Photobooth fun.

This is what we do when it's too hot to play outside. Tristan LOVES photobooth. He loves to sit next to me at the computer and watch what I do. It's becoming a "thing" that we do each day. Hip Hip Hooray for the simple things that please children...

Advice I would take.

I know I've been slacking again. I've succumbed to my laziness. So sorry.

Here's some food for thought so you don't all forget about me.
Promise to update this week!

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends and parents will.  Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone.  It's more healing that crying alone.
8. It's okay to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up your present.
12. It's okay to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others.  You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.  But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath.  It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.  But the second one is up to you & no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save it for a special occasion.  Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now.  Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The more important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything.  Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life.  Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children only get one childhood.
38. All the truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside everyday.  Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we threw all our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time.  You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel; get up, dress up, and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Favorites : 11, 17, 22, 31, 41 & 43

Advice I would give: 11, 14, 18, 25, 37, & 43.

My All American Baby!

4th of July is not nearly as fun as it used to be, but I'm looking forward to the years where my kids are interested in blowing things up and eating delicious food. 

Tristan definitely has the delicious food part down, just needs to get on board with blowing things up.

We decided not to push the bedtime (no fun for anyone, anyways) so us old people were home by 10 but we had a good relaxing day regardless.

Plus we got to kick off our day with a pancake breakfast our ward put on! 

MmmMmmm :)