Is it Really Too Late?

So I got an opportunity, with Jace's permission, to read his journal he writes in class at school. There were a few entries, some shorter than others. As much as he likes to read (He is currently reading the 7th Harry Potter book), Jace DOES NOT like writing. So I'm glad he makes the effort to write the little that he does so that I can glimpse a little of life through Jace's eyes.

3-5-08
"yesterday I got on the bus and did math. When I got off the bus I went home and did more math. when I went to bed I wanted to do more math but it was to late."

Isn't that incredible? And, just so you know, I AM a nice mom sometimes (when he's in bed early enough) and Jace has the clipboard and paper in his bed to prove it. He loves working with numbers and learning different things you can do with them. But after reading that, I couldn't help but think, would it be so bad to let my child stay up late if he's just doing math to his heart's content??

A Happy Birthday for me :)

Sunday, we had a family party at Jimmy and Verusca's house (my brother). It was lovely. I love birthdays, even if, this time, it means I am 30. I was spoiled with gifts I have been wanting a lot, like clothes (since I greatly dislike shopping for clothes w/ or w/o my kids). And I finally got to open that vinyl lettering that I picked out!

Here are the results:

I caught Jared putting this one up for me. Actually, he posed several great faces for the camera. I don't think it's a question anymore where Lance gets it...

I was pampered throughout this day. Jace got me some scrunchies for my hair, Lance, of course, gave me some pretty pink sandals (pink is his favorite color, and I am okay with that.). And Kyle got me a brush, since he lost my other one :) Jared did all the housework on top of his medical school stuff, and even made time to cook the family a delicious dinner of Halibut, before having to take off for a Family Medicine Clinic. It was so nice to enjoy cards and visits from friends. I was also given a great party, and the day turned out to be a wonderful, Happy Birthday. Many thanks to all of these wonderful people!

Happy Easter!

From us!

Today we celebrated my favorite holiday. I am grateful for the knowledge that our Savior, Jesus Christ, atoned for our sins, was resurrected and lives! I remember 3 Easters ago when we were talking about the resurrection with Jace and Evan. This is one of my favorite photos: Evan and his Dad looking at the 2nd Coming photo and talking about Jesus on Easter, 2005.

Jace and Evan in our backyard with the neighbor's duckling around Easter time, 2005.