The best mom

A couple of days ago Kyson spent the day playing with his cousin, Taeya. At the beginning of the day, Kris took them to Wal-mart. When I picked him up I was asking him what they did all day. He told me that when they went to Wal-mart Kris let him get a treat and she told him he could pick out anything that he wanted. Of coarse, he picked one of those horrible candies that makes a sticky mess...the kind I never let him get! He told me "Kris is a better mom than you because she let me get whatever candy I wanted!" I looked at him with a pouty face. He then said to me "But you're still pretty!"

Temple dedication

I am so thankful that I had the oppurtunity to attend the dedication of the Oquirrh Mountain temple with Jadon today. Dale went to the Draper dedication so he stayed home with Katie so that I could go to this one. It really was a neat experience. After the dedication was over, we were upstairs walking outside. We looked downstairs and the Prophet was walking through. Everyone stopped and watched him. It was silent and there was such a neat spirit in the room. I love the Oquirrh temple. I love the view. I love that I was able to spend time with my family there and can't wait to go back together again one day!

Girl stuff

I had such a good time this afternoon. I went out to lunch with my friend, Amy. We went to kneaders, which, according to my husband, is a girl restaurant. I tend to agree with him since there wasn't one man in the place except the employees. So we had girl food. Chicken salad sandwiches and smoothies. Then for dessert I had a raspberry cream cheese croissant (super yummy!) and she had a fruit tart. One of my favorite parts was eating outside. I don't get to do that very much. So we ate our girl food outside and talked. A perfect afternoon! The only thing missing was pedicures but I guess we can't do it all in one day!

I love my new calling!

Two weeks ago I was released as a Relief Society teacher and was put in as a den leader for the wolves. Whenever I tell people about my new calling the response is usually something like "Oh, I'm sorry". Those people are crazy! I love my new calling. Doing scout stuff is so easy and I love being able to spend some time with Jaxon. Today we took the 7 boys in our troop to hike Ensign Peak. It was so fun. I can't believe that I've lived in Utah all my life and have never done this before. The hike isn't too long but kind of steep. The view once you reach the top is amazing! I love where we live. It is so pretty!

14 wonderful years!

Today Dale and I celebrated our 14th anniversary. I can't believe how fast the time has gone! Dale started out the day by bringing home a bundt cake from "Nothing Bundt Cakes". I was so excited because I really wanted him to try these fabulous cakes. That night we went out to dinner at Outback Steakhouse. It was yummy, as always. We couldn't find any movies to go see so we decided to go home (to a very clean house that the kids did together while we were at dinner) and continue with the Aussie theme and rented "Austrailia". It was a really good movie! We ate the bundt cake while watching the movie. Thanks for that, Dale! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband! He has always been so good to me and has put up with a lot. He is a wonderful husband and father and a great support to me. I love how he can make me laugh and I love that he knows me so well. He always knows what I'm thinking and always figures out the little things that I would love (like the Bundt cake)! I hope we continue to have such a great time together!

Here is the YUMMY bundt cake. Chocolate chocolate chip!

They're home!

Kierra got home from Idaho yesterday and Jadon got home from scout camp today. We missed them a lot but also had a fun week while they were gone. Jaxon stepped right into Jadon's shoes as the oldest. He was so good all week. He took such good care of Kyson, Jake and Katie. He told me all the things that are cool about being the oldest. We talked to Kierra every night and she told us all the fun things she was doing. Jadon called a few times but with no details of what they were doing. It was fun to hear about everything he did when he got home. Jadon and Kierra said the same exact thing when they walked in the door "Is Katie awake?" I wish I could get that kind of welcome after not seeing them for a week. At least they love their sister! It's good to have our family back together again!

Off to scout camp

Jadon left for a week long scout camp in Bear Lake this morning. This is the first overnight camp that he's been to without his Dad. He's been very excited to go and filled that backpack to the top with everything he might need. I'm excited for him but am kind of nervous having him so far from home by himself. I'm thankful for the great leaders that we have that are with him! So, with him and Kierra gone, we're down to 4 kids. Jaxon has quickly taken on the role of the oldest. I thought Jaxon would be really bored without Kierra and Jadon to hang out with but he's been taking care of Jake and Kyson. He's been really good to them and hasn't teased them at all. I am so pleased! It's going to be an interesting week and I'll be glad to get my kids back on Saturday!