Life Lessons

My kids got a very difficult life lesson yesterday. We had to say goodbye to one of our dogs. No he didn't die. We got our Jack Russell "Shorty" about three years ago as a friend for our Red Healer "Copper" to try to keep him from roaming. That plan failed but we fell in love with Shorty. We tried our best to keep him warm in the garage in the winter. But his fur was just not long enough and thick enough and would beg to come in both our house and the neighbors. Well last year the neighbors gave in and let him in when he would scratch. So we let him come in this year and it just didn't work out. Too many allergies at our house. We found a family with kids to take him. I made the mistake of letting the girls come when I sent Shorty away. Grace cried the whole way there and beyond. Lyndie just was confused as to why that strange man was taking her dog (aka little brother). She just kept saying, "Shorty go. Take Shorty. My Shorty.", in a really confused voice. Then we all began to bawl. Did I do the right thing? I wasn't sure last night but I am ok with my decision today but I think I may have let the best dog in the whole world go. If only he could have been a long haired dog. We miss you Shorty and hope you love your new home.

My Love of Music

I think I learned to love music before I was even born. My mom was always humming a tune no matter the time of day. When music is playing I can't help but want to jam to it. If I am in a place where I can't dance it takes everything I have to hold still and will tap my toe to the beat. I always love a feel good song that lifts my spirit. Well, I think I have passed on this love for music and a good beat. On Sunday in Sacrament Meeting there was a musical number consisting of a flute and a violin. It had all my girls at full attention. When it was over Lyndie had to show her true appreciation for the job well done and clapped very enthusiastically. It was great. I felt the same way. I hope she always enjoys good music.

Our Staycation

Whenever we go to the city we are so busy shopping we hardly ever stop to play. So last weekend we decided we were just going to play in the "BIG" city (; We first visited the Draper temple open house. I think Olivia's jaw hit the floor when I told her she got to go INSIDE the temple. The entire tour Lyndie kept saying that everything was "HUGE" in a not so quiet voice and she loved the "moo tows" at the baptismal font. We made sure to stay at a motel that had a pool but when we got there they had it closed for the weekend to make repairs. So the girls found other ways to entertain themselves.

I think I gave birth to aliens. We laughed so hard! Olivia figured out how to do this while we were trying to find somewhere else to swim with no luck.

I was a little picture happy. Our drive to the temple and then after a bite to eat at IKEA. Grace said that IKEA is now officially her favorite store.

A little photo op on our way to get some yummy chocolate.

This is the look of a happy mom that had a great weekend just relaxing.

We also went to the BYU vs. Airforce basketball game. The girls had a blast and came away a bit hoarse after all the cheering. We ended up getting to see my brother Brian and his wife all the way from Portland. I also got to meet Tony's Aunt and cousins for the first time. Family is the greatest!! The more the merrier. Now back to reality after a fun weekend.