some changes.....

Connor's name got picked from a waiting list for a new school. It's a school that I've been trying to get both Connor and Anna in for a couple of years now. Once he gets registered, Anna's name will move up on the list as a Sibling Priority. He's really excited, and so I am. I think I'm more nervous than he is though.

I don't have any complaints about the school he is going to right now. The biggest issue is that it is a school for kids with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. He does not have either of these. It's been a good school and all the kids have learned a lot, but it's time for something more. I hope things go well for him (and hopefully Anna) and that we are all able to adjust to the new change.

This change will take place for the next school year. Wish us lots of luck!

All I want to be is a Mom

I don't have a college degree.
I have no aspirations to have one. (at least at this time in my life)

I don't feel like this is a bad thing.

I know lots of people (my age type people) that are going back to school, getting degrees. I'm so proud of them for doing so.

I just don't wanna.

What I DO want to do is be a good mom and a good wife.
I want to have a nice peaceful loving home. A clean home.
I want to have time to bake yummy after school treats. I want to prepare fun family home evening lessons. I want to spend time with Chris, who works odd hours.
I want to have another baby.
So, I talked to my boss on Friday. I told her that I wanted to cut back. Maybe work 1 or 2 days as a substitute. She is willing to work with me. I have an awesome boss.

I just feel like I need to be home more. I feel like it is right and what I should be doing. I feel my family will be blessed in many ways by this decision. Everyone needs to do what is right for them and their family.
A few years down the road, this may all change. But for now, all I want to be is a mom. And a wife.

New Love

On Thursday, I got to witness a very blessed event. My best friend got married! April and Scott Giauque were married for Time and Eternity in the Bountiful Temple. I am so happy that they found each other and already have a great family. It's been a long road April, but you now have a super special companion to travel it. I know that together you can do anything!

Thanks for letting me be a part of this Mr. and Mrs. Giauque! I'll even give you my deviled egg recipe! Good luck in all you do, I love seeing the happiness you two share!

Play it again, Sam

As you know, our kids go to a public charter school. Charter schools are public school that have "specialties" our school, Spectrum Academy, is made for kids with high functioning autism and aspergers syndrome (and their siblings). We are lucky, we only live 10-15 minutes away from the school. There are some kids and teachers who commute much longer than that.

We found a family that lives near us, and we help each other get kids to and from school. On Monday and Wednesday we take James to school and on those days James and his mom bring our kids home. It's a great set up for all of us.

Last Wednesday, Tristan left his back pack in James's car. Tristan called the mom and asked her if it was there and it was and since she needed to go out she would drop it by.

She came to the door and I was visiting a bit with her. She told me that Tristan told her he was taking piano lessons. We have a full size electronic keyboard that has been floating around Chris's side of the family for a while now. Anyway, she told me that she had a piano that they didn't want anymore. Did we want it?

I went and looked at it after I took Tristan to said lesson, and decided to take it.

It's not in the best of shape and could use a good cleaning and tuning, but here it is! Notice the books, Tristan is already practicing more.

There's not a whole lot of room in our house, but I have a feeling that this piano will be well loved. Thanks to James's family for their generosity!

Now it only needs a name......

my book post, updated

Books I've Read in 2009

This is a list of all the books I've read so far this year. It's not a huge list, but fun to keep track of. There are a few books I really liked and would recommend. Let me know if you read any of them, and what you thought about them. Also, if you've already read one or more, let me know if you would have given it a different number of stars.

Happy Reading!

So the results are.....

Before:

After:

I'm not sure if these pictures do this any justice. But I am really happy with the results! Thanks to my friend Wendy (who had to do this twice to make me happy) and to my kids for allowing me to get this done instead of spending time with them on their day off from school.

Now I just need to do something about those eyebrows. Yikes!

he's got the whole world......

In his hands!

First Zoo Trip 2009