The Age Issue

I am writing this in response to a post my friend ashley wrote, which i think is HILARIOUS! because...

OMG! i know EXACTLY how you feel! i have more stories than all the handfuls in my household (some are little hands, people) about situations people have mistook me for being in my teens, including at church AND on the phone! i even have a young sounding voice, i guess!

one of the places i've gotten it the worst is at the temple. just last week when i went to houston, one of the temple workers got brave and asked my age. i told her and her jaw dropped. she said all the other workers that saw me were discussing how i could not be old enough to be in there. she had defended me by saying i must be early twenties. she asked emphatically if it was genetic and wanted to see my parents to see if they looked young.

one time when i was in the temple supervising a youth trip for baptisms, the first counselor of the temple presidency came running, I am not exaggerating, he bolted down the front hall to demand that i was absolutely NOT allowed to be behind the desk! i patiently explained i was a leader.

even superman has to suffer at times. after q. was born, we decided to leave her for an hour and grab a quick bite for some quiet time. after ordering, the waitress came stomping back to our table and insisted i tell her my age. when i said, "i'm 25", she sighed and with a look of relief stated, to superman, "phew, i thought you were a pervert." OMG!!!!

perhaps laughing about all these silly experiences keeps us young. but i will tell you, having kids helps, just a little. i am getting more gray hairs!!!!

however, those could be from watching people look incredulous when i walk in a store with three or fours kids (depending on if i have a niece with me) and you can see it in their eyes, " someone needs to show that kid where to get birth control..."

This is What I did Today

i traveled to houston in order to attend the wonderful sealing ceremony of this beautiful bride and handsome groom. it was an uplifting and emotional day.

i have known this young woman for twenty plus years. we basically grew up together and she is like a little sis to me. i am so proud of her and what she has accomplished so far in her life. and she has chosen a excellent man to be her companion.

this guy is very fun and energetic. but when he brought his bride into the room where the ceremony was to be, he looked so serious. i thought he must be really nervous however i realized he must be thinking about the great undertaking of the future. these two have begun a family today and it was touching to see how he realized the responsibility and gravity of his vows to his bride. i know he will take great care and consideration with her.

as they knelt at the alter and looked into one another's eyes i could not help remembering when i was there, kneeling across from the man i chose. and then something happened to me.

my left eye mysteriously sprung a leak.

later, the sealer had these two look into the double mirrors and pointed out that from their perspective, their companion looked "ahead" of the "yourself". he said they should remember that when they put their spouse first, then the greatest happiness will come.

it was a great feeling to be in the temple again. i sat next to my SIL who is sooo sweet. we were able to spend such quiet time together talking after the ceremonies--well i did most of the chatting--about my impressions.

today was a reminder of the promises i have made to myself, my man, and my God. i am so grateful to have the opportunity to be reminded of what i need to be doing for my family and my own happiness. i am such in awe of all the marvelous blessings my Father has to offer me if i will continue striving to do my part. i have missed the temple much more than i thought. i hope i am motivated enough from this inspiration to renew my committments and accomplish more for my family through my own sacrifice. especially in the small, everyday things.

in the evening i had the privilage to see this:

and this:

plus more. that house is on the texas historical society for historic homes in alvin, texas. this is where my grandmother and great-grandfather were born and raised. my great-great grandfather purchased this home in the early 1900's. that is his gravestone. there were six other stones as well. they are in the confederate cemetery in alvin because one of my progenitors served in the confederate army.

i did not expect to feel so connected to this place, but as i walked near that home, it was hard not to imagine my grandmother as a little girl, and some of stories from her girlhood began floating through my head. i wanted to go inside and see where she learned to cook and where she may have slept and played. seeing and being in this place was such a neat experience. i hope one day i will be able to go inside.

it has been fun being with my parents and brother as well. we still plan on going to galveston which i am looking forward to. even though it may not have the prettiest coast line, i love the ocean and cannot wait to walk along its shores once again.

Still Pretty Quiet on the Homefront

Yesterday was quite a day but overall we do not have alot going on. I am getting anxious and excited for school to start.

BBB is growing fast. he can pull up on stuff and his right bottom inscisor cut last week. the left one is visible but taking its time. BBB says, "Bababababa" and "Dadadadadada". So we are working on "Mamamamama".

Our yesterday included this:

Plus some. The gals were playing with the pots and pans--i didn't think much of it. Then i heard Q. say, "Uh-oh. You broke my pot." broke my pot? huh? what pot could they break? my thoughts as I went to check on them. i found my pots and pans, kitchen and kids coated with a layer of cinnamon and my mini-crock was minus a bottom.

Audi had set it down too hard and the bottom just cracked off.

Audi had "one of those days". Not an hour later a bowl she was carrying to the sink slipped and shattered on the floor and while i was cleaning that up, the BBB lunged out of his bumbo and landed in his baby food (my fault), on purpose (he was hungry). So then i had sweet potatoes and peas all over my carpet and BBB.

while i was uploading the cinnamon, i found this from the other day:

Even though Audi should be in trouble, i had to get some photos anyways. The funny thing is, it ALL goes to the lips: the eyeshadow, the blush, the lipstick...and it was ALL over my sheets too.

okay funny things Q. said:

Q. is wearing her "cape" and underwear; a common practice for her. Her cape is a hooded towel. so superman wiped his face on it at she walked by and she says, "Dad! thats my cape! say you're sorry. tell me you're sorry, dad!"

superman is going into the garage to open it so the kids can ride their bikes. I'm not sure what he did, but it evoked a comment from Q., "How dare you! What were thinking...how dare you, dad!"

so i left my breakfast bowl on the couch. Q.'s take on it, "Mom, you are such a slob. i'll pick this up for you."

i think i might have an idea where she learns this stuff...

Welcome to My New Space

I finally figured out how to make my background what i wanted; with the sheep there. And i had fun adding the slideshow. Hope everyone enjoys!

we have done a whole lot of nothing around here. Q. is in KC with her aunt 'till tomorrow. She's gonna start pre-K at private school in a couple weeks. I can't believe my gal is gonna be losing her first tooth in less than two years.

Time really flys.

its gonna be back to grad studies for Superman. He's got a year or a little more left now and is gonna be diggin' in hard.

and so life goes.

I think I've got the Picasa Working...

Let me know if you can see it???anyone?can you see it? more soon. kids need a nap. i need a spa-cation. like my playlist?...okay a quick mommy moment curtesy of Gramma C.

Q. walks in on gramma making cards. There are the backs of photo mounting stickers all over the floor so Q. says, "there are stickers all over the floor!" and Granma says, "yea you can pick 'em up if you want to ." and Q. says, with hands on hips, "I didn't make this mess!"

This looked like fun...

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is the most memorable for you.

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you.

I found this on ashley's blog and it looked like something fun to do. thanks ashley! I'll be checking everyone's blog to see if you post it too so i can leave my memories of you!