I've committed!!! (Yikes!)

I did it ladies and gentleman, not that any gentleman read this, but I officially registered for my first triathalon! Woo-hoo! It's April 3rd in Saint George, Utah. It's going to be a ladies night out. My sweet and most favorite visiting teacher is doing it with me and is such a great motivator as well as one of my Joy School moms. I just wanted to open it up to anyone else that wants to go with us. It's going to be awesome and thrilling and scary and exhausting, but I just can't wait to cross that finish line and know that I did it. So come and enjoy the excitement with us!

OH the distances are a 400 yrd. swim (16 lengths in a 25 yrd pool), 10 mile bike, and a 5K. I've done the first two distances at the gym, but the 5K is kicking my rear.

But I've got another two months to get it under my belt.

I'm thankful for my village!

I just wanted to send out a great big thank you to all who are within my village. If you see me fairly often than that means you. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well I believe it a hundred percent.

So thank you to those of you who watch my children so I don't have to break my promise of never taking them grocery shopping again.

Thank you for keeping me company when my husband is gone or working late.

Thank you for cleaning up my child's vomit while I take my other child to the doctor.

Thank you for just watching them when I need a mental vacation for a little bit.

Thank you for sharing your food with us and when my kids tell you they need a snack or they're thirsty.

Thanks for listening to they're high pitched crying and girly screams.

Thanks for changing those poopy diapers when I'm not there to do it.

Thanks for watching them so me and my husband can actually talk to each other.

Thanks for teaching them good principles and being a good example to them.

Thanks for everything, you guys. I'm pretty sure you know which one's are for you. If you have more than three thank yous on that list, then concider yourself my best friend. I need you guys and am so thankful for all the help you give me in raising these little girls. I love you and couldn't do it without you.

The Artist at Work.

Gabriela drew this today at Joy School. I thought it was pretty darn good and the thought was sweet. They were supposed to draw a picture of a way they could share themselves with their Mom or family. This was Gabriela's response. I told her it was freezing outside and she said, "no Mommy, can't you see, it's summertime, " as she points to the sunshine and blue sky. She also pointed out that she gave me a flower. You might have to click on the picture to see it. I love how it looks like Sophia is carrying Julianne. So cute and fun to see. I told you I love her art!

Out of the mouth of a Dwarf.

I've already made reference to our service lesson in Joy School, but I forgot to tell this funny little snipet.

We were playing a riddle game where I describe someone who does some sort of service and they tell you who it is. Simple right. The first one was an obvious one, or so I thought.

It said: Someone who cooks your meals, washes your clothes, and keeps your house clean.

Who is it?

Gabriela threw her hand up so fast, and with all the confindence in the world, says "SNOW WHITE!!!"

She had me there. I couldn't say no, because she was right. Snow White does do all of those things. I guess I know what's on her mind. I've got to stop with all the fairytales before this gets out of hand. Pretty soon she'll be waiting for her prince to come riding up and give her "true love's kiss."

I guess I'd rather be Snow White than Cinderella. At least Snow White volunteered to help and wasn't forced.

Things I Love About Being A Mom.

I've been thinking lately about the things I really enjoy about motherhood. Maybe because there are so many things I'm not particularly fond of, like potty training, buckling seat belts, and so forth. So here's a brief list that makes me smile when I do it.

I love it when Sophia comes and snuggles in bed with me in the morning. She's the best little thing to cozy up with and she's so little she just molds right to ya. It's one of those small moments we share together before the craziness starts.

I love when Julianne comes up behind me and drapes her arms over my shoulders like I'm going to give her a piggy back ride. It's her unique little way of showing affection.

I love when Gabriela looks at me with those big brown eyes and tells me she "loves me up to heaven." I soak those moments up, because it's nice to know after all the no's I give and the yelling and running around I do, they still like me.

One of my favorite things is when I get to see my kis succeed. It could be my potty training child sits through a meal at a restaurant without peeing in her panties or when they get up and give a talk in primary without any assistance and they are only four.

I love after a bath that my girls like to wrapped up in their towels and be held like a baby.

I like when Julianne backs up and plops herself in my lap with a "boop" (book). I love to read to those kids.

I love to watch Gabriela draw. I can see her development by the pictures she draws. A stick man, to a monster, to a house, to a waterfall. It's awesome.

Miguel and I both melt when Julianne will lay her head on your shoulder when you hold her. Oh we just soak it up for everything it's worth. Those moments are priceless, since she's such a handfull the rest of the time.

I love my kids like there's no tomorow. Those crazy people who make my life crazy but worth it in the end. They are the refiners fire in my life. They will make me great some day. I know I'm far better today than I was before they came into my life. So here's to my babies. They will always be my babies.

A Day in the Life.

Making cookies and doing a service for our Moms at Joy School.

(Because what Mom doesn't love a sweet snack?)

They love spaghetti. I hate cleaning spaghetti.

Although I was shocked at how neat they were today, yesterday was a different story.

Sophia Turned 3 today!!!

My sweet Sophia turned 3 today. That sweet baby is growing up on me and I love her so much more today than I did three years ago. I love her quirky personality and the love that she shows to me. She has a good heart and tender feelings. 2007

2008
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Today!

We had a little birthday party this morning with her friends from nursery and dance class. We had ten little girls here and they had a good time.

She wanted a My Little Pony themed party.

Her and the girlies!

We had them eat donuts off a string. Julianne just ripped hers off and enjoyed it while looking at the others like they were crazy.

Time for cake and ice cream

Today was one of the first days I actually saw Julianne as a big girl. She loved all the games and mingled in with the girls like it was nothing. She was really cute about everything.

She has such nice friends to bring her gifts. She got ponies, a Barbie, a tea cup set, puzzle, markers, and musical instruments. We are very thankful.

We then busted a pinata in the kitchen. Bless their little hearts, none of them had the strength to break that darn thing. They got to take out their frustrations on it though. I think they thoroughly enjoyed beating something with a stick and not getting in trouble for it. Miguel came to the rescue and busted it for us.

She had a good time and hopefully she felt special today.

We love our Miss Sophia!