HELP!!!

One word describes my mood right now "CRAZY". Shane is out of town and therefore the fun begins. NOT!!! He always tells me "At least your home and home with the kids". Well being in a hotel in Pocatello Idaho seems like paradise to me right now. Come home Sweetie, I miss you! Let's rewind to Friday and Saturday in Logan for our anniversary. COME HOME!!

Boy Toy

Here is our new toy. Since Shane's dislocation we decided a ATV isn't as easy to jump and will keep Shane closer to the ground. If he has a need for speed then this is the perfect answer. What is funny is that we had to get it today. I wanted to pick it up tomorrow before our anniversary get away. But couldn't do it. Had to be today. So I had to run around doing errands to get ready for it. Shaelyn got to pick out any helmet (within price reason) she wanted. Guess what color she had to have - you guessed it - PINK. Go figure. I as the protective Mom wanted a helmet so that the minute Shaelyn wanted a ride for the first time, she would be protected. Well, they didn't take the helmet and Dad took her around the block where they bought it a couple of times. You try so hard to help them be responsible and then Dad steps in. Oh well, what are ya gonna do?

As I was in the house I was wondering what Shane was doing outside in the garage for so long. How stupid of me. Of course he was trying out every button and looking at every part and screw on the dang thing. So I grabbed my camera and started shooting. He thought I was crazy. Me crazy? Not that he is spending over an hour just starring at the thing. But I am crazy.

Here is to many fun family and friend outings with our new boy toy or girl toy depending on who's driving. And yes Shane I still think you look good on the back.......... hold on!

Out With The Old - In With The New - I Guess?

Well friends and family. Today was my last day at my old job - well, same company old position. You would think it would be filled with much happiness and enthusiasm. Not so. I thought the idea of the new adventure and new experiences would be self gratifying. Weird thing is that I had a harder time than I thought. As I was driving to my new office location I couldn't help crying the whole way. I mean the new people I am working with are the sweetest, funniest, best group I could ask for. When I was promoted everyone in that office emailed me congratulating me and welcoming me. Could I be a little scared? Of course not. Do you think?
Anyway leaving the old friends and colleagues was really hard. After 12 years with that department I feel like I am leaving home for college out of state. To all my colleagues I have shared the past 12 years with Thank You for your friendship and support. I know we will only be a couple blocks away so lunch dates are a must. Thanks Sue for being a great supportive boss. Thanks Stacie for driving me on occasion and sharing children stories. Chik fil a does sound better than seeing each other at work. At least we can talk as much as we want without getting in trouble. Thanks Jeanette and Mary for all your kind words and support. I feel like we are sisters. Louise and Ann and Mindy Thanks for your smiles and friendship. And Sue J. thanks for your friendship. You are great. Thanks Julie for your help with the look up. You never complained and I appreciate you. Thanks to all the rest of you for your friendly smiles and support. And now Dave thank you for all you do. You are a very hard worker and always smiling. Thanks for the load you've taken on while I was helping with Jen's stuff. You are great and I appreciate all you do.
Well here's to a new job, new friends, new experiences. Thanks to all you who have helped me get to where I am today. Without you I don't think I would have gotten to this point with a sense of accomplishment. Thanks

Flour Ball Gang

Well here are the official photos of our Young Men & Young Womens Flour Ball Night. In our church the Young Men and Young Women have activity night every Wednesday. Tonight was a combined activity. The photos look good but really you had to be there to see all the laughing and craziness. Enjoy

Thank Heaven For My Three Blessings

Everyone is in bed even my Nephew JR who is staying with us for awhile (I hope), and as I rap up some computer work for work, I have to ponder the good things in life.
I was trying to catch up on some blog reading and Sties Blog today was wonderful. In thinking about my wonderful life of Motherhood and being a Wife, I thought of so many things I was thankful for. There are so many to name but here are a few:

Shaelyn- She is so clever and imaginative. She is crafty and full of wonderful game ideas. She loves her Sister so much I as her Mother cannot express the appreciation I feel for her love and playfulness with her Sister when I am in dire need of a break. She loves all people and cares so much for the homeless in our society. She is always wanting to give me her money to buy me things I want. Even if it is only $2 or $10 she had to offer, it is worth a million. She is smart, she outshines me in Sudoku. She loves all animals and bless her little heart would bring every animal home if I allowed. Dad would allow it. He allows snails and caterpillars in the hose as long as there in a bottle. Hmmmm.
So I am very grateful for all her attributes and her concern for others.

Haylee- I love her laugh. Her deep on and on and on laugh. I love her little donkey move. Don't know where she got it but it makes me laugh. I love her funny faces. Yes, the ones that make her look like a little old lady with no teeth. I love her wave when it's on her terms, after Grandma has just driven away. I love her patty cake and her "So Big" arms. I love to hear her wake in the morning talking and giggling. I love to hear her yell at me trying to get my attention to get her out of bed. And her yelling down the stairs to her Dad and Sister. I love to watch her play in the bathtub and splash water all over me and the floor. Most of all I love her slobbery open mouth kisses with the great big smile after.

Shane- I love his mad face with a half snicker. I love the way his hand fits perfectly on my leg while driving. I love the way he holds me in the morning making it impossible to get out of bed in time. I love his dedication to his church, family, work, & friends. I love his crepes. I love his little funny dance. I love to hear him sing a great classic song just out of the blue. I love to watch him mow the lawn with the kids or the neighbor kids sitting on his lap as he goes around and around. I love the way he brings up the laundry baskets for me overflowing with clean laundry. I love how when he cleans or vacuums he is very thorough and precise. And most of all I love that wonderful smile. That smile is what got me hooked on loving him forever.

So my friends it is 12:30 am and I am going to get ready for bed and give my 2 girls and extra 3 kisses. And then I am going to crawl in bed and put my arms around Shane and give him an extra 3 as well.
Thanks Lord for all my many blessings. May I always strive to live up to the wonderful things you have given me.

No More Crutches - No More Extra Duties

Yes it was 3 weeks and 3 days ago that Shane dislocated his hip. Today was the last doctors appointment in Provo until his follow up in August. No more driving an hour for an hour appointment. Although the alone time together was a perk.
All the way to his appointment today I was just praying that the Dr would say "No More Crutches". I must have been a good girl this week because my dream came true.
I love my Sweetie but when he is not at 100% he is grouchy, unbearably quiet at times, very distant, and did I say grouchy? I have been trying to take care of the kids and all my extra duties and try and cheer him up. I am EXHAUSTED!!!! Let me fill you in on some duties - just off the top of my head:
1. Garbage duty
2. Single Mom
3. Cooking, cleaning, all duties with infant on hip.
4. Drag the kids along to all girls nights and any outing outside of the house.
5. Get up in the middle of the night with baby every time. Shane did say sorry once but at 4:00 am I had a hard time accepting that it was sincere.
6. 7:00 am up with the baby every morning including weekends.
7. Dresser - mainly the left sock.
8. Yard mover - While he was sitting on the riding mower I had to move the yard items around so he could get under them. Still hating the trampoline.
9. Push part lawn mower - actually I hated this duty so much I didn't do it and waited for someone to come along to do it. Thanks J.R.!
10.Chauffeur
11. I had to carry all of the laundry up the stairs myself besides putting it away.
12. Painter - stained the play set with his family. Gotta love your family they come in very handy. Oh and thanks Trevor for making the ladder it was amazing. Still waiting for the family to come back and stain that as well :0)
13. Wait on him hand and foot.
14. Psychiatrist
15. Cheerer upper
16. And the worst part of it all is that I didn't get, how should I put this, any lovin!

Well I know what you're saying. You are all saying "Boy being LynDee sucks". Well you are all right except one thing - He is in one piece and repairable. I thank my Heavenly Father all the time for watching over him and protecting him from permanent damage or worse, death. I love him very much and I know I am complaining about all the extra work I had to go through, but it did make me appreciate all he does do. Ladies when you think your man doesn't do anything try picking up a few of his duties and you'll see know matter the duty big or small it is a help. I just want to remind him of one thing...... You are 35 act your age! And Alex he isn't going to be hasty about selling his bike, I AM!