First Lindsey tagged me with "7 Weird Things" tag:
Oh dear, where do I begin?
1 I love the smell of exhaust... I am not sure if I like it because it reminds me of fun times or if I am just "weird"? But when I was pregnant and couldn't go sledding I would sniff Kent's clothes when he got home from riding because it smelled so good. It isn't a pregnant thing... I always like it. But let me clarify- I don't like the smell of diesel exhaust... blah!
2 I can shake my eyes and move them one at a time... every once in a while I do it just to freak people out.
3 I can happily survive on popcorn, peanut butter, milk, apples and cheese... okay and maybe a little ice cream. Poor Kent he has to always tell me what he would like for dinner because beside my favorite foods mentioned above my favorite dinner is tuna casserole. I don't mind making what he wants but he has to tell me because I am good with the same food over and over and over.
4 I like to hangout with the guys i.e. motorbike, skiing, sledding, camping, hiking, driving spud truck, whatever... but I want to look like a girl while doing it... like I always want my toe nails painted.
5 I pick up things with my toes. I didn't know that was weird until I did it in front of my MIL and family one day when I dropped a baby blanket. It just seemed natural to pick it up with my toes... why bend clear over? But I soon found out that most people don't do that.
6 I don't like talking to strangers- even if they aren't strange:) It takes me a while to warm up to people... I always thought I would grow out of my shyness but some days it just doesn't seem to be so.
7 I like LOUD music. Loud like I will probably be deaf someday. I just like to feel the music sometimes and of course then I have to dance to the music.
I tag:
*Cortney
*Myklind
*Bethany
*Gretchen
*Estelle
*Vanessa
Then Vanessa tagged me with a "cute photo" tag:
You have to go to your Pictures, pick the 6th Folder, and pick the 6th Picture. This is what I got.
K~ now I tag 5 people, and then they do it and send it to 5 people.
I tag:
*Cortney
*Lindsey
*Bethany
*Myklind
*Gretchen
Now go do it!!!
Life here is busy and great. Harvest is going really well. The crops look great and so far there haven't been any major disasters. I love the harvest even though I am really tired and really dirty. There is something about the "smell" of harvest that makes me smile. AND I am so grateful that Kent is willing to work hard at the farm and even more grateful that I don't have to do it all the time.
Driving truck gives me a lot of time to think. It is good to have a moment without all the confusion of the everyday. I remember why I fell in love with Kent, why I wanted to be a mother, why I love living here, how I love the seasons and I realize all I have to be grateful for. Of course there are things in my life I would change... but they aren't important things and they aren't things that
really matter to me. I guess that is why after our bountiful harvest we have Thanksgiving because we have so much to be thankful for.
It also seems so fitting that General Conference comes around the same time as harvest. It is my spiritual harvest that really sustains me and lifts me up. I thought that this Conference was wonderful. It filled me with great desire to strive to live better and have more faith in my Heavenly Father. It also gave me the guidance that I was needing in my life.
I forget who's talk it was but it was Sunday afternoon and he was talking about an experience he had with his small son. But the part that really rings in my head is "I hope you know I am having a hard time." I have felt that way before and that talk really touched me. It reminded me how much my Heavenly Father loves me and cares when I am having a hard time.
One of the other talks I enjoyed was when President Monson was talking about the little things in life that we will miss someday- how we need to enjoy the little things and live for today and not put things off until tomorrow. I think I liked it because I really needed to be reminded to enjoy the little things. Sometimes those little things that once drove me crazy are the things I miss most. If I could stop the clock today I would because the kids are growing so quickly and the world is so scary. Everyone told me that they would grow very fast and that all sounded a little strange when I was so exhausted from sleepless nights (which I am very bad at)... but they don't need me like they used to and sometimes the boys don't talk to me like they used to and I realize they are growing up and some of those sweet little moments are just memories.
So, I want to take time to just stop and enjoy the Today's before they are yesterdays. And I want to be more grateful for the things that I do have because I have everything that I really need and I have everything that I always wanted... I have a wonderful husband that I adore and love with all my heart and I have sweet kids that are precious to me in so many ways... I have my family.
The things I have learned:
They won't sleep with you forever
They don't always hug you around your leg.
They won't always think you are amazing.
They won't always greet you at the door when you come home.
They won't always want to help.
They won't always need your help.
They won't always want to be tucked in at night.
So
Don't be mad that they want to sleep with you because you will miss those cuddles that used to keep you up- love that they love you and hold them close.
Don't push them away as you hurry along your with your day - take a moment and let them love you.
Don't get annoyed with the endless questions - be grateful they still think you know everything and try to make up a good answer.
Don't be too tired to give hugs when you come home - take time to listen to their stories and to recieve their hugs and kisses.
Don't get bothered when they want the big broom - someday they won't want it at all so let them learn to help while they still want to.
Don't get frustrated when they want you to help with things you know they can do alone - be glad they still want your help.
Don't be too tired to tuck them in at night - kiss them and love them so they never forget how much you love them.
Treyson never stops to smile for a picture.. but he did today. 
Grandma and Hailey
Karsyn and Charlie had a blast together. 
