children were not to be found. Then I heard whispering in the storm closet. I went in and found the 2 munchkins hanging out, so I asked what they were doing. Luke responded "I thought I would come in here just to be safe". Poor kid he is scared half to death about tornados.

Easter


James and Luke went on a little father son trip to Ut over Easter weekend to celebrate James older sister Sonya's graduation from her MBA program. We are so happy for her and her accomplishment! Good job Sonya you are awesome!Walking to the terminal at the airport


airplane! Yay!


Grandma Betty, baby Brooklyn (who is about a week older than Royce) and Luca


Aunt Becky, James brother John (nice face John!) and sweet baby


James didn't tell Sonya he was coming so I am pretty sure she was surprised when he showed up
Yay for Sonya!


Luncheon at Tucano's (this is the same place we had our wedding luncheon) apparently kids eat free here and I guess Luke out ate most of the adults. I tell you the kid eat.


Luke I think you are a little to big for that swing!


Silly face

at Grandma Betty's house, helping Aunt Sonya move in and playin on the four wheelers.


cousin Cameron fell asleep, so funny!


Grandpa, cousin Brynn, James cousin Josh and cousin Cameron heading to a baseball game in honor of Aunt Becky's B-Day! Happy birthday Becky sorry I missed it!

Uncle John, Aunt Becky and baby Brooklyn (if you enlarge this you can see the guy in the backround making a funny face)

Silly face


Luke and Brynna freezing their bums off


Easter Morning at Aunt Heather's

We didn't tell Luke he was going on a trip until we got to the airport to drop him off, I video taped his response.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

To: You Happy Mother's Day!

I woke up this morning feeling a bit selfish. I knew it was Mother's Day, I knew James intended to make me breakfast in bed and take care of the kids and I thought I would just bask in him serving me. As I laid in bed listening to James tend the children I felt a little lonely and I had an awakening. I started to think about how on this special day instead of enjoying being a Mother I was avoiding it. Being a women and having the divine nature to become mothers is one of Gods greatest blessings. That is when I decided to get up and enjoy the very thing I was suppose to be celebrating. I had a wonderful morning helping James cook breakfast and helping the kids make little crafts while I wrote each family member a love note thanking them for the blessings they are in my life and for making it possible for me to be a mother.... Motherhood is a treasure! I thank all the women in my life. For the blessing you are, for the example you are, for the friend that you have been. I want you to know one way or another that you have helped me become better Mom.

Love,
Sara