Rare Sunday!

It was a rare Sunday in April when I got the kids ready for church and we had some time to take pictures in the back yard. We even managed some shots before Scotty got dirty. This is a rare Sunday, because I usually do not have any spare time before church. Scott's high council responsibilities take him away before we get up in the mornings and right up until we go to church and many times later. That means that I am flying solo every Sunday getting the kids ready for church. I usually have them at church on my own as well. It actually has gotten easier and the kids are really helpful which makes my job so much easier. I do have to say that Heavenly Father has really blessed me though. Ever since he has had this calling my children behave really well in church. I attribute this to blessings because that was not the case when Scott was able to attend church with us. I think Heavenly Father knows that I would not go if they didn't behave. Not to say that I haven't gotten up and walked out of Sacrament on occasion. Enjoy their beautiful smiles!! I tried to get one with all three, but they didn't turn out too good. For some reason they liked to buddy up together in twos!

Haley Turns 7!!

I cannot believe that my Haley is 7 years old. She is such a mature little seven year old as well. Sometimes I think that is a detriment to her. She understands way beyond her years which creates unneeded concerns and worries. The only thing she should be worried about is what she is going to play with next. She is a great help to me though and a great shopping partner. For her birthday this year we had a family party. Since it was on a Sunday we had a big dinner with the three sister missionaries serving in our ward and the Butler family (who we consider family). Then opened presents and ate cake and ice cream. It was a quiet but fun day!

Scotty helped me fix her breakfast in bed!
Here is the dinner. Haley couldn't wait for it to be over so that she could open her presents!
She requested a fairy cake. She was really into fairies at the time. Her and her friend Breanna have gone on many a fairy hunt. I love her imagination and creative mind! One of her favorite gifts was a book about how to see and catch fairies.
I think she had a wonderful day! We sure love her a ton. Her brother and sister adore her too!
I am going to write 7 of my favorite things about Haley. Thanks Kelly for the idea!

1. She has a very bright and intellectual mind
2. She is a great big sister, Maddy will run to her for comfort sometime instead of me!
3. She is kind and always concerned about others feelings
4. She has a testimony of the gospel and often reminds me of the things I should be doing or not doing.
5. She has a great sense of right and wrong and always wants to do what is right.
6. She loves to draw and create things
7. She is beautiful

WE LOVE YOU HALEY!!

A New Committment and Boy's don't use nail polish

I am back! I hope! Life seems to get away from me. I have such great intentions of getting on the computer and recording all the fun happenings in our life and then I fall asleep. I really don't have a good excuse for being too tired since I get to take a nap almost every day. Yes, Scotty still naps everyday with Maddy, so that means momma gets a nap too. After lunch is my favorite time because we lay on the bed and read a few books then curl up together. And I have to say that my tough and rough little man is the best snuggler of the three. Those are some of the best times for me!

Here are a few pictures I took of Scotty a couple months back, yes we are going to catch up ! This is for you Grandma's and Grandpa's. One day Madeline got out my bag of nail polish and wanted me to paint her nails. She loves to have pretties on her nails. I told her I could not do it right away, but maybe later. So, I went about doing whatever it was i needed to do and walked back into my room and smelled finger nail polish. I instantly thought the worst...that Maddy had spilled the nail polish on the carpet. I followed my nose to a remote corner of the room and found Scotty looking sheepish painting his nails. He not only painted his fingers but his toes as well. Needless to say Dad was not happy and could not believe that I would take pictures, let alone tell anyone this had happened. I thought it was hilarious...gee what can you expect living every day between two girls. And the poor kid will have one more to deal with in a couple of months. Thank goodness he is all boy, or I might be concerned! By the way, if you notice in the pictures, he at least chose blue nail polish!!