tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35937275293863819162024-03-12T18:40:53.251-07:00Happiness Depends Upon Ourselves"I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it."Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-31957354612447115362011-09-09T16:40:00.000-07:002011-09-09T17:02:11.033-07:00New Chore System<div>With the start of a new school year, we have organized ourselves a bit more and have started a new chore system. We have our chore chart that we made a while back pictured below. Every time the kiddos get something marked off, they get 1 point. After 10 points are accumulated, they get a Wii/Video Buck, also pictured below, that they can "spend" on 10 minutes worth of video time. That includes Wii, computer, or DS games. So far it is working great. They have a wonderful incentive to get their chores done and then they get to learn how to budget their spending, because of they want to be able to play video games, they need to make sure they have enough "bucks."</div><br /><div><br />Here is the chore chart...</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650510043875033810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLwkz9dlSCN-Hx4K2_dPMqK_Q03RNW1tIeO3g4_Bbs1XeNk2qsdERkDirFfj-a5qrFiVdXe6fHoZinYQCLVbJ7p-mbYl9a9lqKMB7LSlLAicyR-gQDAlZPMuocRDs4bMm56GQzLMdy_L6/s400/chore.jpg" border="0" /><br />With the 6 kids, each child has their own color. There is a list of things they need to do each day to include make bed, clean room, "chore" which is blank and I can write in the chore for that day with a dry erase marker, a "help mom" space where I can again write something extra for them to do, homework, read, and brush teeth, family scripture/prayer, and personal scripture/prayer. The more things they do each day on their lists, the more points they earn each day. They can spend their Wii bucks only on Friday nights or Saturdays, so they have all week to save up for video game time. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650512394464717922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lIuy2D_AyOVtvk4Xu51rMuiXRZkTsDc4DFMSPUKKeic-h6cjarwTVVvoDkPHDKKeu0kEGU0mO3rlFvWVw8HnAq47MsAHfKSsgE5zbgAtfjIo70b99wYcKYYHh2jRVeJ8EZO37HxqKezN/s400/wii+buck+pic.jpg" border="0" /> This is a picture of the page full of Wii/Video Bucks that I designed. I just printed off a few pages worth and cut them up into individuals. We then made little pockets that go next to the Chore chart and when they earn their bucks, they go in the pocket for later use.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650513620442879842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2lk5sFkYHWVaYf8dXVZ0hndLCaJ3CdWduGaEqN9UuK4sYQmcOI1fvyyo_FUEqNrGl0Lo-vh2vWqEHrTldsudAbD0VZS57QizMf8JeeYgUahKk0hK8_LWSSpxgBU_NKYPwNus8fMc3VNC/s400/chore+chart.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>As you can see, their are chores written on each of their chore spots. These chores include things like Garbage, dishes, vacuum, puppy chores (feeding, taking for walk, outside to go potty etc), set table for meals, clear table after meals, sweep, mop, bathroom sinks, etc. Each day they get a different one. I rotate the "easy" ones between the little kids and the harder ones between the bigger kids. Also, you can see that each one has a few Wii/Video bucks peaking out of their pockets ready for use. </p><br /><p>So far it is working out great. I think this is one that we can keep up with. We tried doing different things, but most of the "rewards" ended up being things we have to spend money on, but this is something that is free for us, we already have all of it, etc. It is also a great way to make them earn time to spend on Video games as well as "limit" their usage of video games. </p>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-17391239176291443902011-06-17T16:41:00.000-07:002011-06-17T17:45:27.911-07:00BASEBALL 2011<div>Here are just a ton of photos for the start of baseball season 2011. SYSA has been fun to do over the last few years and this year just adds another fun experience for us. Daniel gets to play for the first time this year and he sure is having a great time. Abigail and Daniel are on the same team, T-ball. Noah is on a coach pitch team. Jacob is in the 9-10 year old division. They are having a great time.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snook Starting Line Up</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ukutMuWhWKlgEnTkBkvCcF66k7unjoS-1RXqRfpEUBp3Hj7l_VJyv9meWqXVjAzd-Y8kgC9z5wC7VSAhMFwVogshtIQJGibgp6xfD3rTjtmflJVnbAgRFeAMLEGF_E9ko62EIuL5C3Gq/s1600/P1060635.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ukutMuWhWKlgEnTkBkvCcF66k7unjoS-1RXqRfpEUBp3Hj7l_VJyv9meWqXVjAzd-Y8kgC9z5wC7VSAhMFwVogshtIQJGibgp6xfD3rTjtmflJVnbAgRFeAMLEGF_E9ko62EIuL5C3Gq/s400/P1060635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619351600157272722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z7P3ye5fhMBSHO3oVmDuz3-_4jx_LE7XrtpBH0XXL5-OhxZJ7_jMTju59UcAjzZphVOqgOyfKk2d0ffYIUkEED1vZS_iEadZ4JNdsUgMWElPQcKK_p8YDrnsJcdd3Kqdv8GPld7drGD3/s1600/P1060633.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z7P3ye5fhMBSHO3oVmDuz3-_4jx_LE7XrtpBH0XXL5-OhxZJ7_jMTju59UcAjzZphVOqgOyfKk2d0ffYIUkEED1vZS_iEadZ4JNdsUgMWElPQcKK_p8YDrnsJcdd3Kqdv8GPld7drGD3/s400/P1060633.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619351590623376754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is Abi and Daniel's team all together</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Lx0T6_TC3UphRre2o1yFJBUoSQMm7ezTdc4xwxQ2pYEXHHCEaIsHY_Ta70Qz5LHxkRZWVZ0FoHN9cd2rp_43MOSf7eGMOKl0nlpyWCERBNA9XLaWR2ZkdO38vB-nihp4ApDtaWsK2l0l/s400/JLS_2710.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619351179654045138" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SUNSHINE, Daniel Snook</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfz632glf_8Mb-a1sPxcjpFyeJjR5JjHrdaQOItzYy2NejerOdkH6qtfmtc9ntyZnaCZLj7cOGyWij2dJK0R-sW6A89cmG_fG27D9trFgq2vF3LBaetn98qpDlZEPmt7wdGMnCAgJl37K/s1600/JLS_2682.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfz632glf_8Mb-a1sPxcjpFyeJjR5JjHrdaQOItzYy2NejerOdkH6qtfmtc9ntyZnaCZLj7cOGyWij2dJK0R-sW6A89cmG_fG27D9trFgq2vF3LBaetn98qpDlZEPmt7wdGMnCAgJl37K/s400/JLS_2682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619351375609225218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">what a cutie pie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYINN5md-yPQUgeujNUUZtUuF6EhbulJQj0Rd1UKeLN0XSFzqiLMWoHPttapeic_KfIqWxmV9vR3-fw7-7ee91HQdGEAoOFdU1-10ijVLRLkDxQ7UA8cUL2vyAtKlxJSfSOVA5yU63jzmM/s400/P1060654.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619350100824564482" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to hit the ball</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxjKmDM-Wqk05mqvZ6ZK5uhLSAZtSjjt9yuOkzzM2oiI-9Wo0-sJ5cOKC4_W-MpfRcMn9B-bdHeGp9-WG1pOyaJ3YJu8R2sjVjaWnrLSrKwsQ1p0Y3CQDvbU4KSyjMAsohuTPESOZfymy/s400/JLS_2620.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619349662270872370" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHAxZLshapdY4g3Ynfvt8Zlh23UG2tZ7cos2Ce2hTWBuT0ssdZ67rqgXApBP7uPZ12KBZL5aujTQESevrJvYk3DNNMF7w2yN4h9mp7ECI47YqRnPCAyVfN7h-dmR1ordPuXafy6X5UCAYz/s400/JLS_2624.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619350114048506130" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQ_lxwX4ct5g95hnJDE7tCM1UI0W6ruB-WH21l29t2-7OfmfGo853R9HpicZrAfUuyCPK7vcmzozq6WSgQwAR_VKybOy9pGBkd_cRdL9Cem6cw7FdSiF1bwO4mJpQoMQTMA4iIp3cSDvW/s400/JLS_2623.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619349456984742546" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis60bUd8-JIjkJJykatHZaZEJqYhPb1Hz4EALt_2kTjeiNHYaebW08dNAdmFQpg-cCkA3Qd0UXFd4vtFmuqsUzOqdPAU4NrydmCWAIBYTWALRiFVo5QvgtdrzVLNSUygMZEVV_6X2-NT7_/s1600/JLS_2625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis60bUd8-JIjkJJykatHZaZEJqYhPb1Hz4EALt_2kTjeiNHYaebW08dNAdmFQpg-cCkA3Qd0UXFd4vtFmuqsUzOqdPAU4NrydmCWAIBYTWALRiFVo5QvgtdrzVLNSUygMZEVV_6X2-NT7_/s400/JLS_2625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619350114895246338" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Doesnt really look like he is having any fun at all does it :0)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtHmQamWe4Ze89ZKOOlkBXfe40o3EaPa1ZbAeg198hG8Jdr7G5o_CWX7RatpsuSpiRX9LGKZmwsaqc2EQd0FwhjfTMe88U47HxsjUCi9YkBqj3vFeUdVY5HhoWSBzmEd4pn_8kNhLYGev/s1600/P1060682.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtHmQamWe4Ze89ZKOOlkBXfe40o3EaPa1ZbAeg198hG8Jdr7G5o_CWX7RatpsuSpiRX9LGKZmwsaqc2EQd0FwhjfTMe88U47HxsjUCi9YkBqj3vFeUdVY5HhoWSBzmEd4pn_8kNhLYGev/s400/P1060682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619349440520712450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes those accident pictures turn out the best. Not sure how I got this shot above, but I absolutely love it.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6mm47QIuG-4LkYBQqsjeOOSD1Ra-FFJzx4YN42R-8Rsad2ROa8egPNSXUJ-E3NWLpkJqgMmmPSS68w4O2ClxN6OV_mgni37rHUZEPIhqLaaJBvr9zh7BFCXkqeCl7c4ulZNELAUbZOTL/s1600/JLS_2649.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6mm47QIuG-4LkYBQqsjeOOSD1Ra-FFJzx4YN42R-8Rsad2ROa8egPNSXUJ-E3NWLpkJqgMmmPSS68w4O2ClxN6OV_mgni37rHUZEPIhqLaaJBvr9zh7BFCXkqeCl7c4ulZNELAUbZOTL/s400/JLS_2649.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619349438005933778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">He was so excited to make it to base.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tve0EAKsOble-FigARgvCclosJghZ5OejtrdLsKPCY-haxUWCVVkzwrZMc3t466ZKbQyAUeIypGmOJD_rMqY_1gpqZXzJvjWp5-ulcJ1EPTcuUFmpwqN_A6qMGs8vGlCXq3C7opqb7U4/s1600/JLS_2618.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tve0EAKsOble-FigARgvCclosJghZ5OejtrdLsKPCY-haxUWCVVkzwrZMc3t466ZKbQyAUeIypGmOJD_rMqY_1gpqZXzJvjWp5-ulcJ1EPTcuUFmpwqN_A6qMGs8vGlCXq3C7opqb7U4/s400/JLS_2618.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619348891258985458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Just having a ball!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZF3YVR4RFcGIU3IiiSIh7Ge3ImuJ2YMd1oOqvFcu_DSsnG8JyAnlTxDzB9iEGzGKzEWZcwwOXR4WY7tptkdZ0BPZO8gWnFOrTFHAZt8gZZEX4ddGGbgqZCkRI3ZMJZo3a97gWWZSRWgK/s1600/JLS_2607.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZF3YVR4RFcGIU3IiiSIh7Ge3ImuJ2YMd1oOqvFcu_DSsnG8JyAnlTxDzB9iEGzGKzEWZcwwOXR4WY7tptkdZ0BPZO8gWnFOrTFHAZt8gZZEX4ddGGbgqZCkRI3ZMJZo3a97gWWZSRWgK/s400/JLS_2607.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619348698490658898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">He made a good play here and stopped the ball. Has some good looking form there throwing it back to the pitcher.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3qmXqlRSIBmd2-Lu92CnctYqYEdk-d-yNXsLM13iJhKHuy5OB5NlHDPxwy48wq-C36VwrdOFy9Fn-VB_EsfFRM4r4Ag2xWJQjJkBcJV4veztUh34OWfdDe90QWCecGDp8Do9nIdpwdyF/s1600/P1060639.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3qmXqlRSIBmd2-Lu92CnctYqYEdk-d-yNXsLM13iJhKHuy5OB5NlHDPxwy48wq-C36VwrdOFy9Fn-VB_EsfFRM4r4Ag2xWJQjJkBcJV4veztUh34OWfdDe90QWCecGDp8Do9nIdpwdyF/s400/P1060639.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619346370466747778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Abi and Daniel were on the same team. Here are a few pics of them working together!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuS07liNquMnBYNc6EEHPYsti66dKUTjZUhAt30nNSWMoHzt1e8ssVKsJ1af-8MO4_ni-hH-qIODgEXXgWuhG0K7Hz8i1xQN90Y2XDQsvnBvtqLNM1p-H1780XlwOm2C3xAIBTJ_AT7aza/s1600/P1060667.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuS07liNquMnBYNc6EEHPYsti66dKUTjZUhAt30nNSWMoHzt1e8ssVKsJ1af-8MO4_ni-hH-qIODgEXXgWuhG0K7Hz8i1xQN90Y2XDQsvnBvtqLNM1p-H1780XlwOm2C3xAIBTJ_AT7aza/s400/P1060667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619346363974819794" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqu8-A45NpTCc1DNNQk7LOtNpJ66o5nFg7d3wAZrRvz-0XoGs6I8lWNa29jHScOV3yJHoe0wo01fHMERQE-U65kOHnz9Rl0CYm9SD55UE0tHIpSsKOccqViLJ0G5zLd9jqIrkYvSnqWgU/s1600/JLS_2662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqu8-A45NpTCc1DNNQk7LOtNpJ66o5nFg7d3wAZrRvz-0XoGs6I8lWNa29jHScOV3yJHoe0wo01fHMERQE-U65kOHnz9Rl0CYm9SD55UE0tHIpSsKOccqViLJ0G5zLd9jqIrkYvSnqWgU/s400/JLS_2662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619346349896927954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Abi had a lot of fun last year and was so excited to get to play again this year. Her batting form is looking pretty good.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEvQo3H5AVto7EfTo24fZ_87Nr95z7Yy23zw4jhRE3w8w9gqMWFM8mKm9hymajdvYDUi_H_8JqjHXPufSzrCufHRZ1JEi_FzQQqW5CKl2TrIWc8sxDfqvRoWBgkpA4x-KLbpfKwLq_h3T/s400/JLS_2628.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343734136294546" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0ILYtontfjsPwV5RfdcL9j8QoPRsppFA04SGn7NemQdMlFt3DtOApnF5eoCOzu1QHbuex-b4NxTevtqKUetZVfar427IkqMXBl-0oGDrMt8ynivzv_L-O6q9a5UxLlmF6Lw7oCjH2k79/s400/P1060660.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343720027342562" /><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbltkFOWJYkHrG0RwmJlUSnRNUXTmOhEJY9UNfSjREVxj0DjmmOFTASRsjMlGTDFohF9VUi37C8T43uB39I3NJHz7NWC_kbO3MxEHSNI9BTlUduKtTEppwWqkua5X5zm0pZswqVTOR3HEK/s400/JLS_2698.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619344357557117970" /><div style="text-align: center;">But she still has some work to do in the outfield. Most of the time we find her dancing around to the princess song playing in her head. LOL.</div></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmSkdwTTOqqbPfoUi4ZeWMPJeQc_yGDARGbmQr0amS-VE0O_mze_FRDwr4AcEaloPFaTS-4kowKzLx6kN6-NQIHJqWE9is8WjYr-9mO73YT6n6EPnuz9yFsjgcmKLZK3JisQGr0gOQ4lc/s400/P1060644.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343727326229506" /><div style="text-align: center;">But she can get in there and get to the ball! And she is not afraid to take a beating to make the play! You go ABI!</div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyitbT9N2hly_smdgwTMbEmPmlSP8tSdym_HVpsvCWTyK11oRRLwMsEH2w0evtPwDHnx3iwDbkpQfNBo1_VCtZrFQIYgXtw1zHUSsZN7A1SWIogQNYi5yTdI3FEqerro1w6j6tjUFzI3kE/s1600/JLS_2659.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyitbT9N2hly_smdgwTMbEmPmlSP8tSdym_HVpsvCWTyK11oRRLwMsEH2w0evtPwDHnx3iwDbkpQfNBo1_VCtZrFQIYgXtw1zHUSsZN7A1SWIogQNYi5yTdI3FEqerro1w6j6tjUFzI3kE/s400/JLS_2659.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619344366314689682" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">NOAH has tons of fun and it is such a great outlet for all his pent up energy. This year, he has several classmates on his team, so it is extra fun getting to play with so many friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QSzSYJTsgXX_ZxVr0lrySq8_rx_FZCEHZcdmapN9RHpTYZ4XymIMTFcdKRzeELX1mQZZL-Bim8qd5Z-TGUTNL2392cYDB5D-5JWJCK1yW3KfcIbc41_x7XTUywZEw3Nfz8UOmRb9npDP/s1600/JLS_2735.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QSzSYJTsgXX_ZxVr0lrySq8_rx_FZCEHZcdmapN9RHpTYZ4XymIMTFcdKRzeELX1mQZZL-Bim8qd5Z-TGUTNL2392cYDB5D-5JWJCK1yW3KfcIbc41_x7XTUywZEw3Nfz8UOmRb9npDP/s400/JLS_2735.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343122291471922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nice baseball stance Noah!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4yYY0_xJLOESoeRu-xgv1b98G5IRS7kVum97BrfnHvhuhGH5Zo9dy1nh4yLTy0HbZPn7SpT7qXBSF6Slw_wkKMZV62infKtmCcWF46gFTgDd1IuZynaPLHg22A2Cj4Ys0CE5ly92TzCE/s1600/JLS_2746.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4yYY0_xJLOESoeRu-xgv1b98G5IRS7kVum97BrfnHvhuhGH5Zo9dy1nh4yLTy0HbZPn7SpT7qXBSF6Slw_wkKMZV62infKtmCcWF46gFTgDd1IuZynaPLHg22A2Cj4Ys0CE5ly92TzCE/s400/JLS_2746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343116212670930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Hitting it out of the park (or maybe just between 1st and 2nd, but it was a good hit)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZKcP6_L_nAGKV_EA1cIJnQyMko_o5BsUPoTYs7Ih78Jym3JlO7rDFdmQF1kmiacbh4w8whZEonnPCOwNOGYbQWefgt72m2utxHLfrooDx46YQsv4A-QPTN40hkzd15I18xMjwHj1xsq_/s1600/P1060711.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZKcP6_L_nAGKV_EA1cIJnQyMko_o5BsUPoTYs7Ih78Jym3JlO7rDFdmQF1kmiacbh4w8whZEonnPCOwNOGYbQWefgt72m2utxHLfrooDx46YQsv4A-QPTN40hkzd15I18xMjwHj1xsq_/s400/P1060711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619343110809557154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jacob also was very excited to get to play. Here he is showing the kids the proper baseball stance.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXyhNK9hpuRD0oFcMRgOi-PEwcHFXZ1noJrMDmEiTKwqk2n2EdQfQFow7BmWKwKjqtP1odALyiPviAP9YeIOusV_fQ88jS_CSNnL_fvnI2pifBXtb_9UtO_VmuK6ucIG2brAiBZMULRTt/s1600/JLS_2718.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXyhNK9hpuRD0oFcMRgOi-PEwcHFXZ1noJrMDmEiTKwqk2n2EdQfQFow7BmWKwKjqtP1odALyiPviAP9YeIOusV_fQ88jS_CSNnL_fvnI2pifBXtb_9UtO_VmuK6ucIG2brAiBZMULRTt/s400/JLS_2718.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619342578180643762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Really mom! Why so many pictures :0)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZvtedClk6M8Nn_ch0gLcQfkLPUxR_ubQ7szVuk8jy7Nh7DHauih-IjzQPXLRkAKmp2lDdO_fYSHUaXfVNNpNY9qKQe3bWQzSHgkvPkDkYiBfkRi5agYIW8QDefVoh9skT1oPiOFJODlT/s1600/JLS_2703.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZvtedClk6M8Nn_ch0gLcQfkLPUxR_ubQ7szVuk8jy7Nh7DHauih-IjzQPXLRkAKmp2lDdO_fYSHUaXfVNNpNY9qKQe3bWQzSHgkvPkDkYiBfkRi5agYIW8QDefVoh9skT1oPiOFJODlT/s400/JLS_2703.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619342571567189410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">He got to pitch for the first time and did pretty good. He got a strike out, which made him feel pretty great. It is a hard position and he has some work to do, but he really liked it so we will have to keep working with him.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlxSL8aMIq107taOgfe8FcITJgqUgbUqxLbiAHkkpXbe-mPAodP_0Oyb7OVvSqBK0tv2GSwr-V69WTfZbT9WXWqIaL0nHc5yZ6sK5JYMvC5BUjFG_HMoE40r0RaJaBFmQcR6L2mr5hTQq/s1600/JLS_2756.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlxSL8aMIq107taOgfe8FcITJgqUgbUqxLbiAHkkpXbe-mPAodP_0Oyb7OVvSqBK0tv2GSwr-V69WTfZbT9WXWqIaL0nHc5yZ6sK5JYMvC5BUjFG_HMoE40r0RaJaBFmQcR6L2mr5hTQq/s400/JLS_2756.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619342279498811378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazPWZ6EZmKygds8D5XMbBWKHbeD5XpCHJXnN4XzlQvSsmbFoMba9u-kG3i_vK48gyKpuZexSYS0FjipUvWS2BD_7Tk6Da3UsoaOeX2P7L6vqkmVjI-YBQ3OGZ9Ulis_8jPmAcMqfWhZwc/s1600/P1060693.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazPWZ6EZmKygds8D5XMbBWKHbeD5XpCHJXnN4XzlQvSsmbFoMba9u-kG3i_vK48gyKpuZexSYS0FjipUvWS2BD_7Tk6Da3UsoaOeX2P7L6vqkmVjI-YBQ3OGZ9Ulis_8jPmAcMqfWhZwc/s400/P1060693.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619342004353928754" /></a><br /></div><div>The kids sure enjoy this every year. I am so glad that we have something so affordable for them to enjoy. It allows us all to get out and have fun every Tues/Thurs and keeps them busy for at least a few months of the summer. Here's to a great Baseball Season 2011. <br /><br /></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-54891527113236713162011-06-17T16:25:00.000-07:002011-09-09T17:14:27.272-07:00Abigail Kindergarten Graduation<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619337242122314690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2T5saqNkOLCvF9HeFhyctNqffwNAUMbI82iolASWtRXsUKSaruYx72jqyKW3qsWcT09iVs6aGy2BqQlz2sTa8qCM_yTvYGkVPtJuhveyj-zAO263k1Z3dLezpiPnbP1nd0k6a7rUkMSlF/s400/P1060719.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center">Our little Abigail graduated from Kindergarten! I cannot believe how big these kids are getting and how fast time is just flying by. She is very excited for 1st grade and to have Daniel in school with her next year when he starts Kindergarten.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Here are some pics for your enjoyment.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619334603207005346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChOqDHve8VUb7mDkNbNRp9_TvsVB7H-BQFAkZG1zpsmCdv2Vjh-Zb_oVRF0CBKqkxHCQy2gEaoqjMwQz4zw9nTlU_1uS535IihnPp_KnQ1FNdfwTl1GcaGc3LqkJc-bHBgZ3XoglSEHhA/s400/JLS_2579.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">She got to come over and say hi when we arrived. She was so happy to see us.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619334594688259410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeSoOQQ2qoWaHXqP1dexsoWsn-WbZtTWMgyiZyWd7J9UxYA64jSuKukq-g7T93PydwcmC_o1vYnyIZDaw5lDsVJj6irSXHcX5kXS0so1AjqyYVQHI3SNrvL7pje5X4R7D-C3bFY_S_EMW/s400/JLS_2573.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Her class did their typical morning schedule to show us what they have done for the last year. Video will follow of the songs they sang.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619334611678028914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKlt4N7drizxE2DJbR_z8Qwtd0_EodNZAYPw7pTJ4CDIJtcTkGjEYcMBJ44mdzMWz2iA-wt9NducpqWBpBWRFqDka_sFwjXW8eyCzMGr_cB9KD_rYBCb-SU9dXWjpPTtU63ps74OBNgvL/s400/JLS_2596.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here she is after her little program with diploma in hand. We got her some flowers and she was so very happy. She is definitely a girly-girl and enjoys getting flowers, especially from her Daddy! She made lots of friends and had tons of fun in kindergarten. I cant wait to see what the next 12 years of school bring for this little girl!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619337253064571650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOhPmpKiZlAsAeqP4qcHIb8ihMjPnettY9llI4Kx-00MN-S4q1c2kbuwO6fqpZVexADnFyh-iDmijcgHwNUnHXd8AMHwzYRps70r8sR-AH1UQZHNLPL9_z6p0zaBu4d3agQyMMxKhaPNW/s400/P1060723.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here she is with her teacher, Mrs. Landis. She was a great teacher and Abi had lots of fun with her and all the friends she made.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Congratulations Abi! We love you. This year was a great one and I know you will have many more wonderful years of school ahead of you!</div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-34420307976072970402011-04-08T16:11:00.001-07:002011-04-08T16:29:22.119-07:00Our new addition<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are so excited to announce the arrival of .......</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPO4mjM0spMSvEBFBM-vQmknzTy-WCSlGYflCGeCYzZQomDsNuwxNTmhizIqb_cLS4DkzA28HFggFrj9RrSpJUSSLqcGs3KMD6tj2i7xyLndjaVUEpxrBsXNy3bkFUc8xO0V_okyO5Wpn/s400/P1060216.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593354520043930642" /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><div style="text-align: center;">OREO</div></span><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQR98lms_4EJN4w51qb-u3B7gX0SzyC2H_rdBVfaQUm0Q1UAeFWGWfh8y38L9d6dyCgVYGgqo5eh0W6UwdlA63J3dy4UivW9EtYVOlTUqH2umdpO342bYhUw1AFRfsvhAH3JccxWdCYOXy/s400/P1060218.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593354778174229394" /><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone is very excited to have such a cute little guy join our family. He is just so precious and we all love him tons already!.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuac8lbYgBS0m7wY4iWnV6M5AGiXsUtPQYTSQTq_a29xUOb1uP5-eCRFAlMPgT-e2IJ_PKkjmTkJ7S22xQ1gw88wVWOXQx3orP62_sxthb-d0IHBa4OjCIWS65SkMKlmJuKfx5CL7zGs-V/s400/P1060224.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593355013344174034" /><div style="text-align: center;">and I think he is getting use to all of us as well</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiym-Ia2dqlZ6SBz-I-u2uEQMjHl_Gvbkm_6KVmcPYTsNEherWvjmOKhc0LRoILvy7If9s7bY8G2e0UGK4fRnBMak_lIO5xuNykWJ9cYq47nmu7BL2hVFI9xKJaeknD0Iof4Zl1Rxihg045/s400/P1060227.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593355015791890082" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpCGUXsAzb1faJz158VfXwCgJ2IJ4OFzyY92CJtIFzyDtCLuRFcwbJHwwTI6AzML3XHV7TI9RPCwvBV84Mp4RY5rAs0r0LUgTFu-W4gzwGPVnm85aClVBvJzthEKJm1MJL5244Je7l7xQ/s1600/P1060221.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpCGUXsAzb1faJz158VfXwCgJ2IJ4OFzyY92CJtIFzyDtCLuRFcwbJHwwTI6AzML3XHV7TI9RPCwvBV84Mp4RY5rAs0r0LUgTFu-W4gzwGPVnm85aClVBvJzthEKJm1MJL5244Je7l7xQ/s400/P1060221.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593355002036930434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEOe3Gdhvy7j-mMMIDyY3W1y3O5OWvuBGvjRXOZoZjpt-644uptfA6BntMhbid-pmEAKVdrDwEzSP1aEy5LF59BiDWsHhIqqOUMsASnEHPMIHbkq1dwNfqB1hzQWaYkpKsJFVDhPsagWA/s1600/P1060219.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEOe3Gdhvy7j-mMMIDyY3W1y3O5OWvuBGvjRXOZoZjpt-644uptfA6BntMhbid-pmEAKVdrDwEzSP1aEy5LF59BiDWsHhIqqOUMsASnEHPMIHbkq1dwNfqB1hzQWaYkpKsJFVDhPsagWA/s400/P1060219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593354775734792450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-y2lVTrJ12vrlZWcXm9kU2FLEvkXg02E6vPZX1DvG1PDgAMJjluSR2HjhzNmPaMRSYY4pEIfEt27uvlY5tIntYTZqOEl43zXtn73tgLxrolisE6ECBjk0rLnth9v6ke_6h3W2N367mEt/s1600/P1060209.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-y2lVTrJ12vrlZWcXm9kU2FLEvkXg02E6vPZX1DvG1PDgAMJjluSR2HjhzNmPaMRSYY4pEIfEt27uvlY5tIntYTZqOEl43zXtn73tgLxrolisE6ECBjk0rLnth9v6ke_6h3W2N367mEt/s400/P1060209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593354772383248642" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday to ME! I have been telling the kids and James for about 6 months now that I wanted a puppy and "teasing" them when they asked me what I wanted for Christmas, Valentines day, and my birthday. I didnt actually think it would happen. James surprised me last night and I couldnt be happier with his choice of puppies. This is the exact one I have always wanted. Thank you so much. So far, I am sleep deprived from being woken up by cute little puppy squeaks every 2 hours last night and keeping Jameson away from him is proving to be a chore in and of itself, but he is just so CUTE that it is all worth it. So, welcome to the newest member of our family! Oreo, we are glad to have you with us, I hope you can survive the love and affection that will be thrown at you by 6 very excited kids.</div><div><br /></div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-4270383934509269002011-04-01T19:07:00.001-07:002011-04-01T19:10:05.047-07:00RejectionIt is a hard thing. I try to stay upbeat and happy, but it still hurts! Unfortunately, I did not get accepted into the nursing program this time around. I am saddened and my heart hurts a bit, but I will survive this. I can reapply in September/October, which gives me time to retake a few classes and get better grades. This will only bring my GPA up and make me look that much better on paper so maybe next time they will give me a chance. We will see, I will keep you updated. For now, I must concentrate on my current workload and keep on swimming.Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-39216784423793684462011-02-07T09:21:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:34:35.598-08:00Tyler's testimony<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7BXRhEnkv-GVSErzooFyeSZqJan3JDgshsNfU6vWxoTUWSmilmTnpUxnVDiIeQ6fVR4x9OHrT69ebqynt0VSymEwVO7Qq0fMK4Xvw_1VDmbsjm1KELAD79u_XPKo1mOplHkvEiKU4xB6/s1600/JLS_0473.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7BXRhEnkv-GVSErzooFyeSZqJan3JDgshsNfU6vWxoTUWSmilmTnpUxnVDiIeQ6fVR4x9OHrT69ebqynt0VSymEwVO7Qq0fMK4Xvw_1VDmbsjm1KELAD79u_XPKo1mOplHkvEiKU4xB6/s400/JLS_0473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571002363150738738" /></a><br />Yesterday was Fast Sunday at Church. Tyler always amazes me that he is brave enough to get up in front of the whole congregation to bear his testimony. Yesterday he had such a good testimony that I wanted to write it down so that I do not forget it. <div><br /></div><div>He has been doing a science experiment with Brine Shrimp. they have a few different batches going and are testing the correct environment for the shrimp to grown in. One is not enough salt, one is too much salt, and one is just right. Anyway, he got up and told about the experiment and how it reminded him that he needs to have the best environment to grow his testimony as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was such a sweet, short, and true statement that it struck many people yesterday. I had quite a few people after church tell me how much they enjoyed his testimony. Words of truth from this young man!</div><div><br /></div><div>I cant believe how big he is getting, how mature he is, and how much of a help he is to all of us. Love you Tyler.</div><div><br /></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-43329324231581855602010-11-20T15:57:00.000-08:002010-11-20T16:03:41.197-08:00Non-napping 2 year oldSo, lately Jameson has been ON-THE-GO. He literally never stops and gets into this, that, and everything else. This afternoon, he was just so tired. You could see it in his eyes. he was also very cranky (as we all know crankiness comes with tiredness)! <br /><br />James tried to put him down for a nap, to no avail. We have tried everything. He now knows how to climb over the gate, kick out the bottom gate if we double gate his door, gets out of his bed, etc, etc, etc. Getting him to bed at night and down for a nap has been a challenge for a while now.<br /><br />Today, James decided that he just NEEDED his nap, but since he was refusing to cooperate on his own, a little bit of force was needed. ;0) This is how you "wrangle" a very active 2 year old and get him to fall asleep. It took about 10 minutes. He fought for a bit, but pretty soon we were hearing some pretty load little zzzzzzzz's coming from the lil man. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeyd11YFsoEQyx7TQQo3EDQti5aY4T7diQNFBOVwV2eAgdrdssW6jWOOj-iHE4lJJ7nWERlN2nNp5WH1vZ0MLA5ZcVftX-H71xqfosF4Z-KUbGtcpFdExeixnV-_02g9Wk_Veyd1ZtdQ/s1600/daddy+pinning+jameson+down+for+a+nap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541785643195804674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeyd11YFsoEQyx7TQQo3EDQti5aY4T7diQNFBOVwV2eAgdrdssW6jWOOj-iHE4lJJ7nWERlN2nNp5WH1vZ0MLA5ZcVftX-H71xqfosF4Z-KUbGtcpFdExeixnV-_02g9Wk_Veyd1ZtdQ/s400/daddy+pinning+jameson+down+for+a+nap.jpg" border="0" /></a>Notice how his lil feet are poking out from between the backs of Jim's legs and how Jim pretty much has him in a locking bear hug. LOL! Love the boy to peices, but boy has he proven to be a handful. Good thing he is so darn cute, especially in peaceful (finally) slumber. <div> </div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-8530463900345320122010-11-04T21:08:00.000-07:002010-11-04T21:41:54.150-07:00The Rest of Photo Class Pics<div>Here are the last few weeks worth of pictures from my photography class. It was fun. I learned a lot and I am excited to keep working on all that I learned. Hopefully I can be as good as my husband some day :0)</div><div><br /></div><div>We went to the Temple last night to get a last few pictures...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJtvNlcF3UgOVpS3F1i-UQ5EMY9gcoOWrG4uG279l2DWovvMNvO_XePpdlSjatlVGPM4JJIoXrIeFIiW1KjOTXbgLUbEDV9XPZaZr2C0ymNQ9Qo1xLwaWhWzE4Yx5cxW3jYTfoGbImham/s1600/JLS_0701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJtvNlcF3UgOVpS3F1i-UQ5EMY9gcoOWrG4uG279l2DWovvMNvO_XePpdlSjatlVGPM4JJIoXrIeFIiW1KjOTXbgLUbEDV9XPZaZr2C0ymNQ9Qo1xLwaWhWzE4Yx5cxW3jYTfoGbImham/s400/JLS_0701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535920084224727394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love the Fall colors and the Temple... Together it makes for a great picture.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBgEqSKeSW7xzOEDuOEzuX99XW_7hKc-Is9lGJPNUJtfpmObH0hWI-ZMOyuYww7ExjzkMdcWWkv3Z3buWliow_kRynTClWQieuuy79O3iQIo4-_2bvVkroaCjfvbF_fHX5Vy2V9ArolA3/s1600/JLS_0694.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBgEqSKeSW7xzOEDuOEzuX99XW_7hKc-Is9lGJPNUJtfpmObH0hWI-ZMOyuYww7ExjzkMdcWWkv3Z3buWliow_kRynTClWQieuuy79O3iQIo4-_2bvVkroaCjfvbF_fHX5Vy2V9ArolA3/s400/JLS_0694.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535919603659391042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RM7dKer2Gq-5jIhu1C6ZY6utVKaru3vi7Z2uSc4jNmG4ALqq7H-M8ycHATBhOHPMPKNoIXU68etnEnab0P5hq3OpegxcLTHQYQ33tdkvBFDT7jJaCe0yuRb-hFrGwBhXixQn6ZuMz9TQ/s1600/JLS_0693.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RM7dKer2Gq-5jIhu1C6ZY6utVKaru3vi7Z2uSc4jNmG4ALqq7H-M8ycHATBhOHPMPKNoIXU68etnEnab0P5hq3OpegxcLTHQYQ33tdkvBFDT7jJaCe0yuRb-hFrGwBhXixQn6ZuMz9TQ/s400/JLS_0693.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535919601118920738" /></a>This is the best we can do for a pic of all 6 kids at once. 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It has been a ton of fun and I have learned a lot. It has also been fun for James and I to go out together for my homework assignments. He has been very patient trying to teach me more and help me get the right shot. It has been a lot of fun. here are some of my favorites from the last 4 weeks. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieiFJgURVrndGRhDWzh5ojAKBl8PyZj4OZXHS_fufReuI5a5skLemgu5GqWoubh8y1SM5BUMqe3J18DcdCUPhKQPFARgPLkol757j31rsF5pj7mD_igaD7r97zw1GTN9ntQBoesgBRRXAQ/s1600/JLS_8321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieiFJgURVrndGRhDWzh5ojAKBl8PyZj4OZXHS_fufReuI5a5skLemgu5GqWoubh8y1SM5BUMqe3J18DcdCUPhKQPFARgPLkol757j31rsF5pj7mD_igaD7r97zw1GTN9ntQBoesgBRRXAQ/s400/JLS_8321.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527015220506550018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdcQJOshL8_11Lls7dlsSPtwr-IcRlicIAL3aJrl1uKqLV7cf0uyDJrrvhZ2RfEh4fsrsiHWlDOm4bdYTciJMDIgt-iMYZCJEcucAFwq_ZEOYIR52lBRLFUKJc__w6Glk5P9ny2h4QsIZ/s1600/JLS_8491.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha4-ImIIxZsaM5sxC64iGEOvNafpyTqGQ56O9lSNpX2ejmxJKkdFnRwwSFC4M0YabBf5GDZ8pRXYR9f8RcvO0o8xC7PHo-xxQpD3IutcKbz7mW1czYs4HN5_hhy69qobm63IMx0tyEWP2E/s400/JLS_0003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527009344248006466" /></a>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-32008600906731700932010-09-27T07:53:00.000-07:002010-09-27T08:01:56.786-07:00LIFE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fgsQXYXDvEm8DIlMvcGs2oMka2Xl81ca_kjU_kAMHYH8o_g_zq-SaT8RpO2WW0pc-uNx9K_Ch1mM16yitVZNr2Q1iEpVAciwXSBg_HDz_5mxcwHRpviE4duW_tILDwB3KyWj2uZR3hnm/s1600/spokane+temple.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521607179638579074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fgsQXYXDvEm8DIlMvcGs2oMka2Xl81ca_kjU_kAMHYH8o_g_zq-SaT8RpO2WW0pc-uNx9K_Ch1mM16yitVZNr2Q1iEpVAciwXSBg_HDz_5mxcwHRpviE4duW_tILDwB3KyWj2uZR3hnm/s400/spokane+temple.jpg" /></a><br />"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." -Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin <a href="http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-947-9,00.html">"Come What May, and Love It"</a><br /><br />I found this quote while reading a friends blog this morning. What a great quote and such an inspiring time. I needed this quote this morning. Life is hard. Life is darn busy. But, I know that it will all be worth it in the end. We all have our struggles of different kinds, but if we keep on trucking and live with faith, our tears of trials will be turned to tears of rejoicing and gratitude. <br /><br />Here is another quote from that same conference talk "every life has peaks and shadows and times when it seems that the birds don’t sing and bells don’t ring. Yet in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result.<br /><br />I love the thoughts from the prophets. Cant wait for Conference next week for some more inspiring words from these dear people!Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-56067348782145022302010-09-25T12:37:00.000-07:002010-09-25T12:39:19.377-07:00Reflections as I prepare my R.S. lesson<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/etlfwwoQXOs?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/etlfwwoQXOs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />I love music, especially with a great spiritual, uplifting message added to it. Teaching the lesson in Relief Society tomorrow. This has helped me to "get in the spirit" of the lesson!Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-65371391932555794572010-08-22T20:24:00.000-07:002010-08-22T20:29:00.464-07:00Funny moments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT9Kc9HatyqcuyvvGku-J9Xu4-96QvPD1WKiaHkv56bgkgM1mpjKRyrmC6TxXuhrx5o5GWBkh6sYnAHWmVXowh8idYlX6uHzZsKu3C3n8RFXiJxyoE61sL0P61C51rELOuPBegbGbQPHz/s1600/dizzy+dano.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT9Kc9HatyqcuyvvGku-J9Xu4-96QvPD1WKiaHkv56bgkgM1mpjKRyrmC6TxXuhrx5o5GWBkh6sYnAHWmVXowh8idYlX6uHzZsKu3C3n8RFXiJxyoE61sL0P61C51rELOuPBegbGbQPHz/s400/dizzy+dano.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508442064495470034" /></a><br />Our little Sunshine (Daniel) keeps us laughing with some of the things he comes up with.... Today he had quite a few gems that I want to record before I forget about them.<div><br /></div><div>After church, the kids all found their cowboy boots (and cowgirl boots for Abi). We had 3 kids (Abi, Daniel, and Noah) wearing boots outside. Daniel comes in the house saying "Howdy pardner" over and over. it was just too cute!</div><div><br /></div><div>This evening Abi and Daniel were playing around. Daniel was spinning and spinning. He stopped for a second and promptly fell over as he was so dizzy. He kind of just looked up at me. I asked if he was okay and he said yeah. I asked if he was dizzy, again I got a yeah. He then got up and exclaimed "Well... That was embarrassing!"</div><div><br /></div><div>I love that kid and all the funny things he has to say! He is going to be the life of the party when he is older. Tons of personality in such a little body right now. He really is our little ray of Sunshine!</div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-17339703586582511932010-07-31T08:15:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:24:10.005-07:00Bountiful Basket<div>This was my first experience with Bountiful Baskets. It is a fruit/veggie co-op thingy sweeping the country. Some wonderful friends had family in other areas participating and worked really hard to get it going up here in Spokane. You go to their website www.bountifulbaskets.org find your area, register, and every week you go on and sign up for how ever many baskets you want. Then Saturday morning you go and pick up your basket(s). It is $15 and this is all that I got.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRX7URkzuBlmyLDtJrbrQczpNYsI8XT0FNxraQ1aV1Z6-9IM5dgovRJdo5-SjgQxoFEo_8aeVnPOyzQw39zP8L-hevbEpweXvF1D4YQ34NVhQjJ8J0JtKG_X7FPT7W1MhR2w0fPW-4XfOU/s1600/bountiful+basket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRX7URkzuBlmyLDtJrbrQczpNYsI8XT0FNxraQ1aV1Z6-9IM5dgovRJdo5-SjgQxoFEo_8aeVnPOyzQw39zP8L-hevbEpweXvF1D4YQ34NVhQjJ8J0JtKG_X7FPT7W1MhR2w0fPW-4XfOU/s400/bountiful+basket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500089519370995250" /></a>There are green beans in the 3 bags, celery, corn on the cob, broccoli, lettuce, carrots, cantaloupe, oranges, apples, bananas, strawberries, and plums. Not sure that we will go through all of it in 1 week, but WOW look at all that food. It seems that there is something for everyone. Abi is very excited about the strawberries and Tyler is wanting to cut into that cantaloupe right away. We will enjoy some corn on the cob for dinner tonight and now I have salad stuff for work this next week. <div><br /></div><div>Anyway, first experience with Bountiful Baskets, so I thought I would share. If interested go to the website and see if they have a co-op in your area. If they don't, find someone willing to head it up and get it organized in your area because it seems to be well worth it. </div><div><br /></div><div>In other news, the family is great. Kids are enjoying their summer at home. They are ready for school to start all ready though. I am glad I have kids who love school and learning as much as I do. Tyler has read almost the whole series of Pendragon since Easter when he got the first book in his basket. That is 10 books. He has us all hooked so Jacob and I are working on the series as well. Noah is enjoying getting Percy Jackson read to him. We are on Book 2 of that series. I personally cannot wait for Mockingjay to come out, the 3rd book in the Hunger Games series. A Summer of Books, what can be better.</div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-14119752436955887792010-07-20T20:23:00.000-07:002010-07-21T23:35:21.843-07:00SYSA Baseball 2010<div>Baseball Season has been upon us. We sure do enjoy this sport! This was our second year doing baseball through SYSA and I have to say that we are again pleased with the season. The boys had a wonderful time and gained some skill in the last few months. This was Abi's first year in baseball and first time playing an organized sport. She had a blast. Here are some pictures of our teams this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Abi's Orange Crushers with Coach Junior and Coach Teresa. As a side note, Coach Junior's father (Gordy Sr.) was Noah's coach last year. It was fun to have that familiarity! Abi LOVED playing baseball. She was very nervous at first, but once she got into it, the smile never left her face. She played T-ball, but the last few games they did coach pitch to get them used to being pitched to. She got a few hits, which I think surprised her more than anyone. She loved being out there with the boys and having fun. It was not unusual to see her dancing around in the outfield though. I guess she still has to prove that she is a girl! LOL.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ru8DtP9a4mG1imZNcS96ewRZtkHrUHyMhOqo6wdGRBRKlGVSYSMiudVotLrbSKXBvLWPQPXARQGarbHMHdjjguBTa_zqrgJvTkIFMPmX9r0JUZR8U2GQXUjP9Aa0bA2Id33c0ks2CJb4/s1600/JLS_0037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ru8DtP9a4mG1imZNcS96ewRZtkHrUHyMhOqo6wdGRBRKlGVSYSMiudVotLrbSKXBvLWPQPXARQGarbHMHdjjguBTa_zqrgJvTkIFMPmX9r0JUZR8U2GQXUjP9Aa0bA2Id33c0ks2CJb4/s400/JLS_0037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496610857557158850" /></a><br /><div>Noah's Team The Fireballs with Coach Soran. Noah had a blast. His favorite position has been catcher. He just loves getting all the gear on. Noah was in Coach Pitch, but the last few games they always give the boys a chance to pitch and learn that position so they are ready for the higher levels. Noah said his last game he got a chance to pitch and he really liked it. He is a good little baseball player and made some great plays. I saw him get a few grounders and throw the ball to the correct base, even getting a few of them out. It is great to see him gaining confidence and having fun playing around.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRe6PK_CVsmiA7q4IH0p2WOuiq-sK3a4p9mhPONRT8cCEDNTVf5Wbyqd1T-_2eX7M3QZZXZZNSywSjodchMZqKcRCUIariOJ1jTd9lMD5yZJZtpC3MJU1xCeC73y8q0lezu4iKpjj5w33u/s1600/JLS_0013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRe6PK_CVsmiA7q4IH0p2WOuiq-sK3a4p9mhPONRT8cCEDNTVf5Wbyqd1T-_2eX7M3QZZXZZNSywSjodchMZqKcRCUIariOJ1jTd9lMD5yZJZtpC3MJU1xCeC73y8q0lezu4iKpjj5w33u/s400/JLS_0013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496610848906464898" /></a><br /></div><div>Jacob's team was a pretty good little team. They won quite a few of their games (although technically they do not keep score, LOL). He had a blast playing again this year. It was great to see him gaining some skill and confidence in his abilities. He got a few hits. His level is player pitching, so there were sometimes only a few opportunities to actually hit the ball as these guys learn that position. It is a hard skill to learn, but you could see all of their confidence and strength build throughout the games. Most of the time Jacob was walked, which his team attributed to his small strike zone. LOL. He had a great time and made some new friends.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDF760RYLsZNSn0oWtzZj9nS6l0joryJop4Pk1gz-NOGPoLHkcuuFPUv9prNvJgamB484iVbpWPV0dtm1keFEEzDgOvok2EnBIUFDGYD6RKEsNYh10EpOfKSJIenxB6Y8zcza_XLVtGiIE/s1600/JLS_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDF760RYLsZNSn0oWtzZj9nS6l0joryJop4Pk1gz-NOGPoLHkcuuFPUv9prNvJgamB484iVbpWPV0dtm1keFEEzDgOvok2EnBIUFDGYD6RKEsNYh10EpOfKSJIenxB6Y8zcza_XLVtGiIE/s400/JLS_0008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496610838812867410" /></a>Tyler had a good time as well. He is figuring out his favorite positions and gaining some skill and knowledge in those positions. He likes second base, short stop area. I think he likes being in that action spot. His coach put him in the outfield the first game and you could see the boredom on his face. He really likes the in-field spots. He had a good time as well. His team was lacking a bit in a few areas, but the boys tried their best every game, gave it their all, and most importantly had a great time. </div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeqPdDuaENpeE1V0Per5mxLfqebb2TjMst8DY4tRygc8_1QZD2BWlOC3zMAPKvXbKAGaignUHUAkVZWzwuQ30TjyxOUAWAAQri0NPQEe91JZvUORS-FjduNJSTQH4Naj2wU7C8OcO-8HH/s1600/0624001731.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeqPdDuaENpeE1V0Per5mxLfqebb2TjMst8DY4tRygc8_1QZD2BWlOC3zMAPKvXbKAGaignUHUAkVZWzwuQ30TjyxOUAWAAQri0NPQEe91JZvUORS-FjduNJSTQH4Naj2wU7C8OcO-8HH/s400/0624001731.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496198580826546210" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is a slideshow of just some random shots throughout the season. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;width: 480px; "><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w260.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii34%2Fsnookfam%2Fsysa+baseball+2010%2F6a423662.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;width: 480px; ">The kids all had a great time. I love that they make it so easy and accessible to everyone. Our games were T/Th and for the most part were all at one big sports complex. I could wander around with the 2 little ones and watch parts of each game. There were a few times when Tyler or Jacob were at a different field, but that was rare and within a short driving distance from the main fields. We had a fun time, but I have to admit that I am okay with it being over. Now back to a good dinner routine and bedtime LOL. Heres to a wonderful 2010 season and we look forward to our 2011 season. PLAY BALL!!!!!!!</div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-49884959536137150362010-07-19T16:56:00.000-07:002010-07-20T19:46:25.743-07:00Noah's Birthday and Baptism<div style="text-align: left;">So I think I say this with every birthday, but I cant believe how big these kids are getting. Feels so weird to think that half the Snook crew is now 8 and baptized. Noah has been so excited for this birthday. He was so excited to be baptized, get his own set of scriptures, and finally be 8.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggraLSlqRgqY924lGA_nlMW_1dr6BWdoKnd0cCd3HBd0qSt1IXxaoK-Md3Qdfamvvd2QJy25B4nbm9niKsO60kGV3D7aXyNzuvEEiI5BrDcjEuy5b-mSfAcfKSeLfnsZIbz1hZuZ4Fs5b5/s1600/JLS_2276.JPG"></a><br /></div><div>He requested an ice cream cake and wanted iron man. So we got this ice cream cake and the iron man toys to put on top. He thought it was the best. I am glad that they can still be pleased by simpleness. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCQtu1JjG1GYqz0bCgl0I50c_fnVRbLuk8b1nT9VqyU2Zf_Nn8OYi94D9nHXJxplTBK2u0S2pM922DEji48ZFVKqZCwc203iDMJgCVunyPtP5ZTGBtF5pyAqg2mgYEoX-rqY-nebxafWA/s1600/P1040737.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCQtu1JjG1GYqz0bCgl0I50c_fnVRbLuk8b1nT9VqyU2Zf_Nn8OYi94D9nHXJxplTBK2u0S2pM922DEji48ZFVKqZCwc203iDMJgCVunyPtP5ZTGBtF5pyAqg2mgYEoX-rqY-nebxafWA/s400/P1040737.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495774193174537298" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">His birthday was on a Sunday. He even got to do scripture/prayer in primary on his birthday. That was a planned or special thing just because it was his birthday, it just worked out that way, but he sure thought it was special. When we came home from church, he enjoyed opening his presents.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrhuoVlbcWIm6Tu1fRnzWusRmu_lX0KZd0FMJ__3Swqq0pTX0ULgL9AVQRCuwfsJgYi2014g0yIRqV3w_pK9B7eyxg-lXlOT6U9r9nvb7gPqVj_TX-YkLXpzyml3xXWz6BHS_KN4gmu8W/s400/P1040740.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495773581967220434" /></div><div>The kids each love to hand their presents to the birthday boy/girl and wish them a Happy Birthday. Jameson unfortunately still thinks the presents are his and wants to play with them. </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8k6DAs8KXHTWjAhNQXNKJ1K3rIgHrm0MRpYQX8LouAuOwq6FwvsC_C1W2Y0q0RrAnrFIpeNEq0oGGK3rntjnXUOQO8DiDepkeqFRL8XreGwBZF_Zf_SbHJxoYXoIOPQNHEGIciiPn11q/s400/P1040744.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495773590294462034" /></div><div>Here is his take from the fam. He had a great time and cant wait to use the squirt gun. He is very excited about the legos. Him and daddy had a great time (during nap time the next day) putting together the Lego Power Miners and the Mega Blocks Iron Man. Geronimo Stilton is also a huge favorite so he was excited to get 2 books from Mommy.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuYkoO0zDUvLDLMDwwSC1267OiIBCN5lIFMhAAhyphenhyphenqHrhkVQH2t8KeYx6wkoM47WDnRD3APEY_qxXPoeN2xEtDy-G6rB0SQqonFdPG__WGHNqvJaLdGW27morsev85itaJV2lUy3MW3diU/s400/P1040749.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495773597665643058" />it is hard to get him to sit still long enough to do anything, but here is one quick shot of him getting ready to blow out his candles. He just couldnt wait to get the iron man toys off of it. One to lick the frosting off and another to play with them. I dont think he ate too much of his cake as he was too busy playing with his new toys. </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXv_K6KApLF3ZXRsKK-qzFVDyvhdtQ5qQ2DOJ3JRSyEYoA9Prckw-cUPWdiY_DeRv6vZbGZTfuoa_oHTYCX3NxTl_v2PwVcQ38rqrwEBivT-5vit-ZF4A4dXT-AqD7rGz-em5NmaRn5EU/s400/P1040758.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495773605987091842" /></div><div>The next Saturday he finally got to be baptized. He has been so excited to be a big boy like Jacob and Noah and get baptized. Him and James spent some time practicing and he was ready for the big day. Below is a picture of Noah and the other boy who was getting baptized with Noah. He was from a different Ward in our Stake. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiMSkr1RmZkuWQtyI5lMPCc4F3vW7h0J_j-kICZWYbr2lo3ga1xy71y9AIOdemlC8F7G6Q0EItzKzkc6k2pepEeaVQncjSIpcSMVoWih2E8EW_qYWZ8CFiryBqI2_QdKIdcVI2AjbFxvB/s1600/JLS_2274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiMSkr1RmZkuWQtyI5lMPCc4F3vW7h0J_j-kICZWYbr2lo3ga1xy71y9AIOdemlC8F7G6Q0EItzKzkc6k2pepEeaVQncjSIpcSMVoWih2E8EW_qYWZ8CFiryBqI2_QdKIdcVI2AjbFxvB/s400/JLS_2274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495773012116941970" /></a>We had someone that was just standing there take a picture of all of us. Thus, we have a picture from too far away. Anyway, here is all 8 of us on Noah's big day.<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGeVT8SrtqwOjgCMmaJxfOjcp5_W5adc83kiatjhZYvcCu2HIPlCeb65F6CORIfs3Iy6mWjpn2pU8zgdg5bjjDhI8TNvCwS5Ub6uetmmUz9dq1QRgcBoaGN1vLzA0wAI6uPgIFP_WKwDWo/s400/JLS_2265.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495772953589106626" /></div><div>Here is one of all 6 kids. Look at all those cute little people. They make me smile and laugh each and every day. I cannot believe how blessed I am. </div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCi68dqIU6X24W6CYBFVctQD2PFAQuIbAm4Al30w0Aj6kyhRWjhx52h_ebzhl3SNL0gr17ko9Qv2703RCvN-19eF1fvVPUncXgAK3z35pD5zbvjj92t6iGI0JAsVVIveGsyoUzrypPRbRi/s400/JLS_2260.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495772445845249538" /><div style="text-align: center;">Noah and Daddy on the big day. </div></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDh0SpAOSRqiW6txcxrOF_MynMLgJBJtY7MjfyeRqE-QVsuc_Ndcko11QhBNacyRaRgeTr8kYPmenM8I0XY5ptqq0VXHYvFvn7WiXcp1t02BJcYaZeVZMSxD44X7QbU8Wy4KkHWXqJEZQY/s400/JLS_2255.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495772263234366994" />Noah got to finally open his brand new set of scriptures. This is probably the thing he has been waiting for the most. He wanted a green set of scriptures, so we got him green scriptures with a green tote. He was seen all day Saturday of the baptism and the Sunday following carrying around his scriptures. He is so proud to finally have his own set. Now at night when we do scripture and prayer, he is one of the first to run and get his very own scriptures! Here he is right after (I mean right after) the baptism was over. I barely caught up to him in time to get this shot. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf41VMagajVwQDiVKCI5E1gmR17ZF-YQUcBncL3XxIY5ZiiYx5a1zSiPHI1dvSuEGy4O7AqVYTA8vSG2_K3AS0Jflngw21u7eJSa0tcGXyM9usbcis1bOCN6ueT5kUqETf1o0L84pSYyOC/s1600/JLS_2272.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSaYdgCK36GhMNA11RVlfxCGi2shZdfF4m9lwtUhL2ENiu6t6BGIyWExx8AHQOaA0UcwIQhhlNwrKaL_slDgVj78zMVHvGY7DrQBScuXe-cW8ugpNPMMWDHgfmdXxhnqc5fI_QkSsA7Bl/s400/JLS_2276.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf41VMagajVwQDiVKCI5E1gmR17ZF-YQUcBncL3XxIY5ZiiYx5a1zSiPHI1dvSuEGy4O7AqVYTA8vSG2_K3AS0Jflngw21u7eJSa0tcGXyM9usbcis1bOCN6ueT5kUqETf1o0L84pSYyOC/s1600/JLS_2272.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf41VMagajVwQDiVKCI5E1gmR17ZF-YQUcBncL3XxIY5ZiiYx5a1zSiPHI1dvSuEGy4O7AqVYTA8vSG2_K3AS0Jflngw21u7eJSa0tcGXyM9usbcis1bOCN6ueT5kUqETf1o0L84pSYyOC/s400/JLS_2272.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495772994378566658" /></a>I wanted one of Noah in front of the font. I cannot decide which picture I like better, the one above or the one below. I like the one above because it is totally Noah's personality. I like the fingers pointing up and his cute little bare feet. But, the one below is just so precious as well. Thank you to my awesome photog husband to capture the great spirit of the day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVG3R-5v68Db4YZVnlUm2tsgVlI1ErB8uSZMgWvi1JJtEjgt2sgZzPL1e9FHVoXaDQdLySw2YkelpxUVPG4IPfkkKqFXMk4JOSU-smodyMOsRblhXyqkTB_ZcjHAN4hxOx8maj6tgkYbQ3/s1600/JLS_2266.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVG3R-5v68Db4YZVnlUm2tsgVlI1ErB8uSZMgWvi1JJtEjgt2sgZzPL1e9FHVoXaDQdLySw2YkelpxUVPG4IPfkkKqFXMk4JOSU-smodyMOsRblhXyqkTB_ZcjHAN4hxOx8maj6tgkYbQ3/s400/JLS_2266.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495772972766338482" /></a><br /></div><div>Anyway, Happy Birthday to our little man Noah! Here are some great things we love about Noah.</div><div><ul><li>Noah has a wonderful imagination. He loves Legos, building, and creating things. He comes up with some of the funnest, craziest, and most amazing things sometimes. </li><li>Noah is always very cuddly. I can always count on him to sit on my lap and snuggle with me. I miss that in some of the other (older) kids, I will appreciate this fro Noah for as long as it lasts.</li><li>Noah is a funny, crazy little man. He can be a big goof ball at times and make us all laugh.</li><li>Noah comes up with some great stories. He has such a good imagination and can make up some fun stories, games, and songs as he is playing around.</li><li>Noah LOVES to play baseball. He absolutely loves playing catcher and has a great time out there at all his games playing around and enjoying being a part of his team. </li><li>Noah is a great brother! He loves his little brothers Daniel and Jameson and can be seen sharing and playing with them often. He also loves his sister Abigail. It is fun to watch him interact with her and play some kind of family game or doll stuff. He enjoys being one of the "big" boys too and playing around with Jacob and Tyler.</li><li>Noah is full of all kinds of spirit! As much as this gets him in trouble sometimes, it is also very endearing. He always has energy and exuberance to play and have a good time. </li><li>As much as Noah is full of all kinds of spirit, he is also full of a wonderful Spirit. The Spirit of Jesus Christ. His genuine excitement about church and reading scriptures shows his testimony. He is often the one to remind us to do scripture and prayer at night.</li></ul><div>I love you Noah. Here is to many more Happy Birthdays! Hope you had a great day and congratulations on the baptism. </div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-46854442215120097512010-07-18T15:26:00.000-07:002010-07-18T22:58:50.368-07:00Summer happenings<div style="text-align: left;">So I promised that I would keep up with my blogging and just have not been able to lately. Somewhat due to laziness, somewhat due to not enough time, and somewhat due to waiting for pics from Jim's camera to get to my computer. We were finally able to culminate the picture transfer so I am buckling down to get some blogging done.</div><div><br /><br /><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w260.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii34%2Fsnookfam%2FParks+and+Splash+Pads%2FHiking%2Fcamping%2Ffb72575e.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a><a href="http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/snookfam/Parks%20and%20Splash%20Pads/Hiking/camping/?action=view&current=fb72575e.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>With a non-existent vacation budget, we are spending a lot of the summer doing "free" things. Splash pads, hiking, and playing at parks. The kids are having a great time seeing all the different parks Spokane has to offer. Here are some pictures of us enjoying our summer so far.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w260.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii34%2Fsnookfam%2FParks+and+Splash+Pads%2F581f410f.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a><a href="http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/snookfam/Parks%20and%20Splash%20Pads/?action=view&current=581f410f.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing we have tried to do is go hiking every weekend. We have gone to The Bowl and Pitcher at the Spokane River, Camp Caro at Dishman Mica Hills, and while camping we hiked the Liberty Lake trail. These times out in the woods with the kids have been a lot of fun. We have enjoyed the beauty of this world as well as some peace and quiet (in between squeals of delight from the kids). There is just something about being in the woods to keep you grounded and focused on life. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w260.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii34%2Fsnookfam%2FParks+and+Splash+Pads%2FHiking%2F119187fc.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a><a href="http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii34/snookfam/Parks%20and%20Splash%20Pads/Hiking/?action=view&current=119187fc.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We had the opportunity to go camping last weekend as well. We just went to the Liberty Lake campground and it was only overnight, but it was tons of fun. The kids had a blast getting the fire going, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, and sleeping in the tent. We went on a hike and saw a turtle, a beaver working on his dam, and a toad. After breaking down camp the second day, we tried to go swimming, unfortunately the wind was so strong that day. While sleeping during the night Jim and I feared that the tent was going to blown down. The side fell in on us quite a few times. We swam for a bit, enough to get pictures, but had to cut it all short due to the wind blowing the sand all over and freezing us out after being wet. It was still fun and the kids had a great time getting dirty, cant really beat that...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w260.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw260.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii34%2Fsnookfam%2FCamping+at+Liberty+Lake%2Ff94cb737.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" /></a><br /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;width: 480px; ">So there are some of the things we have been doing so far this summer. We will have more fun stuff with baseball, maybe some trips to the beach, and some more park fun around Spokane. </div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-268920371057323552010-06-24T22:05:00.001-07:002010-06-24T22:44:37.416-07:006th Grade Promotion<div style="text-align: center;"><u>My Futures So Bright, I Have to Wear SHADES!</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6Y4XflhM4Uywr-49dzJ6HqXf5HGfODxxm1R4vGBWWtSqvVr6Tt5C2JfRenlpA6Qmo9LH9o0Y9Te5_2M5chQIgJmst-RKkitZG9rLsc-dyAE_5V4GI6AUrQzOVZ-jFPot3PP9xV_N5L5L/s1600/JLS_0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6Y4XflhM4Uywr-49dzJ6HqXf5HGfODxxm1R4vGBWWtSqvVr6Tt5C2JfRenlpA6Qmo9LH9o0Y9Te5_2M5chQIgJmst-RKkitZG9rLsc-dyAE_5V4GI6AUrQzOVZ-jFPot3PP9xV_N5L5L/s400/JLS_0001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486574647753783970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-88-ZwWIdT6MR1KYjIPNIKFxE2Tt8klO67xDAX80semwXRWEjyof2EE5HqiKEXxEgG8iFup9PfmA5g11VMRAbEEwCD3cGmF3mRykQKZsowai0NqmzsBkURWntjcVDWg6iOvANDmj5gTEq/s400/JLS_0082.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I cant believe Tyler is old enough to be "promoting" from 6th grade. I officially have a child in Middle School. WOW! At the end of 6th Grade they have a promotion. The Principal gave a great speech about how they choose to use the word promotion, because it denotes moving on to bigger and better things whereas graduate means the end of something. They want to emphasize that these kids are moving on to something better in Middle School, it was a pretty good speech. Anyway, here are some pics of my biggest guy "promoting" from the 6th grade.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCm7A46v_LYPFfky2sDYphOmdU5Tj1ihb2qE5oSbgky-TkezwIgMbTKIfgDsLWzX4KlxfJO48bkMj13rj3GkvE5YU4JwUGddm0qF6sgzSvf6p4n9oMzzU8Sj5f-Tpl2ANJGFlCOkf-Tk3W/s400/JLS_0034.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Above is Tyler in the 6th Grade Chorus. They treated us to a few fun songs. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6guPYBe737IPc2Oq9EWNSm2Q8I5wwgGv1tRXHg-bMu8wszrs_gMevSL4R33m9U_658fE4dV3vFj_g5Xw7Mm3O91iPS-UNBu7gfE7bA-5bBaKuFoUc5O7BFcCLShI2Yyv0zq1o_7LnCrON/s400/JLS_0065.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tyler receiving his "diploma" from his teacher Mr. K.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZnRJpBYykQgyh5xl1a_85kFuFzgjcsFA5p0BZMiHfkuFbqVnQLpFtVwsR9ccQ0yZcVAVHC7xl0kRAtpdGaS8jtoVbMTW2PPnfyxlXq-QZu6RnbDgZGL1szxxdGQONSq8dGa8ij1WOKhE/s400/JLS_0068.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Posing after receiving his diploma.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjheCTUaMb9ukGhIOVbmtxvgRfmBCyQPAZKgyTlrcjJtKO8ogfk1zeBGZUMStpHSwdFQrKKiRh9lv6n5Jck0HKqUXK3A-Wg7lP-g1wdWQSTEp6-IQCn-SIz5c2NI6X4721e3zrz5sxKP6HU/s400/JLS_0073.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me and my boy</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29b-7ZTVoe2Rks-NYaDIHlt9atE3ltFZksmXdY1lyzOtwGYgsJ9AmYBWCyvmTjYH4C2O1OQIXemoyxiZE15amU4BQFCqvtgiygTCjXbcLpuqjuQgKrhdCnmcZRnGXmASA82iZ20cYyW9n/s400/JLS_0076.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tyler with a few of his friends.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYeL7uRIJJrsTUBJGWhuI9haGVKuAf0-YfSJnwO4tjJTa2yI60KpGEUu0Nqo5RgrtjoxEfOvhKMdVFaAV8A4bjFsK1fY_v2CkfboQ6IIUj0Gp4ETz5CIn3cfhHknTHRoUiDB0kfYtgx8x/s400/JLS_0081.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Constantine his 5th Grade Teacher.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBTFxOwl9zSYvx9N349YGwj5G1za6qKuWqkmxENri-Ah27ypnuXDjkRk3uZZeoD92n6jI-fQZJBS7UtHo7Nqu9V2Pnhjuu7ygXsL-s5QF4Gh95XXYpcZ9vAMR2fKiyBUgUi7t3OHYCAh3/s400/JLS_0075.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr. K 6th Grade Teacher.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, here is to growing up! Congrats Tyler on all the hard work in your elementary school years. </div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-80461567645108802192010-06-20T20:45:00.000-07:002010-06-20T20:52:17.936-07:00Random BloggingSo have you ever seen the little "next blog" button at the top of the screen. Every once in a while I click on it just to see what I get. Sometimes it is nothing special at all, sometimes it is something I wish I had not seen, but every once in a while it is a special little nugget that makes a lasting impression.<div><br /></div><div>This is what I found tonight. This lady apparently follows a friends blog who has a daughter with down's syndrome...</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(120, 183, 73); font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px; ">So here is what she said today:"Nella had her four month appointment yesterday.And, amid most of the time where I honestly forget she's different, I am reminded every once and awhile. Like getting ready to go to the doctor and feeling a little flutter inside. Like what if they tell me something. Like what if they rock my world again. Like what if one of those "increased likelihoods" that happen to attach themselves to that sweet little chromosome comes true. But, here's the thing. Once you become a parent...once you start feeling a little funny and you buy that pregnancy test...once you see a pink plus sign...once you know it's not just you anymore...well, you automatically carry around, for the rest of your life, an increased likelihood. To have your heart broken. And it's a constant fear that we struggle to put to rest.And we can choose to be afraid or we can choose to live. And I choose to live. Because an "increased likelihood of having your heart broken" also carries with it an increased likelihood to find yourself the happiest you've ever been in life."</span></div><div><br /></div><div>What a wonderful attitude and how true is that. I am trying to remember that last part and the "increased likelihood" to find myself the happiest! Risks seem scary.... Whether in motherhood or with life in general. There is that increased chance that you will fail, but without that risk we have no increased likelihood to become happy and make our lives better. So, I too choose to live. Life is hard, life is scary, and life can be down right unfair sometimes, but life is also so very enjoyable, so very happy, and so WORTH it in the end. Glad I clicked that button for that little reminder...</div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-952035662714354772010-06-20T20:14:00.001-07:002010-06-20T20:32:24.267-07:00Father's Day Talk<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So I was asked to speak today in church. I always get nervous, but this is something I do enjoy doing. Here is a copy of my talk just in case others wanted to hear the message. It is also a good way to remember what I said.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I asked a friend some advice about giving a talk, and she said, "Speak loudly so that everyone will hear you, speak clearly so that everyone will understand you, and speak briefly so that everyone will like you."</span></span></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I was asked to speak today on Fathers. Having respect for Fathers as well as our Heavenly Father. I would like to talk about another topic for just a bit and then come back to my original topic. Don’t worry Bishop, I think I know what I am doing here. First lets turn to a well know scripture in Matthew.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Matthew 22</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">a</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/37a" title="TG Dedication; TG God, Love of; TG Love."><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">love</span></span></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> the Lord thy God with all thy </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">b</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/37b" title="TG Heart."><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">heart</span></span></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, and with all thy soul, and with all thy </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">c</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/37c" title="TG Mind.">mind</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/37c" title="TG Mind."></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">38 This is the first and great </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">a</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/38a" title="TG Commandments of God."><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman"; font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">commandment</span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a name="39"></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">39 And the second </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">is</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> like unto it, Thou shalt </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">a</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/39a" title="TG Love."><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">love</span></span></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> thy neighbour as thyself.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a name="40"></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">40 On these two commandments hang all the </span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">a</span></sup></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/22/matt/22/40a" title="Mark 12: 33 (13-37); Rom. 13: 10 (8-10); TG Law of Moses."><span style="mso-fareast-Times New Roman";font-family:";color:#40639D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">law</span></span></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and the prophets.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In his conference address titled “The Love of God” given in the October 2009 President Dieter Uchtdorf said, “Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My question that I would like you to consider for the remainder of my talk is Why is love so important? </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When I first was asked to give a talk on Father’s day, I was a bit nervous. I am not sure that I am worthy to speak on what I feel is such an important topic. All week I have worried about doing the subject justice. Not only do I want to give respect to our earthly fathers, but I want to give respect to our Heavenly Father as well. I do not have many stories to give of our earthly father as I cannot say that I have “that kind of father” with the amazing faith-building stories. I can say that I have an amazing husband and father of my children. One story with that is the very first time that I met him……</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">STORY ABOUT FIRST MEETING JIM!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">He has not let me down on that first thought either. Mostly because every day I can see the love that he has for our children. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Upon researching for this talk, I came across the primary song titled FATHERS I would like to read the words for you now.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The Father of our home leads our Family</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">With wisdom’s light in all that’s right;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My father’s good to me.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The father of our ward tends with loving care</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Each member’s needs with kindly deeds;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Our bishop’s always there.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And now we’ll sing great praise and reverently recall</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The Holy One who gave his Son, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The Father of us all.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">First, the FATHER OF OUR HOME. The song says that he leads our FAMILY. We have all heard the P’s associated with Fatherhood. Presiding, providing, priesthood, patriarch. These are all important and good words, but one about one very basic word….. LOVE!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Read story in What the Lord Requires of Fathers by Elder Robert L. Backman in September 1981 Ensign.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ten thousand high school students in Kansas were asked what question they would ask their parents and want a straight answer on. Eighty percent replied: “Do you love me?”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a name="51"></a></span><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The next most asked question: “If you had to do it all over again, would you have me?”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How vital it is for fathers to give their children a sense of personal worth, to let them know they are loved and needed.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a name="53"></a> We need to love them unconditionally as the Savior loves us, using our time,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> energies, abilities, understanding, and concern to help them recognize their relationship to their loving Father in Heaven and their divine potential as his children.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a name="54"></a></span><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fathers, we need to express our love and approval for them. Too many of us are like the father of the little boy who cried: “You always tell me when you’re disappointed in me. Why don’t you ever tell me when you’re appointed in me?”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I said earlier that I do not have “that kind of father.” He was an alcoholic and struggled with a lot of things as I was growing up. Of all the things I am grateful for my father is that he tried really hard. He got himself clean, was baptized into the church, took my family to the temple when we were kids, and tried when I was young to instill a little bit of faith in me. He has since fallen away from the church and we have our issues on communication, but I am grateful to my earthly father for helping me with the basics so that I could grow into the testimony that I have today.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The second verse talked about another Father that we have here on this earth. He is the Father of our Ward. Our Bishop. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In the October 2003 Priesthood Session of conference, President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a talk in which he talked mostly to the Bishops of the church. He stated, “We have more than 18,000 bishops in the Church. Every one is a man who has been called by the spirit of prophecy and revelation and set apart and ordained by the laying on of hands. Every one of them holds the keys of the presidency of his ward. Each is a high priest, the presiding high priest of his ward. Each carries tremendous responsibilities of stewardship. Each stands as a FATHER to his people.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here are some of the words President Hinckley used to describe Bishops, “ Counselor, comforter, anchor and strength in times of sorry and trouble, strong with strength that comes from Lord, wise with wisdom that comes from the Lord, open door to hear the cries, strong back to carry the burdens, sensitive heart to judge needs, godly love broad enough and strong enough to encompass even the wrongdoer and the critic, man of patience, willing to listen, striving to understand.” These are some very powerful characteristics. But what I think they have in common is LOVE! How many of us have wonderful stories of Bishops who have LOVED us and cared for us. I can truly say that our bishop loves each one of us and I am grateful for the FATHER OF THIS WARD who leads us and LOVES each one of us.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Describe different bishops in my life. Bishop Beck, Murdock, Nielsen, Crump, Bullough, Steenblik, Smith, Finn.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The last part of that song talked about our Heavenly Father. The Father of us all! We are all children of our Father in Heaven. We were created in His image. Why do we love God? We find the answer in Ist John 4:19 We love him because he first loved us! </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Look at all that He has given us. President Uchtdorf states in his conference address “Our Father in Heaven has given us, His children, much more than any mortal mind can comprehend. Under his direction the Great Jehovah created this wondrous world we live in. God the Father watches over us, fills our hearts with breathtaking joy, and brightens our darkest hours with blessed peace” “He offers to His children the promise of a glorious and infinite existence and has provided a way for us to progress in knowledge and glory until we receive a fullness of joy. He has promised us ALL THAT HE HAS.” </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Gods love for His children is no respecter of person’s. He does not look on outward appearances. Heavenly Father loves the disciple as much as he loves the sinner. He loves us all… His love is an infinite love that is pure and Holy. We are important to God, not because of the things we do, but because we are HIS children. I believe this statement can be true and should be true of the other 2 Father’s as well. Our bishops towards our Ward family and our earthly Father’s towards his children. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Elder Uchtdorf gave some very inspiring words when he said that “God the Eternal father did not give that first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">No, God does not need us to love Him…. But OH, how we need to Love God!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">For what we love determines what we seek.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What we seek determines what we think and do.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What we think and do determines who we are – and who we will become.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So yes, in talking about Father’s on this Father’s day, I have chosen to also speak on LOVE. I ask again, why is Love such a great commandment… Again, I turn to Elder Uchtdorf who says “When we truly understand what it means to love as Jesus Christ loves us, the confusion clears and our priorities align. Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes more joyful. Our lives take on a new meaning. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes more profound. Obedience becomes a joy rather than a burden.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The chorus of that Primary song I referred to early reads: </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fathers are so special with a very special love.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">They watch us and protect us.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">They guide us and direct us.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Back to our home above.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Father’s do have a very special kind of LOVE don’t they. Our Heavenly Father towards all of His children. The Bishop towards his Ward Family. And a Father here on this earth towards his Children. On this Father’s day, let us Honor all of these Father’s and give them the respect and reverence they deserve, but most importantly, let us all show them the LOVE that we have for them.</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;">HAPPY FATHER's DAY to ALL the wonderful Fathers that I know and love. </span></p></span></span></div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-56488785795941281592010-06-11T21:34:00.000-07:002010-06-16T16:47:47.209-07:00Answer to PrayersWe have been very blessed lately with a lot of answers to our "small" prayers. We are gaining testimony everyday of the power of prayer. All these little prayers add up to faith building experiences, whic is so wonderful. Here are just a few examples that I can think of over the last few months for the Snook's.<div><br /></div><div><ul><li>We have been looking for a piano to add to our house. It is something that we have been wanting for a very long time. Nothing we have ever sat down and prayed as a family about, but something that is always a prayer in my heart. One night a thought just popped into my head to ask on Facebook if anyone knew anyone getting rid of a piano. That same day I had a friend reply that they had one that they were going to list on Craigslist for free literally the next day. Needless to say, we have a wonderful piano downstairs in our living room as I type. </li><li>Tyler is loving math and really grasps concepts with the piano. They say this goes together. We have wanted to get him into some kind of musical lessons for a while now. Now that we have a piano, we have also found a lady in our church that is giving him lessons. </li><li>Jim texted me at work one day desparate because they could not find Jameson's binkie. He was still very addicted to the darn thing and having a very hard time going down for a nap. I guess the kids and dad looked through the whole house and could not find it. When I got home, Tyler told me that he felt so bad for Jameson that he went and said a prayer to help find the binkie. Apparently, a few minutes later Jacob came up from his bedroom with the binkie in his hand. It had fallen onto one of the bean bag chairs. </li><li>Tyler's 6th grade daycamp adventure to Camp Sweyolakan was scheduled for this last Wednesday. Tuesday was a gorgeous sunny day. Unfortunately, Wednesday we woke up to downpours. On my way to work, I felt so bad for the poor 6th graders I said a little prayer as a was driving. A few hours later, the rain was totally gone. Tyler said that it only drizzled a bit when they first got there, but they were inside for art stuff anyway. By the time they went out to do all the outdoor adventure stuff, the rain was gone. Still cold, but no rain so they were able to enjoy their time at Camp.</li><li>I have been lacking time to do a lot of things lately, one of the most important is reading my scriptures. I have an ipod, so I have been trying to get the scriptures on CD so that I could put them on the Ipod and listen when I have a chance. Sometimes at work when I am going to file for an hour or so, I listen to music on my Ipod. I thought times like these would be perfect for scripture "study" instead. I have looked at the library, with friends, etc. and just have not been able to find any CD's of the scriptures. It has been very frustrating over the last few months of searching. I have had a prayer in my heart that some kind of answer would come. Well, last month, my prayer was answered. I went to a Relief Society Mini-conference. We all little classes all morning that you could pick from. My first class I chose to go to was "Your own personal Liahona" which I felt I needed as I was searching to find that all important scripture study (liahona) time. In her discussion with the class, the teacher mentioned that she had issues of finding time to read her scriptures while working and having young children at home (sound familiar). She was told about how on LDS.org you can download the MP3 files of the scriptures to listen to. She was able to download them all and then burn them to CD and listen in a walkman (giggle inside at the advances in technology). HELLO! Could that be any clearer of a message! The rest of the class was so much more, but that one little sentence was so important for me to hear. I am so grateful that I chose to go so my prayer could be answered. You bet that I went straight home, got the files downloaded, and now enjoy listening to my scripture reading on my Ipod while driving too and from work, during work hours when filing, and sometimes at night after the kiddos are in bed. Makes this one more thing on my list to do each day just a bit easier!</li></ul><div>It is amazing how each of these times, I have felt a distinct spirit associated and my testimony on faith has grown bit by bit. We have some "big" prayers we are needing answers to, mostly centered around a career type job for James. I know that these prayers will be answered in time. Will that be now or in 10 years. I dont know, but I know thos prayers will be answered and the perfect opportunity for James will come. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I have a solid testimony that prayers are answered. Whether big or small, our prayers (whether spoken or in our hearts) are heard by our Father in Heaven and answered. Just saying!</div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-6509041264686957972010-06-08T21:35:00.000-07:002010-06-08T21:46:19.438-07:00Baseball and pianoSo the SYSA baseball season has officially begun. Abi's first year playing and she has been so excited. Unfortunately her first practice did not go so well and she "got scared" and would not participate. It will take her a while to get used to the idea. Doesnt help that she is the only girl on the team, but somehow I think she might be used to that ;) Noah's first practice was tonight and he had a blast. This will keep us pretty busy, thursday we have 3 practices at the same time at different places. Luckily they are all relatively close and between Jim and I we can work it all out. Cant wait for the games to get going next week. Luckily most of the games are all at the South Hill Sports complex, so Tues and Thurs evenings will be hanging out there for 3 or 4 hours playing baseball. <div><br /></div><div>Tyler had his very first piano lesson today. He is LOVING it. Below is a video of him practicing before bed tonight. He has been very excited to get started on this new skill. It really was his very first piano lesson today and look at what he can do already!!!!</div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwON-qVK4mCJk44cFtNTCxyLsUhU1ru-hNUKuBFBZwnVRJVJRaHioSMOJdmmFUSNd1bp4c5ZIytIxWF8QapUA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Thats all for tonight. Baseball and piano pretty much sums up our life for a while. It is so great to watch your kids playing and having fun as well as learning new skills and enjoying it. </div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-19190230997288428682010-06-07T20:44:00.000-07:002010-06-07T20:57:03.355-07:00New Goals<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; ">So, the purpose of this blog was originally so that I could document our life raising these 6 crazy rascals. I have been so busy lately that I have kind of left that behind. My new goal for the summer (since I dont have school anymore :0) is to be better about documenting.<div><br /></div><div>Jameson is getting so big. I cant believe he is 2 now. He is starting to talk more and more each day. I love it when he grabs a book and sits down, turning pages, and just babbles to himself like he is reading himself a book. Too cute!</div><div><br /></div><div>A new thing he has started in the last week or 2 is to call me "Mo". I think it is adorable. He has been a daddy's boy from day 1 and has said Daddy, Dada, and the many other forms for that wonderful baldy he loves dearly. However, he has not usually called me anything, which I have been okay with. I know he has been around Dad a lot more since birth just because of our life situation right now. I am okay with that. Well, a few weeks ago, he just started calling me "Mo." Today, I came home from work and he was standing in the living room. He turned and beamed and said "Hello Mo!" I just love that little man.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, my new goal is to try and post something every few days. (I would say everyday, but I dont want to put too much pressure on myself LOL). Raising 6 kids is not always easy, there are some fun times, but a lot of frustrating times as well. I am sure it will not be too hard to come up with stuff to post about. I would also like to be able to remember these little things when the kids are older, so here goes my trial run at some new goals</div></div></span>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-39767625521976435492010-05-14T22:42:00.001-07:002010-05-14T23:29:12.762-07:00So I am a total slacker!!!!<div><div><div><div><div><div>I just cant seem to find the time to blog anymore. Sorry guys. Here are some pics to get you up to speed on our life as of late.<br /><div><br /><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471368406281732034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RtqrznkJ6tMK9CDCr5kuYGhLYpkLAkgWvfpu2sqXVRZ-r6Bp-e60WtA-4AVkfi5klttGg8I54pnuuxEwTKKiWYbbNzsLkC0GBNgj84kd6fl17ckPXT3tLQWZLXKUVGd0qLlGqeGtOmDL/s400/masked+j.jpg" border="0" />We had a rough go of it for a bit with all the little kids catching a pretty harsh case of pneumonia and RSV. Little Jameson above spent 5 days in the hospital. Daniel and Abi (below) spent 1 night in the hospital. James was with Jameson as he was getting discharged while I was with Daniel and Abi in the ER getting admitted.</div><div><div> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471368304001651234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Llyj1Yc3INWkZgS_aRHIBMc1YfiTIWpY1ubzBCzGhVZV_0lsdfPW8bzVHI-PBO9Mf8fY4xCM36SfTPTBh0tACFraUIMcFI7muu-DcIIKbyqVzLOnYZlUmQR8ghTx64qNaMtEKVJZLkIM/s400/abi+and+dan.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Daniel and Abi recovered fast and were out of the hospital the next day. I cant really say they enjoyed being in the same room becuase they were sick and in the hospital. LOL. It was one long week, but they all got healthy and are back to their normal selves. I get nervous at any runny nose or cough now, but they are doing well. We have such wonderful church members who helped with childcare, cleaning, and bringing us meals. Not to mention one great Visiting Teacher who took the top half kids a few times as well as gave me a great shoulder to cry on. Thanks to all who helped out. We really do appreciate it.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471369082346985634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWSDeYKPnwGXSW0ig61H0hDMk9K3PNfOJVFIk_lM9MOArAg_2b2Q4y76XPTN0lbTldf8tpvrK86EmawPT0fK5CxW2YecGXNBL8vCuF_H8rtp9yrCbgzJYLZo4q7xv1AC4uaXkDVcJvQpOe/s400/abi+crazy+hair.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Other than the hospital stay, nothing too SHOCKING has been going on at the Snook house. We are just hanging out... Bouncing on the trampoline....</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471370470106767170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEflErbTnAZ7fcZCw0i6iltZcz4kqZrjTC3_2XgSRHEi5JVLU5PSYsFF2L64vU79EMqfEDMhXZQYBmX5quAa3KraI4d21Cmb720InRkyw26t5xWoFSql2wYCZGkD1JjWEfX8z8xqcoXYp/s400/IMGA0119.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><div>Enjoying hot dogs bigger than our heads....</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471369353287989794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KS0EQMeunce1Ch7JBjJDqRPl36pgjIlMUjbUd0jpc0w00hsbsqJ916svpclmVQZynliGUc2mo_mhlRniFGJt7DEpx1WSRxJnquDEWZJs_p80r8MO0M6FyBbVAJ_8cmcD76gJwKjD9R20/s400/d+and+hot+dog.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Getting in touch with the ape inside of each of us....<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471378060450545090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR4skUr0qZ5V5wW5qrnqQbrNjTfeSsNTEa7b9LOIDRW4-AOmF3rANOMei6kUlOH2PArpV3Ef6OSgSpcreEw4rg4u1QLQ6x3xHMhSv7iYBIAD6lTYgcKYkA4tsyBsBtwoP5r7hT2IkGCdF/s400/P1030662.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Jumping for joy at the blessings we see each day....</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471375630174020786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9AM4KYMs1QGeCvWHnEB9RWdnP_lzL_x0QPg7xO9OmIIF2BAw6sPj8lDiwoEO20uPbsuASUg8aHMDGwWQOGGGNYLO_jQ-V1Xg25d2SbOG9c0qpBP8IUExf3jnOB9_I4h5X9GPKiZTKECZ/s400/jacob+jumping+on+rock.jpg" border="0" />Reaching for the sky at a higher potential in each one of us...</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471375872649110946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg4nCaPqtiW45W5RcHBKaZ3lUzmuUEZQDD-DcWzIG6Jpp3wRS_U4NomGbEBYLpeREMWhAt-vzX61sFCTv4NOobnLN7Vl2sFy4WY64WE8_VzB1YIkK3Dj9hqXHu-TZjKFOQwazEHCF_Olr/s400/tyler+jumping+on+rock.jpg" border="0" />Spending some family time on hikes outdoors...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471375746138619954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh719SFE7XVYxjBh1_pAOL_kA9tghLlTFMVC12OsgJMIWzj5rzwMd1B_CNCaiuigmfzAeSfiC_mRgW5VCRCxuV8stHTyL1llHl02D6uE1DaCVuB1q6zV_duRVVMmr1BJm9Hs2ruNRu5dzv_/s400/my+6.jpg" border="0" /> <div>And enjoying some great bedtime stories....</div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471371063509358354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VCp38Y2-PjjR2_6W2_41NMzkjcDA55FLWF8beT2maru1qlGKmiZJ15avk9MvJubf-qyX8bSp2vYfK6Yh30LP5qzZrAPfdhDA0NbpchR0ozf99ucMQzAS26_ukNgsWM-Erm6NRJOpSSPR/s400/tyler+asleep+with+book.bmp" border="0" /></div><div>I very much enjoy peaking at the world through the eyes of these little guys....</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471370333064632258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUa1mXsjg92nwP2WKn0bo488-0P32Orj4C8GvJkxQmmkFCYdyLndv0t5Yr1QvnpD_uucO4nxC7DnVPt9_KpWHVWFhbtK7j58t2UaQDkGgFoLyi3a5T_lfckuZ29rHscXz8hOC_Bhk9GlK/s400/Baseball+cap.jpg" border="0" />As they strap themselves in tight to me...<br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471370559108486082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVK9EZ92Gs4U88JPo1Uj_59MpX2FJzxG5hWx8YcZeoTyGneegubu_Ntg2pFfltRfpSLPjY3GyDpjCbYK0-ZKd-pfpHzSK8pLYn6jm-HLBrNiGXl1G5KuYzpngDtgVYT6mL0Hgzpe_5CHIv/s400/j+and+bag.jpg" border="0" /> With working full time, school full time, and some various other duties (like laundry, kids, etc) I am staying very busy. One thing I am very grateful for is a loving family. I enjoy each moment I spend with these kiddos and thank my Heavenly Father every day for the chance to be their mother. I love them all and have learned a lot from each one. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-20192525545575049432010-01-17T21:36:00.001-08:002010-01-17T22:14:23.699-08:00A great, Spirit filled night to remember!Last night was the Adult session of Stake Conference, which I must admit that I have never gone to before. Yesterday was Abi's birthday and I was totally not planning on going. I admit that even forgot about the meeting. About 6 p.m. I came and checked my facebook account and saw a status update from a friend about being a speaker at the meeting and so on. This reminded me and I began to think, maybe I should go and see what is said. I was wishy-washy for a bit and by 6:45 I decided I should go and threw on a skirt and shirt, and put my hair in a pony. I still even had a Tinker Bell tattoo on my face from Abi's birthday festivities that day. I just felt I needed to be there. Boy am I glad that I decided to go. It is probably the most spiritual meeting I have been to in a very long time. <br /><br />The theme for the meeting was "one by one." The meeting started off with a member of the stake presidency talking about a recent talk by Elder Eyring that spoke how he wrote down instances where he felt the hand of the Lord in his life. These are mostly small moments we dont even realize when they happen. The meeting went on to talk about how the hand of the Lord has been present in our lives in an individual way?<br /><br />The meeting then turned to 4 members of the stake who have struggled in some way with some major trials. One was a recent convert who talked about decisions that he has made in his life and he can break them down into his pre-Christ decisions and post-Christ decisions. He talked about his early 20s when he did not "have the influence of Christ" in his life and he made his decisions on his own, for his own good, and to make him happy. He made some pretty rough decisions and actually had a major gambling addiction that was hard to overcome. After he came to know and understand Christ better, his decisions began to change. he started to seek guidance with the Lord rather than make these decisions on his own. he became happier, made better decisions, and was able to change his life. <br /><br />The next speaker was a young mother whose husband is currently deployed in Afghanistan. She talked about the "tender mercies" she has seen. One story was when her children were all sick with fevers and she could not for the life of her find a thermometer. She was overwhelmed with the sickness of 3 kids, alone, missing her companion. She said a quick prayer and asked Heavenly Father for help. Her neighbor called later that afternoon to ask if she could borrow an ingredient to a recipe. She said yes and the neighbor came over to find her bedraggled, tired, and overwhelmed. The neighbor asked if she was okay and she said yes, but the kids were all sick and she was just so frustrated because she could not find a thermometer. The neighbor reached into her coat pocket and withdrew a thermometer and stated "that is so funny. On my way over I put my coat on and reached into my pocket and found this. I dont know how it got there and I was going to put it away when I got home, but here you take it!" How amazing. She spoke on many other "tender mercies" that she has had and continues to have of people hepping and taking care of her while she is working through her trial.<br /><br />the next speaker spoke on loosing a few people close to him. One a very close friend at work who ended up taking his own life and the confusion that caused. Being so close to someone during the day at work, but not really knowing him. Another loved on he lost was his sister who was a music/band teacher. She died as the bus her group was on lost control and went off the road. She was in the front and tried to step in to correct the bus back on the road, but was unable to and was thrown from the bus. She was much loved by her "family" of students. He talked about the struggle of working through these tragedies and how Christ was by his side to love and support him the whole way.<br /><br />The last speaker was a young woman who spoke about her few years spent in prison after she caused a fatal car accident. This was an amazing talk on the strength a person can have with Christ by her side. I was so impressed by her attitude towards life and her "never give up" spirit. Many things she said brought me to tears, but I will always remember a scripture she quoted. At one point after the accident she recalls being mad at the Lord for "doing this to her." "Why did you let this happen?" I remember her saying she kept asking God. "I am a good person, why is this happening to me?"<br /><br />It is so amazing how the Lord works. I do not know why I suddenly decided to go to that meeting, but I am so glad I did. Why? because these are the same questions I have been asking myself lately. "Why are these things happening to me? I am a good person. My family is a good family! My husband and I are so done with these struggles, why cant you just let us get the blessings we want?" These are all questions that have been going through my mind so often over the last few weeks. This last speaker quoted D&C 122:7 "if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son (or daughter), that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be fore thy good." that scripture along with her story and some other things she said really hit home with me. <br /><br />All of these people spoke of the way the Lord carried them and taught them and helped them or is helping them through these trials. All of these stories helped me to understand where I am in my life and the things I need to do to get out of this "funk" that I am in. I need to look for the tender mercies, open my eyes to the instances when the Lord is present in my life in an individual way. I want to understand more how the Lord has manifested himself to me as an individual. These are the things I need to focus on. So here are just a few that I can think of right now.<br /><br />Life has been a struggle for us as of late, that is no surprise, but through all the "bad" there has also been good. Our van broke down a few months back. This leaves us with just one car to get us to and from everything, but this car does not fit the whole family. thankfully, my parents have stepped in and they are letting us use their extra car. This car also does not fit the whole family, but between the two cars, we can all get somewhere if need be. For the most part, we only ever have to go in halfsies, except for church and then we take two cars. It is a pain, but it is what it is and for now it is working. Plus, this is such a wonderful blessing for my parents to be able to help us in this way. Without their extra car, we would not be able to make it through this trial at all. <br /><br />Another "tender mercy" that I know is our neighbor Mary. With 6 kids, you can imagine that we go through milk like there is no tomorrow. Probably 1 gallon or more per day. Mary works for her church collecting donations from local stores for the church's food bank. Well, they always have a bit extra, so for the last month our fridge has never been empty of milk and usually over flowing with 4 or 5 gallons. It comes at a time when we had run out of WIC coupons for the month and other ways to get any milk in our fridge. This is a small thing, but definitely a very BIG thing for our family. <br /><br />The biggest way I think the Lord has shown me lately that he loves me is through my wondeful husband, James. The previous blog post talks about that in more detail, but to re-iterate, his strength and love through all of this is an awesome example to me. I am continually amazed at his good spirit and attititude towards life. I love his dearly and thank the Lord for making me get up that day 15 years ago and getting my picture taken (when I really did not want to, but felt that I just needed to go). I know why I needed to go know and I am thankful for the Lord in my life and his nudges for me to keep doing the right thing. <br /><br />there have been so many other little moments that it is hard to name them all. Times when I felt alone and I got a phone call from a friend, or when I had a miscarriage and was having hard time dealing with those emotions, etc. All of these times are experiences that I am grateful for. They have taught me to be stronger, to be closer to others, to be friendlier, or whatever. I am truly grateful for the Hand of the Lord in my life!Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3593727529386381916.post-18543665471015842422010-01-14T19:20:00.001-08:002010-01-14T19:38:15.072-08:00Our Photo Daddy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzg-ZTdvFhTatn1O_W0HMxkG_gAOndAIDtuACzDMDCaPvTB_s_mmRWjl3aoWF3o6LDPl1swr84feOpcKBt97QusmDhBYJE_s5UNpigySu1aSNN2AUFCCt1JVtNm8k-lGwIyM80AA-hL1aE/s1600-h/photo+man.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426801812365125586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzg-ZTdvFhTatn1O_W0HMxkG_gAOndAIDtuACzDMDCaPvTB_s_mmRWjl3aoWF3o6LDPl1swr84feOpcKBt97QusmDhBYJE_s5UNpigySu1aSNN2AUFCCt1JVtNm8k-lGwIyM80AA-hL1aE/s400/photo+man.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>To say that the last few years have been rough would be an understatement. We have struggled a lot financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Times have definitely been trying. But through all those trying times, James has been so strong and courageous. I am continually amazed at how these "little" things just dont get him down, or at least he doesnt show it too much. When we were nearing the end of schooling and thinking things were soon going to get better, James started turning in applications for a "permanent" job in photojournalism. 2 years later, he is till looking to find that dream job. FOr now though, he is happy hanging out and taking pictures whenever he gets the chance and he never complains about having to take some pretty crappy jobs to get by. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>A few weeks ago we had yet another heartbreaking let down in the job category and I must say that I was crushed. Not for myself or for the lack of money, but I just felt like we had "put our time in" and deserved a break. He deserves a lot more than what he is getting right now and I just thought that maybe our time was up and the blessings should just start pouring in any moment now. I totally believe in enduring to the end and keep on moving and all that, but seriously can we find the end any time soon. That is just what I was feeling. doors kept slamming in our faces, opportunities just kept slipping through our grasps and for what, so we could remain poor and unable to support ourselves, blah, blah, blah. I guess I just had a mental breakdown of sorts and still am fighting my way out of it. but through it all, James has remained happy and strong. He did have some sadness at the lost opportunity of yet another job, but he has not crashed like I have. he even had to give a talk on the importance of prayer the Sunday after hearing he did not get the job and I must say that I dont think I could have done it. I was seriously doubting prayer at that point. I mean we prayed night and day, fasted, attended the temple, all of those things you are supposed to do and still did nto get the job. What more could we do? I would have found it very difficult to get up in front of the church and profess my testimony on prayer because at the moment, my testimony was lacking ALOT! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Anyway, things are looking up. He has struggled to find the job that fits just right and has yet to find it except for the Baseball photography, which is only during the summer. Through it all though, we have been blessed in so many other little ways and i need to remember those little things more often. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>This past week he landed a job. Is it his "dream job"? No. But he is still very happy about it. it is an opportunity to be doing something he loves to do, shooting photographs! What can be better. It is also a job that he can "grow" with where moving up is an option. I am continually amazed at his wonderful attitude and his "just ducky" attitude. That is his favorite saying because he says he tries to look at stuff like a duck would and just let the "water run off his back." he doesnt let these things get him down. he just picks himself back up and tries again. I am proud of you hunny. Good luck with the new job and I pray that I may some day have a good attitude about life like you do. I have a lot to learn from you. thanks for putting up with my doldroms lately. LOVE YA!</div>Snookfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714422109700749392noreply@blogger.com0