My Full House

Some days I'm overwhelmed with the activities and chaos associated with having 5 children. Some days I'm overwhelmed with the pure joy and love associated with having 5 children. I never knew my heart could hold so much.

Above is a picture taken in Steve's Grandma's pasture behind their house in Peterson, Utah. It is a beautiful place. Kids are welcome to explore and play here. There are hiding places, swings, campfires, and all the good stuff that comes with an old farm. Of course, the kids loved it! It reminds me of a place several hundred miles away. My Grandma & Grandpa's house in California. The scenery is a little different, but the feeling is the same. Freedom to be a kid, to get lost for hours in make believe, to be loved. I hope one day my grandchildren can come to my house wherever it ends up being and enjoy these same feelings.

Happy Valentine's

What a sweet Valentine's Day!

I received the best present ever, a homemade gift from my Valentine. The night before I set the table and decorated for the kids. When I woke up in the night with the baby I saw a beautiful tulip planted as a centerpiece. Then when I woke up in the morning (yes, there's a lot of "waking up" around here), I saw the note attached to the tulips. It told me to go to a website to get my card. I followed the instructions to: www.texasbohmans.com. Steve had spent months collecting old photos, scanning them, and putting them in place. What a sweetie! Best Valentine's gift ever! Thanks honey!

Arianna's Book Group

We had a fun time reviewing Gooseberry Park this weekend with Arianna's friends from school. Since the book is about a chocolate lab, Kona and his friends, we decided to make "chocolate" our theme. The girls loved the chocolate fountain and made quite a mess!

Green Workshop

Ashley's Girl Scout troop held a "Green" workshop for younger girls on Saturday. They worked so hard to put on this event! Each attendee was able to do a variety of activities including making draft stoppers, eco-friendly household cleaners, terrariums, recycled soda tab bracelets, and more. It was awesome! Ashley and her friends were also able to teach things about saving electricity, planting trees, and recycling on all kinds of cool levels. They showed the girls a PowerPoint sharing ways they have tried as a troop to make a difference in their world (litter pick ups, trips to Goodwill, projects using recycled items, and more.) They even put on a little skit and song for the younger girls. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle people!!