This is the Post That Never Ends

I feel like I have been talking about June and her birthday forever. And today I realized that I never posted pictures of her Color Me Mine trip. And so you get more. But this shows that I keep my promises which means that someday I really plan to post about Martin's Cove too. (See, I was waiting until winter time so you could get more of a feel for how it was for the Pioneers...does that sound believable?)

Anyway, June and I had a great time at Color Me Mine. I won't say it was the cheapest trip, but we always love the results. She takes painting very seriously.

She tried some new effects like the sponge this time.

Here is her finished product, pre-firing.

My favorite part of the whole experience was at the end. June was putting her name on the bottom of the piece. She was talking about where we would put it. She asked for it to go outside so the birds could enjoy it. Then she paused and said, "Could we put in on something, instead of hanging it?"

"Sure, " I said. "Why?"

"Because I don't want the birds to see the bottom."

 

Here is the finished product, post-firing.

I think she did a terrific job. Oh, and naturally I had to paint something too. I did a spoon holder for the stove.

If it weren't so expensive, I would definitely go more often. It sure is fun.

Some Days are Better Than Others

I am thinking that today may be one of those others.

Currently:

My dishwasher is going
My washing machine is going
I have one child in the tub
I am covered in vomit
My baby is sleeping
It is 10:35 and I haven't gotten breakfast or a shower (although the shower seems more necessary at the moment)

Tender Mercies:

My body caught most of the throw-up thus saving the newly cleaned carpets
Robyn held Pearl in the tub while I cleaned up the incident (what did I do before I had older children to help?)
Daisy has been busy all morning, but hasn't destroyed anything yet (YET)
I slept in until almost nine this morning


I am thinking that you can find the good and the bad in any day. After all, it is Fall Break. Normally my older children wouldn't even be home to help out. I'm glad they are here today. I hope your morning is going a bit smoother than mine.

Eight Year Old Pictures

I am behind on posting these, because I was saving them for her baptism. Now that we have gotten that done, I am finally getting around to putting them on here, not to mention my wall at home. June really is a beautiful girl. Enjoy.

Squeaky Clean

Yes, there will be a lot of pictures, because when there is such a perfect day, you want to remember every minute.

June's baptism was amazing. The whole day she was surrounded by helpful loving people. I couldn't have done it all by myself, but no one asked me to. Family and friends stepped in to make it all happen. It was so great.

We had a luncheon for just family in the morning. (Thanks again Mom, for keeping everything flowing, I owe you one...or a million by now if you are keeping track.) It was so nice to spend time with family. I relaxed at the brunch and didn't become crazy picture lady until later. Sometimes I wonder if people get tired of me walking around with the camera, but you will all thank me later when you want to see the pictures.

The service was excellent with grandparents speaking. (June's Grandpa Cazier and Dallin's Grandma) We shared the day with the Rice family and it was splendid to stand side by side with strong righteous people. Dallin was baptized first and I took a moment to step into the dressing room and put June's towel inside. I opened the door and was greeted by the sight of five white dresses hanging—waiting for five worthy girls to make this important decision. It was one of the most tender moments for me. (My camera could only fit three, sorry.)

June was brave and calm as she entered the water. I am so proud of her. Not to mention proud of her Dad who is a worthy priesthood holder who was able to perform this special ordinance.

Dallin's Grandmother gave a talk about the Holy Ghost after the baptisms, and she made a comforter for each child. She had never met June and she didn't even skip a beat about wanting to make her day special. The world sure is full of generous souls.

Although this day was certainly serious, don't think we didn't stop to have some fun.

We had the refreshments at our ward building afterward. Once again, it was just joyous to mingle with friends and eat good food. Kathryn (have I mentioned how much I love my sister in law?) took care of my mini while I documented.

I love her boys as well. I think they are fine young men. I wish we could see them more often.

Did I mention that we always stop to have some fun. Check out these awesome cookies Melissa made. I'm going to have to have these at every baptism now. They are so perfect.

June scored some bling.

She is such a great example to her sisters.

Although the day may have been lost on some of her sisters.

I wish I could suck the feelings from this day and bottle them. I would open it and take deep breaths when I have had a hard day.

June has so many people that love her. I hope she knows that.

The event ended with a bang. Daisy's diaper literally exploded off her and we decided it was probably time to go home. If this day were a silver cloud, there was sadly a little rain at the end. Daisy and Ivory got sick and threw-up all night. (Still not sure what caused it.) Tyler the great dad that he is, stayed up all night with Daisy. We let them crash this afternoon.

Other than that, the day couldn't have been better. Thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes. There are some days that should be magical and this one did not disappoint. I am thankful for my Savior, for His example, and His gospel. I am happy to have the opportunity to teach my children to be like Him. I hope they will always follow in His footsteps.

Congratulations June and Dallin.

Leap of Faith

I have a lot to blog about, but at the moment I am too busy getting ready for this:

See you after this weekend.

There's Always a First Time for Everything

Yes folks, I hemmed my first pair of pants today.

I have sewn around a hem before, but I had never done the real 'by-hand' stitching.

Tyler needed his white pants hemmed for June's baptism.

It is a good thing for Tyler that she is getting baptized because I have been procrastinating hemming those pants...


...for three years.

Oddly, I don't see this as a fault of mine, this slow-pokedness. On the contrary, I think we can put this in a good light.

Give me enough time and I can do ANYTHING!

I Hope He Meant It

It was good to hear Conference today.

Elder Holland reminded us that we are all trying hard and he is proud of us.

I hope he meant that because even though I am trying, I sometimes have bad days.

Like today (conference day even) when...

I finally roared at my children and they all went scurrying to bed. (This is NOT an exaggeration.)



I think they know when mom has had enough.

p.s. Even though I have had enough, I still have to go shopping tonight. Yippy Skippy.

I'm sure tomorrow will be better.