Where's Hank

So today I had one of the worst nightmares happen to me and at church none the less. After sacrament was over I started walk toward the back and needed a paper signed. I put down Hank right next to Rod and Meg and got my signature. Then Rod asks "where is Hank" He was just right here. He was gone. I frantically ran to the front of the chapel and started searching. By this time I can't keep the tears from my eyes and the worst thoughts coming to my mind. Friends started looking for my little Hank. We started opening doors and practically running through the church. My friend Kristy saw a police officer standing outside of the bishops offices and started down that way. Then she heard him screaming and pounding the door. He had gone into one of offices next to the bishops and closed the door. He was probably only in there for 5-10 minutes but it sure felt like and eternity. I could tell that he was scared, but a flood of gratitude washed over me. My sweet boy was ok. He had not been taken, but was just a speedy little kid looking around. I hope I never have this feeling again. Although I know I probably will, but for now he is home and in his crib and safe.

Win today

Rods new motto is "Win Today"

do your best today and and try to win the day

i have some girlfriend that for the past few years have gone to the gym and worked out at

6 am

yuck!!!!

well i started this week going with them

waking at 5:35 am

i know that doesn't seem like a lot to anyone but to me

it is huge!

Rod said to me after I got home today

"he was impressed and proud of me this week"

I told him it is the only way I can figure out how to get a work out in the day

and then told me

"I wouldn't do it"

So I feel like I have won the week!

St. George and new addition to family

This past weekend we went to St. George

We had so much fun sitting and reading and sitting some more

The kids swam almost all day and loved every minute of it

Hank even got to swim

we always seem to end of swimming during nap time

weird huh???

Hank is yelling at my mom as she took off with Meggie for a ride

my mom and I got to go and see Crazy for you at the Tuachan

It was so wonderful

so fun of singing and dancing

we also add two new little frogs to the family

no cleaning, feed only two times a week

perfect little pets for us

we had a wonderful weekend

Now Serving

Yesterday Rod entered his first BBQ contest.

we went to visit daddy

had a little face painting

ate some yummy fire cooked pizza

Go daddy!

turn-in boxes
pulled pork and ribs

And the winner is.....
Pulled pork butt
Second Place
RODS RIBS

I was so happy for him
this has been a dream of his for so long
and now Rod can advertise Award winning pulled pork

Happy Birthday to you....

Today is Kates 6th Birthday!

she was so excited last night that she couldn't go to sleep

apparently she said the ready confetti for school doesn't work for birthdays

twinkle toes

showing off her new birthday outfit

can you tell she likes it

She wanted to have a bike decorating and parade party

so her little girlfriend came over and we decorated and decorated and decorated bikes

who know it could take so long...thanks to the older girls for their help

the girls

Millie*McKena*Kate*Faith*Ayrann*Meg*Emily

all the girls after the bike parade

which turned into a horse parade

I'm going to miss this....

So, today after finally getting a minute to sit down just after folding laundry. I keep thinking I'm going to miss this...not the laundry, running crazy in the car, baby refusing to eat, or big girl refusing to try on the shoes or always feeling in a rush... but I keep thinking of how my kids are growing up way to fast and I am truly going to miss this...Kate turned 6 today and I can't believe how the times have flown by...I will post all about Kate tonight.

Now, back to putting laundry away!

Another update

I know I have posted a lot lately but feel I haven't given many updates about my kids.

Kates birthday is tomorrow so I will update her then.

meggie

she puts "new" in front of everything

this my new bow or i love me new cereal

she loves playing with kates friends...and get very sad when she can't play

still loves dirt

hank

calls everyone mama (even daddy)

is starting to repeat words..newest one tractor

LOVES, LOVES, LOVES cows and horses

still a mamas boy

likes to eat a lot, but changes what he likes everyday

loves to play outside

has learned to walk and does more then crawling but still looks like a drunk walking

has mastered going down stairs...so the baby gate is gone!!!!

Today was Meggie's first day of dance class

she has been most excited about this day

Kate and Meggie showing off there tricks

there is something i just love about little girls in dance class

love it!!!!

PreSChoOl

Today was Meggie's first day of preschool

she got these new boots yesterday and had to wear them for school

she seemed a little nervous when i walked her into to school

but she came out after school with a great big smile

she seemed to love it but couldn't remember anything she did at school

1st day of school

Kate was so excited for school to finally start. She started counting down about two weeks ago.

She said after she was dressed this morning "I keep looking in the mirror and I think I look really cute"

She is her with one of her best little friends...Ayrann

Already and so embarrased that mom is taking another picture.

She will love school.

Praying mantis

We have had this praying mantis live by on the wall by the outside garage door opener. Meggie has been brave and touched it a couple of time..of course followed by a scream. But last night they got really brave, thanks to daddy.