Keeping busy

It seems that all of us are always keeping busy! But here are a few more things that have happened this February!
I took Brianne to get her first ever facial! I will admit that it wasn't just "for fun". I wanted her to be better about taking care of her skin, especially on her face, since she is coming into that teen pimple time of her life. I was very impressed with her during her facial since they had to do some "extractions" and those can hurt! But she didn't even flinch! And she did learn a lot and has been washing her face twice a day since then and her skin is looking much better! I told her I would take her again before school this fall if she keeps it up! :) She and I also attended Ballet West together last night to see Cinderella. It was so fun! We enjoyed the ballet but also just enjoyed being together and laughing about the number 4, the intermission room (inside jokes) and driving through some crazy snow! It was a blast! I'm so glad we were able to go!
Will is becoming more of a teenager every day! This month he has started to make plans with friends! He's always had lots of friends but was never really the "go out" type. He was fine hanging out at home and just playing games with them on the XBox. But this month he went out with friends to see a movie and has planned another activity with his buddies for next week. I'm glad to see him finally getting out! (Carter was exactly the same way and now I can't get him to stay IN!) He also went in for an interview with the Bishop to get his Patriarchal blessing recommend. And I am thrilled that he'll be getting it when my parents are here so they can attend- which was his idea! He's so thoughtful! It's a big thing and I am proud of him!
Carter is my socialite! That kid is at everything and involved in everything! I've neglected to mention that he has been involved in a TON of activities at school- things like pep rallies, eating contests etc! He even helped film a promo video for Prom's Junior week! He's REALLY enjoying his time in High school and I love that about him! He's also out with friends on a regular basis and I love hearing about his adventures with them- some of them are pretty funny! He's already starting to talk about spring football but before that gets here he has a power lifting meet to do and we are VERY excited about it! We can't wait to see how he does! He's also gearing up for his first ACT test which is a little scary but I hope he goes in with confidence and does well. He also is going to Prom next week! Hard to believe it's here already! But I am glad he is going with Laura (one of my Laurels) who hadn't been asked yet and is a senior this year. Carter had asked another girl but she got asked by someone else earlier that same day so her parents told her to choose the first! He was bummed, but Laura is his friend and she just kept saying to ask her so he finally did! They will have a blast!
Chan also had some excitement this month! Yesterday he went up to Soldier Summit with his Dad, Mark and Gerardo and went snowmobiling! He hasn't gone in years and was really looking forward to it. We had a HUGE snow storm yesterday so there was points where it was whiteout conditions but they had a blast! The trail was about 25 miles long and they were up there most of the day. They are hoping it will become an annual tradition! The only bad part is that he is pretty saddle sore today! But he says it was worth it!
Hard to believe that February is almost over! Before we know it it's going to be summer again, which is fine with me because I am SO OVER snow! Here's to spring coming quickly!! :)

Stake Conference

We had Stake conference today and I have to admit I am not the best at attending. I always have good intentions, but the idea of being able to relax at home and not fight my children to sit in one place for 2 hours always seems to win out! However, today our Stake Presidency was going to be changed and since they have served for over 9 years and I LOVE them I had to go! I knew it was going to be amazing and it WAS! It was wonderful to hear from all of the men leaving along with their wives, but the most amazing part to me was hearing from the General Authority and listening to the process of choosing the new Presidency and them calling that new Presidency. The organization of the church is truly amazing! The spirit was so strong there today and I have no doubt at all that the men who were called were chosen by our Heavenly Father! What a wonderful blessing! I left there feeling so good and ready to start my week! How grateful I am to have the gospel in my life! And I am grateful my kids were there to witness it as well (even though they did gripe a bit). I'm looking forward to seeing what this new Presidency brings to the people of our Stake!

Love

I decided to put love as the post name because there is much to love about my life! Number one is my awesome hubby! He has jumped right in to his new job and even though he is still in the training area he has already begun to make a difference there! I'm so proud of him! He is such an amazing person and I am grateful everyday that I have him in my life! Second, obviously is my kiddos! Golly I just LOVE them! They make my life full and I love that I can be at all their activities! Carter had a big day this week at his workout. I went to watch and he was able to squat 320 lbs 10 times! And he had more in him, but John stopped him since he doesn't want him to over do it! Technically he is still recovering from his knee scope! He's such a strong kid! John (his trainer) can't even match his strength on a lot of the lifts he does and he played in the NFL! It's nuts! I'm super proud! He had a blast at the Sweethearts dance too! Tori was a beautiful and fun girl and planned a great day with a fun group. Carter is really enjoying the girl ask guy dances since he can just enjoy and not have to plan! Will just got done with another Snow Blitz. It's an after school snowboarding class and he did great this season! I'm so glad he enjoys doing that! He's the only one in our family who hits the slopes! I'm sure he'll be up a few more times with friends before the snow melts. I love watching him put all that gear on and walk away holding his board- it's adorable! His birthday is coming up and he will soon be ordained a teacher. My parents are coming out to participate and I'm thrilled and so is he! It will be a fun weekend! Brianne had her last Valentines Day party at school! She will be in middle school next year so this was the last time making a Valentine box, decorating cookies, playing games and handing out Valentines! It was funny too because she's not a huge fan of the school parties, but she was having a blast yesterday! Even her teacher had to tell her to calm down! Pretty funny! She won the contest for "most colorful box" and it was SUPER colorful! She has also come out of her shell a lot recently! She even went to the mall with a friend and let me drop them off! Yes, all by themselves!! This was HUGE for her and I was very proud! She also gets to attend New Beginnings this month and can hardly wait! It's going to be a super fun one since our theme is "Oh the places you'll stand" and is all revolved around Dr Seuss! Even the decor! She will be going into Young Women's this November and it can't come soon enough for her! They are all growing so quickly!

As for me, I had my first ever Bunco party at my house last night! It is such a fun thing to do and I enjoy all these women I have come to know from PTA, Bunco, church, etc and I love getting to know them better socially! It's good for me to be surrounded by like minded people and to be able to chat, laugh, eat, laugh and just enjoy each other! I admire A LOT of these people and so I feel it also makes me a better person by being around them and learning from them.

Life is sure moving fast and I am glad I can have this time to sit and reflect and write down our "happenings" because truly my family is my one true love in this life!