Change is Good

I value horoscopes just as much as I do fortune cookies. Sometimes it may offer some good advice. Every now and than I read my horoscope and it says something good. Today was one of those days. A friend of mine is a Libra like me and she gets daily posted horoscopes. I often read hers because it may or may not pertain to me too. I read it today and I do have to say it made me stop and think.

It said "Don't fear any changes that lie ahead. Even if you think you don't adjust well, you may have more adaptablilty than you realize. Without change life would become stagnant. It won't be long before you become dissatisfied and bored with the same old thing. Try to see change as an adventure and a gateway to greater happiness and fullfillment. Trust you versatility."
With all the exciting events coming up for our family, seriously I needed to hear this. Even if it came from somewhere so unexpected.

Crash Jr.

Mattix liked Manning's bump the other day so much he thought he'd get his own.

Do you see it that big blue and purple circle in the middle of his forehead. My camera isn't so great. But it's a good one.

Today with the wind blowing so hard. Manning tried to run away from me outside. The screen door swung open so hard it smacked him right in the forehead above his eye. It knocked him flat on his back. He got up and must of been seeing stars he couldn't walk straight. Poor kid. Mattix went through the same bruised forhead all the time phase when he was Manning's age. He earned the nickname "Crash." Well I think it's safe to introduce you to Crash Jr. Just following in his big brother's footsteps.

And They're Out

This doesn't happen very often at our house. My boys are not very good at falling asleep just anywhere. They have to be very tired to fall asleep like this especially with the T.V. on. At least Mason, Mattix not so bad.

I feel kind of guilty tonight. I told the boys they could watch a little bit of High School Musical before they went to bed. (mommy confession: I was hoping I could have a moment to do a little facebook catch up.) I didn't think I took that long. But it was long enough for them to knock out. We had a fun night at our friend's house tonight having dinner and playing. They must of had a very good time. It's weird I am so used to our " bedtime routine" I think that's why I feel so guilty. I didn't get that little bit of time. I love reading with them, scriptures and our from our library books, we sing songs, and have prayer. It's just a very good way to end the day.

But I do have to say as I carried Mason down to his bed, he woke up and said "mom we didn't say prayer." I asked him if he wanted to say it. He said he was to tired. So I said it. By the time I was done he was back asleep. I just felt good to knowthat he too noticed something was missing. I have such good boys. I sure do love them.

I love being a mom.

Ouch!

Poor guy. It looks better today. He a tough kid though.

When I saw the neighbor girl pulling him around in the wagon I thought it was cute. Well than she decided she was done. Oops. It's all fun and games until someone gets dumped out of the wagon.

Fun in the Sun

It's been so pretty the last couple days. The boys have loved being able to play outside.

The neighbor kids came over the other day and they got to run around and soak up the sunshine.

Brianna is so sweet. She loves to push the kids on the swings. Manning loves every minute of it.

Mattix does too.

The higher the better.

Cayden tried to play ball but Manning kept taking it away.

Mason and Cayden got to play Pokemon cards outside. That made Mason's day.

We love sunshine!

Happy Valentine's day!

When I was in elementary school I loved Valentine's day. I loved exchanging those little cards, that I had spent so long writing names and picking out the perfect one for each person in my class. Than once I realized that boys were cute and I really wanted a real Valentine. I hated Valentine's day. Which was pretty dumb now that I think about it. I could of had so much fun on Valentine's day if I would of just stopped whining and feeling sorry for myself. Pretty silly.

But now that I am a mom and I have a husband, I rather enjoy Valentine's day. I don't go all out but I do enjoy the crafty ideas and just having a day to teach my kids specifically about love.

Matt suprised me with flowers. And he cleaned the kitchen for me. (including mopping) He's so awesome! My mom made us this pair of lips pillow. It turned out pretty cute.

For Mason's preschool they could decorate a box for their Valentine's day. He was so excited. We came up with this TV idea. And he drew the pokemon picture and put on the stickers. It turned out so awesome.

He was very proud of his award his teacher gave him.

Between neighbors, Mason's preschool, and our preschool we've got quite the collection of valentine's and candy.

Mason made this super cute "Book of Kisses." He told me Mrs. Sandy put lipstick on him and he was a good sport. He was so excited to give it to me.

Some of his stash.

We did our preschool party today. The kids got so much candy we had fun, made cookies and played games. I love celebrating with kids. They seem to make things alot more fun. I couldn't find my camera all morning, so I missed taking pictures of our party. :(

I made this cute bucket at my friend's house for her girls night. It turned out so cute. I put suckers and PEZ in it and let the boys figure out how to open it. They loved getting special treats for Valentine's Day.

My cute "love bucket."

I hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day.

Happy Day After Valentine's day!

Little Miss I'll be Tough

I love it when God takes over and you can totally see his hand working in plain sight. It's interesting though. How doubt tries to sneak in and take over.

The Harris house is undergoing some big changes. Matt and I have been praying and really trying to decide what our family needs to succeed in the future. Things aren't working in the trying to make life work with what we have department. And when things aren't working the best thing to do is look at what you can do to change for the better. Matt went back to school full time this summer and went to working part time. I in turn have been working a part time job, teaching preschool, and babysitting. We haven't been able to make things work. It's time to make changes. We looked at putting our house up for sale. We both feel like it's our house payment that needs to go. The sign went up last Saturday. We've been praying for things to work out and scared of all the details. We were looking at a short sale. In the mist of the conversation and thought of selling the house. The idea came up that a friend of the family might be looking to rent. So Sunday they came and looked at the house and decided by monday that they want to rent the house. So the Harris family is packing up and Matt's parents have invited us to come live with them. Matt is in the process of finishing their basement.

So how do I feel about all this? I do have to say that I am finally coming to terms with the idea. When we first started the paper work to sale. I cried alot. I still cry. But I can honestly say that I have prayed for Heavenly father to calm my heart and help me to know that this is what we need and that we are going to be ok. It helps that I have great friends and family that are all being so greatly supportive and believe we are doing the right thing.

I was so worried about leaving all my friends behind. I have made so many friends in my neighborhood. And this ward has become my family. I love them all. But I've been thinking it may not be the same. But they will still be my friends and I sure hope they will still call me and let me come hang out and be part of the crowd. Technology is great these days no reason to lose touch. Especially when I will be less than 10 min. away.

I just can't believe how quickly things are falling into place. I know it's not going to go so smooth. But I guess when things are supposed to happen Heavenly Father prepares the way. I have until the last week in March to get things gone through and packed. This will definatly be an adventure.