Ballet Pictures 2008

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April Happenings

I have enjoyed this April. We have done so many things. The weather is beautiful and plants are growing - good times. Here are a few pictures to show what we've been up to.

Marty had a no present birthday. Sorry honey. We did each give him a personalized gift though. I read a poem, Jack signed "I love" and then said Dada, and Celie sang "I am a Child of God". Yea, for the big 2-7!

This is Marty enjoying his trampoline. He is such a kid sometimes.

Jack loves the water hose. We are outside multiple times a day and I go through 2 to 3 outfits a day because he soaks them every time. I am glad he likes to play with the water though. He cries if I try to take it away. Such a boy!

Here are our little seedlings that we grew in our bedroom for a few weeks. We brought them outside to get more sun and air movement. I missed watering them one day and more than half of them died. We still had more than enough to plant in our garden. Tomatoes and peppers are going to be my harvesting issue in the days to come.

Here is our official garden. As you can see we have the compost bins in the back, and planted we have carrots, onions, lettuce, cucumber, squash, and watermellon! We shall see what comes of it. I truly enjoy weeding and watering, but you could find me yelling at this evil weed that has thorns that is growing from the other side of the fence. It will never die. Anyway, I am harvesting the lettuce already and it is exciting to eat even though it has no special taste. I can't believe I finally have a garden!

This is my "Passion Vine". Isn't it pretty. I love vines.

Simple Joys

So we have had a messy office for a long time, well as long as we've been married. It isn't organized nicely yet, but we did get some cheap bookshelves. It is weird how happy bookshelves can make me feel. I never knew I cared for them so. Also, we got a large filing cabinet which also brings me joy every time I walk into the room! Our small one is overflowing and broken. I kind of laugh at myself when I see myself get so happy about a silly thing. I wonder if anyone else has the same silly confession as I? And no, the picture is not of our office. Wishful thinking for Marty at least.

Celie's Birthday !!

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Camping Trip

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My first rose

Last Fall we purchased a rose bush and let it sit all winter. I read up on how to take care of roses and went ahead and pruned it to death. Not really, but it seemed that way. Now it is starting to bloom. I find a lot of joy in going out every day and looking at it, caring for it and feeding it. The kids don't bother it much, thanks to the thorns. They are so beautiful and because of all the extreme pruning the bush yeilds large roses. Not as big as store bought, but bigger than I expected. I love them.

We got a Culvers!

When we lived in Illinois we discovered their glorified burger joint with yummy custard called Culvers. They have great customer service and that is a big plus in Marty's book! We just got one that is on the way to the grocery store - bad location for me. Too accessible. No, we have only been once, but it is very tempting. It costs a lot more than Wendy's so it is hard to justify it. Anyway, welcome Culvers! Jack had fun with the straw - he was funny.

Conference again!

I look back to when I was a teen and remembering when Conference weekend would approach. I was sad to be missing out on teen outings, long naps, or nice dates on that Saturday that Conference was held. Fortunately I have matured some. I have such an excitement for Conference weekend. I looked forward to it. I didn't sleep through any of the talks and I was prepared to feel the spirit. I feel blessed to have this opportunity to listen to the words of our living Prophets and Apostles. I am re-motivated to live life to it's greatest potential, I am reminded of my self worth, and my testimony of Jesus Christ and the truthfulness of His gospel given to us in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and by revelation has been strengthened. I know our living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, has been called of God to lead Christ's church on earth. I have so much joy and peace to know this. I love knowing the truth about my premortal life and the potential I have to be like my Father in Heaven. How grateful I am for the joys of knowing I can have an eternal family. Thank you to all my leaders who spoke at Conference for your worthiness, dedication, and love! I hope all of you enjoyed Conference as much as I did. If you didn't get a chance to hear it, you can click this link and watch it. (Look at the bottom right of the page where is says 177th Semiannual General Conference). It is wonderfully informative and uplifting!