Birthday Questions

My birthday was back in February and I never did our questioneer for this year. Better late than never.

Birthday Questioner:

1. What is your favorite movie you watched this year?

The Hangover

2. What is your most memorable event this year?

Going to all of Jason's softball games. The kids had so much fun and the adults enjoyed watching the game and chatting.

3. Where do you want to be in 5 years from now?

Where I am now. I love the age the kids are now and life is good.

(Maybe have Jason home more and my little ones staying little forever.)

4. What is your favorite color?

Black (simple, chic, classic and my favorite slimming)

5. What is your favorite song  this year?

The Dog Days of Summer

6. What would your quote/Motto be for the coming year?

Live in the moment. I am always worring about what is to come or what I wish I would have done different.

7.If you could re-live one day from your past, what day would it be?

The day/year that Jason and I met. We had so much fun!

8. Who has inspired you most in your life?(why)

Lincoln~Becuase he taught me to never give up.

9. What is the most important thing you would want to teach you children?

1.We do Hard Things.

 ( you always need to challenge yourself that is how you grow. Step out of your comfort zone.)

2. Treat others how you want to be treated.

10.Favorite Sport to watch?

Football (i guess if I have to pick one)

11. Mountain Hideaway or Beach House?

Beach House

12. Sweet Treat or Salty Treat?

Sweet Treat

13. What is the worst thing you ever ate?

Beets and Ice Tea

14. What is your pet peeve?

People being late or picking at their skin.

15. What is the most embaressing tv show you would admit to watching?

River Monsters and Ice Road Truckers. (Jason makes fun of me becuase I will pick out some girlie movie to watch and I fall asleep. But he will wake up at midnight and find me watching River Monsters.) I need to stop watching River Monster before we go to Mexico after seeing all of those mean fish you will never want to get in the water again.

16. What did you want to be when you were young?

A gray haired cheerleader, a weather girl or a librarian.

17.What has been your favorite college class?

Marketing

18. What scares you the most?

Ferrets: They are like furry snakes that chase you.

19. If you HAD to change your name, what would your name be?

Gina (Inside Joke)

20.What is something funny or unique that people wouldn't know about you.?

I hate to were socks in the house.

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The Grades are In.

Preschool is wrapping up for the year. Today Talan came home with his end of year report card. He did a great job and is improving in every catagory. This is how he did this year:
I am developing exceptionally well in this area:
Academic Development (ABC's numbers etc) He even got an extra plus in this area!
Child is cooperative with the teacher.
Respectful of class rules
My Progress in very good in this area:
Social Behavior(Kind, takes turns,enjoys friends)
Responsible use and clean up of school supplies and toys
Participation in group activities, games and discussions.
Self care skills (bathroom duties, nose care shoes coat, etc.)
Fine Motor skills (use of crayons, Scissors glue etc)
Computer use and skill development
I am becoming skilled in this area"
Listening skills & Following directions
Uses time well (Play Time/Work Time)
Gross Motor Skills (Balance, Hop, Skip Etc)
Emotions (cheerful, able to detach from parent, stable in most situations)

Talan had nothing in the categories of :This area is still a little difficult for me or This is very challenging for me. I am so proud of Talan, he is excelling at school. I wonder if the teacher ever gave out lower grades and I know she does because the first semester Talan got a "this is still a little difficult for me" in academics. Now he has "I'm developing exceptionally well in this area" and even an extra plus. He is at the head of his class in academics. He is reading 3-4 letter words and can sound out just about anything if he wants to sit down and do it. We are still working on his gross motor skills. (Unfortunately his mom is not the most coordinated person so he probably inherited that from me.) We are going to enroll him in karate and see if that well help. Talan has enjoyed preschool so much this year and has excelled in so many areas. I couldn't be prouder of him. His teacher also wrote this little note on his report card:
Talan is such a gentle little soul, We love him so much! He is progressing in every way and gaining new confidence daily. Thanks so much for sharing him this year. We are looking forward to more exciting opportunities next year.

Keep up the good work Talan. We are so proud of you.

Happy Mother's Day

I had the best Mother's Day. Jason woke me up with a humorous mothers day card that started my day off on a funny note. When the boys woke up Talan was excited to have me open the gift they had picked out. Talan and Lincoln had made me a sweet glitter heart and card. The had also bought me a cute shirt (the one I'm wearing in the photos and a pair of capris for the Mexico trip). Everything was so cute, they did such a good job picking out clothes for me. Then we went to church which was full of more Mother's Day fun. The primary leaders had the kids draw pictures of their moms and they hung them around the church. Talan drew an awesome portrait of his mom.

This is the picture that Talan drew. Talan told me that the two circles below my mouth are my chins and the dots on them are moles. He is such a little artist. Of course my picture was the 1st one right by the chapel doors so that everyone could see my sons awesome art work. The moment I saw it I was almost in tears. It is so fun to see what kids come up with. I had to leave the chapel because I was giggling so much thinking about this cute picture. Talan is always doing things to make me smile.

After admiring all the cute pictures that the kids drew of their moms. We went in to sacrament where the Primary kids were to sing a song to their moms. When the time came for the kids to go up Talan excitedly hurried up front. Jason and I kept looking to see where he was standing. We kept looking and could not find him. Then Jason almost burst out laughing and says to me "Do you see your son?" I look up to see Talan towering about 2 feet above the rest of the kids. It looked like he was going to sing a solo. Jason and I were having the hardest time trying not to laugh at the situation. It looked like Talan must have climbed up on something so that he could be seen. They sang "Mother I love You." it was so sweet to see all of those kids singing to their mothers. When Talan came back and gave me a big hug and said I love you. That was my favorite part of the day. After the meeting I asked Talan why he was so high up when they were singing. He told me that one of the bisphoric members was letting him stand on their lap. It was so funny to see him towering over all the other kids. He always seems to find a way to stand out and he is definitely not fearful of getting up in front of a crowd.

After church I wanted to get some photos with all of my fun little family. Talan loves to take photos with my camera, but they have to be how he wants them. This is Funny Faces.

We were then instructed to show him our Mad Faces. He does a pretty good job with the camera considering he is 4.

The cute card and heart that the boys made for me. Talan even wrote his brothers name on it for him. You know that you are a mom when these simple colored cards are some of your most precious possessions

Lincoln even sat still long enough for me to get my picture with him.

We weren't so lucky to get a photo with both of my boys.

After church we went over to grandma Christensen's to have a BBQ. Talan was so excited to give her the calendar that we had made for Mother's Day.

 We had a great afternoon eating and visiting with family, including Nancy and Todd who had come down for the day.

After lunch we went to grandma Jones' for more visiting and playing with the kids.

Talan's favorite place to watch a movies is in the recliner with grandma. He will get a snuggle whenever the opportunity is present.

We had a great evening visiting with everyone. It makes me so grateful for all of the wonderful family members I have. I am truly blessed to have such extraordinary people in my life.

I am so lucky to have a wonderful mother who has taught me to treat other as I would want to be treated. She is honestly the most patient and loving person I know. I am thankful for the many late night she was up comforting me and giving me advise. She is someone that I can always count on to drop everything she is doing to help me. My children love her more than anything and every morning one of the first questions I am asked is " When are we going to grandmas?" I hope that I can raise my children so that someday they will be as grateful and full of love for me as I am for her.

Another great photo taken by Talan the photographer.

I am so truly blessed to be a mother to my two favorite little boys in the world. They teach me the simple lessons in life that I often over look. Like to live in the moment, forget the past, don't worry about the future enjoy the moment you are in. I love the fact that I get to wake up to Talan sneaking in my bed when Jason leaves for work to get in a few snuggles before the busy day begins. I love the sound of Lincoln's little feet pattering down the hall and the slobber kisses that he gives me. I love that Lincoln like to sit on my lap while putting on my make up and laughs uncontrollable at our reflection as we stick our tongue's out. I love that Talan still like to spend time with me and that I am his best friend. I would not give up being a mother for all the money in the world. I wouldn't give up walking around with boogers on my shirt, chasing little ones down the street in my pjs or getting embarrassed when dragging a screaming child out of the store.  I love them for who they are and who they are becoming. I am the lucky one!