My Cub Scout!

Ethan has been a cub scout since December, but I have failed to get him the uniform! He keeps asking me to do it, and I keep putting it off, because I know it is going to be expensive. So, last Tuesday, after scouts, I promised I would have it before the following week. He was the only one without it there, and kids of upset about that. So, here I am, den mother, and it is my sons that has nothing for scouts! anyways, this morning, I remembered that I promised him I would have it my tonight! So, while the boys were in school, I took Wyatt and Averi to the scout office and picked up all the essentials! $73.07 later, he had everything he needs! I layed it all out on his bed for him, and when he got home from school, I told him, "Ethan, you need to go and make your bed!" He looked at me weird, and went into his room to do it. He came out so excited, and told me I was the best mom in the world! So, we put it on him tonight, and when Steve got home he told Ethan how handsome he looked, and Ethan just beamed with excitement. It is funny to me how little things, such as a scout uniform can make Ethan so happy. He enjoys scouts so much, and I love being his den mother!

It Is Time To Fold The Laundry!

So, everyone who comes to my home knows that there is a never ending pile of laundry on the couch! I really dislike folding laundry, so if Steve doesn't do it, is basically just sits there. Well, yesterday after getting the kids ready for school in the morning, I went about doing a couple of things before I realized that I hasn't heard Averi in awhile. The boys were busy playing Wii, and I started going through the house looking for Averi. Ethan and Gavin hadn't seen her recently....or they were just to busy playing to know where she was. I looked in my bedroom, her bedroom, the boys bedroom, and the bathroom before I became worried. She was nowhere around! I ran out front thinking maybe she had gone out there, which would actually be impossible since there are three locks on the door. So, I looked out back, thinking maybe she was trying to find the cat. She wasn't there either. By this time, I really began to get scared! She wasn't answering when I called her name, and I had no clue where else to look for her. I started to panic, and then passing through the living room, I looked over on the couch, and there she was. Dead asleep, cuddled up in a pile of laundry! So...guess what Steve's chore is this wekend?????

Steve Joins The Corporate World!!!!!!!

Steve had the opportunity to interview for a promotion at work. We were a little hesitant at first if he should try for the job, because we weren't sure if it would keep his interest or challenge him enough, but decided that it may be a good thing in the long run. Well, he got it and then we were really excited. Not only is it a corporate position, but it is a salary position, which has proven to be good for us, since the work he usually does for Westower is very slow right now! Today completes his first full week in the corporate world. His new title for Westower Communications is: Quality Assurance Manager for Sun Valley and Phoenix (the western region)!

I am so proud of Steve for getting this position and for all the hard work that he does. He is truly one of the hardest and most dedicated workers that I have ever known, (along with my father!) He works so hard to support this family and I appreciate him so much. This promotion is just one of the many blessings that have been poured upon my family lately!

I went and got Steve some new clothes for his job, and I wanted to get a picture of my new sexy corporate man that I am so proud of, but when Averi saw me grab the camera, she had to get involved! And, being daddy's little girl and all...well, low and behold, the picture turned into corporate Steve and Averi!

Averi Is A Sunbeam!

Sunday was Averi's first day of being a Sunbeam! I have talked with her about this for a couple of weeks, because I thought she would have a hard time transitioning from nursery, since she just loves to play. When it was time to go to sharing time, of course she threw a huge screaming fit! So, I just sat with her on the couches at church. About halfway through, I tried to get her to go again, and she saw her friends sitting during sharing time. So, she decided she wanted to try. Yea! Sister Christina Garner is her teacher, and I told her beforehand that chocolate is the way to Averi's heart. So, during class, not only did Averi get chocolate, but she also got a CTR ring and they made a crown, which she has worn around the house all week long. She came out of class so happy, and said, "I like my teacher!" Too funny....Averi loves chocolate and jewelry!

Mom is sick this time!

So, yep...I went to the doctors today, and I have strep throat. I have actually never had this before. I think it is just a delayed reaction. My body is revolting from all of the stress that I felt from Averi being in the hospital and everything. When I feel stress like that I always end up sick. However, I got my antibiotics. I should buy stock in Walgreen's! Now, I am going to bed for the next couple of days!

Cheesecake

Today, Krystal and I went to Olive Garden for lunch. Of course, I got the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake to go. So it has been in my fridge for my late night snack....and all day, I have been getting a sore throat. However, it hurts so bad now that I can barely swallow! I am looking at this cheesecake and wondering.....how am I ever going to eat it???? If I leave it in the fridge for tomorrow, will it really still be there? Probably, because Steve knows better than to dare touch my favorite dessert! So, I came up with this brilliant idea to but it in a blender....yes, I really need my cheesecake! What is a woman to do? No worries, I will figure it out

Ethan's Baptism

Today was such an exciting day for the family. Ethan was baptized! I am still is a bit of shock that I have an eight year old. Ethan was really looking forward to his special day. Steve had the opportunity to baptize him, and Pappa confirmed him a member and gave him the Holy Ghost. Ethan just seemed so peaceful today, and told me at dinner, "I am so proud of myself!" It was cute, and I let him know how proud we were of him. The Hull family came to support Ethan, and afterward my parents took us all out to lunch at Mauricio's! Ethan truely felt that this was his special day, and you can already see him trying so hard to be so good. Way to go Ethan, we are so proud of you!!!!

Steve and Ethan in their white.

Pappa, Steve, and Ethan. I wanted a picture of all the men together who would be performing and participating in the ordinances!

My family!