Resolutions..

Now I know what you are thinking... It's late in the year to start making resolutions but I feel that I am in dire need to make some changes so here it goes.....

1. Always, Always stay current on this blog!! I hate playing catch up, and I am usually a month behind...

2. attend the Temple at least twice a month, I love going there and miss it when I don't get to go...

3. Get organized in my YW things...PP charts I am talking about you!

4. Play tennis or get active at least a couple times in the week... I really want to hit the courts;)

5. Eat, Cook, and Feed myself and the family more healthy, natural things...this one will have to be a work in progress.

Separately these tasks do not sound too bad or overwhelming so I am trying to stay positive and just put my shoulder to the wheel and push these resolutions along. I love my boys, and Geoffrey and that is why I am trying so hard to make these changes. I want to be the healthiest I can be and I especially want that for my family. I know how important and sacred these bodies are and I want to keep them that way. So lets get to work family!!!

look who's walking...

The days of the worm crawl are officially over!! A tear just rolled down my cheek :( I can't believe little baby Landon is walking! He is a "real" baby no more. While I am a little bit sad, he is way excited and is so happy that now he can keep up with the big brothers a little easier. His brothers think he is pretty cool and are usually yelling, "come on baby, walk to me!" they enjoy watching him grow and learn new things.

rock climber

first day of school

It's here...the first day of school!! My boys are really happy and have been counting down for weeks now. Boys you are such big boys, I hope this year is a ton of fun and you learn lots of new and exciting things. You boys are the best!!

walking up to school, they had an apple muffin for their teachers on the first day

Jayden already really hard at work, he was such a big guy. When I left I was a little teary eyed knowing that 5 out 7 days he is here at school now:(

Alex was a little nervous about me leaving, but was fine after some encouragement..

Candlelight smore's

These pictures are really blurry and dark but they put a smile on my face just thinking of the deliciousness of the chocolate ganache I made. Really it was a pretty awesomely messy dessert but it was totally worth it. Even though I could eat the ganache all by itself I made a plate of strawberries, pretzels, bananas, pound cake, and of course marshmallows. Because Jayden keeps insisting on roasting marshmallows I broke out 2 candles and sticks and we went to town. The boys were messy and loved eating as much chocolate as they could. I am already counting down until I make this again, it was that good.

man of the house

We were all in the car heading out to run errands when I hear this conversation going on in the backseat... "Hey Alex, did you know that we are the man of the house?" Alex shakes his head, "No" Jayden proceeds to explain, "Yeah when Daddy's not here we get to be the man of house and help mommy. Isn't that cool, Alex?" Alex, "o-yeah"

I love hearing these conversations from my little men! They just crack me up! Jayden and Alex you are the MEN of the house while daddy's away, and I am lucky to have two brave strong boys to help me!

Grocery getters

I am sure that most of you moms out there can relate to these pictures of loaded down grocery carts full of midgets and not so many groceries. I used to hate going to the grocery store not because of the companions I had but because I was not a fan of cooking. Well now that I have 4 hungry boys it is a necessity to go at least once a week. The boys usually love going with me and bagging up the fresh produce, then stopping by the bakery for the free cookies, and then over to the deli to pick out their sandwich toppings. The trips aren't always the easiest and more times than not I end up with things I didn't want, but the boys are learning while we shop so its worth it. Today we ordered some subs and while we were waiting Jayden wanted to take some pictures with my phone. And this is what he got....

This picture cracks me up for 2 reasons... the first being that I look ridiculous, and the second is the on-looker in the background. She clearly is not amused by my monkeys as much as I am. When I noticed her face in the picture I tried to think why she would be scowling at us and I just can't figure it out, the boys were all being really good and besides the impromptu photo shoot they were just hanging out. The shot also made me realize that I bet there are a lot more scowls from people that I don't see. And what do I think about it?? Who cares!! I love my sometimes rowdy, crazy, always messy crew!! In fact I think I feel a grocery run coming on...

see the biggest cart and still is mostly full of kiddies rather then groceries! See my personal shoppers...

My shopping cart even comes with chauffeurs