In No Particular Order

First of all, Frank and I went on the pretrek leadership training this last weekend. It was a little crazy. We actually did a little "mock" trek and pulled the handcart about 5 miles. No where near the 22-25 we will actually be pulling but it was a good heads-up to know what to be prepared for. Even in the one night we were doing this the wind was blowing and freezing my ears and hands, the rain came down and poured while we were trying to sleep, my allergies were insane, and then of course we were all tired because we didn't sleep. I am so thankful I did not have to come with the pioneers. It's hard. However, I think this could be a life changing experience for some of the youth and I'm so grateful I get to go and be part of this. Who knows if I'll ever get another chance.

Next, Camberlyn has learned how to take her shirt off. Last night while I was working apparently she kept taking off her PJ top and throwing it on the ground. Frank would have to come in, put it back on her, tell her goodnight again, and walk out the door. Therefore, making her mad that he came in and didn't take her out, so she would start over by taking off her shirt and throwing it out of her crib. She ended up sleeping with it off all night and it got a little chilly. We haven't put her in one-piece PJ's for a while because it's been so warm, but if that's the way she'll keep them on maybe we have to switch back. Ah, kids!

Food, Food, Food. I wish so desperately my kids would like what I like. It's not fair. I want to make meals that I really enjoy to eat. For example, I made my favorite last week: cheese enchiladas (you know with the red sauce). Well, that didn't go over well. Even if I put sour cream on the kids to make the "spicy" taste go away they still gagged and complained. Frank didn't eat dinner that night because he had a huge lunch and wasn't hungry; however, Camberlyn loved them. Now to give my kids credit they do almost eat whatever I put in front of them, but most often it's with complaining and perhaps gagging. I can't make pizza, breakfast, spaghetti, beef and noddles, tacos or hotdogs and hamburgers every night. I honestly don't like half those things. This is my problem, I try to make healthy, good tasting, easy meals that the whole family likes and it's just not happening. Any suggestions would be great.

Finally, the rain. I love the rain. I am so thankful for the rain. I love things being green. So because I'm so grateful for the rain I don't want to complain. Just know, we haven't been able to mow because it's wet. Please ignore our long, long lawn and the little Quaking Aspen trees that are growing in our grass. And know it will be cut one of these days. Side note: call me a wimp for not wanting to weed when it's wet and muddy outside so ignore those too.