Happy Birthday!!

Today is a special day...It's a day to celebrate the person who I love the very most! It's My wonderful husband's Birthday!! I know a lot of ladies out there think that their husband is pretty great but I have to tell you that NONE of them could even compare to how AMAZING my Glen is... Here are 35 reasons why I love him and think he is the best!

1. He loves me unconditionally, a true friend!

2. He is the best daddy in the world!

3. He comes from a wonderful family- 7 siblings, loving parents.

4. He is very easy going and puts others at ease.

5. He has a contagious laugh- he laughs out loud at movies-I love that! - I tend to chuckle under my breath

6. He has BEAUTIFUL blue eyes- like the color of a blue twin pop popsicle

7. He is confident but only in a good way, he never thinks he is better than someone else.

8. He loves little kids- I used to get bothered at family gatherings when all the adults gather to visit because I could never find Glen... Now I know to find the kids and thats where he is. He is a kid at heart

9. He is smart and kind and people are just naturally drawn to him- I know thats more than one thing, but the combination of all those things make him really great at his profession.

10. He is hard working- He supports us so that I can stay home with our boys.

11. He sings to the radio and I think secretly that he would love to be in a boy band! (hee hee)

12. He is a picky eater- no tomatos, meatloaf, watermelon, coconut, fish, mushrooms, peas...just to name a few

13. He teaches our boys- how to tie their shoes, how to hang up their shirts, how to put a belt on, he potty trained them... I do things for them- he teaches them to do things for themselves

14. He knows Soooo much about computers! He teaches me all the tricks- and no matter what calling I have in church- he is my secretary.

15. He LOVES babies and they love him.

16. He is thoughtful- he writes me little love notes and leaves them in random places I woke up to feed Gabe early one morning and there was a note attatched to the can of formula in the pantry!

17. He has unshakeable faith, a deep conviction and testimony of our Savior, and of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loves the gospel and it shows by how he acts- it is just part of him.

18. He is not vain. When I was high school I drove a rusty 85 Dodge colt. When I married Glen I started driving his Honda prelude and he drove the colt- He wanted me to drive the nicer car so that I didn't find myself broken down somewhere.(see, how sweet he is!) He drove that little Dodge of mine with no A/C for 8 years! He never complained! (EVER!)

19. He has dark skin and in the summer months his body glows with a beautiful tan....accompanied by those blue eyes and broad shoulders... um, he's really hot!

20. He always runs errands for me. He drives around alot with his job so he calls me and asks if we need anything...usually we do...and lots of times when he comes home to deliver- He pulls out a nail polish or a lip gloss or my favorite gossip magazine from behind his back...just because

21. He makes the boys birthday cakes... pirate ship, volcano- dino land, choo-choo train, fire truck... They are amazing! He says he learned by watching his mom. Did I mention he decorates for their birthday's too!! (he is my Martha!)

22. He is one of the most thoughtful people I know!- I have lots of stories about that- but one of my favorites is this ...during the winter months, when it's really cold outside, he warms up my side of the bed with the blow dryer!

23. He holds my hand while we ride together in the car.

24. He does work around the house everyday. From dishes to laundry to vacumning. I never have to take the garbage cans out to the road... He sees things that need to get done and does them and he never complains if the house is messy.

25. He plays with our boys. they build army bases, trian routes, tent cities, and safaree's. He loves to play!

26. He is a peacemaker. If we get into a disagreement and have a little "tif"- It is ALWAYS me who starts it...

27. He teaches our boys to be respectful and how to be gentlemen. Boy... do they get in trouble if they sass their mom in front of him.

28. He loves to have fun and no matter what we are doing he finds ways to make it fun. He loves to have parties and socialize and is VERY friendly

29. He is really good at math... I am not... Once I even called him from work because I couldn't figure out a dose rate (for IV's) I had just started my job and I was too embarrassed to ask someone I worked with. He could have just given me the answer...but he walked me through it very patiently! (I probably just freaked you out-- I promise I am a great nurse!)

30. He is a handy man. can fix anything, just like his dad!

31. He is athletic! loves to play basketball, football, and softball. He is amazing on waterski's and snowski's too.

32. He is funny! He likes to make people laugh. sometimes, when I am really mad he tries to tickle me or make me smile- I hate that! I try to stay mad for awhile-but it's hard with him around! ...He doesn't really ever get mad... he has a great sense of humor!

33. He doesn't mind just doing nothing... He doesn't have to be entertained or always on the move.... He is just easy to chill with!

34. He NEVER tells me I can't go somewhere "until after the kids are in bed" or makes me feel bad when I leave with friends, family or a meetings. He always says "go, have fun, and don't worry about us. I got it!" and he really does "have it" He would be a great stay at home dad! ...he would probably do better than I do most days!!! (seriously!)

35. He is a family man in every sense of the word! He loves me and our boys and everything he does is for us!...


I could keep going all the way up to 300 at least!! I wish I had the time! I am a lucky girl to have him for my partner in life, my husband, my love, my best friend! He and our boys are my whole world!

Happy Birthday baby, I love you!!!

Change is brewing...

I am in the process of changing my blog a bit... It is harder than I thought, and is proving to be pretty time consuming! And the decision making disease that I inherited form my mom is not helping any! Not to mention a sick baby who thinks he needs lots of attention... so this is my not- so- cute stand in blog... until I get a minute... maybe an hour!

So Proud!

Evan and Eli have been counting down the days to our primary program! I think they were both excited and a little nervous too! Last week the primary chorister called to see if they would be willing to sing a verse of "This is my Beloved Son" together. They were a little hesitant but after having the "we always say yes when people ask us to help at church" talk they agreed to sing the song. We don't have a piano, so in order to practice we linked to the church website. It worked great and every -so -often throughout the week I would hear the song start up accompanied by Evan singing! He is getting good at finding the correct pitch and even experiments with a little vibrato at times!! (thanks to his cousin Claire!) They both also had speaking parts. Eli said a little line about Faith and they asked Evan to tell an experience about the Holy Ghost. Last weekend while I was scrapbooking my mom helped him write a short talk- It was perfect (thanks mom!). They had a pracitce yesterday and Evan told me that when it was his turn to practice his part that his "tummy hurt just like before your going to throw up!!" I tried to reassured him the best I could... I didn't want to tell him that I still get that feeling when I have to speak in front of people! Anyway, I was so proud of my boys today! They are so brave- they remembered all the correct words. They smiled. Evan looked up as he spoke, he remembered to speak slow and clear- Grandpa Kim would have been proud!! Their mom sure was!!

Six months ago, today...

THEN...

It is hard to believe our sweet baby is already six months old! It sounds so cliche...but it amazes me how fast the time goes. It makes me feel a little old to feel that way. I have had many an old lady telling me "they are only little for such a short time honey" and something my mom always used to tell me. "just enjoy it, because the time goes so fast. In the blink of an eye you'll be sending them off on missions." ya, ya... I know, I thought...?? But NOW it is starting to hit me... I can see the time going so fast sometimes I feel like I could reach out and grab it... since that is impossible- the only thing I can do is try to see the good in every minute and just enjoy the little things... Here is a look back at Gabriel's short journey to six months old!

NOW...

We sure love our baby boy!

Candy... lots of it!

Too much Halloween Candy! the other day after school I decided to do away with the daily rations (mainly because I couldn't resist sneaking some for myself throughout the day) I figured we'd have candy around the house til' July tempting me! So I told the boys they could eat whatever candy they wanted, any amount! Just to get rid of it. I didn't have the heart to just throw it away! You should have seen the joy in their faces, especially Eli, he is a sugar addict! There were candy wrappers and candy trails and sticky fingers! Gabe was squeeling and literally shaking as he watched the boys with their suckers- he wanted one sooo bad! As you can tell I was in the giving mood, so I handed him a red lollypop just to see what he would do. Well he's no dummy, he shoved it right in his little mouth and of course, loved it! I snapped some pictures and in that short time he became a sticky mess. I came to my senses and realized I would like my sleep instead of dealing with a baby on a sugar high all night! I took the lollypop from him and he yelled in protest, it quickly turned to sobs, and that holding your breath kind of crying!! Guess he really liked it! I am happy to report no more candy around here!!

Best Buddies!

Prom?

I asked Evan and Eli
to stand by each

other and smile....

this is the pose they chose (hee hee)

It remindes me of my

highschool days at the prom

...and that awkward pose!

Brothers and best buds too!
don't get me wrong they are typical little boys...

love to wrestle and tease but they watch out for each other and just look at them... so sweet! Yesterday my neighbor told me that she has never met boys like mine. They are polite, obedient, and sensitive little guys...I told her they just came that way!

Halloween week!

The week of Halloween is one of my favorites! Lots of parties, costumes, mini candybars and time to carve pumpkins! This year in particular I was really looking forward to Halloween because my little sister Julie and her cute family were coming to Utah for the week and spending the holiday with us!! Mom and Dad also joined us for most of the week so it couldn't have been better! We continued our favorite Halloween traditions and started some new ones too! The boys school had a costume parade and class Halloween parties the Friday before Halloween. I had fun helping in Eli's kindergarten class this year. Mom and Dad made it just in time to see the parade and take Gabe home for me so I could be in the classroom. Julie's family arrived late Friday night and the fun just got more fun! Here are a few of the things we enjoyed together...

Costume parade!

Yeah!! Ruby's here!

We had a little Halloween party where we ate dinner and bravely tasted "witches potion." We we we rocked out to Halloween tunes while carving pumpkins. When the masterpieces were complete we lit candles in them and turned out the lights. we ended the spooky night by laying on the floor, gazing at our pumpkins, singing Halloween

songs!

while the boys were in school we went to Gardners Village. It was a beautiful day and such a fun outing! I love the fun atmosphere and little shops. One of my new favorite places! During October they decorate the whole village with life size witches wearing and doing all kinds of crazy things... so fun! I felt bad that the boys weren't there to see it- I'll be sure to take them next year, and a camera too! That afternoon when the boys got home we prepared for the big night!! It was all I could do to get them to eat their dinner... and it was PIZZA! They were so excited yet worn out from all the Halloween things all month... Needless to say after a few tantrums (mine included!) we shoved them out with Glen to Trick or Treat! we met up with them later but there was that Lehi wind blowing which made for a chilly night- too chilly for Gabe and Ruby... so we headed home, counted the loot, and barely got the face paint off before the boys hit their pillows. They had a great time and we ended the night trying to keep our eyes peeled open while watching Clue. Definatley a Happy Halloween!

Playin' Hookie!!!!

On Thursday we thought it would be fun to go up to Park City in the afternoon. I decided to let the boys play hookie and skip school. Evan woke up late and was so worried that he'd missed the bus...a smile quickly appeared though, when I told him the plans for the day. He and grandpa, who is a principal promised it would be an educational trip! We did most of our favorite things to do in Park City... window shop, ride the trolly, stop at the Chocolate Factory for a gourmet carmel apple, and then bought some all day suckers at our favorite trinket/craft shop. I love park City with all it's hills, quaint shops and houses, hundreds of moose statues, great shopping, ski resorts.... it just feels like a vacation even if your only there for the day! We had so much fun but it was a bittersweet day as we said our goodbye's to Julie, Richie and Ruby! Mom and Dad headed for Logan and I am really missing all of them!

Girl Stuff...

My tank has been running low for awhile -as far as friends go -and just as I was missing my family and creeping close to empty... I got refueled!! my girlfriends in Logan all got together last weekend at the Scrapbook House!!! It is a house that is rented out by the weekend for crazy scrapbookers like us! There were 19 of us -give or take depending on the day! It was so incredibly fun!! Nothing like spending a few days together sitting around in jammies, talking, laughing, eating and scrapbooking!! - GIRL STUFF! I miss having my friends so close. I miss having people around who know me. We've been through a lot together the last 7 years!- thats a long time! Babies, church callings, good, and bad, trials, and succcesses. Helping each other to get through life is what friends really do. I love these girls and will always have a special connection with each one of them. They have all influenced me in some way and I am so blessed to call them friends! now back to the real world...it does get better for me here everyday thanks to some wonderful new friends!