MacGyver

Tonight Gavin was playing with his little garage that has a elevator which he called a Aligator (so cute)  Anyways it broke and he was so upset..  So I pulled out my best MacGyver moves and found a stick, elastic band and a sting and fixed the aligator for him.  When I showed him it woked again he gave me the biggest hug ever and said.  "Thanks for fixing my Aligator Mom you're my Hero."  Man I'll tell you what it's moments like that for Mom's that makes everything worth it. 

I want to be more like Brother Dial.

Death is never a easy thing to deal with.  Whether it's family or a friend or someone you admired from a distance.  A great man was taken home on Wednesday.  Someone who was a Hero to so many people who knew him.  We were blessed when we first moved to TX not knowing anyone and Trevor needed a blessing as he was having surgery.   Brother Dial was that man who was here to help us.  He had no idea who we were he just heard we needed help and came with out any hesitation.  He had done that to several people.

We admired him for helping a young boy Trevor's age who's grandma struggles to raise him.  He would bring him to church, scouts and all the activities we had.  In fact just last Sunday we were sitting behind the Dials as I watched Brother Dial put his arms around this young boy giving him the love that he so desperately needed.  He was always the 1st one to volunteer to help the youth, and  he was always there when service was needed. Not only did he just show up but he always rounded up a troop of people to join him. 

He was loved by so many and our hearts are breaking for his family and close friends.  He's presence will be missed greatly.  But with all this sadness it has been amazing to watch our ward and community come together.  Everyone wants to serve this family as they have helped so many.  He changed the lives of so many.  Not only when he was living but also in his Death.  As something like this is so shocking, it makes you look at your own life and realize just how fragile it is.  Ryan and I keep asking ourselves how we can be more like Brother Dial.  When something is asked of us do we go with a smile on our face or try to get out of it?  Are we the 1st to offer our service or think someone else will take care of it?     Do we waste our time on selfish needs or use our time in service. Do we take our family for granted not spending quality time together?   Brother Dials' family is so close. 

All 6 children express love for one another.  They enjoy hanging out together and Brother dial took time out for his children.  His 10 year old boy loved Basketball so he would take him at 6:00 to play before school.  That really touched my heart and will be something his son will remember his Dad for and know how much he was loved.  I want to be more like Brother Dial.  When it's my time to leave this earth I want to be known for my service and example.  I don't want to regret not spending enough time with my family and friends.   My life is filled with alot of craziness and I have a hard time putting myself out there.  So I know this is something I need to work on.  If I can be even 1/10th of the person Brother Dial was then I know I've passed my test here on earth. 

At this time I feel so blessed for the Gospel knowing that Death is not the end.  I'm grateful for my loving Heavenly father who is always here for me.  And I pray I can always see Brother Dials example and strive to be more like him.  http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kvue.com%2Fhome%2FFamily-remembers-kayaker-killed-in-accident-103085204.html&h=48da0

Pre-School

All ready to go.

He found his desk then shortly found something more exciting.  Hard to get a still shot of this BUSY boy!!!

They had a tent in the class Gavin was in HEAVEN!!!

Gavin Started his 1st day of pre-school today.  We he just met his teacher while I went to orientation and he doesn't actually start until Thursday.  But for the 1/2 hr. he was there he LOVED it.  He didn't want to go.  He walked right in asked his teacher where he sets and started doing puzzles right away.  Me being the big baby that I am was all chocked up.  Thursday I'm going to be a WRECK.  He goes from 9:00 until 1:30.  That's such a long time for a 3 year old.  And he eats LUNCH there.  This is the kid that doesn't eat ANYTHING!!!  So I'm pretty stressed about that.  It's so hard to cut those apron strings I wish I could keep my kids little forever.   But I feel really good about the school, Gavin needs this he is going crazy at home all by himself.  He has been counting down the days that he too could go to school so I'm so glad it met his expectations. 
Love ya buddy!! I'm super proud of you.

I'm so happy to Announce!!!!!

Ryan and I have been on this extreme diet. It's been tough but we have been successful Ryan's lost 40 lbs and me only 30.  I know I'll never be that skinny stick I used to be. But man I was getting out of control. No fun. No I'm not posting before and after pictures (ok maybe one of  Ryan when I can get a good one.) He looks AMAZING.  But I still feel super chunky and I HATE pictures of me.
I'm amazed at my discipline as I haven't had any sugar, carbs or Diet coke for more then a month. Some people don't get the diet coke thing (ferd) but I was addicted and had to drink more then 2 or 3 or more a day.  Now I don't even want one and it's so nice to not be tied down to something. I've developed a love for my flavored stevia drinks in sparkling mineral water and it actually quenches my thirst and doesn't make me shaky. It's been nice to have Ryan do this with me as we have been strong for each other.  Not to mention I couldn't of done it without him.

I've also found some amazing recipes for no sugar or carb foods that taste Amazing.  I made a pecan crusted chicken in a Dijon mustard sauce it was so good. And we had cheesecake pots for dessert. I could eat a cheesecake pot every day for every meal they are that good and the best part is it has ZERO sugar. And actually tastes good. I hope to keep this up. Ryan looks amazing and I'm so proud of him. And I can't wait to get rid of my 3 baby tummy that never seems to go down no matter what I do. But I can't deny the energy I have and feel so much better.
And with this diet being SUPER hard and doing it over summer which was CRAZY!!!  I hope I can maintain it and never ever ever have to do it again. 

Strawberry cheesecake pot!!!