Playlist.

So how do I put a playlist on my blog. I tried it but I guess I didn't understand what I was supposed to do.

So this is what's been going on lately. The kids have been sick, but recovered within a week so Im happy about that. Thankfully I haven't gotten sick and I hope I don't get sick, mainly because of my calling. I don't like having to have other people do my calling. I missed 1 Sunday and I felt bad but I didn't want to have my sick children at church making other peoples kids sick. Anyway as long as I make it to sunday I'm good.

Mana got the H1N1 mist up the nose thing today. This comes in two doses, as far as I understand it. He said all the kids had it that way. He didn't believe the nurse wasn't going to give him a shot even after she told him it was going to go up his nose. He is really afraid of shots, so Im happy they had this option.

I really need to get our passports renewed. I don't know why I have been puting it off. Our post office doesn't have passport services so I have to drive to another town that I haven't been to before. I think I will do this tomorrow after play group.
I am also working on making a fall center piece. I saw something at walmart and remembered I have several vases that would work really well. Im half way done.

After the kids got better I went through my house and did a scrub down. The kids were primarily sleeping and being sick in the guest room. I wiped everything down and rearranged the room. I also washed all the linens, comforter, pillow case and pillows of every room. I even went as far as to wash carpets. I know I went over board and the thing is it wasn't really because of the kids being sick. I just needed to clean everything out. I also rearranged my room but I'm still trying to figure out where to put some things.

I just realized I don't do updates on Willie. Willie is doing fairly well. He misses home but is focused and is being kept very busy. Two months downs, ten to go. I have been sending him about one care package every week. If any of you have any suggestions on foot care and what creams or treatments work well with tired, cracked feet let me know. Willie's feet have been bothering him due to the very dry weather and having shoes on for so long. I have sent him some massaging insoles, a pumis stone and some lotion specifically for cracked feet. I feel so bad for him.

I just have to say I'm so thankful for the man he his. I'm grateful for a man who is so hard working and willing to do what it takes to take care of his family. He is very thoughtful and is very patient. He's a great dad and the kids adore him. I love this man and I can't wait to have him home. This time is good for us as a family to learn how to appreciate each other more and to focus on our strengths and be more forgiving of our weaknesses.

Have a wonderful night everyone.

Migraines, headaches and body aches.

I have been really fortunate in not having to deal with headaches or migraines for at least 2 months. Well last week I had a small headache that grew into a full blown migraine with puking and all. It was so not cool. Then I had a small headache the following few days but nothing big. Then a couple of days ago I started to have another small headache which grew into a migraine with nausea. I have been napping a lot to try to dull the pain of the headaches/migraines. Last night I felt pretty yucky and I was worried I wouldn't wakeup this morning so mana could go to school on time. Well I prayed that I could at least get up today so mana didnt have to miss school. Well I fell asleep, slept pretty well and woke up feeling rejuvinated and no pain what so ever. Im so thankful for the many blessing heavenly father gives us.

Im also blessed to have the children I have. They are pretty considerate and mindful on the days I don't feel well. Both of them at one time or another have patted me on the back and told me everything was going to be ok. Those are the moments when I feel my heavenly father's present the most because the little pats truly remind me that everything will be ok.
I do feel bad though because my kids shouldn't have to worry about their mamma just yet. Thats supposed to happen when they are grown ups. hahaha.
We all have our weaknesses and trials in life and I strive to endure them well. Im not quite there but perhaps one day I will be.

Today I feel great, I did have some pain in my head, but it is only a small annoyance. The rain has been falling so gently today, I love it. It's like a mist. No wonder this place is so beautiful and green with all the wonderful rain we get. I love the fall and Halloween and all the great holidays that follow. There's just a special spirit this time of year for me.
Oh yeah here's a random question. Does anyone know of a good at home preschool program? I want to start doing at home preschool with victoria. I feel she is ready for learning school type things.

Here are some old pics from when we were in Utah. Enjoy!!

Reorganized closet.

I thought of taking a picture of before I organized my clost but by the time I thought of taking the picture I had dumped everything on the floor so it would have looked like thats how it was before hahaha. Here is a picture of the after. The 1st pic is of my shelves for my linens, pants and shorts. When we first moved in we were told shoes were usually put here.

Miriam, I don't have a lot of shoes anymore but I will be working on slowly building my collection up again. hehehe. shoes are a great way to express your individualism. Im actually surprised they are still on the show rack because Victoria keeps pulling them out to walk around in :). She is developing a fascination for shoes like her mamma hahahaha. Looks like I need another shoe rack to put more of willies shoes on. Yes willie has more shoes than I do. If you notice his boots and other shoes are on the top shelf. He has like 6 pairs of boots and he never throws them out once he buys new boots. They are heavy and stinky hehehehe. Also this is willies side of the closet.




This is my side although willie's pants are on the top shelf.


This is my tie holder. I need another one because I just found a bunch of belts in my dresser. It's very handy and keeps things simple and compact. I think Im going to have one as his and one as hers :)

Here's another pic of the shoe racks. They are two shoe racks combined into one. Victoria wouldn't move so that explains this pic. This is what she looks like when Im lazy and don't do her hair lol.