Carson carved the name of the girl he likes on his pumpkin this year. I am so not ready for this.
Micah made another "Jack" face, which showed up so awesome in the dark.
Carson and Micah had fun with friends at our annual neighborhood get together.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Halloween time
Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds.
Carson carved the name of the girl he likes on his pumpkin this year. I am so not ready for this.
Micah made another "Jack" face, which showed up so awesome in the dark.
We visited our traditional "Pumpkinland."
There was no need for ghouls and ghosts at our house this year. The scariest part was the German soldiers handing out candy to the little Trick or Treaters at the front door. Ha ha.
Happy Halloween!
Carson carved the name of the girl he likes on his pumpkin this year. I am so not ready for this.
Micah made another "Jack" face, which showed up so awesome in the dark.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Everyday love
Warning: this post may be a little personal and opinionated. However, this blog is mine. So, I have a couple of things to say.
As a woman who has been the recipient of abuse, deception, and a few other things in a marriage, I have learned something. Well, I have learned many things, but one of those is that love is so important in little everyday things. Sometimes it's big and overwhelming, but it is the everyday love that counts. The way a man and a woman treat each other, and do not abuse each other's feelings. It's important to hug after a quarrel, to be kind and loving at the beginning and end of each day.
Why am I thinking about this? Well, I know a couple who have little children. I have not seen this man, who is a husband and father, act happy (or even patient) with his wife or children in a long time. I knew there was trouble, the writing was on the wall. You couldn't be near them without noticing his frustrated looks at the kids and rolling eyes at his wife. Now this same man is on social network on a daily basis, admitting a short separation from his lovely wife, extolling her virtues, and admitting his bad behavior for years. He tags her in every post so that she and everyone in her life can see his pleading for forgiveness. This is probably embarrassing for her, and my heart aches for the way she must feel. I have offered a listening ear, but do not want to interfere in any way, except to say this now to you. You who have no idea who I am talking about. Because it might make me feel better. The last post that I read, this guy said that he just realized last night that his behavior had been horrible for the last 12 years. 12 years!! He loves his wife and hopes it isn't too late, he says. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we need to say we are sorry. However, a man who waits 12 years to decide to say he is sorry, is a man who is scared of losing it all. Probably scared because he never thought his wife would say enough is enough. A husband who waits 12 years has waited too long. You should have said it the first day, and and every day after that.
I feel better now, and ever so grateful for a husband who has open arms for me, even when things aren't perfect.
As a woman who has been the recipient of abuse, deception, and a few other things in a marriage, I have learned something. Well, I have learned many things, but one of those is that love is so important in little everyday things. Sometimes it's big and overwhelming, but it is the everyday love that counts. The way a man and a woman treat each other, and do not abuse each other's feelings. It's important to hug after a quarrel, to be kind and loving at the beginning and end of each day.
Why am I thinking about this? Well, I know a couple who have little children. I have not seen this man, who is a husband and father, act happy (or even patient) with his wife or children in a long time. I knew there was trouble, the writing was on the wall. You couldn't be near them without noticing his frustrated looks at the kids and rolling eyes at his wife. Now this same man is on social network on a daily basis, admitting a short separation from his lovely wife, extolling her virtues, and admitting his bad behavior for years. He tags her in every post so that she and everyone in her life can see his pleading for forgiveness. This is probably embarrassing for her, and my heart aches for the way she must feel. I have offered a listening ear, but do not want to interfere in any way, except to say this now to you. You who have no idea who I am talking about. Because it might make me feel better. The last post that I read, this guy said that he just realized last night that his behavior had been horrible for the last 12 years. 12 years!! He loves his wife and hopes it isn't too late, he says. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we need to say we are sorry. However, a man who waits 12 years to decide to say he is sorry, is a man who is scared of losing it all. Probably scared because he never thought his wife would say enough is enough. A husband who waits 12 years has waited too long. You should have said it the first day, and and every day after that.
I feel better now, and ever so grateful for a husband who has open arms for me, even when things aren't perfect.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Cooler days
I welcome this cooler weather. It's my favorite kind of day, when we do not need heat or air conditioning, and I even like the rain. There is so much relief that the heat of the summer seems to be behind us. Perhaps it comes from my father's blue blood family, who's motherland was England and Denmark. Vacations in hot California and sunny Hawaii, count me out! I'll take a beautiful castle, rock cliff, or a garden, and an overcast day. Those things are what my dreams are made of.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Working guys
Early in the summer, Carson was hired as a volunteer at the Orem Library. A few weeks later, Dakota also started volunteering. They both worked hard and made me proud of them, even though they are goofballs in photos (obviously).
In the first week of September, Carson was hired by Orem City as a Library Page. He was so excited that he did a happy dance in the hallway outside the Human Resources Dept.
At the end of September, Dakota was also hired by Orem City and works at the library. Although he would allow no photos to be taken, he is sooo happy to have this job.
I have the best co-workers at the library, and they are great to welcome my boys and make them feel comfortable. I am very proud of these two, and their step into the world of employment.
In the first week of September, Carson was hired by Orem City as a Library Page. He was so excited that he did a happy dance in the hallway outside the Human Resources Dept.
At the end of September, Dakota was also hired by Orem City and works at the library. Although he would allow no photos to be taken, he is sooo happy to have this job.
I have the best co-workers at the library, and they are great to welcome my boys and make them feel comfortable. I am very proud of these two, and their step into the world of employment.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
October!
I woke up on the 1st of October in such a great mood. I don't why I love this month so much, but I do. It's usually mild weather, harvest time, pumpkins to carve, beautiful leaves and colors, and (of course) Halloween! I am an admitted Holiday Junkie. This is the month that leads into the holiday season that I love.
This also marks the 6th year anniversary of this blog. I can't believe it! Six years of recording our "goings and comings." Wow! Hard to believe.
Get out the spooky decorations, People. Carve some pumpkins, sew those costumes, and put some "It's A Dead Man's Party" in the CD player! Happy Fall.
Oh, and I made those school costumes for my cute guys in the pic. Gotta love those homemade costumes.
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