Today, was a warm, windy, cloudy day. Perfect for some playtime at the park and to go fly a kite. So after running a couple of errands, we stopped at the park that will be near our house. The boys played for a little while and then I got out Owen's kite so he could fly it. It didn't take long to get it up in the air. He had fun flying it and running it around. Except he kept getting near the trees and the wind was kind of crazy which made the kite dive. I was afraid it was going to get caught and I couldn't get it out. So I kept telling him to go out further in the grass away from the trees, but in a few minutes he was back near the playground, pavilion and trees. After telling him for like the fifth time to get away from the trees, I got upset with him. (I was actually upset about something else and I ended up taking some of it out on Owen.) Then he accidentally let go of the kite and it started flying away. He ran as hard as he could to get it back, but wasn't catching up to it. Luckily, it got caught on top of the restroom shed. I was still upset at him and shouldn't have been and now it was caught. He was sad as I tried to get the kite free and I felt bad for getting mad at him. Then just as I was about to give up and say it was stuck, the wind picked the kite up and I was able to get it free. At that moment I knew that this was a lesson for me and Heavenly Father helped us. So later I told Owen that Heavenly Father sent the wind to help us get the kite free and he said, "Oh" like everything came together and he understood.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Heavenly Father's buttons
Saturday, April 26, 2008
All girl!
OK, I haven't done much this week or haven't found anything profound to say. Plus I like the comments that I'm getting for my pages:) So here is another one. I don't do very many girlie pages, and I've had these pictures for years. So without having to go to the scrapbook store and the photo lab, I had to scrap these pictures. Jann this is for you!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
More Digital...
This is starting to become fun. There are so many things that I can do! Thanks for your comments on the last layout. This one is all from ShabbyPrincess.com. Thanks for your adorable FREE downloads! I have a link on the left side, down a ways, for anyone interested.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Dabbling in Digital
It's super late and I should have been in bed like two hours ago, but I've been busy creating my FIRST digital scrapbook page! I think it turned out good (you tell me). I have a lot to learn and relearn. Even Jared had to help me remember Photoshop. At the Expo, I got a CD full of papers, embellishments and alphas to try out. I also downloaded a lot tonight from the internet. But here is my very first page that I created.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Birthday and Run
Well first off, yesterday was Jared's birthday. He's now the big 35! He thinks he's old, but he's not really. His work surprised him yesterday with lunch and a party. They overheard him talking to Owen on the phone, the day before, about his birthday being tomorrow. Then they stole his phone, got my phone number to call me and confirm. He didn't think anyone knew, but then started to suspect when surprise meetings popped up and everyone in the office vacated right before noon. He's too observant. We showed up for the party afterwards for a little while. Aidan was going nuts with the Olympus water dispenser, cups were everywhere and he kept pulling the water knobs. Owen was happy typing away on his computer--"working". They liked riding the bus to dad's work and back. Pretty exciting for a 2 and 4 year old. Then later we had a party with his sister, Tailona, and my sister, Tiffany. Owen absolutely refused to eat cake until we opened presents. For his presents, Jared got a two new race cars (one on the cake) and some levi's. He's old ones have to go! He had a good day he said. We love him and are grateful for all he does for our family. He's a fantastic dad and husband.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Happy, Happy Spring!!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A Warm, Baby Animal Day
Yesterday was FINALLY a beautiful day!!! So we spent most of it outside. Our "soon-to-be" neighbors, Tarasha and Taya Haslem, invited us to go to Baby Animal Days at the American Heritage Center. Tiffany and Matt (boyfriend) came and hung out with us. Owen really liked seeing the animals and petting them. Aidan didn't mind looking, but it took a lot of coaxing to convince him to touch the animals, then he'd touch them for a second. He liked climbing up on the wood fences and then he'd point at all the different animals and say, "Puppy, ooh (moo)" I kept telling him the different animals and sounds that we saw, but each new animal was a puppy. It was cute. I think he enjoyed most the ride in the wagon, pulled by the tractor. Every time he saw the tractor, he'd point and say,"tacter, whoa".
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I was wrong...
I had my hopes up to go to the expo this weekend, but it's next. I was a bit disappointed at that moment, but it's fine, I still get to go! I just get more time to prepare.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Quiet weekend
This weekend, Owen took a ride with my sister to my mom's house (Vernal). It was quiet, just what I needed. Jared didn't even make me cook and we even got to sleep in a little. Owen had a blast at grandma's playing with them and helping Christopher and Emily build their house. He loves to help and work. They gave him a little tool belt. Pretty nifty! I told him that it was my scrapbook belt, but he said, "No".
Thursday, April 3, 2008
This one's for you, Russ!
If you don't already know, my husband is a big Nascar fan. He loves to watch the race every Sunday and sometimes Saturday. He likes Tony Stewart (Home Depot car), Dale Jarrett (UPS car), Dale Jr. (now that he's not driving the Budweiser car), and Kevin Harvick (Shell car). I like to watch it with him sometimes. It usually lulls me into a nice nap on Sunday afternoon. I still haven't decided on which car and driver I like the best. I told Jared they really need a Wal-Mart car because that's where most of our money goes! During the last race, Owen found the McDonald's car and cheers now for it along with the M&M's car. Aidan loves to play with the race cars and Nascar haulers that Jared bought. I guess it has turned into a family affair.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
What more could a 2 year old want?!
Aidan had a good birthday. I only got Happy Birthday Aidan! up because I was trying to download a video, but it was taking way too long. So I don't know if just takes a really long time or there is something wrong. We had lunch with my brother, my sister and her boyfriend. Aidan loved his presents--Henry train, Annie and Clarabel trains, Cars shirt, Thomas and Cars books, train balloon, and a Thomas bike. He can't quite reach the pedals on his bike, but he likes to sit on it and can push himself. He even tries to carry his trains while on his bike. We sang Happy Birthday to him and he tried to blow out his candles, but couldn't get enough wind. Owen helped him out. Then the fun part was licking the frosting off the candles and then sticking them back in for more frosting. Hope no one gets sick :D He was so excited about his trains that he took one bite of his birthday cake and he was done and I don't think he ever got another piece of his cake. It was a fun day. He loved his presents and had fun with his family. What more could a 2 year old want?!