Pay it Forward

Here's a game I haven't seen. Think before you post - you have to give 3 hand made gifts away. If you live close enough to me you just might get dinner! If you don't make sure I have your address and be patient, I love to procrastinate. Well, I don't know that I love it, but it happens none the less.

And, I am aware of the blogging funk. Funk it is, can't say as to when it will end, that it sort of why it's a funk.

Pay-it-forward game: This is how it works..... The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. BUT, in order for you to leave a comment on my blog, you have to post this on your blog first. (That means that sometime during this year you will send a gift to 3 people as well.) Get it? So, the first 3 people to comment on this post will be the lucky ones.

Viva Las Vegas

It's so close I can't stop thinking about it, Tom and I are going to Las Vegas on Friday and staying until Sunday. I was thinking I couldn't remember the last time we had a getaway from kids. Pathetically, it was actually not that long ago, I think it was in September, we spent a night in Park City. I love my kids dearly, truly I do, I don't need to write this to convince myself or any of you, I know that. I am simply one of those mom's, and apparently wives that needs a night away a few times a year. We have the most amazing babysitter/nanny for our kids. We call her Mary Poppins, actually she is better than Poppins. The kids also have 2 sets of grandparents with in 5 miles of us. Tom's parents are within walking distance, and both will be helping. It's so much easier to leave knowing they are surrounded by people who love them. For those of you who do get away once in a while if you are like me, I miss my kids a lot while I'm gone and come back such a better mother.
I put pictures up to brag about the beautiful accommodations we will be temporary residents of, the new Marriott Grand Chateau. We are going to the final games of the Mountain West basketball tournament. This will be the 4th time we have attended this event. I love college basketball, it might be my favorite sport to watch. March Madness is the greatest sporting event ever. I love it. Watching so many games that come down last minute shots, and overtime and double overtime, it's the best. I have sat in the Thomas and Mac Center 7 months pregnant, suppose to be on bed rest watching 4 games in one day. 3 weeks later, Maya was born. Maybe that's why she was born early. Anyway, I'm a fan, and you'll get my "I love baseball season" post in the early fall.
Oh, but mostly I am so excited to be alone for 72 hours at least, uninterrupted with just Tom.

Best job ever

There are moments that are priceless being a mother. Tonight as I put my kids in bed, tucking each one in, they were so amazing. Maya and Ris both thanked me for letting them dance, and taking them to see Tom - for about 10 minutes as he was passing through town back to work. He had Braden's recital in SLC and came through Orem (the long way to Duchesne) so he could say hi to the kids. Robby got in bed after only being asked once, that in itself brings tears to my eyes, and then as I got him all cozy, gave him my heart, and told him I love you, he said, "Mom, I love you more." Which I always is the general response of mine to the kids when I tell them I love them, they say it back and my response is I love you more, and often times I love to the moon and back. Miles, he melted my heart when he saw Tom, (he is finally starting to speak in short sentences) he said, "Daddy home," and he said it 3-4 times and I teared up. This was only Tom's first day back for the week. We will hopefully have him home Saturday and then we get him Tuesday for 7 days. It really is moments that make my job of these precious childrens mother the best job I could dream of. They are so great, so talented and sweet and thankful. I love you kiddos!

GOOD MORNING!

Maya came upstairs to tell me someone was at the door, I've had so many solicitors at my door lately so when my kids don't know who it is, it's usually someone selling something. Today it was Kelly! Her and Heath were in town for a minute and stopped by for a quick hug. I love her! She is one of my very best friends and lives in Florida now with her beautiful family. I of course was still in pajamas and completely disheveled. Kel is the kind of friend that CAN show up at my door and catch me like that and it's o.k. It's o.k. that I still have Christmas stuff by my door in March, and that my kids aren't dressed, dishes not done, oh I can go on. Point made. She's a good friend and I love that she surprised me. The thought that enters my brain after she is gone is that I should of taken a picture of us - first for proof that she was all the way out here, and second for my blog! Love you Thompson's, thanks Heath for bringing her to me, you made my day!

Three Princesses and Three Prince Charmings

I'm tired, but I've been in somewhat of a blog funk, so I am going to put tonight's event out there for all to see. Vaughn and Carrie are our good friends. Emily is Vaughn's daughter, she goes to Kids Village and is in 2nd grade, this year they held their first annual 'Daddy Daughter Ball.' They opened it up for friends and family to attend. Hence, my two princesses were fortunate enough to attend their first ball. I had so much fun dress, I mean ball gown shopping with Risi. That was a pleasant surprise. Generally I hate shopping. Tom was so handsome, he wore his suit I like best on him. It was so sweet to see him enjoy escorting both girls to this ever so fancy function. Maya said several times today, she was just like Fancy Nancy. I told her they would be eating a gourmet meal, and she said, "I know that's another word for fancy." Except I didn't read the email closely enough because they actually had a gourmet dessert buffet. My girls were absolutely beautiful in their dresses, which will also be worn to church on Easter Sunday. Emily's dress was so beautiful, her hair was perfect, so pretty. Scott, Vaughn's youngest son also went. Tom said he was very sweet to all the girls. It was a perfect evening for the 3 little girls, (or not so little anymore), and I am quite certain the gentlemen enjoyed their night out as well. I gave up my set Saturday night date with Mr. Charming, and would do it again for such an occasion. Once again, I am so grateful for good friends.