Our Family: Late Valentines....

"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

February 24, 2011

Late Valentines....

Valentines day was kinda a little strange this year cause it was the first year I didn't get to spend the actual day with Nick, He left for work on the 10th so he was not here to spend it with me or the boys this year.

We did get to go out to a movie before he left and we bought a little cake to eat together (it was so yummy, lots of fudge just like i like it), he was so sweet and bough me some earrings and necklace and stuck them under my pillow so i would find them when i got into bed!

On the 14th kaylin decided he was going to be my valentine's for the day (he is always so thoughtful and sweet) he told me since dad was gone he would be my valentine for the day! he found a square diamond in his toy box and brought it into my and said "here is your valentine present mom" he was soooo cute, made me all cozy and warm inside!
later that night kaylin and I got out our special cups and ate our chocolate ice cream together, he always gets excited when we get out the special cups!

kiptin didn't really know what was going on but he did love the valentine heart shaped cookies i bought!

i love my little valentines!

Kaylin's Funnies!

set up: nick and kaylin are playing video games.

"your not very good dad, you should let me show you how to do it"

"Iam really snart, i know stuff " (snart: meaning smart)

set up: kaylin wants to sleep in our bed.

"kaylin you need to sleep in your own big boy bed"

"but that is my 3 year old bed and I'm 4 so now I can sleep in this bed with you. its a 4 year old bed"

set up: kiptin pulled the filter off the vacume and I couldn't figure out how to put it back on.

"oh mom why did you take this off, let me fix it"

"no kaylin leave it alone, let daddy fix it"

"I can do it...see mom, fixed"

(a very stupid mom moment for sure...its sad when your 4yr old is smarter then you)

“One’s life….cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free….Therefore, how can you and I really expect to guide naively through life, as if to say, ‘Lord, give me experience, but not grief, not sorrow, not pain, not opposition, not betrayal, and certainly not to be forsaken. Keep from me, Lord, all those experiences which made Thee what Thou art! Then let me come and dwell with Thee and fully share Thy joy!’ Real faith….is required to endure this necessary but painful developmental process.” Neal A. Maxwell