seasonal allergies

I don't think I have seasonal allergies, but I sure am glad that it is warm! I am happier when it is warm outside and I can just hang out all day long at the park, or hiking or bike riding, or walking, swimming, roller blading, lounging, just about everything is better when it is warm outside.

Now don't get me wrong I like the winter and the snow, but I think that I am allergic. I get grouchy and cranky with my kids and I feel like a slug. I don't want to exercise or move my body. I think that my body is telling me that I am allergic to the cold (not literally like you Celia...)

Well we did enjoy a family bike ride along the Susquehanna River today. It was beautiful. David didn't want his helmet on and Sarah got tired really quick and didn't want to ride back to the car, but she didn't quit and we still had a great time. Becca rode on the back of my bike and I think is getting a little too big for this but she loved it. Fun times in the sun!

I am glad that I don't have to take Hot Chocolate (my allergy medicine) any more :)

City hunting

So a little over a year from now we will be done with residency! We have been in the east for 6.5 years and I LOVE it, but I am ready to be closer to home. I originally thought we would live in the valley somewhere (Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert...) and that is still the most logical choice...but I have been thinking a lot about Temecula, CA. It is about 40 min to the beach and G'ma Smalley. We would be 8.5 hours from my parents so I still don't know. I haven't ruled out CA completely. I like the weather better in CA! But you know we won't know anything until Aaron gets interviews and then offers...man it is a little scary to think that we will be taking the next step in just a little over a year.

I like the idea of living in the valley, but it is HOT! Amanda you have lived in both places, which did you like and why?

Cel are you in TX forever?

Life is fragile, handle with care

This morning I got an e-mail saying that my brother Eric got hit by a drunk driver and was on his way to the hospital with a broken leg and knee. WHAT! He could have been killed! Life is so precious and I get caught up in the little things in life (like cleaning out the refrigerator at church) instead of focusing on relationships and spending quality time with those I love! Life is fragile, handle with care! To those reading this blog, I LOVE YOU! I really look forward to the time I can live closer to family. (sorry nicole I will really miss you!) It will be great being able to hop in the car and be there.

Little Red Hen

Beware...this post will contain whining, and complaining...

This afternoon the Elders Quorum was supposed to clean the church...no big deal right. Well a few weeks ago a member of the Stake RS called and asked Aaron if the Elders Quorum could also take down the chairs and tables for the stake event...okay, not thrilled, but okay. So Sunday Aaron told his quorum that this would be happening this Sat at 2. Aaron had a big test this morning and was kind of consumed with life that he didn't call to confirm that anyone else was going to be there. Needless to say we were the only ones to show up.

No big deal. Well, the whole time I just kept thinking there were about 80 women (I didn't go because Aaron had his test this morning and I just didn't get a babysitter so I actually don't know how many were there) here this morning why couldn't they put away their things? There were chairs in all the rooms that we had to put away, tables misplaced, podium in the chapel blah blah blah. Not that big of a deal but kind of time consuming for two people (and three helpers).

What really got me was a sign in the member custodial room that said, "to the cleaning crew on Saturday, the fridge really needs to be cleaned out it is really gross" Okay then do it yourself! I don't know when the last time I cleaned out my fridge and if it is bothering you that badly do it yourself...whew sorry about this downer post.

It really wasn't that bad. We were going to clean the church anyway and I know that it needs to get done and the girls really helped a lot! I think it is good for them (and us) to help out every once and awhile. I just don't like feeling like a slave to personal whims.

If you are still reading you are a trouper! I will have a better post next time!

A little song

For as long as I can remember I have always had a little song going in my head. People can say a word that will trigger a song. The other day Sarah was talking and I sang about 4 different songs. She said "mom do you have to sing about everything I say." My kids haven't found that little trait funny yet...maybe someday.

My little scavenger

David is my little scavenger. Really I do feed him but he does find things he is NOT supposed to be into. Here he is in the closet and opened the oatmeal with his teeth and is trying to get through the next layer (he has done it on a previous one!)





Here David found the macaroni and
cheese box and tore into it and ate the macaroni. He loves pulling off tops with his teeth. I have my flour and wheat flour in cannery cans with lids and he loves pulling them off and playing/eating the contents inside. I am surprised he doesn't know how to open the fridge yet :) I am sure that is only too soon!

Momma said there would be days like this

So when I was about 16 I remember coming home from basketball practice and was eating a warm piece of wacky cake with cream poured over it...oh it was good. My mom said that one day I wouldn't be able to eat whatever I wanted but I didn't really believe her...well the day has come. I don't know if it is because I am nearing 30 but the weight just doesn't come off like it used to. I usually gain about 5 lbs in the winter and then come spring it just comes off when I shed my parka and then I am ready for swimsuit season...well this year no matter what, I am just stuck with those five pounds. I guess I am still eating whatever I want and not really working on it...hum maybe I should start doing that. Any suggestions? Sarah is at school, Becca is at a friends and David is taking a nap so I guess I will go do the elliptical for a while.