Saturday, February 21, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN!





























Lauren turns 12 this week, and had a "rock concert" party. This concert was complete with







concert tickets, all girl bands, and a concert to end all concerts! What a blast! Happy Birthday Lauren, WE LOVE YOU!!!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Why I should NOT go back to bed in the morning...




This morning I was tired. I came home after dropping the "big kids" off to seminary, and crawled back in bed. NOT a good idea.



The 11-almost-12 year old went to school wearing makeup and Christopher's underwear ended up in the backyard courtesy of Jack or Zoey. (I'm not sure which one, they both have issues.)



It's noon, and I'm on Pepsi #2. I've got to get to bed earlier tonight!



xoxo



Cyn

Friday, February 13, 2009

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!















My favorite Valentines Day happened in 1999.





We had been given a trip for Christmas by Phillip's





boss to San Diego, and we decided to use it for Valentines





Day. His boss told us we HAD to go to the temple, and so





arrangements were made. My rec. had expired, so my





cute neighbor who happened to be in the Stake Presidency





signed it for me at his home. I put in my pocket, and





finished up preparations. You know what happened. I





forgot to take it out of my pocket. So, I asked my mom as we





were driving to the airport to overnight it to the hotel. She did.





It arrived as hoped for! Well, wouldn't you know, that I opened it,





we went to Sea World that day, and when we came back, the maid





service had thrown it away accidentally. I was devastated. I know,





I know, I SHOULD HAVE PUT IT AWAY!! BUT... My cute husband





went dumpster diving, and FOUND IT!!! We were able to go after all,





and the San Diego Temple has been my favorite ever since.





Thanks Phillip for the best Valentines Day ever! I love you!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Happiness is....


I was able to go to the temple this morning and was struck with such joy and happiness at being there! I was happy to be with friends, happy to be doing something that is worthwhile, and happy to feel like I "reconnected" with an old friend. Sometimes I forget.
xoxo
Cyn