Reverence is more than just quietly sleeping...

Over the last few months we have been trying with all dilligence to get Logan to learn and understand the meaning of reverence during sacrament meeting. We have tried quiet entertainment(dry erase boards, I spy bag, etc.), books, and bribery(which we did today with leftover Halloween candy). Last week and this week I must admit he has done very well, I am quite proud. However, during the last talk he was getting a bit restless. He turned around in the pew and began looking at the people in the row behind us. Then he said to me rather loud and overconfidently, "Mom, someone is sleeping in church." Not a half a second later he then said, "Oh, nevermind he's awake now!" My quess is that the gentleman heard that little comment and decided rather than continue his slumber he better wake up and show the little man he was paying attention to the speaker. It was all I could do to keep from laughing and further embarassing the man behind us.

Volleyball

Can I just say how much I love to play volleyball. Last night was the "All Stars" volleyball tournament at the stake center. I played competitive volleyball for 3 1/2hours. It was so fun!! I can barely walk today, but it was so totally worth it.

Happy Birthday, Dear Benny

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Happy Howl-o-ween!!!

We had a great day yesterday. Before we headed out we wanted to get some cute pictures of the boys. The only way we could get Ben to cooperate was to bribe him. The picture taking was much easier after he got his lolipop. We loaded up our "Dallas Cowboys" and headed out around 6:30. It was still very light as we trick-or-treated. We went up and down one street and then made our way to the church's trunk-or-treat. Logan had a blast running around the parking lot filling up his candy bag. On our way home Wes grabbed a pizza and we went home threw the kids into the tub, tucked them into bed, and watched a scarey movie while we stuffed our faces with pizza and candy. It was fun!

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Your Last Meal

I'm dying over here. I don't know what to feed my family. Will you all do me a favor? Please comment on this post your last 5 meals you made for your families. Thanks!!

6 Things about Me

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

I was tagged by Hayley Grace Staub Burk.

6 Facts about me:

1. I am basically terrified of all animals. It doesn't matter what shape or size, if it's an animal I'm scared! I think it all started when I was in high school and was chased by a crazy squirrel up the entire street. Or it could have been that other time when I was babysitting for this family whose house was infested with mice. I bawled my eyes out while sitting on the counter with a spoon for protection. Traumatic, I know!

2. I'm pretty much a clean freak and a germaphobe. My newest compulsion is washing the hand towels every few days. They must be crawling with bugs, just thinking about it makes me sick. I would win the cake for "person who takes the longest to do the dishes ever." I have a little routine that includes spot cleaning, wiping, disinfecting, and drying just to make it simple. I hate wrinkled sheets and I love vacuum marks. Yeah, it's out of control.

3. I am ultra competitive. In fact I had to quit playing church volleyball because it was too painful to play with some of the women in our ward(aren't I just awful?). Whenever I go to the gym I "race" the person next to me, no matter the piece of equipment. I am just sure I can go longer and faster than they can.

4. I am very girly. I love being a girl. I love getting and giving myself pedicures and manicures. I look forward to spritzing perfume even if I'm just around my boys, and thoroughly enjoy putting on my make-up. You can't beat a cute outfit, especially with accessories and shoes to match.

5. I'm a people watcher. I could sit in a public place and watch people for hours. I think because I try to figure out why people do and say and wear things out and about when they know the world can see. People are so interesting.

6. Last but certainly not least, I love being a mom. I wouldn't trade it for any other job in the world. My boys are my most precious possession(and Wes too). One of my favorite parts is smelling their little heads after baths and having the clean aroma hit my senses. I love my boys laughter. They laugh better than any other kids I have ever heard. I love watching them as they sleep, they are truly angels. It has been the hardest, yet most rewarding thing I have ever done. I am glad I took the leap.

I don't have many blogs either so I tag, Chelsea, Sheriee, and Peg.

We're walking!!

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