Reminder

Today I am feeling like I need to remind myself how much I have to be grateful for. I have days sometimes when I feel sorry for myself and I feel like I need a major pep talk. So here goes:

Here are some everyday things that make me smile and remind me that I have a good life:

-My boys that sleep in until 9:00 every morning
-Listening to Dillon talk & play in his crib until I go and get him, he is so patient
-Dillon's smile when I go get him out of his crib in the morning
-How Mason likes to snuggle with me for at least 20 minutes every morning on the couch until he really wakes up
-When Mason asks for "Better Toast" for breakfast and I know exactly what he means, (Toast that is not burned with the crust cut off)in case you were wondering
-How Dillon won't eat anything for breakfast unless it's off Mason's plate. :)
-How Dillon likes to run around naked and Mason likes to have his clothes on.
-How Dillon copies everything Mason does
-How Dillon loves to brush his teeth and especially likes to spit in the sink
-How Mason and Dillon love to take baths and love to get their heads dunked in the water
-How all the neighbor kids love Mason and think he is fun to play with no matter their ages.
-How Mason knows how to push my buttons and likes to test my limits.
-When Mason does something wrong he always says" Mom, you are not mad at me anymore?"
-How strong willed Dillon is and how he can hold his own against Mason.
-How Dillon was so strong when he was born despite all that was against him and came out a strong and healthy boy.
-Cameron who puts a bottle in Dillon's crib before he goes to work so I don't have to.
-Cameron who works harder than anyone I know to provide for us.
-Cameron who loves me no matter what, always puts me first and is the only one that really understands me.
-A Mom who will be there for me in a second, and who makes me feel like I am doing a good job at being a Mom.
-A Mom who takes care of herself and who has taught me that exercising and taking care of yourself is important.
-A Dad who is the greatest, funniest, goofiest Dad in the world. We can make eachother laugh like no one else can.
-A Dad who is a great example of love, honesty, hard work, honoring his priesthood, and the list could go on and on
- Sisters who I could not live without. We are all so different but are always there for eachother. I love each one for a different reason
-A sister Amanda who can make friends like no one I have ever seen. She is so accepting of others no matter what. She is one of the strongest person I know. She is beautiful and has taught me so much.
- Abbey who is the most driven, determined, talented girl I know. She has influenced me so much and I hope that I can be like her one day.
- Amelia who is so much fun to be around and is so real. What you see is what you get with her and I love her for that.
-A brother Garrett, who I look up to so much. He has always been there for me and even though we have our differences sometimes, I know that he will always love me.
-Sister in laws who are amazing! I have grown to love them as much as my own sisters.
-In-Laws who have let us live with them for the last 2 years and who have been so great. They are truly amazing for putting up with us, and I am so glad my boys have been able to get so close to them.
- A best friend Brittany who I know will always be my best friend no matter how long we go without seeing eachother. I always look forward to talking on the phone with her. She is a real true friend. I love her so much. We have so much history and she will never get rid of me!
-My boys who I can't remember what life was like without them and don't ever want to. They are truly the reason I get up in the morning and have taught me patience & unconditional love. They are so fun and I love them so much.
-Again, for Cam who is the best! I have known him for about 18 years and knew from the 9th grade that I was going to marry him. I have not regretted it and know that we have so much to look forward to together.

So there you have it. My little reminder and pep talk. Okay I feel better!

Boo on January.

I am not a fan of January. The first part of the month is okay, you have that feeling of starting new, a clean slate and hopefully starting some new resolutions. By the 3rd week, I am totally over it. I have been doing okay on my goals, lost 4 lbs the first week, 2 the second week and none this week. I was a little depressed because I have been eating awesome and working out so what did I do? I made chocolate chip cookies and ate half the dough. I am sick now, maybe I will go throw it up. Just kidding. Maybe.

This is my year!

So here it is, 2010. I have been thinking for a couple of months how I was going to make this year the best ever. I decided that I am going to make this year all about me. That sounds a little selfish, but I think that I deserve it. I am going to take better care of myself by exercising more, eating better and just trying to better myself. I am going to take some classes on things that I am interested in like photography & graphic design. Also moving into a new home is in the works and I couldn't be more excited. I believe that you can't be good at the things that are the most important like being a good mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend until you are happy with yourself, and that is my ultimate goal. I hope that I can make it happen this year. I hope that you all have some good goals this year and that you can become the best you can be.

Sledding

We went sledding with the my whole family this morning. It was so much fun. Mason as always was fearless and went down huge hills all by himself laughing all the way! He is one crazy kid. Here are some pics. Notice the train that I was brave enough to go in the front of. We almost hit a tree!!!