Vampires...

I am ready to begin the fourth book of the Twilight series. Through the first three, I came to many realizations...but only one conclusion. I am more readily able to believe that vampires exist, than a man like Edward Cullen. The pain of reality...guess that makes me human.

Just thinkin'...

Gracie

Emilee

Haydn

Riley

Jake

I have been anticipating the day my kids return to school. My mind gets reeling after I sit and think about the extra time I will have to cross another thing off my list...or just relax! Maybe I'll even attempt to start reading the books I have sitting by my bedside. Either way, I'm sure I will enjoy the peace and quiet...or will I? Two nights ago, my youngest Jake came and crawled into bed with us. All I could think about, was how there was no way I would get any sleep now and that I'd probably wake up with another headache. After he climbed up and settled in, I just sat there and stared at him (there was a full moon that night, plenty of extra light). Shouldn't I be enjoying these moments and taking it all in before they grow up and leave? I decided that night I wouldn't be so quick to shoo them away, or say "hold on" or even get frustrated because they need my help to get another drink. Sure I will have my bad days and my selfish days, but I'm hoping I will be more conscious of these little people that are just trying to make their way through life...with a little help and a lot of love from me.

Roommate Reunion

I had the privilege to see my roommate Misty, from Ricks, this last Sunday. She had been over in Bear Lake for a family reunion. I got a phone call and she said they wanted to stop by on their way home and asked if that would be okay with me...dumb question. I always have time for friends, especially good friends that I haven't seen in 6 or 7 years! The funny thing is , once she was here and settled, it was as if we had never spent those years out of touch. I am so grateful for the experiences I had in college...the best part is the people I met and the friendships I've made.

Sisters

Emilee and Gracie are almost 6 yrs apart and different as night and day. I find it pretty amazing how they still enjoy hanging out with each other despite those differences. Emilee's favorite thing to do lately is take pictures, without my knowledge of course. I grabbed my camera the other day and found a few surprises. If these photos don't show how much Gracie wants to be like her big sister, I don't know what does!

Pain in the neck!

Not thrilled to have her picture taken!

Her attempt to smile

Good riddance!! I took Emilee in this morning at about 8:00 for her tonsillectomy. Sounds fun, right? Here I am reassuring her that all will go well, while other children who are coming out of the anesthesia , are screaming and throwing up! At this point Emilee turns to me and says,"Mom, all of this is starting to make me nervous." I once again tell her everything will be fine...and sure enough, 2 hrs later she is done and doing very well. She had no pain and no nausea. I must say, this is going just as I had hoped, although I must give credit where credit is due. Delon gave her a blessing the night before, I am always grateful to have the priesthood in our home...what a privilege. So we are almost in the clear and I am sure she will handle things just fine. (She's a tough one!)

Long time, no run...

Okay, so I went out for my first "real"(not on a treadmill) run the other night and it felt amazing! I only ran two and a half miles, but it was nice to turn the music up and get out there again. I usually stay pretty active, but I haven't found the time to do one of the things I love the most lately...run. Being as it was a small success, satisfaction-wise, I now remember why I love it so much. The only downside is the soreness in my hips. You'd think I just had a baby or something! Anyway, I must press on if I'm ever going to keep up with my boys...and stay young.

Run Amy, run!!

TAGGED

I have read several posts where people have been tagged and I was hoping to maybe escape it. I think I'm afraid to be stumped by these questions. Also, there is a lot of thought that has to be put into these things...so here goes!

JOYS-
- My family, definitely
- The gospel
- Music, could not live w/out it
- The fall season
- The smell of rain
- Design/Architecture
- A good book
- Movies, all kinds
- Dark Chocolate
- Running...early in the morning when the world is still
- Thunder and lightning storms
- Good friends
- Traveling
- Being by the ocean and the smell of sea water
- Last, but not least, singing


FEARS-
- Disappointing my children
- Losing a loved one
- Not living a productive life
- Wasps, I know, sounds trivial compared to the others, but yet a fear
- Never getting the opportunity to see other places
- Never discovering other things that I may be good at and actually enjoy
- Disappointing my parents
- Forgetting to enjoy the simple things
- Not having the courage to just push myself a little and putting faith in my abilities
- Drowning...even though I love the water and am a decent swimmer

GOALS-
- Finish school, get my BA in Sociology
- Soak up as much knowledge as I can before my brain starts to rot
- Get into shape...I need my endurance back with these boys!
- Serve a mission with Delon
- To have my children be proud that I am their mother
- Learn to properly ride a horse...not just in circles at the fair :)
- Pick up the French Horn again
- Be a member of the Tabernacle Choir, traveling and singing, two of my favorite things!
- Learn the anatomy of the automobile...just in case I'm stuck somewhere on the side of the road :)
- This is a long shot, but I've always loved journalism and love to write. Maybe I'll write a children's book, or become a broadcast journalist...I can just see it now!

CURRENT OBSESSIONS-
- Red and yellow peppers dipped in Poppy Seed dressing
- Watching home improvement shows
- Blogging, obviously
- Organizing...I swear I have symptoms of O.C.D.

There you are Becky, now you know all the strange things rolling around in my head. I tag CARRIE N. , MELISSA W. , and KIM S. I'm waiting ladies!