surf rack

*Just tilt your head. i have not figured it all out yet.

Again my dad and husband have spent some time bonding. I love it. This time for something much more exciting then glasses. And much more useful to me and my little apartment. A surf rack! Finally we can move all 6 yes 6 surf boards out to the garage. Jim came up with the design and then he and my dad spent an afternoon building it. I just loved how they got to do something together that they both would enjoy. And now I can actually have a second bedroom.

fixing things

A few Sundays ago Jim and I went to my parents house for dinner. But when we showed up my dad was trying to fix his glasses. Well since his glasses were broken he couldn’t see what he was doing. Jim got involed and they both were sitting there forever trying to fit this tiny little thing into his glasses. It was hilarious, they were so focused.

girls night out

A couple weeks ago I had a chance to go out with the girls and it was so fun. It had been awhile since we all got together. We went to dinner and just sat and talked forever. I loved it and I love my girls. So that’s one good thing that came out of tax season.

Jims Basketball

ok im back tracking a bit to get caught up.

So before tax season started Jim played in a basketball league with some of his co-workers and friends. He loved it so much and had a great time playing. Each week we would go…Yes being the amazing wife that I am I went to cheer on my hubby. Can I add that I was the only one EVER to go cheer for their team. Anyways I was so proud of my baby I had to put up these pictures! Go Windes and McClaughry! I know next season they need a better team name.

Jam Time

This past Wednesday me and my mum got together to make some jam. I was so excited because I am a homemade jam addict. We would have been out completely out but luckily Jims mum saved me with some wonderful peach jam. So now I have jam for ages.

Busy Busy Bees

I know I said I was going to be better, but I have been trying to keep really busy so I don’t have to sit and miss my hubby. Well I defiantly got what I asked for. Now I would much rather sit then do what I have been up to. First up: tennis. It started as a fun, one a week play date with some girls. Now I’m running and sweating, and running and actually having to work out. This was defiantly not in my plan. It was just suppose to be relaxing hit the ball once in a while and learn the rules. My legs hurt. Second: Primary. Yes that’s right, I’m primary secretary. Now most of the time this wouldn’t be that bad. But oh no, not for me. So let’s just say our ward hasn’t had a secretary for about 7 months (long story) which means no rolls, no rosters, no class schedules, no order, no systems of any kind. I think I passed out when I was asked to do everything. So enter me, kids screaming, crying, yelling, talking, making every noise possible all at once. Now I know im not a mother so maybe I expect more from them then those of you with real life experience. But GIVE ME A BREAK! They can hold “IT” for an hour, they can sit still, they can be quite they don’t have to poke the person in front of them, they don’t have to take off their clothes, play with themselves…yes play with themselves, lay on the ground or run away! Help! Any suggestions are welcome.

Oh yeah Jim…he’s working, just working and always working.

A Pea in a Pod

To my Pod,
Over the past few weeks I have come to realize that I will be a mother in the not so far off future, it could actually happen now ( not yet). While this comes as exciting new time in my life I step back and think… mom...me? Who is going to take care of me? So I began to reflect on my own experiences with you. How did you deal with all the heartache a mother goes through? Kids are mean and angry. Thinking of how I treated you during my teen years makes me cringe. I’m not strong enough to always be the bad guy, to have doors slammed in my face, to be told I’m hated. How did you do it? Because though it all you have been strong, secure, faithful, loving, selfless, understanding, tender, giving, devoted, warm, thoughtful, energetic, friendly, gentle, constant and so much more.
You have done so much and still take no credit for the incredible mother you are. So here are some things that are way over due for a thank you: When I was little you picked me up and kissed my aches and scrapes away. Cuddled with me till I fell asleep. Made sure there were no bed bugs. Let me pick out all my own clothes, no matter how many colors I had on at one. For the hundreds of bows I made you put in my hair. For every note you put in my lunch box. For sharing your raisin nuts with me, which meant I would give you one and eat the rest. For playing treasure chest with me. And when I got older for still putting notes in my back pack. For kissing my aches and scrapes thought this time they were on my heart. Staying up till who know when making the perfect prom dresses. For always coming in to make sure I was asleep safe and sound every night no matter how old I was. Reminding me to be gracious all the time. For being my friend.
I may not be able to be the remarkable mother you are, but atleast my kids will get to have you as their grandma.
Love you forever,
Your pea