Thursday, April 28, 2016

I passed...

I'm a happy girl today. I found out that I passed my written exam. The big one. The one that validates that I'm competent to practice as a Denturist. I fasted. My family fasted. I prayed. My family prayed. I begged Heavenly Father to grant me this. He did. Without him, I could never have done this. Without my husband and children I wouldn't be typing this at all. My parents, friends and siblings have rooted me on and encouraged me. All of these wonderful people were my legs. I'll forever be grateful to all of them. And now I'm going to go watch t.v and not feel a bit guilty about it for the first time in a very long time.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Denture patient...

Grace drew a picture of me treating a patient...or in her words "this is you putting a denture in someone's mouth." Goodness...I love that girl...

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Science...

I won't lie. I hate science projects and when the kids come home and tell me they have one? I run and hide under my bed. I usually opt for ones that are easy...with no mess. Yep, I'm a little neurotic. But they wanted so badly to do complicated stuff. A lava lamp, And worse...a volcano. I had an epiphany...why not ask Chris to help? For some seriously weird reason, I've never asked for his help with the kids' science stuff. He basically took it over with the girls. They went to the store, bought the supplies, I helped grace do the lava lamp, and he helped Scarlett with the volcano...and I mean, wow...he was like a kid in a candy store with that thing. He even did a slow mow video of it erupting. It was perfectly delightful to see the fun they had. 



Saturday, April 23, 2016

Mormon prom...

Yes, this lovely daughter is mine. Sometimes I have to pinch myself and make sure that it's not a beautiful dream that she belongs to me. She's such a sweet, wonderful friend and child. She went to a Mormon prom last night with some friends and had a great time. She looked beautiful and classy. Love you, Halee bug...

My Austin...

I just feel like saying how much I love this sweet boy. Yes, I know...he's more of a man than a boy but he's my baby. Plain and simple. I value his advice. He's been a great support to me while I study. Always offering to help quiz me and always encouraging me. He truly is one of my best friends. I feel so blessed to have close relationships with my sweet children. 

Friday, April 22, 2016

Dancing the night away...

She began talking about it over a month ago. This "daddy daughter dance" that would be absolutely amazing and fun. Grace, you see loves to do "fun" things...especially when it involves her family. And from a family of 6 kids, naturally any one on one time is regarded as wonderful. 

When she came home from school and saw her corsage, she was smiling. When we fixed her hair and she walked to the car with her dad in hand, she was beaming.

When she came home to tell us all about it she told us all the lovely details about how her and her dad danced every single song, and he twirled her around and threw her in the air. It made us all smile at her pure happiness of the night. I think it's safe to say that some memories were made.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

I think I'm finally losing it...

I've studied a total of probably 30 hours in the last five days and the week isn't even over. No time for makeup or looking good Because there's no time to do anything but learn about partial dentures, upper and lower dentures, carcinomas, sarcomas, anemia's and the list goes on, and on and on...I'm a little tired. A little loopy, I drink a cherry coke every day as I learn about the importance of health. Good times. Surely there is an end to this madness...

Monday, April 18, 2016

Recess from school...

I had the opportunity to go to dinner with my instructors and fellow students this week. It was a true privilege to gain insight from them. My instructors are seriously some of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met. 

Beauty is on the inside...

But when you happen to be beautiful on the outside too??? Well, that is just a bonus. 

Loving tutor...

When you are a mom and pulled in 150 different directions you learn to improvise in order to survive. Austin helping grace learn her division is one example of this. It touches my heart to see them work together. It touches my heart that my children step up to the plate when they know I'm incapable of doing it all.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Sleepy heads...

These two could not stay awake for movie night if you paid them a million dollars.

The heart...

This is the meaning of family. Working in the kitchen together. It truly is the heart of the home.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

My mom is beautiful...

One of my moms favorite flowers are lilacs. I thought of her when I saw the buds peeking out today. Every year when they bloom they remind me of her. Growing up, she always smelled clean and good. She smelled like mom. She still does. I love her so much.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

You can run...

A while back we had a sweet boy that we go to church with come down with a, what you would think would be a normal cold/flu. Somewhere through the process of the illness he lost all feeling to his lower extremities. This boy (Kyle) speaks up often at our church to share his love for the gospel. He always has something inspirational to share, and tears are shed every time he speaks up. He is one wise little boy. He was in need of a new wheelchair and the family and his school put on a race to raise money. I had the opportunity to participate. It was a hard 6 miles for my friend and I. A lot of hills...a lot of whining from both of us. I couldn't help but later think to myself "You can walk...you can run. How could I have complained?" I feel guilty for that. I learned something from this. To be grateful. To give. To not complain. To be like Kyle and look at the bright side of life. 

Friday, April 1, 2016

The sun is shining...

I took all six of my little dears (plus two dogs) to the park today. This was our view. How can you not believe in a heaven when you see this great land? It was a marvelous and wonderful, WARM day. We played baseball and enjoyed each other and the sunshine. Life is good.

Connor turns 14...

This sweet boy just turned 14 big smacking years old. I can't believe it. He can go to church dances and flirt his little heart out. This boy/man has always been a blessing of energy and excitement in our lives. Life would not be complete without him. Love you my sweet, Connor.