New calling...

So I got a new calling in my church, I'm an assistant Webelos leader. For all my fellow Canadian readers, a Webelo is the older kid cub scouts. I have to admit that I was a little intimidated in accepting this call, as I grew up with 5 younger sisters and am overall pretty girly. I know girls!!!! (even though I do have 3 young boys myself). But with each week, I love the challenge and getting to know those young boys. I love their energy and they make me laugh. Tonight I was reading the scriptures and read Doctrine and Covenant 64:33. It says: "Wherefore, be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great". It really made me reflect on the the supposedly "lesser" roles in life. For example, parenthood, a role that is often undermined. Yet we are laying a foundation for our kids to accomplish all that they desire and experience a life full of happiness. What a great work! I'm so grateful to be involved in that work and for all the people; family(grandparents, uncles and aunts), primary teachers, school teachers, great neighbors and friends who help along the way. Often I feel that it is those things we do that aren't publicly noticed and seem so simple, that make the greatest difference in lives of others. "Out of small things proceedeth that which is great."

Happy Birthday Brody!!!

So one of my favorite shows is cake challenge on food network, they make the most beautiful cakes. I know I'm not even close to cake challenge level, but I thought a football cake would be easy enough to pull together. Well after hours spent and my kitchen completely destroyed, I came up with this cake. The problem was that the cake I made was light and fluffy and so when I cut out the football shape, it was really crumbly and the icing wouldn't stick to the sides. Good thing over the years of not being a perfect homemaker, I have learned to fix and cover up mistakes. Anyways, he's 3 and loved it and that's all that matters!!!

3 Months already!!!

I can't believe Brock is 3 months already. He is such a good baby, so content and happy. The kids are really starting to enjoy him more now that he is smiling and more interactive. It's crazy how fast they change, he is looking a lot more like Ashton did when he was a baby. Well, really, all my boys look like Taylor!

Back to School

The kids are back at it. Hallie is in 3rd grade and Ashton is now in Kindergarten. They are both are doing great so far. We live really close to the school, so the kids get to walk together to school along with the neighborhood kids. I love our neighborhood, a lot of families and really good people. On Hallie's first day of school I watched her in her classroom for a few minutes and they were singing the American national anthem, poor girl looked so lost. We do really like it here, but we sure miss our Canada! It's a little weird that our kids will be learning American history. We will just have to teach them on the side their Canadian heritage.

Best Buds!!!

I have been waiting for this day where the boys would play together. Lately they have been the best of friends. I think Ashton finally realized that he could have a little more say it what they do and do all the boy stuff that Hallie is not into. They are so cute together, I can't wait til Brock can tag along too!

A Special Thanks!!!

So we made it down here and we had so much help to send us on our way. We had a lot of help from family, friends and our ward. We appreciate and miss all of you so much. I had just had Brock a month and a half previous to the big move, so the extra help was such a blessing. We had meals after meals, family and neighbors taking care of the kids, help with packing the trailer, and help with the drive down. Not to mention the re-packing of the trailer late the night before the drive down. Everyone has been so good to us and made it so hard for us to leave. I learned a lot a with this whole experience and how equally important it is to accept help as it is to give it. My love and appreciation grew even more for you all. Thank you all so much. We love you all!!

The best years of my life...

I have loved every moment being married to Taylor. It was our anniversary on the 15th of August. We weren't able to celebrate because Taylor is up in Canada finishing up work. Having him gone has only made me love and appreciate him even more in my life. He has always seen the best in me and has loved me unconditionally. I'm so grateful to have him,a loving husband and father!