our may at a glance

:: field trip to the zoo ::

Right when we got there Adeline threw up (pretty certain it was from curvy roads) so we turned around and headed home; but Rudger had the best time and luckily his leader texted me lots of the cutest pictures! 

:: before heading home though, we stopped by one of our favorite donut shops ::

:: target run + floating boat activity at the school ::

:: our kids adore their daddy ♥♥♥ ::

:: red light, green light + these two have the sweetest relationship ::

:: kindergarten program and this boy won my heart + I love Rudger's teacher this year, she's such a good friend and his amazing at what she does ::

:: right after the kindergarten program, Adeline threw up :( ...two weeks after the zoo field trip (I'm seeing a theme of kindergarten and throwing up.) + picking up the brothers was her favorite ::

:: storm clouds!! ::

:: the best lunches are sister lunches!! ::

:: two of my favorite women ♥ + I love pretty flowers ♥ ::

:: bubble bath! + after school snacks ::

:: I honestly don't know why he is wet, but that face just makes me happy + painting our picket fence ::

:: outside playing + Adeline's first incredibly mini braid ::

:: grilled pizza! + Adeline and I adore this sister of mine ::

:: the sunsets out here are pretty amazing + last soccer game for Levi! ::

:: Adeline took this picture of me writing Rudger his end of Kindergarten letter, how did the year go so fast? + changing up this part of the yard ::

:: a delicious brunch with friends + friday cookie ::

:: Levi's 4th grade program!! + Utah is pretty awesome ::

:: she was devastated because she wanted to take my picture by the flowers + she won ::

:: popsicles are usually preferred over a warm chocolate chip cookie...what?!! ::

:: after our sale lake temple trip, Justin and I picked up donuts for the kids! + more flower pictures ::

:: ♥♥♥ ::

:: Rudger + Adeline ::

May always seems to be one of the busiest months. Between end of school activities, end of spring sports, yard work, yard projects, putting in a garden, and just the normal day to day stuff - I feel exhausted. But we try to make the most of it. Life is pretty good.

Memorial Day (and the Sunday before)

Such a happy Memorial Day weekend! Red, White and Blue clothes, flags, treat night with our friends, watermelon, barbecue with family, and a happy feeling remembering our freedoms and those who keep it that way.

Mother's Day

I feel grateful everyday that I have been given the opportunity to be a mother to these five children. Being a mother is a beautiful, exhausting, and joyful experience. These kids (along with their daddy) have made me the person that I am today. There is still so much growth for me to go through still, but I have worked really hard to get where I am and I am happy with my improvements. 

I was asked to speak on Mother's day about the Joy I feel in teaching my children about Jesus Christ. If I am going to speak about anything, this is the perfect subject. I love teaching my children about the things that matter most. I love teaching them principles that bring us closer to our Savior. My talk was based on what The Proclamation to the World teaches us about having successful marriages and families. faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities It really was an honor to speak on motherhood. And it's an even greater honor to be a mother. ♥♥