Christmas Book

I had to share this Christmas book with you all. Jett and I try to get a book each year for our kid's that talks about the true meaning of Christmas, and we received this book from Jett's aunt a couple Christmas' ago and let me tell you it is a tear jerkier ( I have yet to make it through the book without crying). It is called "Hee Haw - The Christmas Donkey" by Becky Reeve who is a local author, we have had a few friends read it and they all want a copy so I just thought if any of you are looking for a fun, great meaning this is the book. I will leave the contact info below because I don't think you can buy them at any stores. It is illustrated for the little ones but you will love this book. Just thought I would share and if you get one please let me know what you think!

Reeve Family Foundation
720 E. Three Fountains Dr. #77
Murray, UT 84107
801-268-4977
beckyreeve15@hotmail.com

Dad don't be the BOSS anymore!

So last night we were sitting at dinner and it was Kalli's turn to say the prayer, when she says the prayer she just says it how it is and whatever she wants it is a hoot! So before we start Jett has a discussion with the kid's and says, don't fight during the middle of the prayer, don't eat, keep your arms folded and so on....Kalli starts the prayer and says the things she is grateful for then goes into "please don't let Dad be the boss anymore, he drives me crazy!" Needless, to say right in the middle of it we all had a giggle. So we asked her after "OK then who do you want to be the boss" and her answer is "I am the boss". Maybe our house would run better if we put our 4 year old in charge :)

Black Friday!

Well I have to tell you that I am one of those crazy ladies that get up early the day after Thanksgiving and go shop [(no not the one that pushes and lays on top of things :)]. I went for the first time last year with my neighbor Kelli and had the time of my life.

So I went again this year with my friend Marisa, we left about 4:30 a.m. and our first stop was good, old Wal-mart - let's just say that was a complete mad house but we checked out in about 10-15 minutes, and pretty much got everything we wanted.

Next, we went over to Kohl's...we noticed the parking lot was full, this is not unusual. Then, we got into the store and noticed there were no carts in sight, don't you worry you think we would have ran but heck no...So then we saw all these people just standing in the isles, down the middle of the store, you guessed it - the check out line, which wrapped around the entire store. Here comes the extremely smart part... we immediately jumped in line and then each of us took a turn doing our shopping. So picture us in line with no cart our arms full and stuff and then on the ground we are kicking the rest that we can't fit into our arms with our feet every time we moved, the cute ladies in front and back of us (with carts) were helping all they could. We see this big tower that they usually put sale stuff on with about 2-3 items on it, oh did I mention it is on wheels, so we decided to take those few items off and use it as our cart. Everyone around us thought it was a great idea, but one big problem people kept coming up and shopping off of our tower, I had to keep telling them this was our stuff we are just using it as our cart. So 2 Kohl's employees come up to me, of course, while Marisa was shopping and were giving me crap so I asked them what they wanted me to do without a cart...long story short they ended up giving us this huge box to put our stuff in and you bet we filled it right on up to the top so now we are having to push this huge, old box full of stuff. We got in line at 6:15 a.m. and checked out at 8:30 a.m. - So the moral of the story is...I got my morning workout! No just kidding (but I really did) I got all my shopping done for a killer deal and am the happiest person on the planet, yea!

Send a "Thank you" card...

I received an email from a good friend this week and thought I would post this link on my blog. Check out this website it only takes just a minute to send a card, it looks like it is legit to me but you be our own judge.

Whether you agree or disagree with the war there are still people who are serving our country and putting their lives in harms way every day, I think the least we can do is to take a minute to send them a quick "Thank You" card for their sacrifice. While you are there take a quick peak at the "letters from the soldiers" there is a really neat music video.

http://www.letssaythanks.com/

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to take a minute and wish you all a very wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for all I have been so very blessed with great family, friends, a home and this country we live in.

I know I said I was going to write what I am thankful for each day and obviously that got pushed to the side for a bit because last week was just a crazy one, so I don't want anyone to think I am not grateful....so here I go again...

I just wanted all my friends, old and new,to know how much you each mean to me. I feel so lucky because I feel I am surrounded by the best, you each have taught me so much I truly hope you know that. I can not mention each by name because then it would be way to long, but I know I am better person in every way because of who I surround myself with. I love you all!

My family - Mom, Dad, Corby, Ashley and Loni...I love you all so very much and am so grateful for you all, thank you for all you do. My kid's love each of you so much and there is nothing better than to see each of you with them, I hope I can be like that to your kid's one day. It is such an honor to be your sister and daughter again thank you for a happy life! I love you guys.

The In-law's - We are celebrating Thanksgiving with you all this year and are looking forward to having a wonderful dinner. It is always fun to see the kid's running all over together, can't believe how much they have grown. Thanks for raising such a great son and brother, so we can have such a wonderful husband and father. Love you all.

I already wrote a post about my husband and kid's just in case you were wondering why I left the most important out this go around. I wish you all a great day hope it is surrounded by family,friends and of course great food!

Today is a struggle!

Today I am having a hard time trying to find something to be grateful for, and I guess that is exactly when I need to be grateful...now let me explain this first line. Yesterday Riley came home from school very upset because he said an older girl came up to him while he was on the swings at recess, he was also saving one for a friend - I guess he had been waiting for the swings to be free for awhile. He told me she got mad at him and told him to get off then she went to get a "guard" (as he called the lunch lady), that older lady was very mean and told him to get off now! So he was just bawling and sobbing saying he was not doing anything wrong just waited his turn then got into trouble and now he says he never wants to go back, I had to be so strong for him and not break down myself because there is nothing worse then seeing your child so hurt and upset. I know this all sounds crazy and why can't I be grateful, but I am just upset - he had a rough beginning of the year last year in kindergarten due to a bully so I just really wanted him to have a great experience this year and am frustrated with the lady that she did not take the time to talk to each of them to solve the problem before just yelling. I know kid's will run into things here and there but my heart has just been ripped open.

Okay so here I go... I am thankful for teachers and those who work in the schools, they don't get paid enough for all their hard work and efforts. I truly appreciate all those who have ever taught my children it is a huge responsibility but one that is the most rewarding. Thank you to all those who teach!

I am grateful for my...Dad!

Today I would like to take a minute to say how much I am grateful for my Dad. He is probably one of the best people I know in my life and the best example. He has done so much for me but the best part is he loves me unconditionally ( I am a high maintenance person and tough to love sometimes...so sorry). He has a heart of gold and is constantly doing things for others. I love that he has a quiet confidence about him, but trust me you do not mess with him or his family. He is such a wonderful Grandpa, and it shows my kid's think he is the greatest and can fix anything, and I mean anything! I love you Dad and am so happy I am apart of your family. If I had the opportunity to choose who my Dad would be I would choose you a million times over. Thank you for giving me such a happy life!