1. Today was my first offical day as a full time Social Worker (again). I have decided to take the full time position for a few months. It will be good to have the extra Christmas money and I never mind helping the agency out. I work for such a wonderful company. I think the hardest part about going full time is the judgements I get from other people who think it's horrible for me to work. So, please, don't judge me. It's very frustrating.


2. The kids and I played a floor sized puzzle for about an hour today! They are so smart! The puzzle was of the map of the world, and Brody learned where we live, where mommy lived as a kid, where Dora lives, where Kai Lan lives, and where Nemo lives. I'm amazed at the brilliance of my children.


3. We had a great family home evening tonight (althought it wasn't at home). We went to Flying Burrito for dinner and went over to Kenny's for dessert. The kids had fun playing games and just spending quality time with us and Kenny and Madison.


4. Peyton has learned all the words to "You Are My Sunshine" and "The Wheels on the Bus." She loves to sing! We turn the radio off every time we get in the car and we sing different songs over and over. I love my little princess.


5. Camera battery is still dead, but I will be taking it to the studio on Wednesday and charging it! Sorry for no "Picture of the day today." But aren't my kiddos so cute (mid fight)?

1. Today was my first offical day as a full time Social Worker (again). I have decided to take the full time position for a few months. It will be good to have the extra Christmas money and I never mind helping the agency out. I work for such a wonderful company. I think the hardest part about going full time is the judgements I get from other people who think it's horrible for me to work. So, please, don't judge me. It's very frustrating.


2. The kids and I played a floor sized puzzle for about an hour today! They are so smart! The puzzle was of the map of the world, and Brody learned where we live, where mommy lived as a kid, where Dora lives, where Kai Lan lives, and where Nemo lives. I'm amazed at the brilliance of my children.


3. We had a great family home evening tonight (althought it wasn't at home). We went to Flying Burrito for dinner and went over to Kenny's for dessert. The kids had fun playing games and just spending quality time with us and Kenny and Madison.


4. Peyton has learned all the words to "You Are My Sunshine" and "The Wheels on the Bus." She loves to sing! We turn the radio off every time we get in the car and we sing different songs over and over. I love my little princess.


5. Camera battery is still dead, but I will be taking it to the studio on Wednesday and charging it! Sorry for no "Picture of the day today." But aren't my kiddos so cute (mid fight)?

(Not the picture of the day but my camera battery is dead and my charger is no where to be found)...

1. Today was a great day at church! I love being able to leave church feeling spiritually uplifted! Today was definitely one of those days. The kids were perfect during sacrament. Nick was sick, so he stayed home, and the Erickson girls sat with me and helped with the kids. I'm grateful to have great friends in the ward, and young women who are so valiant and wonderful examples to me and my children.


2. I got a nap after church! An hour and a half to be exact!


3. I finished my book "Between Sisters". It was good, but not as good as anything by Jodi Picoult.


4. The kids and I went to Tommy and April's after church to celebrate Tommy's 27th birthday! Happy Birthday Tommy Lowden!


5. The kids had a blast playing with all of the Lowden kids (April and Tommy's 2 and all of the cousins).

(Not the picture of the day but my camera battery is dead and my charger is no where to be found)...

1. Today was a great day at church! I love being able to leave church feeling spiritually uplifted! Today was definitely one of those days. The kids were perfect during sacrament. Nick was sick, so he stayed home, and the Erickson girls sat with me and helped with the kids. I'm grateful to have great friends in the ward, and young women who are so valiant and wonderful examples to me and my children.


2. I got a nap after church! An hour and a half to be exact!


3. I finished my book "Between Sisters". It was good, but not as good as anything by Jodi Picoult.


4. The kids and I went to Tommy and April's after church to celebrate Tommy's 27th birthday! Happy Birthday Tommy Lowden!


5. The kids had a blast playing with all of the Lowden kids (April and Tommy's 2 and all of the cousins).

1. Brody had his first soccer game today! The Sounders won!! Woop woop!!! I loved watching Brody out there having fun...even if he just danced around and made friends with the other team. He loves soccer and that's all that matters!


2. Today is the 9th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. My heart hurts and is sad for those who lost their lives, and those they left behind. My prayer is that nothing like that ever happens again in our country. Thank you to all those who serve our country every day. I love all of you.


3. After having a house full of sickies for a week, we were all a little stir crazy. Not feeling too hot, but we did manage to get out and go for a walk around the mall. I picked up this little neck wrap that you put in the microwave to relieve stress. Can't wait to use it!


4. We let Peyton and Brody choose a toy at the mall. Peyton chose a toy broom! Nick and I were laughing so hard. She is definitely our little helper!


5. Brody chose a nerf ball blaster! He is having a lot of fun right now shooting the balls at Nick and singing "Missed me, missed me, now you gotta kiss me!" Love that kid!

1. Brody had his first soccer game today! The Sounders won!! Woop woop!!! I loved watching Brody out there having fun...even if he just danced around and made friends with the other team. He loves soccer and that's all that matters!


2. Today is the 9th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. My heart hurts and is sad for those who lost their lives, and those they left behind. My prayer is that nothing like that ever happens again in our country. Thank you to all those who serve our country every day. I love all of you.


3. After having a house full of sickies for a week, we were all a little stir crazy. Not feeling too hot, but we did manage to get out and go for a walk around the mall. I picked up this little neck wrap that you put in the microwave to relieve stress. Can't wait to use it!


4. We let Peyton and Brody choose a toy at the mall. Peyton chose a toy broom! Nick and I were laughing so hard. She is definitely our little helper!


5. Brody chose a nerf ball blaster! He is having a lot of fun right now shooting the balls at Nick and singing "Missed me, missed me, now you gotta kiss me!" Love that kid!

1. Sarah is pregnant!!! Woohoo for my lovely sister in law and brother in law, Nick. I'm so excited for them and little Jude to welcome the newest bundle of joy into their home!


2. Nick was super sick today. He was up all night throwing up. I'm not feeling so hot myself, so this may be a short post.


3. I helped out at work today. I am considering going back to full time through the winter for some extra Christmas money and so we can buy the van I want in the spring and pay cash. What do you all think?


4. My mother in law bought the kids "Flarp"...you know, the gooey stuff that makes tooting noises when you push on it in the container. Yeah, that stuff. The kids are having so much fun playing with it, and every time Brody makes a "noise", Peyton says "Scoose you Bubby!" and then they giggle! It's so funny!


5. The kids and I are having a slumber party in the play room due to the germs filling my house right now from Nick's stomach bug. Say a prayer that we don't get it too!