It's All in Your Perspective

Actually, I am not sure how my kids got this perspective but none the less a conversation they had with my brother while I (by myself with them, Jared at work) was the one that took them to Bear Lake all week.

Andrew and Alex sitting on the park bench with my brother Brad right after I had taken them to play mini-golf, none the less!

Andrew: "Our dad let's us do whatever we want."

Brad: "hmmm, really..."

Andrew:"ya, he takes us to Artic Circle and stuff for lunch."(what? once?! he works!)

Not sure Andrew or Alex: "Can you imagine if it was just mom, all we would do is clean all day!"

There's nothing like feeling appreciated by your children ;)

Anika Preschool

I can't believe my youngest baby is heading to preschool! Where does time fly? She has been so fun to have around, it has just been me and her for a the last year during the day. I am a little sad to see her go as she is so funny, she enjoys being with me and me with her, and yet at the same time she is so good to entertain herself so that I can get things done. It is weird to think I will have a few hours with no kids, I hope to get stuff done this little break two days a week!
She is going to Corner Canyon PreSchool which we love from when Andrew went there.

First Day of School

Another summer comes to an end. This is always bitter sweet as I do enjoy my kids, but I do find it hard to entertain them for three months! One nice thing is I don't have to pick-up kindergarten half days and preschool!
Alex 4th grade

Andrew 2nd grade

Aubrey 1st grade

Anika preschool

Rachel (Jared's cousin) 8th grade

should I really post this?!

This is the goofiest post, and I am sure whoever reads it will think this is the weirdest thing to write and with that here it goes!!!

Is there something you have always thought about buying but put it on hold with the thought of, 'when I can buy that and not care I will know I am at a nicer financial spot then in the past'? What is your item?

Well mine is pretty goofy and perhaps a little embarrassing at it's simplicity....but I finally did it...I feel dumber as it gets closer to writing it!

Mine is buying TIDE and DOWNEY fabric softener to use at the same time to do laundry!!!

Okay, laugh and make fun of me all you want but there it is!!! I have always bought cheaper brands or bought Kirkland brand to substitute, but not this time baby I bought the real thing and I don't even care that it cost a bit more! I have to admit I was even excited to do the laundry today! The clothes smell so good!
So there it is my embarrassing post.

Although I guess I should admit I still used a coupon... :)