Movie Theatre

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Day #28:

*Going to see New Moon with Nikki Thrower and then shopping for shoes! We both agreed that Edward needs to get a bit more toned, but Jacob sure did look amazing. How wonderful it was to ditch the kids to feel like a girlfriend and have a great time!
*Cooler afternoon with a gorgeous sunset, perfect weather for the park.
*The Boley's for picking Jared up at the airport (and letting my kids take a nap at their house while doing so 'til 11pm).
*Helping Wesley with some reading homework and watching him sound things out...h-e-r, her!
*BOGO sale that got me some fun New Balance kicks.

Turkey Day

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Day #27:
* Visiting with my dear friend KariAnn Young. For her sweet laughter, witty sense of humor, common bond, listening ear and beautiful laughter. I wish we only lived closer.
*Taking Wesley on his first bike ride to the grocery store. A few crashes later, he did a great job and has a few rainbow band-aids to show from it. Isaac and Austin happily rode in the trailer.
*Watching a fun movie, "Monster-in-law" while running on the treadmill. The 45 min. of cardio flew by as I laughed and enjoyed some personal time.
*Spending the morning together as a family before Jared drove back to Burbank. A few breakfast burritos, playing with Isaac, and taking the boys for a joy ride around the block in "dad's car."

Day #26: (Thanksgiving!)
*Jared and I played the "thankful game." He thought it was silly. A few favorites: job security, health care, shoes, gospel, family, car, medicine, knowledge, etc.
*Football, soccer, and baseball at the park with los primos.
*Pumpkin pie, stuffing, fresh cranberries and saucy gravy were a few favorite dishes!
*Gorgeous 80 degree weather!

Wheel of Fortune

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Day #25:

*Letting my boys stay up 1/2 hour to watch Wheel of Fortune together. They thought it was fun to see the letters go up. I enjoyed eating my long grain rice and chicken dinner that took 1 hour longer to cook than expected, thus the boys settled for poached eggs and toast.
*Anticipating Jared's arrival at 1-3am??? Still stuck in L.A. traffic and driving...
*Good samaritans. I found a lost dog and between myself and another family, we hope to find the owner of the pooch.
*Sweating at the gym. Highlight of my day. (Then again, so is Isaac at any moment of my day!)
*Ability to type, read, see, hear and communicate.

Blue Skies

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Day # 24:

*Austin vacuumed my kitchen floor from lunch time. Another reason why I have kids!
*I LOVE Arizona blue skies....all 242 days of the year.
*Lysol disinfectant spray. I just feel better spraying down all faucets, doorknobs, light switches and toilet seats.
*Teaching Wesley how to ride without training wheels. Took lots of patience, scraped knees, tears and encouragement, but he did great for his first day. Muy bien Wesley!
*My dear, chunky, sweet, big eyed, gurgly, happy, and kissable baby. Need I say more? I am so in love with that adorable boy. I could hold him, tickle him, feed him and kiss him all day long. I cherish the moments I steal with him EVERYDAY (b/c I know how fast they go!) to love on him. Never grow up Isaac! I love you so much!

Running

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Day #23:
*Running with a knee brace. What a great feeling to not be throbbing afterwards.
*Oreos and milk.
*Soft scrub that bleached my dirty white kitchen sink cleaner.
*Disposable diapers. I would be up to my neck in poop if it weren't for you!
*Wonderful weather that encourages me to go outside and play with my kids at the park! (Or just watch them and keep Isaac away from all the rocks, ants, garbage and dirt).
*Wal-Mart. Thanks for making things so affordable for me....like a new bike for Jared, or pumpkin pie filling, or shampoo.
*Sweaty boys and baseball games.

Pina

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Day #22:
*Pina (pineapple) for .97 that Austin happily waited to cut open until Jared got back home.
*Bike rides with dad and Wrangler jogging alongside us in the neighborhood.
*Grilled chicken with green chile and mozz cheese, grilled asparagus, and Jared being the asador
*Tithing settlement with the bishop. Feels great to be obedient.
*Being with Jared. What a difference it is at home with another parent around to help discipline, teach (especially t-ball, wrestling and not lifting up mom's skirt), and LOVE!!!!!!!!!!

Day #21:
*Public parks where my kids can roam, play, get dirty and sweat
*Self checkout that allows me to avoid long lines (even if it does take longer b/c the scanner doesn't work half the time. Is that an oxymoron? I try to save time by doing it, but it takes longer?)
*Wizard of Oz, that allowed my kids to be entertained for a few moments while I put together a photobook on-line.
*Isaac's peek-a-boo stare when he wakes up from a nap in the car. I LOVE THAT BABY!

Shots

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Day #20:

*Shots at the Dr. for baby Isaac to help keep him safe and healthy during our visit to Argentina.
*Snuggles from Austin, especially when he says, "te amo mucho Mama. Mas que todo el mundo."
*Whole wheat pizza, I don't feel as guilty eating it!
*Self-control. I didn't buy the cute black flats at the store, even though I wanted to.
*Shopping carts. Thank goodness for those things! Isaac is super heavy to carry these days, and at least my boys can lay down underneath them as I pull/push them along (and lose my patience).
*All purpose cleaners. So nice to scrub sinks, countertops, garbage cans, and appliances.