July 27, 2011 - Fight Free Four Hours

Today my favorite moments were when Jaxon and Henry went from about 2:00 to 6:00 without having one. single. fight.  They have been fighting about everything lately.  But, by some miracle, they played so wonderfully together today!  They used to always play so good together, but lately they have been fighting a lot.  It was so great to see them play together like they usually do!  Really, it was SO great!!!

July 25, 2011 - Workout

Today my favorite moment was when I got to workout.  It felt so good on my body.  I worked out last week too so I was a little sore and it felt so nice to push my body.  It has been difficult to find time workout since Ollie was born.  Making time with 2 kids wasn't so bad, but for some reason, having 3 kids has made it almost impossible to make time to exercise.  Between naps and meals and everyone's schedules...it's serious.  But, exercising is something I absolutely love doing.  And, it makes me happier when I do it.  It's so important.  Anyway...yes, today my favorite moment was exercising!  Yea for sprints and weights!

July 20, 2011 - Bugging Me

Today my favorite moment was after we put the boys to bed and Henry yelled from their room, "Jaxon is bugging me!"  So we went in to check and Jaxon was asleep.  Really, Henry?  You are so silly!

July 18, 2011 - Family Night

Again, my favorite moment was during Family Night.  My boys are so crazy sometimes, but when it comes to being reverent at Family Night, they are usually pretty good.  Their little testimonies are so precious.  I just love it!

July 14, 2011 - Reminder

Today my favorite moment happened when Devin and I went to the temple.  It seems like lately I have been hearing a lot of bad news, like the world is a real ugly place.  I have gotten tired of the negativity and it has been wearing on me.  Then going to the temple tonight I felt hope again.  Of course the world has problems, but there are many wonderful people and ways to serve.  I felt like even though circumstances can get difficult, the trying times on earth do not compare to the blessings we will receive if we are diligent and faithful.  I am grateful the Lord gave me a reminder.  It's important that we stay positive!

July 13, 2011 - Thunder Down Under

Today my favorite moment was when Devin and I were getting in the shower and he claimed he was from the show "Thunder Down Under" and started dancing around.  It was just hilarious!  The "Thunder Down Under" was a Las Vegas show that ran a few years ago.  We were trying to get to the airport and kept going the wrong way thanks to this giant billboard advertising for the show that kept distracting us with shirtless men in bow ties.  Ever since then we've joked about that ridiculous billboard and Devin loves to dance so he combines the two and it's a great comedy combo!

July 11, 2011 - Warm Cozy Cuddle

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon and I were in a "warm cozy cuddle."  The phrase is from the book Playful Little Penguins (retitled Penguins to the Rescue).  It's a cute little book where they penguins play all day then go to sleep in a "warm cozy cuddle."  Anyway, Jaxon wanted to cuddle so we climbed in my bed after bath and cuddled for a few minutes.  He told me about when he grows up he wants to live on an island where there are dragons and he will be a viking.  He assured me he'd come to visit me often because he would miss me.  (He favorite movie right now is How to Train Your Dragon.)

I love these little moments when my boys aren't wrestling or fighting or being crazy--the moments we talk and I see glimpses of their sweet spirits and their greatness.  I know they were saved for these days.  I pray every day that I can teach them the things they need to know so their testimonies will be strong and they will be valiant to the end.

July 9, 2011 - Henry's Saguaro

Today my favorite moment was when we were walking out of the doctor's office where Ollie had his immunizations.  Henry was trying to tell me something but I didn't really understand.  "Mommy, that's swore-o.  That's swore-o."  When I finally figured out he was saying "saguaro"  I was so excited because we recently read a new book for bedtime stories called The Seed and the Giant Saguaro, where he learned about saguaro cacti and because he recognized a real one all on his own meant that he learned!  I always love it when my boys learn something, no matter how small.  It helps me feel successful and like all my efforts pay off little by little.

PS  The Seed and the Giant Saguaro is a great book and it's fun to read.

July 8, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment happened during dinner.  The kids and I were eating (Devin wasn't home) and Jaxon ran out of the room.  When he came back, he had the Book of Mormon in his hand and said we needed to read scriptures.  Devin usually gets the scriptures for family study, but since he was gone, it was sweet that Jaxon remembered and wanted to do our family reading.  I hope my boys always have a testimony and strive to do what is right.  I know doing so will bring them happiness.

July 7, 2011 - Ollie

Today my favorite moment was when I put Oliver down for bed and he looked up and gave me the cutest smile and reached up to me.  I kissed him and told him goodnight.  He smiled again, rolled over to his left side, stuck his thumb in his mouth and went off to dream land without a fuss!  I am so thankful he is such a happy baby!!!

July 4, 2011 - Curtain Rod

Today my favorite moment was when I was feeding Ollie and heard something crash.  In the hallway I had a few curtain rods waiting to be put up and it sounded like one of them fell.  After the crash I heard Henry say, "Mommy, look!"  I said, "What happened?" giving him the chance to explain it in his own words.  I was pretty sure I already knew what happened.  "I didn't bonk it down.  It just falled."  Okay, sure you didn't...

July 1, 2011 - Le Reve

Today my favorite moments happened through the whole evening.  My BFF Joy and I went to see Le Reve.  We had a buffet dinner at the Wynn before the show.  It was so great to visit and catch up.  I miss hanging out with her since she moved away.  We talked about all the mommy stuff, wife stuff, and just living stuff.  Plus, the show was amazing!  It was a fabulous night out!