Hmmm

I was just reading a bunch of different blogs, most of which, are by people whom I've never met. Some of them I just know who they are but don't know them on a personal level. Some of them are family! Most of the blogs I read are from Jem's list, and then ones from their list, and on and on. I hope no one thinks I'm some kind of weird voyeur, but come on, I live in Lovell and don't really have a life ha ha!! But wait a minute...if you are reading this then you got here from hers too:) (FYI- not all that I read are from hers, I like to use the next blog button at the top, some crazy people out there but hey, it take all kinds right!!!) Anyway.....I get really touched sometimes looking in on other peoples lives. Sometimes I feel the spirit very strongly and start crying and can't explain the feeling to my daughter when she says "mama cwyin?", or I feel someones pain, or I wish I could do the things they do, or I am grateful to know them, or I realize the things I want out of life. Everyday it is something different but it makes me think about my life in some way, whether it is good or bad. I know that sounds a little self absorbed but that is not how I mean it. I am thankful for the different things others blog about because it lets me see things in my own life I may not necessarily notice or realize is something to be thankful for. I take a lot of thing for granted as I focus on our financial troubles or working full time and trying to be super mom. I don't realize the good things my husband does as much as the things he forgets. I worry about money but forget that we are buying a home for our family and that some can't even get ahead enough for that. We have amazing kids and others fight to have children. I have a good job, it's a gas station but it's honest work and I make more than some people around here with "respectable jobs". I have a very flexible schedule and can be with my kids when they are sick. I have a husband who loves me and doesn't abuse me. I have a vehicle that can get me where I need to be even if the heater is on at ALL times.(see the pessimism I struggle with!) I have a very blessed life. I am growing spiritually, albeit slowly. I am learning how to be a better mom and wife. I hope I can learn to recognize all of the wonderful things I have and learn to be greatful for each and everyone of them. This is getting really sappy! Anyway, it's not to say that the things I read have prevoked ALL of these feelings, because once my mind starts on something, it usually goes on and on and on in a million different ways so that in the end I have no idea what started the string in the first place!!! None the less, thank you to those who put their lifes out there for others to reflect on. Now here are some pictues of three of the most important things in my life. They are most of the reason I try harder to be a responsible, loving person. They inspire ME!!!! Anyway... here ya go! (please forgive me for not having brushed their hair in most of them)

Faith was still tired from the trip over the mountain
Doesn't she look like she is older than 7!?!?

They are the easiest to photograph. Faith listens and smiles and Annalyn smiles all the time!

See!!!

Jadalie was too itchy to want to cooperate, damn exzema anyway

Not the best but at least they were all smiling

Aww lovin' on the baby

It takes bribary to get Jadalie to look at me and not at Annalyn

"Hey!!"

Too cute

Splish Splash!

Curly Sue

She loves the bath. Maybe someday she will grow enough to bathe somewhere other than the sink, but then I will be sad about her growing up huh!