Just a Mom?

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk 's office,
Was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.

She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

"What I mean is, " explained the recorder,
"do you have a job or are you just a ....?"

"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman.

"I'm a Mom."

"We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation,
'housewife' covers it,"
Said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself
In the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall.
The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised,
Efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like,
"Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."

"What is your occupation?" she probed.

What made me say it? I do not know.
The words simply popped out.
"I'm a Research Associate in the field of
Child Development and Human Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and
Looked up as though she had not heard right.

I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.
Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written,
In bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest,
"just what you do in your field?"

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice,
I heard myself reply,
"I have a continuing program of research,
(what mother doesn't)
In the laboratory and in the field,
(normally I would have said indoors and out).
I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family)
And already have four credits (all daughters).
Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities,
(any mother care to disagree?)
And I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).
But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers
And the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she
Completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career,

I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3.
Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model,
(a 6 month old baby) in the child development program,
Testing out a new vocal pattern.
I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!
And I had gone on the official records as someone more
Distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mom."
Motherhood!

What a glorious career!
Especially when there's a title on the door.

Hi Hi Hi

We have been super busy this month. I can't believe how time flies.

Matt is busy with work and, as always, busy with lots of projects. I love him! Always busy but always wanting to use his creative side! He's always fun to have around that's for sure.

Tyler has finished his first semester of preschool (if you can call it a semester)! I didn't think much of preschool at first, but I have definitely seen a change in him. He's grown and learned so much. Every day he surprises us with some question or story. He's a very curious adorable little guy! He also starts primary in two weeks. The nursery has been taking his class to primary to get use to it. Last week he was playing at the church while I set up for enrichment. I found him in the primary room talking into the microphone. He said "Listen to me everyone. Scriptures are good. I love Jesus. Amen." I asked him what he was doing. He said he is talking about Jesus into the talker like they do in primary. That was just precious for me. My little baby boy is getting big.

Katie, oh my goodness Katie! She sure keeps us busy. She talks all the time now. She's so stinkin' independent. It's adorable but she still can't do it all herself. It's like she just enter high school. Today she even tried to poor her own milk. Luckily Matt caught her, but she got mad about it. She makes us laugh everyday. She can scream one second and then be busting up laughing the next. Girls are different then boys, no doubt about that, but they sure are fun!

Me? In this moment I am loving life. My kids are adorable! My husband is amazing! My ward and neighbors are fantastic, I love my girlfriends here! My life is surrounded by so much family and friends that have so much love to give, and I love them all so much! This time of year always makes me reevaluate my life. There isn't anything I would change in my life. Of course I personally strive to be a better person, but everything else is great!

Here are a few pictures of this months family activities. We've been busy but have taken advantage of every minute we get to spend together.

Penny for Your Thought?

What is says below the pict is
"Never Before Have So Many People With So Little Time To Say Said So Much To So Few!"

I just had to post it! I love it! I'll update on my life soon. But for now here is a thought to all of you!

My Week

I'm trying to blog more frequently, even if I don't have super cute pictures to post. Matt was in Kansas all week for work. It was really hard! I've never had my two kids for a week with out a husband at all. It made me grateful that I'm not a single parent. On top of that I decided to paint my living room. I would take pictures and post them, but it isn't a drastic color so in pictures it wouldn't look any different. I painted my walls a tan color, about two shades darker then it was before. I love it! Whatever made me decide to do it without Matt in town is beyond me. I got it finished, but I lost a little of my sanity! Needless to say I am very grateful to have a wonderful husband, father, priesthood holder, provider, and best friend in my home. I love Matt! I love my two little ones too! Man I am so blessed. I hope everyone reading this takes a moment and thinks about how blessed they are too. Life can be hard but it can be so much fun too! That's it for this week. Love you all!

Halloween

Halloween weekend was a blast! Tyler had a little program on Thursday at his school. He was so precious! He had a little line that we practiced all week. I can't believe my little boy just had his first school program! Friday we got to go to Matt's work and do trick-or-treating to all the cubicals. Afterwards we went to Matt's parents house for a Halloween Party. Needless to say there was a lot of sugar and a lot of fun that day! Saturday was the first weekend in a while that we got to spend as a family doing whatever we wanted. It was nice for a change to have a quiet day. That even however was the opposite. We got together with friends and took the kids trick-or-treating. Tyler and Katie loved it! Tyler was Super Why this year. If any of you watch PBS Kids it's a hot show on there. Tyler loves it! Katie was a bumblebee. She got into it so much. She ran as fast as she could door-to-door trying to keep up with the toddlers. She said her version of trick-or-treat at each one too, followed by her version of thank you. She loved it and would get so mad if we tried to get her to skip a house!

This was before church today. I can't believe how big my little kids are getting!

My life is so blessed. Matt and I have decided to read the Book of Mormon in 30 days. (thanks to the great example of Julie and Luke) We have been going a week now. It's amazing the change we have seen in our home and lifes this last week. It's only 18 pages a day which isn't that much unless you miss a day! We have already recieved blessing for doing this. When really having the scriptures alone are a blessing. The Lord just keeps giving us more! This month we got to spend a lot of time with friends and family with my birthday and halloween. It reminded me of how greatful I am so be surrounded by so many people that love me and my little family. I am so incredubly blessed it's unreal. And I owe everything to the Lord. I know if I didn't include him in my life I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you all for being part of my life and my group of loved ones!

Geek My Media

Matt and I have a new business! Everyone should go check it out at www.geekmymedia.com. I haven't posted in forever because all my spare time has gone to creating the website. It's now up and running, our business is registered, and we are legit! Go see and let us know what you think. The system is amazing! It's an all-in-one computer hooked to your tv. Allows you to record live tv, store movies and music, surf the net, and more all from your couch. Everyone needs one!!!

Lake Mead

Over Labor Day Weekend we went down to Nevada with my family. My brother Che' and his family have a house down in Logandale, by Lake Mead, and invited us to go down there with them. It was of course a blast. Here are some pictures of our fun filled weekend. Thanks Che' and Lisa!








Over Labor Day Weekend we went down to Nevada with my family. My brother Che' and his family have a house down in Logandale, by Lake Mead, and invited us to go down there with them. It was of course a blast. Here are some pictures of our fun filled weekend. Thanks Che' and Lisa!

Tyler's First Day of School

Tuesday was Tyler's first day of preschool. He was so excited and so stinkin cute! He was really good. His teacher, Mrs. Kelley, said he and his friend Blake were a little "chatty" but they were really good. I swear that's all my parents heard about me my entire life, figures my little boy would get the same comment his first day! :)
I'm trying to teach Tyler to pose a smile, since he never does for pictures. This is what I got!


He was a little nervous with Mrs. Kelley at first, but now likes her a lot. She's a really bubbly person and great with the kids!

I KNOW

I don't know who all reads my blog. But today I feel impelled to share something with anyone who will listen. As I scroll through my posts and see pictures of my family, friends, and all loved ones I can't help but appreciate all the Lord has given me. I know I post a lot about my day to day things, what my little family has been up to. I don't show enough appreciation to the one who makes it all happen. I am so grateful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am greatful to be cealed to my family for time and all eternity. I am thankful and proud to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that Christ lives. I know the church is true. I know that through the atonement we can all return to live with our Heavenly Father Again. I know President Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet on the earth today, just like in the times of old. I know temples are placed on this earth for a purpose and I believe in the work done in them. I know I can live with my Heavenly Father again if I live worthly in this life. I know I am not perfect and for that am eternally greatful for the sacrifices that have been made for me. I know the power of the priesthood and all that is can do for us. I am greatful for a husband that holds and honors his priesthood. I am greatful for a church building nearby that I can go and worship with others. I am greatful to have the spirit in my home guiding and protecting me and my family. This is my small testimony that gets stronger as I continue to work on it. Some may find this post odd, some may appreciate it. I want everyone to know what I know so here I am sharing it. I pray that everyone will someday know this for themselves. I thank those out there that have touched my life and helped make me who I am today. I thank those that continue to be examples to me and make me want to be a better person. I say this in the name of my Lord, my Savior, my brother Jesus Christ. Amen.

My Kids!

I have been doing more photography lately and really enjoying it! I decided to finally take pictures of my own kids over the weekend. Here are a few of them.