Finally, my green scooter!

I've wanted a green scooter for a long time now. Of course, I would look really funny driving around on it with my three kids and all their paraphernalia. So, I've never really worked hard on getting it. Last night my mom, Juli and Doug took the kids and went to the park for a dinner/fundraiser for a young father in our town who got in a motorcycle accident and received brain damage. While there they could purchase raffle tickets for prizes that were donated. Guess what, we won, my scooter. Here it is:

Ok, so I won't really fit on it, but the kids are having a blast! I think they are now the most popular kids on the block. :)

We also won a pink bike that is just perfect for Maddie.

And my mom won a basket full of Biolage hair care products! What lucky people.

Weighing In!

I'm only doing this to keep myself accountable. I have not lost any weight this month. BUT, after the CRaZy month that I've had, I'm ok with that. We're starting over. My goal is 10 pounds by the end of August.

Let's Get Started!

I've been telling you that I have a lot to tell you and that I've been way busy. I guess it's time I start telling you about all that's been going on. So, I'll start with part of it. I guess that's the only way, I'm going to get it all down.

A few weeks ago our neighbor/counselor in the Bishopric call to see if he could visit with me. I knew I was in trouble! ;) A few weeks before I had been sitting in Sacrament meeting when I had the thought come to me that I would soon be in Young Women and that Sheri Egbert would be with me. I kind of brushed that off, until I got this phone call. When Mike came over he called me to be the Secretary of the Young Women, and sure enough, Sheri is the President. I'm so grateful for the preparation I had for this. Last time I was asked to be in Young Women I said yes but went home and cried. This time I was prepared and grateful for the opportunity.
We were sustained three Sundays ago. After Sacrament meeting we were set apart. What a wonderful opportunity these blessings are. In my blessing I was blessed with the ability to be detailed and thorough in my record keeping. It talked about how important those records are and how much you can know about the Young Woman through these records. I was also blessed with the ability to become friends with each of the Young Women. That this calling would not detract from my home life and responsibilities but instead will become a better wife and mother.

One of the other sisters received an amazingly detailed blessing. She was blessed with the ability to "be able to think outside the box to help a couple of young women who would be having problems in the next few weeks. As you help them through your struggles you will eventually be able to see their success." What a cool blessing! But I have to admit, I think I would have been scared!

I then left town for two weeks (more on that to come). When I got home I immediately had a bunch of Young Women stuff to do. Then to top that off, I had PTA to organize. What a crazy time! I am the President at Katie's school and this time of year is very busy, trying to get everyone trained and set up meetings, etc... I think I am on top of these things but I know that they will continue to keep me busy. This next week I have 3 Young Women activities/meetings to attend and 2 PTA meetings. Yup, I'll be busy! But, it will be fun!

So, that's the start. I'll tell you about my trips later. Maybe tomorrow...

Twilight

First of all, before I get flamed for this, I have to admit that I loved the Twilight series. But when I read this on another girl's blog I laughed my head off! I immediately had to call my mom and tell her, she doesn't like the books so she really appreciated it! For those of you who haven't read the books- now you don't have to. ;)

Husbands Cliff Notes on Twilight

Edward: I hate Bella.

Bella: I love Edward. Oh his eyes! What should I do? Whine, whine, whine.

Edward: OK, I don't hate you, I just have no self-control (typical guy), oh, and I want to kill you.

Bella: I love Edward. Oh his eyes! What should I do? Whine, whine, whine.

Jacob: I love Bella too, but I want to kill her. And Edward.

Edward: I want to kill Jacob.

Bella: I love Edward and Jacob. Oh their eyes! What should I do? I know, I'll lead both of them on and just whine the entire time.

Edward: Look, I'm shiny!

Jacob: Look, I'm strong!

Bella: Whine, Whine Whine.

Hee, hee! Only a few more days until the next book comes out!

Happy Birthday Leslie!

This post is very, very late, but I wanted to take a few minutes to wish my sister-in-law, Leslie, happy birthday!!! We were able to spend the day with her while we were camping (which is part of the reason that I haven't posted this). Leslie is Doug's sister (the only one). She is a great mom. I have always admired and watched the great way that she takes care of her kids. I don't think I have ever heard her raise her voice to them and she really seems to enjoy being with them and being their mom. Leslie has a lot of energy and is always ready to have fun. While she was camping she was willing to go on little hikes with me. Thanks Leslie!

I have so much to tell you all about, but I've been so busy that I haven't even had a minute. I will post tomorrow (hopefully!)

Here we go!

It's 3:44 am, California time. And I'm awake waiting until it's time to get the kids up and go. After a very fun, eventful couple of weeks, we're on our way home. We spent some days camping, went home for one day (just long enough to wash clothes and mess up the house), then came to California for 9 days to be with Holly and Frank for their baby blessing. I've had serious sleeping problems tonight (I always do when I'm worried about getting up early) so I'm wide awake. The kids have to be to swim lessons by 10:20 am- pretty amazing we can travel that far in that few of hours! We've had a wonderful time and I'll post more details and pictures when I get caught up with some sleep. But for now, I'm just excited to be going home. 2 weeks away is a long time for me!

Thought this would be fun!

My cousin, Taeya, had this on her blog I thought it would be fun to see who participates.

Here is a totally different game of tag.
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together or Doug. It doesn't matter if you knew us a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.
If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.