My Husband

Some of you don't know Garrett very well, or did not get a chance to get to know him before I was wisked off to Mexico, so I am going to tell you all about him from my perspective. Garrett has a rough exterior but a very soft heart.
He is VERY vocal and will act like he complains a lot, but he will always be the first one there to help out or serve. So, in other words, he is a huge tease! He loves to get reactions out of people and loves controversy but is very genuine.
He has the most beautiful blue eyes which he has passed on to our 3 beautiful children. Garrett is so determined and hard working. He can do just about anything. His ambition can reach the sky. I am so grateful to have such a manly man with such a sweet testimony. I love how high he sets his standards, not only for himself but for us as a family and especially our children. He believes in having a firm hand and a disciplined household. I love him and am so thankful to have found such a catch!!
He is so sweet to help with dinner dishes and putting children to bed every night, even after a long and hard day at the farm (which is most days). I am so lucky to have him.

I was tagged. So here it goes...

5 jobs that I had:

1. Dairy Keen (fast food)

2. Server at Pizza Factory.

3. Lifeguard

4. Tennis Instructor

5. Legal Secretary

.5 places I have visited:

1. Canada (my place of birth)

2. Hawaii (honeymoon)

3. Cancun, MX (not for Spring Break)

4. Los Glorious, MX (I'm a beach bum)

5. San Carlos, MX (scuba diving)

5 things on to-do list:

1. Go on a cruise

2. Lose 10 lbs.

3. Learn Spanish

4. Go to NYC

5. visit an All Day Spa

5 things you may not know about me:

1. I cannot sing.

2. I love to pop zits (not my own).

3. I have very easy deliveries (I was built to give birth).

4. I am Canadian, American and Mexican.

5. I used to Sword Dance when I was young.

5 things I am thankful for:

1. Dessert

2. My little family

3. My Passport

4. Relatives and Friends

5. My testimony

Now I tag...Erica S. and Jeni R.

Alex fell in the potty!

One night we were sitting down to dinner and Alex announced she had to go "potty." She was excused from the table and went into the bathroom. A few minutes later we heard her crying. I thought nothing of it, she was probably just having difficulty pulling up her panties, but the crying did not stop. I finally set down my fork and headed for the bathroom to discover she had fallen into the toilet and couldn't get out! I felt so bad...she had been there for awhile so I didn't catch the moment with my camera but here is a recreation...sort of.

Tennis Anyone?

Tori was the only girl and she can hold her own.

She had a little difficulty with "right" and "left"...she is only 4! Her instructor tries really hard to speak English and is used to only working with adults. He is really going to earn his money with this class.

Yesterday was Tori's first tennis lesson. We bought her a "Dora" tennis raquet and water bottle. She was more excited about her water bottle. Too cute.

M. Russel Ballard

Elder Ballard gave an incredible talk directed toward young mothers. At the end of his talk he turned his attention toward young children and told them there are simple things they can do to help their mothers. Such as: helping with dishes, making their beds, saying thank you, and giving their mother hugs often and telling her that you love her. Right after those words were spoken Tori came over to me and gave me abig hug and she told me that she loved me. Being a mommy is so rewarding and sweet at times.

Conference

After the first Sunday session Garrett was holding Benton and 2 seconds later he was "out cold." He had fallen asleep on Daddy's arm. It was too cute. I had to take a picture.

My girls actually paid attention to Conference this time because they were given BINGO cards in Primary. It made them listen for words then match it to the picture. Of course, they won "treats"...even more motivation. It has made conference watching a very pleasant family experience.

Bite the Bag

An old FHE tradition is to play "Bite the Bag'' as the activity. I finally have passed the traditionaly game down to my children. It was hillarious to watch them try to bite the bag while standing on one foot without using their hands. Great game...provides years of great memories.