Spring Break 2009

We went to Hill Aerospace Museum for one of our adventures during Spring Break. The "Big Boys" were really interested in all the different kinds of aircraft, their weapon systems, what they carried, and all other kinds of stuff this "girly girl" mommy has a hard time keeping up with them on.




Here they are seeing if they have enough muscle power to move the propeller that almost touched the ground.



The Little Boy on the other hand was fascinated with ....












the amazing variety of rocks that could be found around the outside exhibits.




While he was checking out the smallest things around.
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Ben was trying to be as tall as the landing wheel on one airplane. He doesn't quite make it though.

The Engineer needs to take a closer look to the interior of several airplanes. Luckily his Papa was very accommodating in boosting him up repeatedly.


Here are Sam and Ben near the logo on the tail of a small aircraft. They had a very good day. The inside of the museum was cool too but we had to hustle through it as by the time we finished oggling all the aircraft outside there was only a half hour left until the museum itself closed.

While we were inside Tim kept pointing to the airplanes and saying "In the Sky!!! In the Sky!!!!" It was so cute. Definitely a fun way to spend Spring Break.

First Ever Blog GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!

Okay, I am Lara's number one, so it's all her fault :) Here goes:

The first five people to respond to this post will receive something made by me. HOMEMADE!The item will be my choice made just for you!

Restrictions and Limitations:

1. I have complete creative freedom.
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It will be done within the next 6 months.
4. You have no clue what it will be.

It may be personalized note cards. I might bake something. I might not think of anything until 6 months from now...The catch? You must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same to 5 people who comment.

The first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they are in (and posting their favorite color), will win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift from me! Be sure to post a picture of what you get! Anyone past the 6th comment will be entered in a drawing for another item!

The quote below is an interesting one, and depending on how you see the world you can replace the first word with lots of things. I like Divine Providence myself :)

Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast;

in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.

--Ovid

Time to say Goodbye Monster Baby........

.......and Hello to a Terrific Toddler!

On April 10th Timothy officially turned two! He had a bunch of grand celebrations for his birthday. Starting out with opening a few presents at his Great Aunt and Uncle's house on Friday night. Cousin Jake was only too happy to assist in the paper ripping ceremony.


Then they had to remember how to share and play with the new found toys together. Later on we went to Grandma's for a sleep over.



Finally the Big Day arrived. The boys all had fun hunting around Grandma Char's house for their Easter Baskets. Who knew that the Easter bunny would hide them in the bathtub with the shower curtain drawn.


Then it was back over to Aunt Tina's and Uncle Marks where he got his official 2 year old hair cut. And waited for all the cousin's to arrive for a picnic lunch and so we could have the annual Worthen Family Easter Egg hunt Eggs......travaganza.

What a lucky little boy to have his own special day so close to Easter.

You may notice that all the cousin's are here with the egg---seption of the birthday boy. He was worn out and fast asleep. Doesn't he look all grown up with his new haircut?



I think he's definitely a keeper. He keeps us all jumping up and down and running around and his laugh is just so precious. He loves to play with balls, go down the slide and you know everything is going his way when he calls out "ONE-----TWO---THREE----GO!!!!!!!"

Happy Birthday little Guy!

Can't wait to see what we get to do during this next year!

OUCH!!!

No mommy ever wants to hear that blood curdling sound of a child experiencing sever pain and being scared. I haven't quite figured out why tragic things always happen when I'm either having a moment in the bathroom by myself or rotating the laundry...but so it seems to be.

What has got my little Monster Baby so sad? Well he had an unfortunate accident with a fork. Luckily it did not hit his eye and he is healing up well. So we are refraining from using real adult forks for awhile. Because even though he was almost two he is still my little baby guy.

Don't you just want to take him in your arms and squish him up and love him all better?

Sometimes He lets it rain.....

~Sometimes he lets it rain~
by Kathryn Nelson

She sees the storm clouds gather.
The sky is turning cold and gray.
She knows that something's coming
When she starts to feel this way.
She pleads for intervention,
But heaven offers no relief.
And she would understand
if she could only see that
Sometimes He lets it rain.
He lets the fierce winds blow.
Sometimes it takes a storm
To lead a heart where it can grow.
He can move mountains of grief
And oceans of pain
But sometimes He lets it rain.
When her heart surrenders
To the Master in control
Her spirit learns the lessons of the tempest in her soul.
When it's no longer raging
She can see how far she's come
Through the wisdom and the mercy of the Son.

I know I haven't written anything here for quite awhile. I appreciate those of you who have written to ask if we are doing okay. Life is tough right now. I am struggling to accept all that I am being told by "professionals" about my little guy. He is struggling too, we aren't sure why but earlier this week he started having problems walking and staying balanced while moving and climbing. Hopefully we'll know more after today's appointment. I keep playing the above song over and over, trying to help me remember to let Him be in control and accept this as another Lesson in my Life.




Please don't tell me

only the unimportant things are falling by the way side

how blessed I am

you don't see anything wrong

this too will pass

I am worrying over nothing


Right now I'm just holding onto the thought that this storm, whatever it brings, the sun is still shining above the clouds.

It is hard.

It all comes down to my family......

Quote of the Day

"Sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don't allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it."

M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 110