*%~ Festival of Colors ~%*

The Festival of Colors is a place to celebrate the beginning of Spring and it's colors, and also a place to celebrate love. If everyone isn't your friend when you get there, they will be after a few hours! What an incredible experience and a great place to really enjoy yourself.

People everywhere were chanting, giving hugs, and throwing a multitude of colors every direction. It was incredibly muddy as well.. so if you thought you would get out of there clean.. you had another thing coming!

Being right in the middle of a color throwing is an absolutely crazy experience. Everyone throws up color at the exact same moment and your embedded in a cloud, making it difficult to breathe. It honestly feels like your dreaming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYfPi8skmuU

Augmentation

Jack went in for his 3 year old check-up yesterday. That kid is a weed! He is obviously tall (>95%).. and the doctor said he is the average size of a child starting kindergarten. She also said he is very advanced for his age as well - doing all the stuff he should be doing to 'get into kindergarten'. Well that settles it.. Sign him up! ;) . I guess I didn't realize knowing the alphabet, dressing yourself, or working on counting to 20 is great for a 3 year old (insert beaming parents). I guess you only need to count to 10 to get into kindergarten. That's why she was surprised that he isn't potty trained yet! Ahh I know right?? He knows what to do, he is just a strong willed little guy. That's when she suggested "the bare bottomed weekend". That's where all they wear is nothing but a t-shirt for the whole weekend. That and I think he needs more friends who are potty trained. Anyone with potty trained kids want to come play with Jack for a few days??


The house I just bought is turning out AMAZING! Wow, seriously.. that place is going to be nicer than my own house! Gorgeous tile, awesome new cabinets going in within the next few days.. and we are going to put a kitchen in the downstairs so we can rent the upstairs and downstairs out seperately. It's located in such a cute neighborhood to.. right next to the mountains. I can't wait until it's all finished. And I wanted to say thanks to Josh, Brennen, Ramiero, and of course Trent for doing such awesome work.

Locomotion commotion

I've realized these last few days that Jack has picked up some of my habits ~ 1. Licking his bowl or plate clean after eating. 2. Sitting on the countertops. 3. Won't eat a sandwhich unless it's cut into corners. 4. Doing handstands in the living room. Haha.. and yes, noticed how I didn't call them 'bad' habits ;) ? Sometimes the three of us on cold mornings will also huddle next to the heater vent on the floor in the kitchen and warm our toes up while we eat our breakfast.

Jack is sharper than a tack. That kid knows that you go when the light turns green, and you had better be stopped if it's red. Once when I got lost near our Clearfield house.. Jack told me every turn and got me out of there.

Well it's official. This little man (Blake) has decided that walking is pretty darn cool. He took 5 steps last night, got super excited, starting clapping and fell over. What a funny kid.

If you ever tell him not to do something, he has already mastered the pouty face before the cry. And it's a cute one to! He also is jabbering a lot, which includes him saying "momma", "more".. and his most favorite "Oooo AHh" . He says that while he points to something with his big blue doe eyes.

This kid has sure won his way into my heart. After he wakes up he just will melt into me, and I love every minute of it. I can already tell he is a guy who knows what he wants, and will never stop until he accomplishes every goal he sets for himself. He is a very driven individual.

No trial we've ever suffered, is wasted

I have to admit I am a sucker for inspirational quotes. I have often wondered why, and maybe it's because they helped me in hard times growing up. I had a small black book I would always write new things I learned everyday. I did that in High school. It was my only way to really explain what I was going through at that certain point in my life. And maybe because I like to think of myself as an optimist... one that starts taking a bath if I accidentally fall into a river.

This year has been a huge learning curve for me. I have realized a lot about myself recently.. and the year has only begun. Working at many different places, I get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people. I have encountered knowledge in referring to cancer, divorce, love, addictions, frugality, kindness, hard work and passion. And since the hospital had taken away our internet access... I have increased my knowledge in health care due to the availability of WebMD.

This year I have started dancing to music more, have gotten out my guitar, and viewed my life as a music video. My children are continually growing and learning, and I find myself still debating on what I want to be "when I grow up". I have often pondered if I want to pursue a masters and become a PA. I have also wondered if I would be happier becoming a Clinical Instructor of the students, because I still truly have a passion for diagnostic radiology - and it is something where I could inspire and teach. But then again, I also have a degree in Nuclear Medicine, and would hate to let those skills go to waste. I feel like I know more about PET/CT lately... and it is an amazing field. But I would hate to be around that strong of radiation for long periods of time. I guess we just never know where this life will take us. And I guess I just have to go with my instincts.. and believe that whatever happens, is suppose to happen.. and just take it all in the best I can.

We need to continually inspire others. We need to see the good in every situation, otherwise we could all just break down, or harden. This world is truly an amazing place.. and sometimes we just need to take it one step at a time, smile, and know that we all need to make our way through this maze and succeed in changing times.

And I think we all need to start working on doing more random acts of kindness. I stole this picture from a friend that every day continues to inspire others. Let's be the change we all want to see in the world. And if we can't change the world... then let's at least make it smile.

3 for all to see! Happy Birthday Jack!

Jack turned 3 last week. This little guy is growing up so fast! He is still as sweet as ever, but with a hint of .. well.. a 3 year old! Ha. He will say things like, "Wow.. that really nice mom." When I have a different shirt on.. or he will say, "Mom.. be happy!" If I am not smiling whenever he first sees me. He is a good little guy to have around!

He still drinks a cup of milk, and wants to read 3 books before he goes to bed every night. He recently just started using toothpaste, and he LOVES to spit in the sink. Still not potty trained.. but always uses the bathroom before bed, naps, or before we leave the house.

We were going to have a big party with a bunch of kids to come play with Jack at Chuck E Cheese for his birthday- but unfortunately there is a lot of sickness going around, so we just ended up going with our close friends. But we still had a ton of fun! Why Chuck E Cheese you ask? Well, it may seem kind of silly, but I had my 3rd birthday at Chuck E Cheese.. and it was my earliest memory. So I want to have all of my kids' 3rd birthday's there too. Silly tradition.. but I think it will make for some good memories!! We sure love you Jack!

And yes.. we got some good cake from Target. We found it in the frozen section (and it was wonderful!!) Jack found a great way to eat it! And Blake thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream!