diagnosis

after weeks of sinus problems, coughing (sometimes uncontrollable coughs), very little sleep,and on and off antibiotics.   The official diagnosis----perhaps a dust allergy?  Any one have a dust free home she could live in?  Because lets be honest it certainly isn't here!  Oh and "they" recommend she doesn't sleep with our pets, oh wait we don't have any pets.  Is that really a answer?...

...frustrated.

solicitors

I have a sign on my porch that reads no solicitors...most door to door salesmen make me crazy.  They don't take no for a answer and frankly they just make me uncomfortable.  Except for the fruit man.  Yes, I am a sucker and buy it every time. Is it because, he apparently can't read as he knocks on my door despite the sign?  Or that I am too lazy to go to the store?  But I tell you these don't taste like the store!  And bonus he brings them to me!  uh can you say double standard?  Yep that's me.

Gentry and I have been munching since he dropped by this morning and in the the words of the 2 year old..."just more, mom!"

hearts

Family Heart Attack! I stole this idea off a blog called 71 toes. I don't know her but I really love to read her blog. Anyway each family member writes something they love about another on a heart and then we hung them all over the kitchen. The girls thought this was so fun. So exciting to see what others write about YOU! A new family tradition I think...

What do you love about your family?

valentine

new valentine jammies...

I love new pajamas, I love how soft and fuzzy they feel when I squeeze them!

better

Since I am always so quick to post the bad just had to try to even out with some good.  Gentry doesn't have a ear infection!  Finally, Dr. Whiting  found the perfect combo of decongestant and new antibiotic that finally worked!  We have avoided surgery for the time being and well, like I've said before, "It's so good just to see her happy!"

kazoo

She made a Kazoo. When Gentry told her "stop! Kate too loud!" Kate responded "I can't even make it go soft, I just have to do it like this."

THANKS Miss Ginny!

goals

 At the start of the new year the Primary gave the girls a chart to keep track of their daily scripture reading.  What a great prompt to get us  into reading everyday.  We decided to use the "official" Book of Mormon this time not the picture book ones.

 I'd love to report how it has changed our entire family, but unfortunately it seems to bring frustration, a lot of poking, some pushing, a little crying and a whole lot of "just sit down!" from Casey and I. 

I do have to say,  Everyday gets a little easier and I am grateful for the chance to learn and teach together.  I do know that consistent obedience is the key.
 P.S  Lesson learned-- do not to take pictures while reading scriptures....really proves to be distracting :) But if you look closely (up top) Gen's book is upside down,   I couldn't help myself. 
 (focus is a learned talent that I am working on too!)