So, if you do check on my blog, then you know it's been awhile since I posted anything. I even went private for 2 days, then went un-private. Anyhow...I'm back for now. It's funny...I go through ethical struggles with blogging all of the time.
Not about your blogs, but about my own. I'm sort of a private person....not completely, but sort of...and let's admit it...blogging is sort of a silly thing.
Here are the reasons why I like blogging:
1. Easy to keep in touch with close friends and family.
2. A place for me to say what I think...a place I call my own.
3. A great way to peek into other people's lives (even people I don't know...I admit it....I like to sneak to friends of friends blogs sometimes)
4. A fun way to document my life.
5. If I feel like reading a blog I can go to it, if I don't want to read a blog it doesn't come to me. It's a choice I make with one click of the mouse.
And this is why I think blogging is sort of silly:
1. Commenting...even I am guilty of checking to see if people left me a comment. Very. very. silly.
2. It's bragging grounds for life and family. Not saying it's terrible, but it is true.
3. It can be such a time waster. so. much. time.
4. When I read other people's blogs I'm either completely inspired, or I feel totally lame. Can't explain why. Is there such thing as blog competition?
5. And of course, there is the whole thing about strangers looking at my blog, but that can be solved by going private. Which...who knows, maybe I will.
Well, those are my random thoughts on the topic. And, I came up with the list in 5 minutes, so it may not be complete. I already feel better. Thanks for reading, or not reading!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Happenings as of Late...
I've been trying to not take my camera on outings...I know that might seem wrong. I decided to try an experiment over spring break and not take my camera on every outing. I have to admit...there is something wonderful about just being in the moment, without photo taking. I'm a huge believer of capturing moments in photo...but I also realize that when you are behind a camera lens you are not living in the moment, but experiencing it from the sidelines. So, over spring break, there were few pictures taken, but lots of fun moments to remember in my mind.
However, here are some photos from the last little while:
However, here are some photos from the last little while:
The BIG blue eyes:
Daddy wakes E up every night to before he goes to bed. It's cute, but she is a little disoriented...this is her not wanting to look at the camera in all her sleepy, pink glory:
The Mountain Ladies
The THREE Musketeers
The Birthday Boy
Trying to put Eden's small amount of hair in a small pig tail...we all thought it looked a little silly...not enough hair yet!
Brother Time:
Eli and Soren love playing together...except for the times that they don't:)
Noah loves to write stories, and in this picture, he is reading his story to his attentive brothers.
Ta-Da!!! That's all....
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
It's cooking time!!!
I'm happy that I FINALLY get to introduce my NEW kitchen.
OUT WITH THE OLD
SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE
(the week of Christmas actually...not joking, but works out ok when Grandma lives 4 houses away and feeds you all week!)
And in with the NEW!!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Why I'm Happy I CHOSE to have 5 children
Whenever I'm at a restaurant or grocery store with ALL 5 of my kiddos....I always get comments (unless I'm in Utah visiting my parents...because lets be honest, it's not strange to walk into a store with 5 kids in Utah). Mostly, people are just down right amazed saying things like,
"Well, you finally got your girl, I guess you can stop now",
"You don't look like you've had five kids" (what exactly are you suppose to look like after five kids???)
"Wow, what a beautiful family",
"You must be busy."
Whatever the comments are, I've come to really enjoy them.
We live in a day and age where families are smaller. I think many feel that two children is just about right. I realize that a lot of this has to do with women having many more choices in regards to birth control, education, careers, the rising cost of raising children, the fast society we live in, wanting to be able to offer our children more. I totally understand their reasons, and respect their decisions. I hope they will do the same for me.
Many women cannot have children or have an extremely difficult time getting pregnant. This must be so painful to see a woman like me who does not have that difficulty. For whatever reason, it was not one of the trials I have been given in this life. My heart honestly aches for these women.
Here are FIVE reasons why I'm thankful I chose to have FIVE children: (there are more, but I will limit myself to five tonight)
1. I'm so thankful that I get to love five incredibly interesting and different children. I sometimes think what it would have been like if I decided to stop at 2, 3, or 4 kids. Man, I really would have missed out.
2. I LOVE having older children who help take care of and love the younger children. To be 9 and 11 years old and to be able to experience love the way that Noah and Gabe do...it's priceless, and I believe an incredible gift that they have been given. It melts my heart when I see N or G rocking sweet Eden before bed or reading books to Eli and Soren.
3. I'm so thankful that my five children have taught me the principles of sacrifice and patience. They have changed me...made me better, made me more Christ-like. Heaven knows I still have a long ways to go, but they certainly have helped.
4. I'm thankful that I have five little souls that I get to influence. I certainly hope I do a good job, its a huge responsibility. I feel so lucky to be trusted with them. I feel so lucky that I get to wake up every morning and be a mother. Somedays I wish I could sleep in a bit more or get a daily massage, but I'm so happy I get to be a mother X5!
5. I'm thankful that there are seven of us in the home that will help each other over the years, seven people to call immediate family, 5 kids that will take care of me, 5 kids that will keep me laughing, 5 kids that will sometimes drive me crazy, 5 kids that are mine.
And of course none of it would be possible without that man of mine. Best choice I've ever made!
I know this blog is a bit cheesy, but I've wanted declare for awhile that I'm so happy I made the choice I did.
"Well, you finally got your girl, I guess you can stop now",
"You don't look like you've had five kids" (what exactly are you suppose to look like after five kids???)
"Wow, what a beautiful family",
"You must be busy."
Whatever the comments are, I've come to really enjoy them.
We live in a day and age where families are smaller. I think many feel that two children is just about right. I realize that a lot of this has to do with women having many more choices in regards to birth control, education, careers, the rising cost of raising children, the fast society we live in, wanting to be able to offer our children more. I totally understand their reasons, and respect their decisions. I hope they will do the same for me.
Many women cannot have children or have an extremely difficult time getting pregnant. This must be so painful to see a woman like me who does not have that difficulty. For whatever reason, it was not one of the trials I have been given in this life. My heart honestly aches for these women.
Here are FIVE reasons why I'm thankful I chose to have FIVE children: (there are more, but I will limit myself to five tonight)
1. I'm so thankful that I get to love five incredibly interesting and different children. I sometimes think what it would have been like if I decided to stop at 2, 3, or 4 kids. Man, I really would have missed out.
2. I LOVE having older children who help take care of and love the younger children. To be 9 and 11 years old and to be able to experience love the way that Noah and Gabe do...it's priceless, and I believe an incredible gift that they have been given. It melts my heart when I see N or G rocking sweet Eden before bed or reading books to Eli and Soren.
3. I'm so thankful that my five children have taught me the principles of sacrifice and patience. They have changed me...made me better, made me more Christ-like. Heaven knows I still have a long ways to go, but they certainly have helped.
4. I'm thankful that I have five little souls that I get to influence. I certainly hope I do a good job, its a huge responsibility. I feel so lucky to be trusted with them. I feel so lucky that I get to wake up every morning and be a mother. Somedays I wish I could sleep in a bit more or get a daily massage, but I'm so happy I get to be a mother X5!
5. I'm thankful that there are seven of us in the home that will help each other over the years, seven people to call immediate family, 5 kids that will take care of me, 5 kids that will keep me laughing, 5 kids that will sometimes drive me crazy, 5 kids that are mine.
And of course none of it would be possible without that man of mine. Best choice I've ever made!
I know this blog is a bit cheesy, but I've wanted declare for awhile that I'm so happy I made the choice I did.
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