Cool things

So I just had to post a few neat things. Within the last two days, I have seen Ryland & Kaylese jump off a diving board and swim by themselves to the side. I have seen Aynslee learn how to balance on the little strider bike and Baylor is now straightening his legs to stand up on things and people. Also, Tyrik read two words to me out of a book for the first time tonight. Spencer was offered more hours and call at Sanpete Valley Hospital, and Kaylese has learned some new dance technique because we are practicing for her Lamb Day Talent show piece. It's so neat to see change when it is good change. These are little miracles to me. I am grateful for being able to witness  these little miracles. I am so grateful for my life. I am so blessed and know that my Heavenly Father is aware of me.

Fun Week in Nevada

Well, it's been a good two weeks. Wylie went to scout camp from Tuesday to Saturday. I think that's the longest I have gone without seeing him, and I really missed him by the weekend. He said he enjoyed it a lot though, so I was glad. Spencer went up Friday morning and spent time with Wylie, and then Winston took Ryland & Tyrik up with him that evening for the Father's and Sons campus and met up with Spencer. Kaylese & I deep cleaned her room. That was so nice to get done. We went and hung out with Jamie & Rianna that night and visited, which was fun. Saturday we worked in the yard, cleaned out the sandbox and mowed the lawn, all before the boys got home. There was an accident at the bottom of Fairview canyon, so the guys were stuck up there for longer than expected. It ended up being a good day. It was nice to have time with the girls. The next Monday, Wylie went for his 10 mile hike with the scouts and then as soon as he was home, we took of to Nevada. We stopped in Toquerville to see my Gr & Gr. Nanny & Papa Byington. My kids haven't been around them much, so I really wanted to visit with them. We followed them to a park, with a fountain in Hurricane. The kids loved the fountains! Even Baylor played in them! We had a good visit, and even Nanny's sister Aunt Pat came. We went to Dairy Queen after and ate with them. It was so fun to see them and see them enjoy the kids.
(My kids crack me up. I was just down telling Ryland & Tyrik to go to bed again & they were both showing me the cool things they built out of Legos. Then Tyrik said " Mom, right here is hard. Maybe my muscles came up from my leg and gave me more muscles on my arm." Oh the funny things kids say. Tyrik idolizes Ryland and because of that, he has learned to build Legos like him. He is actually getting pretty good. Ryland can build amazing things, all from his own imagination. It's awesome! Sorry, had to share, now back to my story.)
So I was grateful we stopped and saw them on the way. We got on the road again and made it to Logandale around 7:00. The kids were very excited! Almost immediately the kids had Grandma working. There was a wagon there, so Aynslee & Baylor had Grandma pull them across the street to the "park" or the school. There are a few playgrounds over there, so the kids loved that. Dad grilled some dinner late, he even made the kids some cookies before bed eaxh night. It was hot, but the kids were so excited! Tuesday morning the kids played with Bretts & Esthers kids and played the x-box. We went to my friend Heather Humes' that afternoon. It was so nice, she has an above ground pool that the kids played in for hours. We were able to visit, it was great! That evening, Grandpa & Grandma took the boys kayaking out on the reservoir. Kaylese got to ride Monroes pony, which she loved! Baylor loved following Summer (my parents' dog) around and giving her hugs. It was so cute. We ate a late dinner again, had some cookies again and went to bed late, it was a fun day! Wednesday, Jesse was off work, so he came and took Ryland & Wylie out to the reservoir again to Kayak. Kaylese wanted to stay and play with Monroe, so she did. My Mom & I took the Littles over to Kim Copes house to swim in her tiny blow up pool and play on the slip & slide. They had so much fun! We had a good visit with Kim. Mike came home a little early and gave the kids all sorts of sugar, so they loved him! That evening, my parents took all the kids expect the two littles out to the reservoir and went kayaking again. They said Tyrik & Kaylese did great & loved it! Baylor & Aynslee & I watched the Mormon Channel, then spent time playing outside until they got back. We read scriptures and prayed with My Mom & Dad, and Jesse and his new girlfriend (who isn't a member) just happened to walk in, so I thought that was neat that she could hear us read the scriptures. Thursday, as soon as we were ready, we drove into Las Vegas to MinaFae's house to visit for a few minutes, then we loaded up and followed her to my Grandpa Zobrist's(my Mom's Dad) Home. We were able to visit with him for a short time, but I was so grateful the kids got to see him and He, them. Then, we headed to my Uncle James' house and went swimming. The kids had a lot of fun! We had pizza and visited, it was great! I am so grateful I got to see them! I wish we could have visited longer, but Baylor was so onery most the day and had had it by then. So we drove home so he could nap and be happy. I miss that side of the family. I love them so much. They are great loving people. That evening, you guessed it, the kids went with Grandpa again! We had another good dinner and cookies :) It was a great time. I came home Friday morning, after stopping for some Father's Day gifts in St. George on the way. We got here around 4:30, so we made good time. The trip was so fun & too short I decided! I am so grateful we were able to go. I love visiting family, it so fullfilling. Especially doing with my kids because my relatives love seeing them so much. Father's Day was nice because Spencer had no meetings for the day, it was great! Marian made a great dinner and we enjoyed seeing the kids play with their cousins. Today Spencer took the kids out to the farm, after their swimming lessons. They will have those for the next couple weeks everyday. I hope they learn a lot. I really wish time didn't have to go by so quickly. There is nothing better than having babies, and little kids, and spending time with family. I love it so much. I am truly blessed and thankful for my full, happy life. God is good. Until next time. :)

First weeks of summer

Well, it has only been two weeks of summer and it has been pretty busy. We celebrated Tyriks birthday. He loved every minute ofcourse. He is really into Legos now, so he got a set of those and some shoes and bubbles and stuff like that. Wylie and Ryland had a ball camp for three days that the highschool, so we went over to Mt. Pleasant and I let the little ones play at the park while they were in their camp. We went up to Millers flat as a family Monday of that week also. It turned out to be a beautiful day and the kids had a lot of fun on rides and hikinh around. We went up to Salt Lake Friday to see my Gr & Gr. Slade. It was so nice to see them and have the kids visit with them. I have the feeling my Grandpa won't be around much longer, so I am glad we went. This last week we had a Dr. Appt for Wylie for his scout physical and his middle school shots. We all went up because it was Spencer & I's anniversary, so we took him a drink and treat at work. Wednesday evening Marian came to stay with the kids so Spencer & I could go up to stay overnight at Brigham city. We try to go to a new temple every year. We went to dinner and a movie that night and then Thursday morning, we went to the Brigham city temple. It was a small, but beautiful temple. They had a new video for the session that we hasn't seen yet. Then we had lunch and went to the Ogden temple for a session. That was also nice, and so pretty inside. It was neat to feel the Spirit and learn so much all that day. It was so nice to get away just for a day. I am grateful for all Spencer does for me. I know he loves me and I felt spoiled by the time Thursday was over. He brought home roses and other gifts for me Tuesday too. I am grateful that after 14 years, we are growing together spiritually and for the relationship we have. I love him very much.
Friday we just  tried to get things done around the house and grocery shopped. I am excited for my raspberry plants, rose bushes and strawberry plants in the back, they are starting to do great. It has rained off and on still which is such a huge blessing. Saturday morning Spencer, Wylie & Ryland went to Colburns baptism while me & the others went to Kali's baptism in American Fork. It was hard that they ended up being on the same day, but I am glad we could support both. It was so nice to see Janell. She looked great and seemed happy.
I am sad I don't see her more, but I hope she is truly happy. The boys went on the mountain after the were done, so they were gone when we got home. We deep cleaned the girls room, which was so needed and even Kaylese was very glad when we were done. Church was pretty good today. We all fasted, which I am grateful that my children know that is what we do. It was a good fast & testimony meeting. The bishopric taught us about bringing sacrament meetings back to Christ. We are working on this as a family, and are hoping to make a few changes to make it more meaningful. It was great to hear the messages from the quorum of the 12.
The Apostle L.Tom Perry passed away at the age of 92. He was a great man. He has been in there since 1974, so all of my life. I was sad to see him go, but happy for him. He had lost a wife, a daughter, and two granddaughters. So I am sure their reunion was great.
I have to say, after going to the temple and finishing the Book of Mormon again, I just feel like The Plan of Salvation really is real. God does have a plan. Life isn't meant to be eas y, but we are promised numerous times in the temple, if we will but remain faithful to our covenants, we will be blessed.
Sometimes it is tempting to stop trying and to just pull away from trying to be righteous and good all the time, but I know that is just Satan, not wanting me to progress and grow and I know he is trying to discourage me from raising my children the way I should. I believe they are going to do great things and that they will be a huge part of sharing the gospel and bringing in the Second Coming. I just hope and pray, that I can stay diligent in all that is needed to be done. It is the day to day things sometimes that seem hard for me to keep up with. Especially when I feel like they need to be done, but that my children should be more important than any of it. I hope I can be the kind of Mom that teaches my children how to work, and to live right, but at the same time, that I love them more than anything and would help them with anything they needed or any problem they have. I love my lifem . It is so rich, so full of love, and God's great blessings. Tyrik was able to go and stay at My Mom and Dads for his birthday lastnight and to see how much my kids love my Dad and to hear his stories and his love for us, inspires me. I am so grateful for such a great Dad and such good family. I love them so much. God loves us more than we can see and understand, and will bless us. Until next time.