Visiting my own Life

The thing that I've noticed the most about working is that I feel like time is just racing past me, making me feel like I'm just a spectator to my life at home. I miss alot of things and my kids are growing and changing before I even blink. I know it's a lazy way to blog but here is Spring at a glance at what I actually was there for:

I call Phoebe Tutti(if anyone remember the tv show Facts of life, the character Tutti only wore rollerskates around the house). Phoebe will just wander around the house with skates on.

Phoebe at her St. Patricks Day program for preschool

Trent and the kids took off for Spring Break without me on a trip to Texas to visit their Grandma Hart and their Hart cousins.They had a great time and all I can say was that the house was really quiet.

Miles trying on a mohawk for awhile, feeling like he was cool!

Phoebe's end of year preschool program and graduation-where she played the part of

Little Miss Muffett

Following after his dad- Oliver chose to do his career day project on Landscape Architects

Easter

Hiking with the family is a favorite activity-the kids never wear out.

(this is in Castlewood Canyon)

He made it through 3rd grade!! Last day of school for Miles and his teacher Mrs. Call.

Another one through elementary school. Oliver finished up with 5th grade and is excited to move on to middle school. This is his Continuation Day(graduation) . Oliver and his teacher Mrs. Willett.

The kids here to support Oliver on Continuation Day

Isabel all cleaned up and ready for her adventure on the Pioneer Trek with the stake- she didn't know how she felt about going-but said it was the BEST thing ever!!! when she got home. This was Isabel's kick off to summer she went at the beginning of June right after school let out, while the boys were still in school.

So there went our spring and now onto summer where I can't believe it's almost over as well :(

Time Flys (Part II)

Here we go again. This should catch us up finally. We left off in early September and this should take us to present time.

Homecoming - and Look No More Braces

Soup Day at Preschool

Field Hockey

Halloween, from left to right: Gambit, Young Vampire, and a Butterfly

Kids Finished Pumpkins

Isabel (Flapper) and her Friend Mallory (Hippie) on Halloween

Varsity Letter Ceremony for Field Hockey

Turning 5 was a Big Day for Phoebe

Boys Idea of Make-Up

Christmas Program for Preschool

Christmas Sunday

Christmas Eve with Pajamas from Grandma T

Christmas Day Opening Presents

Loving the Presents

"Favorite Game of All Time"

Who Looks That Cute on Christmas Morning

Dangerous Things Happen When I'm at Work and Trent is in Charge

We will see what good things February will bring. It is the month of love you know, supposedly.

Time Flys (Part I)

I thought about starting fresh, but I don't want to forget the past 8 months. I noticed I stopped blogging when I started working full time, and I let time slip away. It is time to kick it up again, so here is a sampling from May through September.

8th Grade Graduation and Dance

Family Reunion and 4th of July in Utah

Isabel's 14th Birthday in Utah

Hiking Timpanogos Caves

Oliver's 10th Birthday

Summer and Fun

Back to School (3rd and 5th grade)

Camping

Starting High School - I can't believe I have a high schooler

Birthday and Baptism - the same day

Starting Preschool

Whewwww, that was a lot. I got through part I. Now, on to part II.

Stay Tuned

Big post coming soon (Tomorrow) - I'm back!

Miss Smartypants

On Wednesday night Isabel was inducted to the National Junior Honor Society. She has worked very hard this year. She's kept up a high GPA as well as doing 25 required service hours. Isabel is so much better than I ever was. She makes me one proud mom! showing off her award

reciting the oath as her name was called

Celebrations

May is packed with celebrations, and I'm now just catching my breath from them all. I haven't had time to devote a blog for each event so I thought why not just celebrate them all at once. Better than never right?

ANNIVERSARY-May 1st was our 16th wedding anniversary. I feel like time has flown-we're almost to the point of being married as long as we were without each other. Trent is my one true love who I've created a life and family with that I wouldn't want it any other way. We escaped for the night (the first time in 16 years, let me say that it wasn't on purpose that we waited that long, and I won't wait that long again) Our friends Josh and Erika took the kids and made it possible(I will be forever indebted to them) Let me just say it was GLORIOUS!

2.Trent's birthday on May 4th is right on the heels of our anniversary. Trent turned the big 40- and I don't think he wants to claim his age, he says he definitely does not feel 40(what does 40 supposedly feel like?) Anyway-I wish Trent a magical year where all his hopes and desires come true. I love Trent for so many reasons but I will just list one practical reason, and one not so serious reason. 1. He is my rock, he's driven, ambitious, optimistic, confident, always believes in me, always has our families best interest, and a great father(okay I know that was more than one.) 2. He will get up and go get me a treat at any time of night, he actually asked me to show him how to fold laundry like I want it, he will go see any movie with me, he thinks I'm funny, he's adventurous and willing to try anything.

3. A WEDDING-We went home to Utah for the weekend to see my niece Gabbie get married to her sweetheart Matt on May 9th. She looked absolutely beautiful(it made me want to get married in 2009 instead of 1993,things are so much better now) I was grateful to be able to be there to celebrate with them.


4.Mother's Day,May 10th. I was able to spend the day with my own mother whom I adore. My mother is such a good example to me and I feel so blessed that Heavenly Father sent me to be her daughter. I've never seen such an optimist, such a cheerleader to her family, a testimony that can not be shaken, and a cook and a creator of a HOME like no other.

And I have 4 individual blessings in Isabel, Oliver, Miles and Phoebe. I love Isabel for her never ending smile, her sunny look on life, for being a helper whenever I need her, and her endless kindness. I love Oliver for his beautiful blue eyes, the sprinkle of freckles on his nose, his desire and drive to be the best, and for his competitiveness. I love Miles for his smiley eyes, his mismatched smile with baby teeth and big teeth, his tender heart, his humor, and his affection for Phoebe. I love Phoebe for her free spirit, her willingness to try new things. her laugh, and the beauty mark right up by her eyes. I think of Mother's day as really a day to reflect on how my heart has grown love for each of these children that only a mother knows and how lucky I am to be their mother.

I'm celebrated out not to mention I also came back from Utah and had my birthday on the 14th. As I celebrate another year of being older I'm grateful for so many things-my family, my wonderful friends (you know who you are) who make me feel like I have sisters who live right by me, and my Heavenly Father who is always watching over me.

I'm terribly sorry for such a long post but I couldn't leave any celebration unnoticed.

Playing Catch Up

So here I am again trying to play catch up....again. I don't know what to say except I don't really have much going on that I find blog worthy or worth staying up late over. So here is my very best attempt to catch up on a few things.

1.OLIVER was in his 4th grade grade play last week called DINOMOTION. He played a dinosaur and he was a very good dinosaur indeed! Also, I have no pictures of him playing lacrosse because I forget to bring the camera every time and when I did it rained(I'll have to blog some later). But anyway he is turning out to be a great lacrosse player(since I'm an expert, you know) His position is MIDDY, which in lacrosse for dummies terms he plays offense and defense and runs up and down the field the most. At his last game he made two goals! Can you tell I'm proud?

2. OH my Miles-this picture I put on just because he has the very best smile I know. He is busy with Karate trying to get some "MOVES" He takes his test on Thursday to see if he can get some stripes on his belt. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

3.This is the most recent picture of Isabel that I had. Isabel is keeping busy. She just finished up her volunteer work at the library and as Student Body President she is planning the 8th grade formal dance(it's not really a formal, but it is at night, and you do have to wear a dress). She's trying to make up her mind between "A Night in Paris" or "Black and White Formal" I showed her my pictures from my 9th grade formal and it made me feel old because she couldn't get over hair and dress styles.(all I can say is-can I really justify anything in 1988?) She just got her letter of acceptance from her High School for the Honors Diploma Program and is very excited for that. The school year is wrapping up quickly for her.

4.BRAVE, BRAVE, BRAVE- Phoebe decided on Saturday that she wanted her ears pierced.)My rule is that they can have it done when THEY ask for it. They were at Claire's buying a birthday present for someone else. I asked her if she was sure and she said yes. Anyway, she asked if she could sit in my lap. After that she didn't move a muscle, flinch, act nervous, cry, make a sound. SO BRAVE! (the back story there is that Isabel at 9 years old wanted them done but cried, and cried through it all). Phoebe loves her earrings and thinks she looks like a princess, since her ears have pink sparkly jewels in them.



So there you have the low down on the kids but before I leave you, I need to share a few things.


I need someone to watch the movie DOUBT. I need to talk about it with someone. It's one movie in a very long time that actually made me think long and hard about it. I need some opinions on whether you think "HE" did it or not-So either share your thoughts or get out there and watch the DVD so we can discuss.

And last but not least-I'm so excited. One of my favorite singers, PAOLO NUTINI has a new album coming out in JUNE!!!! (Does anyone even call it an album anymore or is that one more thing to feel old about?) His first album NEW SHOES is one of my favorites but I'm ready for something new. So I thought I would share his new video for his first single of the album called CANDY(from watching the video I'm thinking candy has a different meaning) the link is below his picture.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17587596001?bclid=17534559001&bctid=20475207001

There you have all the excitement that I can offer. I do have to say there is a lot going on in May-so I promise I will have more to offer soon.