Great two weeks

It is amazing all that can happen in two weeks time. Especially in May. So, Tyrik has had more tball games and enjoyed those. Ryland has had baseball games and is struggling a little with it, but is improving a lot. I had my 34th...I cannot believe I am to that number. It just seems like a step up or something. Anyways, my 34th birthday. It was so nice because the night before, Spencer ran me a bath and had rose petals in it and put on a romantic comedy on his Ipad and let me relax and watch. I loved it! The next day, Marian came and watched the three littles, so I could go with Chavonne shopping up North. I bought a few shirts and some Jewelry with a gift card from Marian and some $$ from my Dad Slade. We had a nice lunch, oh and I bought some shoes. It was a great day! So that evening was the May Day dance at the elementary for all the kids. It was fun to watch. After, Spencer surprised with a bunch of chocolate apples and strawberries an ice cream cake(yep, he's the best). I was really surprised and grateful too because Janell sent me a dozen chocolate covered strawberries. Yum!!! My birthday was a great one. I am so grateful to feel so loved. So, we had Spencers work party up North the other night. The clinic changed their name to Revere health and gave all the employees tickets to watch the new Avengers 2. It was a good movie, in fact, Spencer took the kids to it Saturday and they loved it. We bought flowers for the yard on the way up there. Thursday I planted them all in the front and then planted some raspberries and rose bushes in the back by the strawberries yesterday. I usually plant on or closer to my birthday, but it has been raining almost everyday, so it just didn't happen sooner. So, Tuesday was Tyriks preschool graduation and Wylie's 6th grade graduation. I cannot believe they are already done. Especially Wylie, it makes me so sad. I don't want him to go to middle school. :( Tyrik was excited to go to kindergarten testing Monday and then Wednesday, the three littles and I followed the buses up to the zoo for the schools field trip. It was fun. We didn't see Kaylese at all while there, but we did get to be with Ryland and Wylie a lot. The kids loved the animals. That evening, we went to Jamie and Winstons after Tyriks game was canceled to Dylans birthday party. It was a busy week, as you can tell. Friday night, I helped throw a party for Wylie and his class and a few friends from Moroni. They had a lot of fun. We were hoping to go to visit my Uncles and Gr. & Gr. Slade at Palisade lastnight, but Aynslee locked the keys in the suburban, and we couldn't get them out until way late lastnight, so the kids and I took a walk instead. We bought Tyriks birthday stuff. Hopefully he will like it. Today was Memorial Day. We went up to the cemetery first thing  where Wylie & Ryland participated with some veterans in a flag ceremony. It started to pour rain just as they were raising the flag. It seemed so fitting. I was grateful our boys and ourselves could be there and be a part of it. I am so grateful for all those who are so willing to fight for our freedoms and for those who have lost their lives doing so, so I can enjoy my safety and liberty. We went up to Miller's Flat as a family today. We took Tracys new side by side and our 4 wheeler. It was cold when we got up there, but turned out to be a perfext , beautiful day. We played on the swings, roasted smores, and went for a fun ride. The kids loved it! :) It was such a perfect day up there. It is such a beautiful place. I am so grateful Gr. Morris worked hard to get it and left it for us to enjoy. I wanted to also talk about a neat thing I received from my Gr. Slade. She dropped a lot of things off on her way to Palisade, as she usually does and she left a history of her Mother with it. It is about 12 pages  long and includes pictures I have never seem before. I still can't believe this amazing woman and these amazing stories. I am so grateful my Grandma brought this. I feel like I have a treasure. The amazing things she did, the courage she had, the hardships she went through. Amazing. I am so blessed to come from such Great women in my family. I now have the desire to learn more about all my Grandparents. Oh how good God really is to us. He is aware of us,  He loves us. I am so grateful for my Savior. Goodnight.

Mother's Day

Well, today is Mother's Day. It was a great day. My Mom & Dad Masters came for the weekend, which was nice. I had to speak, which was not so nice, but I think overall the Spirit was there and it was a great sacrament meeting. The other speakers were Tony Wood and Cindy Lund. Yes, all the bishopric's wives. Spencer only had bishopric meeting this morning and no other meetings, so that was nice. We had yummy salmon for dinner and oatmeal cake for dessert. Yum. Yesterday was Kaylese's dance recital. She had fun and danced cute. Friday, Spencer was off, so he worked on the yard most of the day. It is looking so green and nice now, after all his hard work. I worked on my talk and laundry. I think I finally have a pretty good routine down now, so I don't have to do it everyday...only 3 days a week. I am going to try and get back to a routine of exercise and reading my scriptures. I read most days, but want to get more out of it, so I am going to try harder to understand them. Thursday night Spencer surprised me with some beautiful flowers and two chairs and a table for the deck. I was excited! It was an early Mother's Day gift. Oh, & on Saturday morning, we were able to go to the temple and do initiatory, which was so nice. So I did go to Nevada for the funeral. It was a quick trip, but I am glad I went because It wasn't very well attended. Her poor cute kids. They are 15, 12, 11, & 8. I can't imagine what Spencer would do and how the kids would fair. I just hope they can and will be strengthened by those around them. Korindi and I went together. It was nice to see her. I brought the three little with me. They were pretty good traveling because they slept a lot, but Tyrik was very bored so he had a hard time. We haven't traveled with him as much as the others, so he isn't used to it. The kids really enjoyed being at Mom & Dad Masters though. They loved the dog and playing outside. I am grateful they are able to see them often enough, that they have a good relationship with them. I am so blessed. Abundantly blessed. We have been blessed with rain almost everyday this last week. It had been so nice. Because of weather and being gone, Tyrik hasn't played a tball game yet, but he will tomorrow. I am so grateful for my families health and strength. I am grateful to be a mother and wife. I love my life and my children. Until next time.

Way too long

Well, I told myself I would do this more often, but here we are. Well, the first thing I wanted to mention is what a great big sister Kaylese is. I went to check on them last week before bed and I heard her whispering to Aynslee "Ok, it's time to say our prayers" Then I listened as she told her what to say. I was very touched and grateful. What a great girl she is. Aynslee and I are both lucky to have her.
So, we ran our half marathon in St. George last weekend. I was actually sad when it was over because we trained and looked forward to it for months. Spencer did well and met his goal time. I did well and felt great until mile 9. That's when my knee started to hurt and it slowed me way down. I was frustrated because I felt like I could have easily ran more than 13 miles breathing wise, but my knee wouldn't let me. It added 19 minutes onto my goal time. I was hobbling by the end and frustrated but, it still felt great to do it and great to finish! I am grateful we did it together. The kids had a fun time and got to go swimming while we were there and my Mom & Dad Masters took care of them during the race and spent time with us after, so for that I was grateful also. It really is amazing to me, that if you simply set a goal and believe in yourself, you can do anything you want.
Tuesday morning Spencer & I took the kids and met Marian & Tracy up to the Payson temple open house. What a beautiful temple. I am so excited for it to be dedicated and I am so grateful my children got to see it.
Friday, Jeffrey, Anna & their kids came to visit. It was so nice to have them come. They were able to go to the temple Saturday and then headed up to Salt Lake that afternoon. Out kids played and had a lot of fun with each other. Aynslee & Jenna were best little buddies, and Jenna loved being babied and carried by Kaylese. I always love having family come.
Today was a pretty good day. My kids were hard in sacrament, but even then, it was one of the best testimony meetings we've had. Many children bore their testimonies and others who don't normally get up. Even Wylie & Ryland got up and shared theirs. It was neat to see. I am headed to Nevada tomorrow. I know, random right? A friend of mine from High School was killed in a car accident. She left a husband and 4 little ones. Breaks my heart for them. Her name was Kelsy Shmutz Carson. I am only staying until the funeral is over Tuesday and then headed back because of the busy week we have ahead. May is already booked, it's crazy.
Well, I am so grateful for such a wonderful family. I am so blessed. I love my parents, siblings, husband and my kids more than they know. I will write again when I am home from Nevada. I know my Heavenly Father loves me.