What do you all think?

Kris Allen was named the newest American Idol. Did America get it right? I really think it was well deserved between both of them. They both did great the night before but when it came down to it...Kris won. I LOVED Adam. I think why I liked him so much is because he was different than any other person that has been on Idol. He was a great singer and performer, and he has paid some dues being a performer for so long. He deserved some pay off for that alone.Plus he added some spice to this competition and I think he is going to do well out there no matter what. I will buy his album:))
Kris is very talented also and I am happy that a young guy like him got a break in life. It will be intersting to see who does better huh!
And on my last note...Can I just say American Idol is totally hamming it up and sucking it dry for two hours of our time!! Granted to it was great to see some of the greats singing with the Idols but on the other hand giving air time to people like Norman Gentle and Bikini girl (who Kara just made a huge fool of:))- I think is ridiculous! I was so ready for it to be over with that when the results came it was just not even a climax in the show because so much had gone on for two hours, I just wanted to hear the name and go to bed.
What did all of you think about the finale?

Aloha Aubrie

Today at school for Aubrie is Hawaiian Day. She has been waiting a month for this day. Every day she asked me "Is Hawaii day today?"
I was ready for it to be here, just so she wouldnt have to ask me that question.
Since we went to Hawaii last year our kids have been in love with the Islands and so we had lots of cool Hawaiian stuff for Aubrie to wear. Caleb had International Week at school this week too and his teacher chose the Polynesian Islands so he felt pretty cool that he was the only kids in his class that has gone to the Polynesian Culteral Center. Here are some pics of Our Pineapple Princess, as she is off to school to enjoy her day.
Aloha:))

Just lovin' this little bum...

Today at Aunt Becky's the kids were playing in the waterpark pool and Bryn decided it was time for some tanning. She was so cute just laying by herself:)

Comments...

Today I am grateful for COMMENTS. It brightens my day when I get some feedback and comments back from my friends. HINT-HINT! :))
I am just kidding around- I know everyone is busy.
Thanks Regina for your comment on the post below. I know it might have been T.M.I.
But I do appreciate the comments on my blog. Much love to you all!

Patience...

Today I feel that I need to be grateful for patience. Patience with my kids, my husband, God, my family, friends...everything. I wish that I had more of it but often find myself not having enough. Patience is definately a learned behavior. My kids test my patience every day and I wish i could say that I handle them so well but the truth is I dont. Right now we are potty training Brynley and she has been doing very well with the whole #1 part but unfortunately for me and Mitch her going #2 in her pants has become almost a daily routine for her!! I am so tired of it and wish I knew what i was doing or saying to her that is holding up her progression with it. Last week I thought we had finally had a breakthrough and she was going poop in the tiolet but needless to say today she has reverted back to her ways of going i her pants. Not only is this distgusting but expensive, since I refuse to put poopie panties in my expensive front loaders, so I have been throwing them away.
I wish I had more patience in this situation. I would welcome any advice or ideas for us to try???
If I didnt have patience I might just have her wearing a diapers again until kindergarten!

Learning to tie laces...

I am grateful for being able to learn and grow!
This week Aubrie learned how to tie shoes laces! Such a big deal with most kids is to learn how do to this. She was so proud of herself. I am blessed with such bright, smart kiddos. They surprise me and impress me with their abilities!
I also have gratitude for being able to keep going to school myself. Mitch has been such a great provider and supporter, for me to be able to achieve some of my goals when it comes to education. I always appreciated President Hinckley because he supported women getting an education and being smart when it comes to being prepared for the future. I feel very strongly that he foresaw what our economy and world was heading. It is important for us to take hold of our future and the future of our children. We as women are capable of carrying the weight on our shoulders to help in times of need and I am glad I have been given an outlet to be somebody other than a mom or wife. I am a person and I have dreams and aspirations just like everyone. Just because you become a wife/mother doesnt mean we have to give those dreams up. So I am glad I am able to go to college and grow and learn more about myself and what I am capable of.

Me...

I am grateful...for being me. I would rather be myself than anyone in the world. Okay maybe having Heidi Klum's bod wouldnt be so bad. Heehee. No really- I think sometimes we might be too hard on ourselves and we need to take a step back and realize what a beautiful piece of work each of us are. We are each individual in our own ways and each of us have different characteristics that make us who we are as a person. Our trials and experiences have also added to the mold of who we ultimately, shape into becoming throughout our life. Every little scar, wrinkle, smile, wound, pimple, curve, color, texture... have a story and meaning behind who we are.
I wish alot of things about myself. But they dont have anything to do with the KIND of person I am. I am me. I will always be me. I am who I am and I am grateful for being able to be ME.
Name 10 things you like about yourself.
1. I am a nice person.
2. I like that I am tall.
3. I like my complexion. Sometimes it gives me hell but most days its nice.
4. I am sensitive. Yes, I take things way too personal. Something I am working on.
5. I like my hair. Most days. I like that it will curl or be straight and it is very low maintenance since I dont frequently color or abuse it.
6. I am open minded. I try to not be a closet thinker.
7. I am thoughtful. I try to do things for those around me to make them feel good.
8. I like my sense of humor.
9. I am a do-er. I like to get things done. I will finish a project once I have started it. Sure its a little OCD but if the world didnt have people with OCD then we might not have all the luxuries that we do.haha
10. I am loyal.

Sweet Kisses...

I am grateful for Sweet Kisses good night. Every night the kids like for us to "tuck"them in and read stories. We always let Brynley be the last so she can read with Caleb and Aubrie. So when its her turn she gets in her covers and then makes this cute little noise with a puckered mouth like "mhhmhhmhhmhh" To give her a kiss good night. Aww. It always makes me smile and melt my heart.