Important Things in Life

Yes I am still behind in my blogging and no, I don't know when I will get caught up. We have quite a bit going on these days and I just don't feel I can give the time and heartfelt thought some of these posts need. Plus we went to our stake/regional conference yesterday and Sister Beck gave another of her amazing talks where she (as Jim described it) didn't pull any punches. She just said it how it is. She talked about mothers of young kids, but it really applies to everyone and said how we sit down at the computer for 5 minutes and all of a sudden it's three hours later. During this time we have missed out on so many family experiences, etc. It hit me hard 'cause this has happened to me sooooo many times!! Not only the time I could and should be spending with my kids but also the time I should be keeping the house clean and orderly and meals that should be prepared better than throwing together a sandwich or many times, a bowl of cereal. I do feel my blog is important because it is my journal and scrapbook right now but I do know that I need to find a better balance for me and my kids.

This morning at breakfast Vanessa was having so much fun with Andrew and Ally. She loves that she is a big girl and gets to sit by them now instead of in her high chair.





Looking at those silly faces who wouldn't want to put them first??