swimming

Can I get in the water yet Mom? Why are we always so early for everything.



Don't let go.



This isn't so bad.


I love it!!!


Today was G man's 1st real swimming lesson. No more Mommy and me. Kinda sad Kinda not. I hate trying to get us both dressed it is always a nightmare. Although today he sprayed me with the hose thing in the shower and I got drenched anyways but at least I didn't have to pry off two wet swimming suits.

He LOVED it... He was a little hesitant at 1st but once he got out there he didn't want to get out of the pool. So he's going to love every Tuesday and Thursdays for the next month. So is his Mommy because it wore him out and he wasn't quite the adventure seeker that he usually is.

Never a better man

I'm having one of those days. After a busy tough week. I came across this video and felt it was so fitting in helping me remember where my priorities are. I am so grateful for my savior to help strengthen me when I'm so weak.

I won :)!!!!!

I absolutely despise getting my picture taken lately I look so worn out, maybe because I am I guess. Not to mention the bow goes in the back of the apron but Gavin kept undoing it so I just tied it in the front. I didn't realize how silly it looked but I felt so stupid standing there getting my picture taken that I don't want to do it again so it is what it is I guess.




On a month of not so greats I was excited to learn I won an apron from this amazing web sight that I go to alot for recipes. I love her picture tutorial and step by step how to's. Her Orange rolls are amazing and I love the Wheat and white bread I make it all the time. Not to mention the amazing Salads and soups yumo!!!! So to learn that I won a apron made me super excited I've never won anything before and I can't think of anything better. I really love cooking now and found it's a great way to clear my thoughts and focus on something I like while also thinking of my family. Now I need to just stop baking because I'm going to be as big as a house soon if I don't stop!!!
Thanks again Jonna. I love the apron tons. .

Joshua's published book

I hate me in pictures GAG!!! But I love the one of Joshua. He's such a sweetheart.

Josh's school had all the 1st graders write a book and then had them published. To present their book to their parents they had a premiere party. It was so cute to see all the kids dressed up like movie stars and have them read their favorite page from their book. I love that Josh will always have a book that he wrote in 1st grade. And he did a great job it's all about a scary dream he had about mummy's. He's such a character and also afraid of everything so it's very fitting.
After I had to run some erronds (hence the van full of tp and papertowels) and Gavin found Josh's star glasses. He thought they were the best thing ever.

Mr. Finkelbob

Not the best picture. All the rest of them were black.

So they kids have been BEGGING again for a pet. So yesterday we decided to teach the kids a lesson on responsibility for FHE. We went to the pet store and let them each pick out a Fish. Telling them this was stage one and if they can take care of the fish we can check into stage two and then eventually get another dog when they show us some responsibility. Jake darn near killed me so I wont be doing that again. I wish I would of gotten them at the pet store on video. Gavin nearly leaped into the fish tank he was so excited. He picked a glow fish and named him. MR. FINKELBOB.(we all laughed at that name it's so cute) Josh got a goldfish and named his Noah Kyle Jenkins. He always has to have a middle and last name on everything he names.
Trevor was the least excited as to be expected. But he picked out a cool red and black fish and named him sparky. They had a great time setting up the tank and putting the fish in. I sure hope they survive a little while. I also hope this lesson teaches the boys some responsibility not only for your stuff but for your actions.

I'm so glad when Daddy comes home.

So it's Ryan's busy travel time. It's super hard for all of us. The boys miss their Dad so much and needless to say I miss Ryan like crazy when he's gone. But we are all so grateful he has a great job, he's good at it and he loves it. So we can endure the busy season and we just try to make the most of the time he's home.
Sometimes when he's gone a long time he gets the boys a little trinket from the place he was in. This time in New Orleans Josh made a special request. He really wanted a oilier outfit for his stuffed dog. Poor Ryan searched every store there and couldn't find it. Luckily we found it at build a bear but we had to ship it. But talk about love and dedication for Ryan to scour the trinket stores during meeting and late at night just to find a outfit for his 6 year olds stuffed dog. How great is he? And Josh is super happy he has it. That dog has been with him night and day since.
The boys adore their Daddy that's for sure. I kinda like him too :)!!!!

Hippity Hoppity

Easter weekend.

Thanks Easter Bunny!!!


Heading to the Easter Egg hunt In Georgetown. Gavin was so excited. Trevor not so much. He kept saying to EVERYONE. (I'm just doing this for the candy.)

Josh was laughing so hard he couldn't gather up any eggs. He was talking about his plan on how to get the most eggs the whole time he was waiting in line and because his idea was such a good one he couldn't stop laughing once he tried to execute it.

70 zillion people waiting to get their eggs.
Trevor and Gavin were on other fields and only Ryan had the camera so we didn't get any of them collecting their eggs.

We had to protect our kids from this. Worst Easter bunny I've ever seen. He's more like the Freaky bunny.




The boys all love to watch Josh play his DS for some reason. Josh has the most amazing concentration with his brothers hanging on him and he just sits there still playing teaching his brothers what he is doing the whole time. It's pretty funny to watch.


Ryan's becoming a pro at smoking up some dang good steaks. I ate my 1st whole one it was that good :). Even the boys ate a whole one. And asked for more.



We finally got to pull out the water slide the boys got for Christmas. Nothing like a warm spring day grilling up some grub and letting the kids slide themselves silly. Perfection.


On another note as to why we celebrate Easter. How wonderful was it that Conference was on Easter. I can't think of a better way to sit and reflect on the true meaning. It was refreshing to hear the words of our prophet and know of our saviors love. I didn't get to hear much with my 3 LOUD children but what I did hear I can't wait to play over and over again. And spend time studying it for the next 6 months.

What a wonderful Easter weekend. Now Ryan's back in Dallas and we wont see him for 4 days. It's so hard when he travels but we are so blessed he has such a great job one that he loves so much. And we try to make the most of our time together when he is home. He's the best Dad and Husband any girl could ever dream for. And he's all mine. How lucky am I!!!