Ready, Set, Go

For the longest time I have wanted to learn how to swim like the pro's, I know how to swim, But one day I was going to learn how to lap swim the right way. My neighbors sweet daughter offered to teach me, so this Saturday we got up at 6am and headed to the pool. I even wore the cap and goggles(which was quite funny, and chris got a good laugh at me):) but I am learning and I loved every minute of it and can't wait to get doing it more.
As mothers we give up so much for our children which is great, we just sometimes forget about US and the things we like to do and things we want to learn, My mother is such an example to me, marring my first dad was hard on her, she was always alone taking care of 5 children never getting to do anything for her.... Marring my step dad was the best thing for her, he supports her in learning new things for example: she tap dances, plays the piano, quilts, they travel all over the world, my mother at 60 years old went SKY DIVING, the list goes on. It is never to late and we are never to old. My neighbor is is in her 40's and has done a marathon for the first time last year and now is training for a triathlon, SHE IS AMAZING!
We need to enjoy life no matter how hard things may be. I have learned to stop wishing and waiting and to do JUST DO IT, I have learned in my life things won't come if I don't at least try. I want to try and I may not be good at it but after my first swim at least making it down and back without dying (lol) I felt such an accomplishment I havn't felt in a long time. A lot of you inspire me too, you all are such great mom's and wifes and do the neatest things thanks for example and inspiration...
Of course with kids it's not easy, but if there is a WILL there is a WAY.... If anyone would like to come with me and learn too I would love it or if you are a swimmer and want to give me tips I would love that too. What kind of hobbies do you have I would enjoy hearing about them?

Decided

So I didn't realize how many of you still read it! Most of my family have become slackers and stopped blogging so I wasn't sure if it was still worth blogging..... But it is since so many of you still blog.....Since we are moving too, this way we can still keep in touch more.... Thanks for letting me know love you all .....

Question?

So I have been thinking that no one blogs anymore.... darn facebook lol, anyways I was just thinking that no one ever reads my blog so why take the time and post anything right... So my question is, Does anyone really read my blog?

Scream free

SCREAM FREE PARENTING
The Revolutionary Approach to Raising your kids,by keeping your cool
by Hal Edward Runkel

I just wanted to share this great book I found(well my husband did). It has become my bible (lol) I don't know about you but i read so many books on parenting and they all are the same. They try and tell you why your child is acting this way or what to do when they do this etc... never helped me really because every kid is so different and every situation is different.
This book is awesome because it focus's on the parents.... It helps you understand yourself and how to react in certain situations with your kids.... I have learned that if i take a step back to calm down before i react to my kids when they are upset things end up so much better then when i get so upset and snap at my kids when they are yelling and screaming at me ( which is most of the time) but i am really trying and when i do life is so much better....
Here is a little about the book written by the author:
A personal, accessible, practical parenting book that's not about kids. ITS ABOUT THEIR PARENTS...
If your're not in CONTORL, Then you can't be in CHARGE
What every kid really needs are parents who are able to keep their cool no matter what.
It comes down to integrity- meaning what you say,saying what you mean, and following through with what you promise.
Parents set the table, by setting the tone
Growing up is hard to do, espeicallly for grown ups...

Anyways this book is awsome and if you are looking for a good book to read, read this one it is the BEST.... Let me know if anyone has read this or is going to read this i would love to hear your thoughts on it.

The past few weeks

These past few weeks has been a lot of fun, I have really enjoyed my boys they are so much fun.Some of the things we did was go to the zOO which was really fun and perfect weather,
the boys love love love kangaroo zoo in north salt lake,
kaden had his first real sleep over with his best friend Noah, they had so much fun and did so great at night we love having noah steph thanks for letting us have him that night. My grandpa also turned 90 so we had a party for him...
One thing my boys have loved that we do all day seems like is BuBbles if you don't have a bubble machine you need to get one it is the coolest entertainment ever....

when noah came to sleep over we took him to the kangaroo zoo and then stopped by kadens nana's house and rode the 5 wheelers and papas little mo bile.... they had a blast!!!! noah says your grandpa is the coolest with his little car... My dad is a shriner so this is the car he drives in the parades it even has a license plate with his name on it.

Matthew,haden,connor and kaden
at the zoo on the choo choo ride

I had to take this picture they were totally loving eachother

kaden was so excited to ride the carosal

Happy birthday grandpa, We are so lucky to have you, the sweetest man ever we love you!

90 years old and still going strong...

I just love this picture of matthew so i had to put it on here....

For Sale

I can't believe the time has come where we are putting our home for sale. 5 in a half years ago I remember picking out all the colors and fun things for our new home. I knew we wouldn't be here forever, but being our first home having our two kids here this home has a lot of memories.
We have a lot of mixed feelings I always knew it would be hard to say good bye to my first home.
I wish us selling was on a better note in a better econmony, but life happens and things change right? I know what you are thinking how in the world are you going to sell in this econmony, let me tell you we are taking a huge hit on it to be able to move. We are just crossing our fingers that we find a area we like. Any one know of a good area you love? Kid friendly, good schools....

little prayers

I just felt like sharing how sweet kaden's prayer was the other night. Some days I wonder if I am the best mom I can be to my boys and I try and teach them what is right and how to say their prayers, I know I should never question what kind of mother I am I guess I just worry I am not doing enough.
The other night I must of just been a little more emotional then normal but when I asked kaden if he was ready to say his prayers he said yes mommy, then he said: mommy I need help, ok I said, but then he just started and kept going and said the sweetest prayer I heared him say, he did it all by himself and thanked heavenly father for the gospel and to help him choose the right, durning his prayer I just cried because of how sweet little children can be and the spirit they bring in to our lives.
Thank you kaden for that sweet prayer and bringing the spirit into our home. I love you!