For days after Memorial day- Kaylee kept asking me to take her to the flowers- it was so cute

 Kaylee's cousin Desiree is one of her BEST friends so when they told us they were celebrating her 2 year old party- we just had to be there. They are so cute together.

 chest bump-ha ha jk they were getting ready to hug

 What a stud!

 Love this picture! Thanks mom for taking it.

 Kaylee taking care of Desiree.

 Such a good "mommy"

 As these kids have grown up these past months they have grown closer and closer together. It is the most precious thing to watch.

 Ha ha I love Connor's facial expression. He is patiently waiting for his turn to play with the toy..

 While I was at work one day- BJ took the kids to Scout A Rama

 Just hanging out at home-loving life :)

 It was pretty hot one day in May- so we set up the pool to play.

 One of Kaylee's dates with daddy to the Jazz game- Lucky Girl!

 For Cub Scouts we made tool boxes. I know I know I am the coolest cub scout leader out there. jk Anyway- we had an extra tool box leftover so BJ and the kids made it. They both had so much fun. Connor would take the screwdriver and put it right on the screw and try to screw it. How smart is my little boy?!

 And the finished project! So fun

“I Can’t Do Everything” – Michael McLean from Celebrating the Light

 

I can’t do everything.  I know because I tried.
I told myself I could, and then I found I lied
I believed with all my heart that I could do it all,
But I can’t do everything, and when I try I fall.

I can’t please everyone. I know because I tried.
I need their love so much, sometimes I compromised.
But the more I live and learn, the more I clearly see
That I can’t please anyone, until I’m pleased with me.

So here I am asking with all my heart
For the feelings I have been dreaming of.
Just fill the empty spaces that keep us apart,
And help me find myself in your love.

Cause I can do anything
without some help from above.
And I can’t please anyone until I know I’m loved.
And I believe I’m loved

Michael McLean really summed up how I am feeling right now. Life is SO BUSY right now I don't even know where to begin. My blog is SO FAR BEHIND it is overwhelming to think about catching it up- but I feel a big push to so I can write down and remember these cherished years with my young kids. There is just so much to do everyday and not enough time to do it. I keep telling myself that now is not the time to take on big projects or go to the temple every week or read the B.O.M in a month. It is a busy time and a time where we have to choose between two good things and know it is ok to say no to having the missionaries over for dinner or helping someone move...but IT IS SO HARD TO. I want to do it all! I want to help everyone. I want to play with my kids all day long and teach them with love and patience. I want to work as a nurse and care for those that need help. I want to be the best cub scout leader out there. I want to be the good neighbor who brings cookies over to their house just because'. I want to please everyone and be someone people want to call and hang out with. I want to have all the patience in the world and have my kids want to be with me all the time (even when they are teenagers). I know I know I want it all.

But I am finally realizing after reading Michael McLean's thoughts- that I can't do anything without help from above. The gospel is so basic. Each day I start out with a prayer and scripture reading the day always seems to fall into place. Sure it may not be perfect, but I am content and happy. So here is to a new start. :)

* Apparently this was in drafts and never got posted. This was dated October 2010 so when Kaylee was about 8 months old.

BJ asked me the other day..."what do you do all day with Kaylee?? I play with her and then I run out of things to do, what to you do?"
Well- let me tell you :)

The day usually starts around the time daddy leaves to work which was around 6:30 am but lately has been 7-7:30 am. And depending on when Kaylee wakes up she will join us for scripture study and prayer.

Then daddy leaves to work while Kaylee and I watch cartoons. Yes, I know they are for older kids but we love it! Kaylee usually eats her morning bottle while we watch. We then go downstairs and Kaylee will hang on to me while I pick up things or sit with her on the floor. Before we know it it is time for Kaylee to go back to bed for her morning nap which usually happens around 8-9 am.

This is when I get online and chat with BJ and get on the computer or work on projects or clean. Kaylee usually takes a 2-2 1/2 hour nap.

It is now around 11-12pm. LUNCH time. Kaylee will eat her baby food and the play with her toys for a bit and then take a bottle. I usually eat when she is playing. This is Kaylee and I's play time. We read books, I build towers and she knocks them down, or we will run errands or go on a short walk.

Nap Time again comes now...and varies with each day. Nap time happens anywhere between 1-4pm but usually around 2:30pm and she will sleep for about an hour in a half. I get things cleaned up for when daddy comes up and sometimes read.

Dinner time. Kaylee wakes up and sits in her high chair and snacks while I make dinner. Then DADDY comes home and Kaylee is as happy as can be. She cuddles right up to him. No matter where she is when daddy comes home- he comes and gets her and will hold her for a bit. :-) Soo cute.

Isn't being a Mom so much fun!!