The Perfect Combination

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Living in the Moment

I got really behind on our family blog because I got too busy. Then I got even more behind. Then I didn't want to catch up, because it seemed like such a chore.

Then when I started to catch up, in an effort to save time, I decided I would only post the "important" things, like birthdays or other significant events. But I was still really demotivated and didn't even do that.

Although my blog is mostly for me to have some sort of record of my family activities, I didn't want to bore others with mundane thoughts or insignificant events.

Then a few days ago, my friend posted this on her blog, and it really resonated with me:

I am always so concerned with the "Getting it Done" part of life, that I rarely treasure the "Doing". I don't stop pulling weeds to listen to the way my kids laugh when playing with each other; I just want to get the stupid weeds pulled.

I WANT to cherish the so-called "insignificant" moments. I want to describe what we ate and what we talked about. I want to take pictures of the flip-flops they were wearing because their little toes won't be this stubby forever. These are things that most people don't want to read about, but these are things that are important for me to remember. I have a friend that posts something every single day. It's rarely anything special. Sometimes she just takes a picture of the book she is reading, or her kids cuddled on the couch, or even her shoes because they are sparkly and it made her happy. Most of the time I don't even fully read her posts because it really is only significant to her. However,  I think about how wonderful it is that she captured those little moments, and can look back at them ten years from now and remember how those sparkly shoes made her feel, and how her kids once liked each other enough to cuddle on the couch.

So, I've decided I'm going to live in the moment more. I'm going to treasure the small things. I'm going to stop pulling weeds if my son wants me to shoot some hoops, and play  hair salon with my girls more. I'm going to capture these moments in my mind, in pictures, and in writing.

So on that note, I'm making this blog private, so I can be certain that only people I know are reading it, and sharing in these small moments with me. Most likely, it won't be interesting to you, but if for some reason you still want to follow along, please click here to send me an email or comment below. I just need your email address to send you an invite :)

(¯`'♥.¸Life is a Journey, Not a Destination¸.♥'´¯)

Herriman Days

I can't remember how many years we've been going to Herriman Days, but I think this was our 6th one. I looked back on this blog to see, but the earliest one I could find was in 2008. It was fun to look back and see the pictures- I forgot how young and chubby little Livi was.

As always, the day starts out with the parade, then the carnival, then fireworks.
It's been such a fun tradition!

4th Grade Science Fair

Science

Fair

The two words that scare a Non-Sciency (yes, I just made up that word) Mom.

The previous year I did a horrible job, so I asked Jeremy to do it this year. 

Much Better.

He took first place and was sent to compete in District.

There were a few changes that needed to be made the day before District, and Jeremy was out of town. 

Thank goodness for technology.

I'm proud to say that my boy(s) won the entire District Competition!

In which he won a ribbon. 

Seriously.

A

Ribbon.

Yes, Seriously

Best Christmas present ever. 

They are called Sleep Phones and I heart them :)

Sign of the Times

This morning Olivia came into my room playing her princess CD player song, and asked, "Mommy...do you like this ringtone?"

 

 

Scout Visit To City Hall

We took the Scouts to visit the Mayor so they could earn their Citizenship badge. It was a lot of fun to see their excitement and how nervous they were. They all acted as though they were meeting a celebrity.

We sat around the conference table and Mayor Mills asked the kids if they had any questions.

Here were some of my favorite questions:

When do you ring the bell outside?

Do you know my Dad? He's a West Valley Cop?

Do you make a lot of money?

Can you change our school schedule so we go on Saturday and Sunday instead of Thursday and Friday?

Do you get a lot of free stuff?

Such a fun day!

Valentines Day

I'm not that mom. 

You know, the mom that sews, or that makes the cutest invitations, or home-made party decorations.

However, this is the first year my kids could send out class Valentines. Yes, that's right.

Their previous school didn't have parties. So I decided to be that mom for just one day.

We have a Raccoon!

Landon was chosen as the Riverton Raccoon of the Week.

He was so excited to be chosen for the entire 4th grade! Not only did he get to be on the morning news segment, "The Raccoon Report", but he got free Cafe Rio...Sweet!

I'm so proud of him. He is so polite, a great student, a wonderful friend, and funny funny funny.

Family Game Night

Clue

Wii

Family

Dog

What more can you ask for?

Well- maybe a photographer who didn't 

block the flash with his hat...

But other than that, it was a perfect night!