Frekfast

Grant: Momma I want frekfast.
Momma: Do want oatmeal?
Grant: Uh huh.
Momma blowing the oatmeal to cool if.
Grant: Momma I want mikinit.
Momma thinking for a second: Oh you want milk in it.
Grant: Uh huh.
Momma gives him the oatmeal.
Grant: I eat my resins (raisans).
Momma: Oh, is it delicious?
Grant: Yes, iss awicious.
Momma: Gives noisy kisses on his cheek.

I wish I could record every little word, smile, and hand gesture. I dont want to lose all of the sweet things they do. They are so precious and adorable and I just want to kiss them all day.

Sick Little Boys and Precious Little Moments

The past couple of days have been filled with these sweet little moments that I wish I could capture forever. My handsome little Evan was sick. As much as I dont want them to ever be sick and seize the opportunity to get all the kisses and snuggles in that I can. z I was sitting on the couch with Evan, his temperature was high and he was sick, but I could hear Grant playing on the outside steps just feet away. He has his action hero's and dinosaurs talking to each other. I'm not sure what the story was but it didn't matter. He was lost in his on world and enjoying his quite time.

We'll the next morning when Evan was better and could go to school my sweet angelic Jason sat up just flushed red and droopy eye lids "Momma, I not going to preschool today". It just broke my heart. Preschool is everything to my sweet little Jason and I knew he must have felt aweful for him to know that he could go today. Later that day Jason told me " Momma today is our d-book day, I wont get my d-book". Oh my little Jason, I reassured him that I would pick up his d-book and bring it home. I did, and today we will color it together.

Well after I was able to get everyone up and some medicine in Jason we went in for breakfast. It was Grant's turn to say the prayer. Of course I help him and prompt him with what to say. Often he has a few items of his own, which were to bless daddy, about 5 times he requested that. Maybe he knew daddy needed a little extra help that day and he was sure to help with that.

Well Jason is doing better and is on the mend and today was his turn to say the breakfast prayer. He is quite thoughtful about what he prays for. It fills my heart everytime. Today he prayed for everyone, he also asked the his body would be better, and we could be a happy family. He says he precious little prayer with such sincerity and love. My precious little boys are example to me. I am blessed far beyond what I could ever imagine, I love my litte ones.

First day of first grade

We dropped off Evan to his first day of first grade. I think most parents are happy to do this but I have a pit in my stomach. It is going to be a long day and I hope lunch goes well and he isnt hungry. I hope he finds all his friends and enjoys his new teacher.

Steve gave both boys blessings last night and I do have comfort from that. Evan was blessed to enjoy this year and have the ability to concentrate and learn. In Jason's blessing he was told that he has a special talent to learn about the world and enjoy preschool. As a mother it is important for me to find and know their talents and encourage them. I am incredibly grateful for my precious boys and my sweet husband who works so hard and hold the priesthood.

Even though those sweet blessings will get us all through today, I will still be there early at Evan's classroom door to pick him up. I love my boys.

One last hoorah

Summer, Aaron and the kids came for a visit. We were all so excited, and we had such a good time. I hope they did. We went to Fair Tale Town, SF City, Muir Woods, and the Zoo. On the way home from Muir Woods Evan was talking to Brookelynn and told her " do you see the lines on my hand? Thats where Heavenly Father stitched my up." Ahhh, I love the wisdom of a six year old. He understands that Heavenly Father made us and in his mind he has decided that is how He did it.

The Great Big Summer Vacation

Steve has been working from home and starts his new job in Oct. so we have the opportunity this year to take a long vacation. We started in driving up the coast of California to the redwoods and camped their. Then up to the Oregon coast and camped by the beach. We then made it to Forest Grove and stayed with Miki, Jake and the kids. We stayed for 3 days made our way over to Boise Idaho for Scott's amazingly huge 4th of July party. The boys thought this was the way to live. The didnt ever want to go home. We left there after 5 days of partying literally to Yellowstone. We made it to our campsite and 9:30pm and started to unload the car when I noticed we were locked out of the car. Yay! Thankfully our trunk was open and Steve managed to push the car seat out of the way and with a stick unlock the car door. We were ok, and Yellowstone was gorgeous. We saw elk, a buffalo, an eagles nest, and pronghorn. The boys loved it. We packed up drove down through Jackson Hole Wyoming and over to Rierie to see Grandma and Grandpa Harmon. The were so adorable and sweet. They had dinner ready for and waiting at 8pm. From there we left to Logan and stayed with Bruce, Stacie, and the girls. My boys were doted on and and spoiled by the girls. Then we all left to Shari's where we met up with Grandma and Grandpa Hymas. We stayed that night and went home. I thought for sure that the boys would be happy to be going home, they cried.

Out of all this business and fun the most poignant moments were once Grant looked up for me with his huge brown eyes and reached for my hand, he eyes seemed to plead with me momma watch me and take care of me. He nearly stopped my heart. As he held my hand his little foot steps pick up and he began to feel sure again. The other was all the driving. Listening to the talk to each other and giggle and be so happy and excited to explore. I love my boys and their willingness to explore with us.

Graduation

Graduation day should be a day for the graduate, but in our unique situation graduation day was completely for me and the boys. I loved every second of it. Anyone who know my sweet Steve knows the last thing he would ever want to do is put a cap and gown and walk around for all to see him. This is his 5th degree and 3rd time graduating and he has never gone. However, the boys are old enough to remember and I want them to see why dad has been working so incredibly hard and been gone so much. I dont know of anyone else who has worked and gone to law school, finish in the top of the their class, and keep a happy family. I am proud of him and grateful for him.

My mom and Randy flew in to be there. That meant the world to both of us. I felt like I was dancing around the whole day. Grandma and Grandpa helped with the boys, I didnt feel overwhelmed, and Steve didn't complain about pictures. He let me take as many as I wanted, although I did try not to push it.

One of the happiest moments was when all of the graduates were walking in to the hall, all 300+ of them. I didnt think I would see him because everyone was moving in so quickly it was a blur of gowns. But I got down to the front and hoped for a photo. I couldnt believe it but when I was right down in front Steve walked in. I could see him looking for us and I yelled for him. I caught a photo of him just as he smiled, a real sincere smile. I cried of course, because happiness washed over his face when he saw his family. My picture wasnt centered of course but it is still a photo of his happiness and smile and will forever be a treasure to me.

I was able to listed to the speeches for the most part with the help of mom (my mom) Randy, and dad (my dad). When it came for students to get their diploma my mom was there to help. They let the graduates cross the stage with their kids. I wanted to the boys to have that experience. My sweet Steve was going along with all it happily I know for me. My mom help me take the boys and wait by the stage. I was getting worried again because the last line of students were up and Steve had not passed. I thought we had missed him. So I started walking back and there at the end of the line was Steve. I was so fun to see him cross the stage with 3 little ones. I hope the boys remember it.

Afterward we all filed out for, yep, more pictures. Steve still complied. One of his professers came and congradulated Steve and chatted. Just as he walked away, Evan who had been playing with a chained up hydrant with his brothers managed to find a knob that was not locked and show water out straight at him. Steve jumped over to turn it off and turned on another one that shot water up about 20 feet. I was laughing so hard and poor Evan's shirt was drenched. He did manage to get the water off and it was so hot out if felt good.

It was really a beautiful day and a wonderful ending for me to a long road that we all went through. We had found out the night before that Steve passed the bar also. The were no more hurtles to jump, at least regarding law school. Even now a week later I still feel giddy. We will begin new challenges. Steve will be sworn in, in June. I am getting a babysitter so I can go with him and watch. Im excited for Steve. Im excited for the opportunities ahead of him. He has accomplished what seemed and felt like the impossible at times, and we both know it was with the help and love of our Heavenly Father. I feel happy, overly blessed and loved, and I feel gratefully peaceful.