Utah's weather is the worst!

Ethan can't stand getting water in his eyes so he has to wear goggles to swimming lessons. I can't wait until the summer!

If it doesn't start getting a little warm soon I think I may go absolutely insane!!! It's been snowing and cold for the past 4 days. I understand in my mind that Utah has very fickle spring weather, but my heart needs some warmth. Sam and I just planted over 30 flowers, ground cover, and bushes in the mailbox patch on Saturday. Luckily, they are are perennials and should be fine. It was fun to work with Sam. I think she had a good time, too.

We are so lucky!

Polly and Connor: We're bored!

I've been reading this book about a woman who goes back in time from L.A. 2000 to Austria 200. Of course, it's fantasy (one of my favorite genres), but the author does a good job making the year 200 authentic. It's amazing how many things we take for granted. I am so happy to have a dry house when it rains and no lice in my hair. Thank heavens for all those little things. The economy might be awful right now, but at least the typical American doesn't have to worry about getting sick from drinking water or having lice as part of her daily life.

Valentine's Day can be nice!

How good looking is that tall guy? Wow!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

I have to admit that I have always hated Valentine's Day because I build it up in my mind and the real thing never meets my expectations. This year, though, my husband was very sweet and despite his non-materialistic self bought me flowers and a gift card to Barnes and Noble. He picked two of my favorite things, books and flowers. Thanks for being sensitive to your romantic, silly wife and really going past your comfort zone, Eric. I love you!

Hair grows back!

This is one of my favorite pictures of Connor. He has that look of wonder that babies get sometimes. So cute!

Last night I got my hair cut. Today I am grateful that hair grows. No matter how bad your hair looks it usually improves with time. CherRon does a great job on my hair, but I am a total idiot when it comes to actually doing my hair. The big change for me was getting bangs. I haven't had them since I was a senior in high school so it's been a long time!

"Readers Can Do Anything"

This was Ethan's last birthday. Remember when you could wear shorts and not feel like a popsicle?

I'm grateful for children who will read. Right now all of my kids who can read alone are reading a book. Admittedly, Connor is watching a Thomas DVD, but I have to have a little peace.

When bad stuff happens, you have to be grateful for something!

This is my very best friend in all of the world!!!

I am not going to say what the bad stuff was, but I'm sure all parents go through it at one time...

I am thankful today to have a team teacher for my primary class. Tonya Gray seems like an intelligent, understanding, and kind person. I'm very lucky to have her to teach with. My new class will be challenging, but it will help that I only have to teach every other week!

Taking it down a notch!

Happy Birthday, Sam! Have the best 13th year ever.

I'm not going to number the gratitude posts anymore because I can't ever remember which number it should be and I have to go back and check and also because it feels like more of a chore. I'd rather this be something I don't HAVE to do.

Christmas was a fun day and having Eric home for the two week break is wonderful. That's the best part of his job! The kids have been really good. We haven't done much, but we have seen quite a few videos.

I'm grateful for family, home, precipitation, and warm socks!