Ten on Tuesday - March 15

1. Water and hoses - it was warmer than it had been and the kids were getting a little restless so on Saturday, they got on their swimsuits and played on the trampoline with water from the hose. They were happy and loved being outside. Once they got done on the trampoline - they decided to water the orange and lemon trees in our backyard.

2. Best seat in the house - for Christmas, I got a hammack. It has been the best with the wonderful weather we are having. It is partially in the sun and in the shade. I love to read books there while the kids are playing out side. I came back from a meeting on Sunday and found 3 of my most favorite people outside enjoying the beautiful day!

3. Bryant's gravy - I was never really a big gravy fan until I married Bryant and I think the reason why has to do with me liking HIS gravy. It is amazing and any time he makes it, the dinner is so much better!

4. Field Trip - on Friday, Bryant went with Max on this field to the Southwest Museum in Mesa. Bryant has been able to go with all three kids on their field trips. They love having him there.

5. Running - it has been 2 weeks since Del Sol and I went running for the first time on Monday. I ran without my Garmin (which times me and tells me how far/fast I am going) and without my Ipod. I loved it. I decided that I am not going to use my Garmin until April when I start training again for NW Passage.

6. Spring Break - The kids have spring break this week and I love the fact that we get a break from the usual routine. They have stayed up late every night and have been able to watch the first 4 epoisodes of Star Wars. Max is really into it and has enjoyed watching them

7. Spring Break Part 2 - because the kids are on spring break - Bryant decided to be on Spring Break too. He worked Saturday but will not be back to work until the next Saturday. He is really enjoying spending time with the kids and them with him.

8. Tax Refund - we got a tax refund a few weeks ago and are still trying to decide what to do with it - here are the options - kids bathroom, Kitchen floor and cabinets, carpet in the rest of the house and walls painted. If only our return was big enough to do it all.

9. NetFlicks - we love watching netflicks. We are able to get it instantly through the Wii and our blue ray player. The best thing is that I can pick what my kids watch and NO commericals!!!!! They just added Phinneas and Ferb - we love it!

10. Beginning of March Madness - I love this time of year. I love doing the brackets with Greg - which I always do SO bad at and this year I am doing one at work too. I love rooting for the underdog and love watching the games.

Ten of Tuesdays

Well - Here I go again.

1. Could not post my ten last week due to my internet browser was not working. But I got a new one and I was amazed how much I use the internet in a 24 hour period.

2. Del Sol Ragnar - It was the best race that I have EVER run. My combined pace for my 3 legs was 30 seconds faster than I thought - planned on running a 11 minute pace and ended up with an average pace of 10:40. It was so much fun and we had the BEST van (more pictures to come on that). I had such a good time that I signed up to run with Kris in the NW passage one in July! Can't wait to run somewhere new.

3. Blue and Gold Dinner - Max got his Wolf Badge in Cub Scouts - he wanted to beat a boy in his troop who had been in cub scouts 4 months longer than him. I never would guess he would be that competitive! Way to go Max!!

4. Tax Season - I work for a CPA firm and things are really starting to get busy. I love the fact though that they still place my family over work. I have 3 of the greatest bosses in the world!

5. Max and Braces - on Thursday Max got braces on both top and bottom and it reminded me so much of when I got them. He is doing great with hardly any complaining! The one thing that he loves about the braces is that each time he goes he gets 2 tokens and when he has 42 saved he will get a DSi - he already has 22.

6. My family - last Wednesday night at dinner we sat around the table telling stories of things that Madi, Max and Maya did when they were little. They laughed and laughed and laughed. They wanted to do it the next night too - but we had other things going on. These three pictures are ones that I love!


7. Track and Field Day - Madi participated in her school's track and field day. Here is a picture of her going over the hurdles. It was good to see her out doing things that she normally would not do.


8. Bryant - he is a great example to me of learning to love the grind. My dad told me that it is important for your husband to learn to love it so that he could make it through the years of working that are ahead of them. Right now - things are not the greatest at work but he still goes each and every day because he has learned to love the grind.

9. Lehi Rodeo Days - on Saturday, we went to Lehi Rodeo days and had a great time. Maya wanted the Mutten (sp?) busting and can't wait to do it next year. They got to go for horse rides, pet goats, chickens, rabbits and a tortise and eat cotton candy.

10. Friends - I have been blessed with some of the most amazing friends. They help me in so many different ways. I sure hope that I can return the favor to them in some very small way. This also includes my sisters - each one of them are an example to me - maybe one day I can grow up to be like them!

Ten on Tuesday

1. Eating lunch with Madi and Max at School. It was great to see who their school friends are and spend time with them. They each were there for about 15 minutes. It was fun to spend time with them and see who some of their friends were - Madi came last and that is why her picture is on top.

Maya had lunch first with us but I forgot to take her picture while she was eating with us!

Max had lunch with us too.

2. Madi sleeping - I feel sorry for whoever she marries - she likes to sleep diagonal and with the covers wrapped all around her - her future husband has no chance at all!

3. Max living it up in his bedroom - Max's room is officially our guest room and he gets kicked out whenever people come for a visit. But there are benefits of it - for example - the flat screen TV that just got put up on the wall that Max can watch Qubo on when he asks. He loves being the king of the remote control.

4. Maya and her sense of style - If you look, she has jeans on, a jean jumper and she ended up wearing 2 different jackets to school as well. Bryant calls her our Punky Brewster when it comes to her style. She knows what she likes and does not like. Hopefully the laying look will either come back into style soon or her will change her mind. The one thing that she insists upon is being modest.

5, Running - on Saturday I did something that I have never done before - I actually ran with someone and talked with them the whole time. It was the first time and hopefully not the last. THanks Kim for being willing to go slower so that we could chat! It made the run that much better and quicker!

6. Something new - I canned chicken on saturday. I know that it does not sound exciting but our Relief Society is doing it each month and I was asked to go - it ended up being a lot of fun and the chicken does not taste too bad either!

7. Saturday Afternoon and evening - Bryant works Saturday afternoon and evening which makes our social life less that what it used to be. But Saturday afternoon - Tori and I went and got pedicures and after had dinner with the Jamesons and Robinsons. I was grateful that they were willing for a 5th wheel during dinner, the Saturday evening session of Stake Conference and at Bahama Bucks afterward. I love good friends!

8. Sunday's - we got done with Church at noon. It was a fantastic day - the Rapiers and Wolfley's came over for dinner and everyone had a great time! One of the best things was the way that the kids picked up the mess when the cousins left!

9. Tonight - Max is getting his Wolf Badge for Cub Scouts. He has worked hard for it since October and can't wait for the Blue and Gold Dinner to receive it! Way to go Max

10. Rain - it rained on SAturday and Sunday and it was GREAT!!! It was cold and the kids and I loved it. Bryant - not so much. He had to work in it which makes things a little chilly!

Hopefully these aren't too boring - but it is a way for me to keep track of the things in my life!

Ten on Tuesdays

My sister has started posting 10 things from the past week on her blog and I thought it was a great idea for me to keep a journal of sorts of things that have happened in our life over the past week. So - here is goes. Next week I hope to have pictures to go along with my post.

1. Wednesdays are the best day of the week for me. It is the day that Bryant and I get to spend together and it is our Date day. With him working every weekend night - I will take anytime that I get with him. This week we went to a new place for lunch - Senor Taco - yummy.

2. Sunday Afternoon - the kids and I had a great Sunday afternoon. With all of my meetings done by 2pm. I got home and we made sugar cookies and Rice Krispy treats followed by Toy Story 1 and 2. I love spending time with my kids and love the fact that they still want to spend time with me.

3. Maya and her singing. Anyone who knows Maya - knows that she loves to sing. Lately she has been singing Christmas songs which I love and are driving her brother and sister crazy.

4. Weekend weather - this past weekend the weather has been amazing. I sat on our hammock and read a book and relaxed while enjoying the awesome weather.

5. Running - my first list would not be complete without a running entry. I am training for the Del Sol Ragnar which is February 25 & 26. This past weekend I ran my 3 legs withint 24 hours - just like on the race. It felt great on Friday to run 2 times and even though Saturday went a little slower, I still loved being out there.

6. Visitor - this week Bryant's sister Joy was in town and it was great to see her and spend time with her. The kids loved swimming at the hotel pool which got them excited for the summer.

7. Summer Activites - it may be February but we just signed up for one of our favorite summertime activities - Summer Movie Series at Harkins. They show 10 movies for 7$ and we love going to all of them! Most of them are ones that we have seen, but who doesn't love going to the movies, eating popcorn and having a soda!

8. Bryant - he surprised the kids and I on Valentines Day with a box of chocolate for each of us and a card. He spoils us rotten and we really miss him while he is at work.

9. Brock - my nephew is going to be going on a mission once he has lost 20 pounds. As a whole family, everytime we exercise we send him a text. I love hearing my kids remind me to text Brock after we have done some exercise and also to hear them pray for him to be able to go on a mission. Brock is an amazing example to my kids even though he is in Hawaii! We love you Brock!!!

10. Last Night - instead of a traditional FHE - the kids and I went for a walk. While we walked, we talked about whatever they wanted to. It was great for each one of them to share what they were thinking. Maya continually amazes me as to what is going on inside her head, Madison is caring person who wants to help the littlest bug be safe and Max loves doing things. I love being able to spend time with them where they are the ones who do the talking and I get to do the listening!

More October Break

After Navuoo, we went back the Minneapolis with the Chryslers and had a great time. We went to a pumpkin farm, did a corn maze and found some wooden cows! We also went the the Mall of America and went on a ton of rides!!

Back in Navuoo we learned how to make rope, Maya is helping with the final part.

Max had to crank the big wheel to make the rope. He loved making it go as fast as he could.

Madi had a turn too!

We went to the brickmakers shop and learned how they made bricks in Navuoo. It was an amazing time and we learned so much.

October Break

During the kids October Break from school we went to Navuoo with Bryant's parents and Gina, Derek and their kids. It was amazing to see some many different places. Here we are at Carthage. Loved the feeling and spirit that were there.

Rockwood and Chrysler cousins! They were amazed at how small the covered wagons were and would have hated traveling that way. They prefer airplanes and air conditiioned cars!

At a well

They loved throwing and skipping rocks into the mighty mississippi!

The Navuoo Temple was beautiful. There is a statue of Joseph and Hyrum near the temple. Being there helped increase our love and amazement of Joseph and Hyrum and their families.

Max's Birthday

Max turned 8 on Oct 2nd and wanted a party at Bounce U.

It turned out to be a blast! So easy on my part - no clean up no planning just show up with a cake and they do the rest. They even have people to play with the kids and make sure that everyone is involved.

They went on slides, played baskethall

Maya loved the slides!!

Had a cool foam ball blaster guns and had a war back in forth. Now all of the kids want to have their birthday paties there!

We are so glad that Max is in our family and that he turned eight!!