Memorial Day 2012

We spent this memorial day in Arizona! It was so nice to be home spending time with family. It was nice to see my sisters, we don't get to see one another near enough. I seriously wish we lived closer to one another. It was a short trip but we were so glad we went. Here are some pictures from our trip!

A Good Life Lesson.....

Sometimes I feel anxious.  I tend to worry about things that I cannot control...I tend to worry about how people feel about me...I need to become a little bit thicker skinned.  Coaching high school softball I have definately realized.....I NEED to become thicker skinned.  I  have realized I will never be able to please everyone.  Here's the thing...I stand by every decision I have made!  I have no qualms with how i've handled certain situations.. have I learned a few things...ABSOLUTELY!, are there things i won't do again.....ABSOLUTELY!  But, I am here to do good, I am trying to do good,  I am hoping to instill good qualities in these girls while also helping them become excellent softball players.  Why is it that people so often lose sight of what is truly important?  It's funny, as I was thinking about these people who have a "confllict" with me, I realized that while they think they are upset with me, I believe they are upset with life circumstances.  As I have truly reflected on this situation, I can honestly say that I was fair, I handled the situation the best I knew how, and my intentions were good and that is all I can do, so if this person chooses to dislike me....that is NOT my burden to bear.  I cannot, all I can do is the best I can and I truly try to treat each girl with respect and kindness.  All I can do is continue to get better.  I will continue to learn and grow as a person and as a coach.  I'm sure I will make mistakes, but I will learn from them and move forward and I will continue to do the best I can.  SO....today I am "walking away" and focusing on the things that are important in life!

Look what we found........

Can you spot the baby in this gigantic pile of laundry (don't judge)? :)

Oh..there she is!

Mothers Day

 "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." -- Abraham Lincoln

I learned what I know about motherhood from my mom. I have a great mom. A mom who loves me indefinatley. She has always been there for me. Regardless of where life took me, one thing I always knew was that my mom loved me. I hope that my children will feel the same way about me. She constantly has been a beacon of support. She was at every softball game, even driving endless hours to be there. She is my greatest friend, you never outgrow the need for your mom. I hope to be half the mother she is to me! I'm grateful that I get to call her mom!

This Mothers day was great!  I am grateful for this privelage that is mine, that of being a mother.  Heavenly Father blessed me with this sweet little girl who has forever changed my life. 

I cried when I found out I was pregnant.  They weren't tears of joy (although I was happy..)  I was terrified.  What on earth was I going to do with a baby?  I was selfish.  Concerned about the ways she would change my life.  That feeling soon passed and I was overwhelmed by what this all meant.  I was so excited and anxious to meet this new baby.  The first time I got to hold her, was the best moment of my  life.  As soon as I saw her I just knew I had the cutest baby in the whole world ;)  I immediately loved her, and have grown to love her in a way that I could never imagine.  I think that love comes through the selfless acts that come with being a mother.  It gets to a point when you are no longer concerned about the late night feedings or loss of sleep because you love this little person more than you could love anything..  Since Tenley has come into my life I am a better person.  I have learned things about myself that I would have never learned otherwise.  It is truly an unbelievable responsibility.  One that I cherish.   This girl makes me smile everyday and I am grateful she is mine!

and come on, how could you not love this face:

Then....Now!

Then....1 month old (maybe)

Now.....almost 5 Months

A Spring Day!

The weather has been so nice lately.  So nice in fact, that we have been spending some time outside.  Tenley loves to be outdoors and thinks the animals are just hilarious!  She can be fussy and grumpy and we will take her outside and she will just talk and laugh.  She is definately an outside girl!  It was nice to have a day together that we could take a break from our busy lives and just spend some time together. 

Softball has me pretty well consumed at the moment, (I coach at the high school) and Tyler has been busy with work and babysitting Tenley for me while I coach.  I am so grateful to have a husband who is willing to help out so much!  Love this little family of mine!

Tenley is 4 months (18 weeks) in these pictures.
at her last check up she weighed 14 lbs 6 oz.

A little something I want to remember:

She loves to snuggle with her daddy before bedtime.  She is too independent to let him hold her and snuggle her, but she will wiggle herself just as close as she possible can to him. The other night she wiggled and wiggled and finally got to him, she then put her little hand on his face and went to sleep!  It was just too cute! She is a girl who loves her Dad! She keeps us laughing for sure!

Easter!

We had a pretty laid back Easter Sunday!  We mostly just relaxed at home and took some pictures of our cute little Tenley! (I know she's all I post about these days)  We had dinner at Tyler's parents house, where Tenley was certainly spoiled.  Grandma and Grandpa got her a cute little lamb and a nursery rhyme book.  She loves stuffed animals and music so I know she will love the cute easter gift!  We also spent some time outside and got some cute Easter pictures of our sweet little gal!

We also had some time today to reflect on our Savior.   I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have that He lives!  I love my Savior and am grateful for the unbelievable sacrifice that was made in my behalf!  I love this time of year!