(I need to look at this picture anytime they frazzle me...they are such precious angels when they are sleeping!)

1. I learn every day at my job, how precious, and short, our lives truly are. I was reminded this again today when I learned of the death of Micayla Patterson. A 17 year old Senior from Har-Ber highschool, who was killed in a car accident on the way home from a John Mayer concert this weekend. My heart goes out to her parents and her friends. We never do know the date or the time, but I do know that we have a loving Heavenly Father who has been blessed with one more precious daughter in his Kingdom.


2. This loss makes me want to hug my babies a little tighter, be more present with them each day, and never overuse "I love you". You never know when the last time you see someone you love will be.


3. On a lighter note, Jenni came over tonight with the kiddos. I love having such a great friend close by and I love our Tuesday night "dates". It's nice to have some intellectual (and sometimes not so intellecutal) conversations with an adult, and our kids play together so well. They look forward to it every week!


4. I had a yummy lunch today...paid for by Vista Health! It is Suicide Awareness week, and the Crisis Center and Vista hosted a luncheon at Carrabas (YUM)!


5. Brody told me out of the blue today that he loved me, and that I was a great mom!!! I love that kid!

(I need to look at this picture anytime they frazzle me...they are such precious angels when they are sleeping!)

1. I learn every day at my job, how precious, and short, our lives truly are. I was reminded this again today when I learned of the death of Micayla Patterson. A 17 year old Senior from Har-Ber highschool, who was killed in a car accident on the way home from a John Mayer concert this weekend. My heart goes out to her parents and her friends. We never do know the date or the time, but I do know that we have a loving Heavenly Father who has been blessed with one more precious daughter in his Kingdom.


2. This loss makes me want to hug my babies a little tighter, be more present with them each day, and never overuse "I love you". You never know when the last time you see someone you love will be.


3. On a lighter note, Jenni came over tonight with the kiddos. I love having such a great friend close by and I love our Tuesday night "dates". It's nice to have some intellectual (and sometimes not so intellecutal) conversations with an adult, and our kids play together so well. They look forward to it every week!


4. I had a yummy lunch today...paid for by Vista Health! It is Suicide Awareness week, and the Crisis Center and Vista hosted a luncheon at Carrabas (YUM)!


5. Brody told me out of the blue today that he loved me, and that I was a great mom!!! I love that kid!

(I cheated...this picture was from Saturday...but isn't she beautiful??)

1. Happy Labor Day!!!
   
2. We slept in today…beautiful! The kids woke up around 9:30 and we lounged around until 10:30, and then went to iHop for brunch.
   
3. After brunch, we came home and Ryan came over. It was the first time he has ever been to our house, so it was fun to show him around!
   
4. We ended the day at the Lowden's for lunch/dinner and football!
   
5. The kids are sleeping, and that's where I'm headed! J Night night!
   

(I cheated...this picture was from Saturday...but isn't she beautiful??)

1. Happy Labor Day!!!
   
2. We slept in today…beautiful! The kids woke up around 9:30 and we lounged around until 10:30, and then went to iHop for brunch.
   
3. After brunch, we came home and Ryan came over. It was the first time he has ever been to our house, so it was fun to show him around!
   
4. We ended the day at the Lowden's for lunch/dinner and football!
   
5. The kids are sleeping, and that's where I'm headed! J Night night!
   

1. Church was very humbling today. I love Fast Sundays, when we are given the opportunity to ponder about our testimonies, and share them with the congregation. I did not go up today, but would like to share my testimony on this blog. I know that my Savior lives. I know that He loves me and that He atoned for my sins so that I could live with Him again someday. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that he restored Christ's church to the earth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet today and that he leads and guides the church with direct revelation from the Lord. I know that the Book of Mormon is the true word of God, as is the Bible. I know that our families can be together forever. I am grateful for all of these things, and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.


2. After church, we went to Nana's house for dinner with Nana, Uncle Bill, and my brother, Ryan, who just flew in from Washington yesterday. It is always wonderful to see my family...especially since they live so far away!


3. We watched Sharkboy and Lava girl with Brody. Wow, that is a GREAT movie (NOT!) Brody enjoyed it though, so that is all that matters.


4. I stayed up until 3:00am last night working on Family History. It is ADDICTING! I found a lady on Ancestry.com who has done a family tree on the Shaw side all the way back to the 900's! It is all so interesting!


5. Finally, this picture is relavent for today, because it is day 3 of Peyton going all day with no diapers and NO accidents! I would go as far as to say that my daughter is officially POTTY TRAINED at 26 months!!! I'm so proud of my little Peytor-Tot!!

1. Church was very humbling today. I love Fast Sundays, when we are given the opportunity to ponder about our testimonies, and share them with the congregation. I did not go up today, but would like to share my testimony on this blog. I know that my Savior lives. I know that He loves me and that He atoned for my sins so that I could live with Him again someday. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that he restored Christ's church to the earth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet today and that he leads and guides the church with direct revelation from the Lord. I know that the Book of Mormon is the true word of God, as is the Bible. I know that our families can be together forever. I am grateful for all of these things, and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.


2. After church, we went to Nana's house for dinner with Nana, Uncle Bill, and my brother, Ryan, who just flew in from Washington yesterday. It is always wonderful to see my family...especially since they live so far away!


3. We watched Sharkboy and Lava girl with Brody. Wow, that is a GREAT movie (NOT!) Brody enjoyed it though, so that is all that matters.


4. I stayed up until 3:00am last night working on Family History. It is ADDICTING! I found a lady on Ancestry.com who has done a family tree on the Shaw side all the way back to the 900's! It is all so interesting!


5. Finally, this picture is relavent for today, because it is day 3 of Peyton going all day with no diapers and NO accidents! I would go as far as to say that my daughter is officially POTTY TRAINED at 26 months!!! I'm so proud of my little Peytor-Tot!!

1. Slept in til' 9:30! I don't think I need to say more than that to describe how wonderfully amazing this day started out!


2. Brody had soccer practice today. He did awesome! He is doing really good at learning to back the ball up and out of the goal, and is working on kicking the ball into the goal. They also did some team building exercises to learn sportsmanship and team work. I love having Brody in soccer. It brings out the best of him, and I love watching him have so much fun!


3. After soccer, we went to Sam's club and let the kids (and us) fill up on samples for lunch! YUM! Free lunch for all!! (We did buy things too...we aren't total moochers.) :)


4. After Sams, BOTH kids fell asleep, and Nick and I had 2 hours of peace and quiet. Nick watched football while I worked on geneology. I am really enjoying doing my family history, and it's interesting to see how the different lines of my family branch out, and to learn about the different people I am related to.


5. We ended the night with some great friends! We went to the Erickson's house for the hog game and food. Great friends, great food, great game! We couldn't have asked for more! Thanks, Dave and Jess!!!