Day 17 It's Just Fruity

Kiwi is an interesting fruit. If you look at the outside you may think you are getting something brown and hairy, when in reality it's this perfect green color, juicy with little seeds and a light green center, with a unique tasty flavor. Days are sometimes like kiwi brown and dark and hairy and then they turn out just right. Some days start out nice and perfect and then turn into a hairy mess. Either way life is like a Kiwi. Just a thought.

I loved the way this Kiwi tasted and just like the Kiwi this day has been a little hairy but there has been some perfectly green tasty moments. Like when my friend Barbra called to see how my weight watcher day has been and if I had any questions. It was so nice to know that she cares and that she thought about me. I'm thankful for fruit because it has 0 points, and a friend that called to just ask how I was doing!

Day 16 Friends Friends Friends

There is nothing better then having your best friend come over paint sun catchers, eat lunch, and play together. Lydia has been asking to get together with Claire for so long so we were glad that she came over today. They get along so well and have so much fun together

Willy, Hansen and Austin had a fun day together playing on their DS's, and basketball. Then they all went over to play Ultimate Frisbee with other young men and ward members. They had a great time.

Emily went with her friend Regan to the movies so she got in on the fun too! What a fun day for the kids. It's great to have a 3 day weekend dedicated to a great hero in American History, Martin Luther King JR. I'm grateful for a day off of school and the opportunity to have the kids at home!

Day 15 Beautiful Bluebirds on a Busy Sabbath Day

Sundays are wonderful days full of all types of church meetings. Bill left this morning with Emily before 7:00am. He came home in time for dinner at 5:00 and left again at 6:00 for home teaching. I had fun doing sharing time with the children in Primary . Emily and I had fun trying a new recipe for dinner Caribbean Jerk Pork. It was awesome. This great recipe I found on Spark people.

Before dinner I saw Austin take the camera and was looking out the window by our front door. I went over to see what he was taking a picture of and he showed me the two birds drinking from our flower pot. He took a few shots and I took a few. I loved this one! The birds are such a beautiful blue.

Today my heart is full of gratitude for so many things but especially for the children in our ward and our children at home. I am so blessed to serve all of them and share my testimony of the Savior and the plan of happiness with them.

Day 14 Busy Busy Day

I love when the day ends and Bill is a sleep in his chair. We all had a busy day! The boys and Bill went to a baptism and then helped a family move. Emily and Lydia went shopping and then to basketball practice. I had a Tupperware party. It was so much fun to have friends over. I just don't do that hardly at all. Then we enjoyed the movie Forest Gump as a family. I am grateful for things to do and people to be with.

Day 13 Friday Friend and 4.4 pounds

It so much fun to have friends come over. We love when Emily brings her friend Ibriham to visit. He helps Lydia put on her game face. He likes to show his guns and challenge Willy. He is so much fun and always polite. We are grateful for the great friends our children have. They are an inspiration to us. The world is a challenging place for kids to grow up in and good friends help each other make good decisions. We are so blessed when they come to our home and share with us their lives.

I weighed in at weight watchers and I lost 4.4 pounds this week. I worked hard I did water aerobics 4 days elliptical one day and a hike on Saturday. I stayed under my points and didn't use any of the floater points or activity points. I like having a big start. I have also put into place some reminders so that when I have crucial moments I can make the right choice. Awesome week ahead!

Day 12 Returns

Roxie and I spend a few minutes waiting enjoying the 70 degree weather. Waiting at the bus stop a daily occurrence, morning and afternoon. Roxie somehow senses the time of day and stands at the door and looks patiently at me while I grab a jacket. When I pull the leash out of the drawer she goes wild begging for me to put it on her. Roxie loves the walk and the other children love to pet her and walk her part way home. At first sight of the bus Roxie stands and patiently waits.

When Lydia gets off the bus she doesn't saunter over, or walk slowly, or walk at all. She runs at full speed from the door to curb, puts her arms out and hugs me tight. As she jets across the street I feel this rush of gratefulness that she is home again. Another day that she has safely found my arms. I feeling of relief over comes me after each of the children are home it's as if someone has borrowed them and now they are returned.

Day 11 Sunrise and Seminary

What a beautiful sunrise I was able to view as I waited to take seminary students to school. What a blessing to see! And to think I would have gone through the whole day without seeing this spectacular sight had I not had the opportunity to drive today. Thanks for the view!