The "Good" life

Sometimes I think we look out there... in the world for the "good life" or easy street or something similar because you know the grass is always greener on the otherside!! But... as I look around me and around the world I have quickly come to realize that I AM living the "good life" . ... even if that means (or especially if that means) playing Mario Kart double dash on Gamecube with wrestling matches on mommy and daddy's bed without sheets becuase Noah threw up on them this morning .. and that's friday night! Hanging out with the family. No ultra cool night clubs dancing the night away with nice refreshing tall drinks in hand which I feel many my age or younger ... (probably younger )are still doing tonight. I'm 32 and I have a very beautiful home an even more beautiful family (even if it is ALL boys) we are all healthy, strong, intelligent and really living a life of luxury. When you look around the world MOST americans are truly living a life of luxury. And I am so grateful ... I'm always thinking how to update my kitchen or how to make my yard more inviting or if we just had a little more money in the bank... but happiness is NOW. Living in the present with 3 boys , holes in their jeans and all! I am grateful for sorting Legos for 4 hours yesterday to help my almost 10 year old clean his room, I am grateful to help my 2 year old potty train and I am grateful for my 7 year old who wants me to read him a thousand stories so he can learn how to read--- sure I could be doing more exciting things and sure I could wear MUCH nicer outfits than jeans and a t-shirt almost daily but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

The Zoo

We have gone to the Hogle Zoo twice during May, once for a field trip at school and the other when my Mom came to visit for Memorial Day. We love the zoo. Animals are simply amazing -- since we watch discovery channel often and Zaboomafoo everyday the boys and I are very aware of God's creatures. We got to see the famous "Ghost of the Bayou" which was a rare white North American alligator. He was literally a work of art beautiful to see and admire. We also saw a very well done bird show that was breathtaking and fun! You should see these eagles soaring just inches from your head! The boys love to ride the train and be up close to all the animals. At this zoo you can go up a flight of stairs and be head to head with the Giraffes!! The hogle zoo, though ALOT smaller than the San Diego Zoo definitely has it's beauty and treasures. And it's way more manageable to do in an afternoon with the kids and not to mention a heck of a lot cheaper too!!

Happy Mother's Day

We had a wonderful Mother's Day. It's amazing to think that Brandon and I have been parents for almost 10 years now! We have learned so much and are eternally grateful for our children and the joy they give us. We love our boys so much. They are each so unique and incredible! I love being a mother. Some days are hard ofcourse! And there are those days when you are ready to give your 2 weeks notice however over all they are the best thing that has ever happened to us. We are a family and that is so beautiful, rewarding and uplifting-- we are each becoming the people we need to be because of our experiences with each other. We need each other and together we will succeed. It's hard to express into words all I feel about motherhood, my own mother and my children-- it's a celestial feeling...it's the essence of who we truly are and why we are here-- it's the perfect plan created by the Ultimate parents .. our Heavenly Parents. I am so very grateful for the plan of happiness, the gospel, the opportunity to learn and grow and hopefully we will continue to be shaped and molded to become the parents Jordan, Aidan and Noah need us to be. We love you all !