Happy Birthday Jordan!

Jordan hit a big milestone turning 12 yrs. old. He now gets to receive the priesthood and pass the sacrament. He was sustained today in church but he will not actually receive the priesthood until after his Grandpa James gets back from vacation. We are so proud of him and all of his accomplishments. If he could just finish his Faith in God....

For his birthday he wanted pumpkin pie so that is what he got. He got some pretty cool stuff- a dive knife, wet suit, and a watch. He celebrated with friends and family on Saturday with a Jet Ski party. He got more presents and money to spend has soon as he gets the chance. He is not much of a saver. A cell phone plan may be in the works. Keep your fingers crossed Jordan.

Happy Birthday Rich!!

Turning 30 something, and like cheese, better with age.

20 Things I love about Rich!

I love when you pose for a picture this is what I get

I love that you like to rub my ever expanding belly.

I love that when we go to the grocery store you make up stories about me to the clerk.

I love that when you find something you love to do you go for it!

I love that your my handyman.

I love that you get kicked off the BYU Board over and over and over and over again in defense of a team you love.

I love when you buy me flowers - just because.

I love that you are just as big of a kid as our own kids.

I love that you find old funny songs that you sing and sometimes dance to.

I love how you can write a talk in a blink of an eye where it takes me hours and hours.

I love how skilled you are at so many things and still you continue to try to improve yourself.

I love when I wake up in the morning and you call me beautiful.

I love how generous you are.

I love that you love to cook!

I love when you check out the clothes I'm wearing just so you can find a loose string to floss your teeth with.

I love that you let me squeeze your hand with all my strength when I was delivering each of our boys.

I love that you are a concerned, loving, and helpful dad.

I love that when you take a picture of the boys, this is what I get

I love that when I freak out about something, you calmly bring me back down to reality.

I love when you go to the store to get yourself a treat that you always get me one too, even if I already have 10 of them at home- it just means your thinking of me.

Love you!!! Have a great day!

Scuba Lessons

Jordan's Middle School experience includes outdoor education, which means for him that he gets to be scuba certified. After he is scuba certified, throughout the year he will be working with the National Marine Sanctuary. Richard took this opportunity to get certified as well and will hopefully go on some of the work assignments with Jordan. Both of them seem to be naturals at it and Richard is so excited about it he wants me (who said I would never do it) to do it too. Well, since I can't do it now, I have about a year to think it over. Jordan's Middle School Class, teacher, and instructors.
Richard, heading off on his second dive.

Unspectacular Me!

Ok, I got tagged. I have to say 6 unspectacular quirks about myself.

#1. I never respond to the emails that ask you a million questions about yourself and pass it along. It really goes against my nature to do this tag, so take note it may be the only one I do.

#2. I hate calling people I don't know or don't know very well. I don't mind talking to them in person, I just don't like calling them. I know weird.

#3. If you come to my house, the messiest room is my bedroom. It's the one room I don't feel the urgency to clean right away but I have to say I can't stand it when it is messy.

#4. I dread making school lunches.

#5. I like putting dishes in the dishwasher, just not putting them away. The same can be said for laundry.

#6. If it is not on my calender or written down I probably will not remember it, or at least remember it at the right time. Gotta have my lists.

Flowers

I am so lucky to get wonderful flowers from my husband.

Ever since we have moved to Hawaii, I rarely go without fresh flowers. Sometimes I get really spoiled and I get two bouquets at the same time.

Thanks honey!

My Sewing Projects

I pulled out my sewing machine, it's been awhile, and starting working on some projects. The first one is a diaper wipe case that I am making for every new mom in our ward (we have quite a few coming up). I've had to make a couple to figure it all out and now I'm experimenting to see whether I like a bigger or smaller piece of Velcro. I just wish I had more options for cute fabric here.

The next picture is the ribbon blanket I have been wanting to make every since I saw it on Etsy. I loved the way it turned out and love the super cute fabric I found in Utah.

First Day of School

All three of my boys started on different days but they are all in school now. Dylan is in Preschool and has been so excited to get back to school. Brendan is in 4th grade now and moved to a new building with Jordan. Jordan is in 7th, starting Middle School, and loves his new guy teacher. This is the first year for this middle school and they have some great things planned. There are only 10 kids in his school and together they have picked out furniture for the school and are making lockers for them and future middle school students.