Our Family: September 2016

"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

September 05, 2016

summer camping...

My MOST FAVORITE thing to do of all times with my boys is go up the mountain and forget the world for the weekend...spend time outdoors all day with them, watch them run and
play...watch them laugh and get filthy dirty!
We went up to my favorite camping place...Duck Creek..up cedar mountain. It was peaceful, relaxing, and amazing to just be with my 5 guys, plus the two dogs!
Kaylin loved finding bugs, trying to shoot the blue bird that was teasing him, riding grandpas BIG four wheeler and taking mommy on the four wheeler and lounging with dad!
Kiptin LOVED squirrel hunting with daddy, driving around like a banchee on his motorcycle, and shooting his BB gun!
Khailo loves his police car, taking it to the mountain was his highlight i think..getting super dirty, taking off his shirt, going for a four wheeler ride with daddy, and sleeping in the trailer!
Karbon this was his 2nd time ever camping..saying he loves to be outside is a huge UNDERSTATEMENT!!!! he loved everything..as long as he is outside you dont hear any complaining from him!
All THREE BIG BOYS LOVED THE FIRE!
It's a lot of work to pack up and go but its worth every second!!

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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