Sorry....I guess I was tagged a long time ago, and I remembered seeing it but didn't have time. So here it is!:
Joys, Fears, and Obssessions
These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.
Joys.
1. Holding my sleeping babies.
2. Dancing with Jorge.
3. Listening to rain on a tin roof.
Fears.
1. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
2. Being with the wrong person at the wrong time.
3. Having anything happen to any one of my 3 boys.
Current obsessions/collections
1. Actually, I'm currently obsessed with de-junking. so...anti-collecting?!
2. I'm trying to convince Santa Claus to bring the boys a dog.
3. Organic chicken eggs and goatmilk. NO, I'm not necessarily obsessed and it's not a "collection" but I believe it's healthier- and hey- I Do have to balance out the weekend cookies!
Surprising facts
1. I have one square lamp in my house and I'm trying to have it be diagonal on the entertainment center and it really bothers me.
2. I have a strict shower routine, but a few weeks ago I was pretty tired and put SHAMPOO on my face. kinda disappointed in myself. I've had the same routine since high school....
3. To some this may not be surprising...but TODAY I wore brown and black to church. Yes, I did. AND I looked good. (maybe that's the surprising part! haha)
I tag....Becky, Vanessa, Amy, Lauren, and ?
Sunday, September 28, 2008
toenails and blogging
There are two things I haven't been able to do since August 4th. 1. is polishing my toenails and the second is blogging. For those of you who aren't in the know...just kidding...I started working again. Here: 
Actually, this is a picture of the school. This fabulously designed blog (http://jsateam7.blogspot.com/) was done by my oh so talented sister, Becky. (Thank you!) So, when I have spare time, it is all devoted to my family. I've learned that I used to take our time together for granted. Now, we literally cherish every single moment. At this very moment, I am blowing bubbles for them to chase while I do this.
I've also started a ritual that the boys, Jorge included, do not complain about. Weekend ritual cookies. We make cookies every weekend. And, sadly, usually eat them all before Monday rolls around. My mother-in-law keeps the boys, which is extremely convenient because I then get to see the boys at lunch and eat her oh-so yummy cooking. She's great with the boys and they usually don't want to come home! I was sick all last week (thought the stomach flu was only suppose to last 24 hrs?!) and attempted to go to work one day....but ended up turning around after 2 minutes of driving. Reuben cried. "I want to go to Grandma's house! not my white house!" So sad. Sorry Reuben. Mommy couldn't make it. But I was able to be with my little family ALL WEEK, and even though I felt like death, couldn't cook for them, couldn't change their diapers, and had to leave the room when they ate- inside (in every part of me other than my stomach!) I was happy. They are my life. And I'm so grateful to have them and to have Jorge, who by-the-way did a great job at taking care of me and the boys. EVEN when the only thing that sounded good after 4 days of not eating was SUPER YUMMY SUPER greasy! tacos. He went and got them. I ate....I was sick. Again. Still. Not even one "I told you so" He was great! Thanks!
Actually, this is a picture of the school. This fabulously designed blog (http://jsateam7.blogspot.com/) was done by my oh so talented sister, Becky. (Thank you!) So, when I have spare time, it is all devoted to my family. I've learned that I used to take our time together for granted. Now, we literally cherish every single moment. At this very moment, I am blowing bubbles for them to chase while I do this.
I've also started a ritual that the boys, Jorge included, do not complain about. Weekend ritual cookies. We make cookies every weekend. And, sadly, usually eat them all before Monday rolls around. My mother-in-law keeps the boys, which is extremely convenient because I then get to see the boys at lunch and eat her oh-so yummy cooking. She's great with the boys and they usually don't want to come home! I was sick all last week (thought the stomach flu was only suppose to last 24 hrs?!) and attempted to go to work one day....but ended up turning around after 2 minutes of driving. Reuben cried. "I want to go to Grandma's house! not my white house!" So sad. Sorry Reuben. Mommy couldn't make it. But I was able to be with my little family ALL WEEK, and even though I felt like death, couldn't cook for them, couldn't change their diapers, and had to leave the room when they ate- inside (in every part of me other than my stomach!) I was happy. They are my life. And I'm so grateful to have them and to have Jorge, who by-the-way did a great job at taking care of me and the boys. EVEN when the only thing that sounded good after 4 days of not eating was SUPER YUMMY SUPER greasy! tacos. He went and got them. I ate....I was sick. Again. Still. Not even one "I told you so" He was great! Thanks!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
SUNDAY fun.
This past Sunday, all of the future Sunbeams went to Primary for singing time. First of all, I can't believe I have a soon-to-be Sunbeam! and Secondly, I was amazed at how reverent he was! I snuck in the back of the room to snap this shot! I love how his feet don't even touch the floor! (He was very happy to get to sit by his friend, Alan, who is a year older.)
Jace and Reuben are "Colony Boys"- they love getting dirty, chasing chickens, and not using their carseats. KEEP READING. We require carseats, except on the way home from church. We live on the same road. They think this is the best ever! Reuben usually "drives" and this particular Sunday, Jace fell asleep in my arms in the 1 minute it took to get home. He's not a baby anymore, but I love these tender moments.Sunday, September 7, 2008
Big Brother Reuben!
Reuben had never really showed an interest in coloring until spending all summer with Alexia, his super cute older cousin. This is one of his many masterpieces. And although he TRIED to stay in the lines....or on the paper.....
it really didn't happen that way. HOWEVER, he was very happy to clean up his mess. I think that might have been the most fun! I asked him if I could help clean it and he said, "No mommy- I do it!" OK!!!!!
Reuben also loves reading. He makes sure that Jace has a book also. This was in Phoenix, but every night when Jorge and I are reading scriptures- the boys get their "scriptures" and "read" while we do. When they get a little older we'll start with BOM reader, but until then....this is cute, and fun. Reuben also does chores. He asked for them. He puts our scriptures in their little cubby and he gathers their socks when I wash whites and puts them away. He gets so excited and runs around the house while we all give him 5. Love it! and him!
it really didn't happen that way. HOWEVER, he was very happy to clean up his mess. I think that might have been the most fun! I asked him if I could help clean it and he said, "No mommy- I do it!" OK!!!!!
Reuben also loves reading. He makes sure that Jace has a book also. This was in Phoenix, but every night when Jorge and I are reading scriptures- the boys get their "scriptures" and "read" while we do. When they get a little older we'll start with BOM reader, but until then....this is cute, and fun. Reuben also does chores. He asked for them. He puts our scriptures in their little cubby and he gathers their socks when I wash whites and puts them away. He gets so excited and runs around the house while we all give him 5. Love it! and him!
A Summer of Firsts for Jace
Jace's 1st haircut. I do feel bad that we did it....only because we took Reuben to a huge salon and had it all fancy for him- BUT this is why....Jace has no hair. Ok, I lied- he has 2 of them! Yes, I'm only kidding. His hair has grown but only around his ears and on the bottom like an old man, so we gave him his 1st haircut and HE LOVED it. He looks older and is still devilishly handsome. 
He also drank his 1st virgin margarita. Midnight margarita. Name that movie. I know it looks like he didn't like it but he kept wanting more! He'd even stick his lizard tongue out and lick off all my salt. Funny kid!
He also drank his 1st virgin margarita. Midnight margarita. Name that movie. I know it looks like he didn't like it but he kept wanting more! He'd even stick his lizard tongue out and lick off all my salt. Funny kid!
WHETTEN WEEKEND
I have the best husband. Really, I do- there's no argument. This weekend, I wanted to redo a built in bookshelf in this little corner of our house. It included ripping off old wallpaper, using thinner to take the excess glue off, taping, painting...and more painting. I told Jorge it would be my little weekend project. I really wanted to get books out of boxes and feel productive. So, Jorge helped me take the wallpaper off, thin the glue, tape the wall, and he painted. AND "my little project" was done. And even though I mostly just watched...I DID feel productive! Here's my project and smile to prove it! And me, thanking Jorge for actually doing it all....and him...pretending not to enjoy it! Thank you handsome hubby!
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