New Camera!

It is awesome can't wait to learn how to use it the right way but I have been trying!

Appreciated

If I am ever having that day where I feel like all I do is work, work, work and nobody cares I must return to this post and remember how cute they were when they were showing their appreciation for the work I do!

Maile: "Mommy, you cleaned my kitchen?" (her kitchen being my kitchen)
Me: "Yes baby"
Maile: "Oh, thank you!"

Zachary: "You are in charge of paying all the bills too?!?"
Me: "Yes"
Zachary: " Wow, you are in charge of a lot of things for our family!"

And to think I thought they didn't notice all I do!

First Day of 4th Grade!

It seems like just yesterday Zachary was just 5 years old and now he is a 4th grader. That just sounds too big! He was so excited to start this year off especially after meeting his teacher Mr. Kirtpatrick at open house. He seems like he is going to be a fun teacher! This morning Zachary looked so handsome and he even put on a little cologne so that he would smell good too! I hope this year is just as successful as last year grade wise and I hope he finds some really good friends. Wow only two more years until middle school!

Auntie Amanda's Last Weekend

Whenever Auntie Amanda comes into town Maile goes and spends the night at my Dad's place. Maile always comes back telling her stories of how much fun everything was and how much fun she had with Auntie Amanda. Well this was her last weekend before she had to go to school and Maile got to spend the night Thurs. Of course Grandpa, Grandma and Amanda spoiled her rotten, took her to dinner and then to see the fountains at the Bellagio. Now the twins usually have to stay home, it would just be too much with all three but when they came and picked Maile up Becca was putting on her best please take me pout. She didn't get to go right then but after Grandma Marj felt guilty for 24 hours they took the twins out the next night! They got to have dinner at the district, ride the carousal and they even got new shirts and sunglasses to match. They too came home so excited to tell us about how spoiled they were! I think it is so good that they get to have special time away from Mom and Dad and the usual "rules"! I know they are all looking forward to the next time they get to go! (I am too, the break is nice)

My Amazing Weekend!

I am really having a hard time putting my feelings about the weekends events out of my head and into the computer so bare with me! I cannot describe really how I feel but I would like to share that I was baptized and confirmed this weekend. It really was a first step into the life I am cannot wait to share with my family. Elder Wilcox, Elder Riddle and Elder Tonga were the best missionaries I could have asked for and they taught me so much! It was just a quiet Baptism with my little family and Eric who was Zach's Missionary when he got Baptized. So I want to just thank everyone who knows me because you have all had and impact on my decision and for that I will always be grateful!

The Tigar's Roar 2008

Zachary's ATA studio finally got a chance to host their own tournament this past weekend and it was out at the Primm Valley Resort Convention Center. The school owners Mr. Martin and his sister Mrs. Martin, with the help of their mom and lots and lots of other people threw a very exciting and fun tournament! For us it was an excuse to get a sitter, my mom of course to watch the kids overnight so we could be able to help out during the tournament! Friday and Saturday were very busy, friday we had to help set up and Zachary had his demo practice and a weapons class. After everyone was done we got a chance to hit up the Desparado roller coaster. Zachary and I got to ride and it was a blast! I was however a bit scared since my lap bar was way too loose! If I wanted to, which I didn't I could have stood up mid ride. After haning out for a bit it was time for bed! Saturday was the big day. Zach and I had assignments to help out, me doing registration and Zach standing post at the door. We were done with our assignments in enough time to watch the demo that Zachary was in. He actually got to star in the video that went along with the theme of the demo. I was having a super proud moment seeing him not only on the screen but also watching him in the demo, he has really gotten so good and focused on taekwandoe, not to mention he has grown up way too fast!! After the demo Zachary got to compete in Forms, Sparring and Weapons. He did awesome! He was in the ring with two of his buddies from his school and all three were such great competitors. They pretty much dominatied the whole ring. Zachary placed 1st in sparring, which was the most awesome match he has had to date. He placed 2nd in forms and 2nd in weapons. It was really exciting to see all three boys do so good at this tournament, they have struggled just a bit recently since they are all new black belts. After Zachary was done competing we helped out more and then it was time to clean up. It really was a great day and a half. Zachary did great and Zach and I got to spend some time with adults without having to worry about the girls because we knew they were home safe with Grandma! We are really looking forward to next years tournament!