Going Back to the Time of Adam's Birth

This last week, Adam turned 30.  That's right.  He's old.  I am now officially married to an old guy.  For his birthday bash, I decided to ask everyone to come dressed in 80's garb (Adam was born in 1980).  Best decision I have ever made.  Seriously.  If a picture really is worth a thousand words, then here are like a million amazing, hilarious, and disturbing words for you:

Shari and Kelly came as a couple since their husbands are both deployed.

   The Galans.

 The Pilkingtons.

The Winns. You are seeing zebra print spandex pants and not just imagining it.

 The Rhodeses. 

 Adam was depressed that he was the only guy without a wig.  Also, I'm not sure why we don't have a picture of the Glovers but he had a pretty amazing mullet and she paint splattered her shirt.
 

Group photo.  These are some of the funniest people ever.  I had to really use a lot of bladder control around these peeps.

We played a bunch of "Minute to Win It" games and it was so fun!  And hilarious.  And not just because everyone looked like fools trying to complete a task dressed like a freak (as illustrated in the pictures below).

 Blowing cups down with balloon air. I couldn't complete this task because I was laughing too hard. Have you ever tried to blow a balloon up while laughing?  You probably can't do it, either.

 Stacking M&Ms on straws. And Cari having a good ol' time in the background.

 This chick can get a cookie from her forehead to her mouth in 6 seconds flat in case any of you were wondering.

 Getting pennies out the toes of pantyhose.  See all the cute little babies in the background?

 Megan got the pennies so fast but then couldn't get her arms back out of the pantyhose.  Hil. Arious.

 Check out the no smoking sign shirt thingy.  Who DIDN'T own one of those?

 This sure is what I married. Pretty hot, right?

 Shari shaking her booty to get the ping pong balls out of the Kleenex box strapped to her bum. Ben, if you are reading this, it was hot.  Smokin' hot.

 Dantzel rocking hard core for those ping pong balls.

 Don't you love those gloves?

 No words.

 Is it just me or does it look like Aaron is doing a graceful dance? Or maybe tiptoeing?

Mullet buddies.  Sadly.

And there you have it. Happy Birthday, Adam!  I hope you enjoyed your twenties, because it's all downhill from here. 

True Love

Bridger loves Penny more than I've ever seen a little boy love anyone.  When I bring Penny down from her bed in the morning, Bridger's eyes light up and he stops whatever he is doing to come play with her and try to get her to smile, although he really doesn't have to try.  The feeling is mutual.  When Penny sees Bridger, she'll let out a giggle without him even looking at her.

 

You have to click on this picture to see the amazingness that is her opening her mouth wide enough to eat her food and then her spoon and then Bridger.

The other day Bridger asked if he could feed Penny her breakfast.  He did great! And she loved it.  I hope they stay close friends forever.

Mid-sneeze. She looks funny. And kind of sad.  But she's not.

My Source of Happiness

A few weeks ago I was feeling overwhelmed and unhappy in my situation in life.  Being at home all day with kids who don't appreciate anything I do gets draining.  I was tired from not getting a lot of sleep and feeling sorry for myself.  Then I had a dream that one of my children was taken from me.  I woke up scared and tremendously sad.  I hugged each of my children more often that day and realized that I had been taking so many things in my life for granted.  Every day since I have tried to appreciate the funny things they say, the innocent little faces each of them have, and their individual personalities that are so bright and happy.  It is hard sometimes, with the tantrums and whining and bad attitudes.  I am really trying to show them my love more and to enjoy (almost) every moment I have with them.  I love them so much and they really do make me happy.

This is Brody on his way out the door for the bus.  He was in a hurry and not thrilled about having to stop for a picture. He is so big and is learning so much.

 

Bridger loves his family.  All day long I hear, "You're the best mommy ever ever ever" even after he gets in trouble.  He loves Penny more than I've ever seen a little boy love his sister.

 

 Penny is scooting all over the place and is starting to sit up on her own. She is getting so big and remains our sweet happy baby.

Love Them

I am so grateful for these three men.  They are such good examples of faith, kindness, gratitude and having a positive attitude.  I needed to hear everything I heard in General Conference. I want the feelings of hope and the desire to be better to last long enough for me to change.  I'm looking forward to finishing the sessions I missed yesterday...while I was working the Oliver Hardy Festival...more on that to come.