Memory of a Fun Day

Time goes by too fast. I wish I could keep my kids young forever.

The Hunting Widow

Ok. It's that time of year again . . . . Hunting season!?!?!

And, since I will have some time to myself, I am looking for some good suggestions for entertainment. Does anyone have a book they would recommend? (I'll already read all the Hunger Games, the Twilight Series, and the Percy Jackson Series.)

Anyway, please let me know what you think! Thanks!

The Fish Miracle

I know that some of you reading this next post may not believe this story. But, I swear its the honest truth.

We have a goldfish. The kids don't take care of it. The tank often gets really dirty and then I have to clean it and save the fish.

Well, it was one of those times when the tank was disgustingly dirty. I just sent the kids off to school and went to make beds. As I walked into the boys' room, I looked into the tank and noticed that the fish was dead.

Yes. D E A D. Dead! No questions about it. He was floating upside down. No gill movement. Nothing. So, I thought, "This will be a good lesson to the kids. They need to learn to take care of their pets." So, I decided to leave the fish and have the kids clean the tank after school. I saw the fish several times throughout the day. It never moved. It stayed belly-up at the surface.

When the kids got home from school, I told them the news. No. 2 was very upset. She started to cry. She said, "No, Mom. He will be ok." She ran upstairs. The whole way I could hear her pleading and repeating to herself, "He will be ok. He will be ok."

I started to feel bad for leaving the fish for the kids to see. I didn't think they would be that upset over just a goldfish. I waited for the uncontrollable sobs. . . .

Instead, I heard No. 2 shout, "He's ok, Mom! He's swimming!" I couldn't believe what I was hearing! I ran upstairs to check. Sure enough the fish was swimming around, just fine. I don't even have words to describe my reaction. I still don't. The fish was dead. I had seen it with my own eyes. And, now it was swimming. It was total unbelief.

Maybe you will have some theories for how this could possibly happen. I still can't believe it. But, I can't help but think that my sweet, wonderful, little girl had enough faith to bring a goldfish back from the dead.

The Definition of PERFECTION !

Thirteen years ago, I married the definition of PERFECTION. Honestly. Perfection.

Is there a better looking man on the planet? I think not!! :) And, to make it even better, he is my best friend, an incredible husband, and a wonderful father.

Although, we still have a little while before our actual anniversary. I just wanted to post a few pictures to celebrate our 13 Years of Marriage. 13? Crazy. Time goes too fast.

It's funny. On your wedding day, you are so happy and in love. It's hard to imagine how you could possibly love someone more than you did on that day. But, it's true. I love him more each day. I enjoy every moment with him. I'm so glad that 13 years is only a drop in the bucket.

So, Happy Anniversary, Good-Looking! I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!

School Days!

Well, it's back to school time. I'm filled with mixed emotions. :) The summer was so busy that I don't feel like I had a lot of time with the kids. The kids, however, are very excited for school. Here is Exhibit A - Addition No. 3 on the 1st day of Kindergarten!

Out of the Mouths of Babes . . .

As many of you know, our No. 2 is preparing for baptism. So, we have been having several family lessons on what that means and what is going to happen. Here is one of those conversations:

Me: "How old do you have to be to get baptized?"

Additions: "Eight."

Me: "That's right. And, how do you get baptized?"

Addition No. 2: "You go under the water."

Me: "That's right. Did you know that some people believe that you need to baptize a baby?"

Good-looking: "Sometimes, people will take a little baby and hold the baby over a bowl of water and take a cup and pour a little bit of water on the baby's forehead. How come we don't do it that way?"

Addition No. 3: "Because babies can't swim!"

To Our Wonderful Dads

Today I have been thinking of the wonderful men in my life. I start with my own Dad. Here he is with No. 4 when she is about 2 months old.

I love my Dad with all my heart. My Dad has taught me so much. I would not be the person I am without him. He is a blessing in our lives. Likewise, I think of Good-looking's Dad. He has always been good and kind.
Here is Good-looking's Dad with No. 3 when he was 8 or 9 months old. He is a wonderful Grandpa! We love and appreciate him very much. And, of course, there is Good-looking. He is the best husband and father! Honestly, I don't have the words to express how incredibly wonderful he is! Heavenly Father truly blessed me when he sent this handsome devil into my life. :)

Here is Good-looking with No. 2. She is about 3 years old.

Here is Good-looking with No. 1, he is 3 or 4 in the picture.

I had to add this one last picture. It is of Good-Looking and No. 2. She is 18 months old. I love the sparkle in her eyes and she gives her daddy a hug. A picture is worth a 1,000 words. I think this picture sums up how we all feel about our Dads. Happy Father's Day to the wonderful Dads in our lives!