Mom's Birthday

Yesterday Was my Mom's birthday. We were able to pull off a surprise birthday party, for the first time ever! My dad planned the whole thing thing and while he was at work the kids worked together and got things put together. The hardest part was getting everything into the house and set up in the 30 minute window that Mom was picking dad up. This included the temperature sensitive food that Mom couldn't see, and the decorations, but like I said it was a huge success and it was so nice to have everyone there!

I seriously do not know how my mom does it. She amazes me day in and day out. When most people hear that she had 7 kids they are pretty shocked that she is still sane. If you have ever had a chance to meet my mom you would know she is more than sane. She is the best example of someone who never gives up, who has complete faith in the gospel, and someone who has their priorities straight. She has taught all of us kids How to be our best selves and has helped us when she can, and stood by us when we needed to grow. I love her so much and feel so blessed to have her in my life.

Mom turned 55 this year, and in her words she has 45 more years to go! Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Some Pictures from the party , Enjoy :)

Ashley Me and Court Getting Ready for Mom

 Greyson Just Hanging Out With Mom

Hanging Out with The Family

Corgan Playing On The Cell Phone With Courtney

Cassidy Cuddling Simba While He slept. Such a good aunt.

I am not quite sure what was going on here. . . . . Courtney and Greyson.


It Was such a great party, and I think Mom was truly surprised and Happy to have all of her kids there.  Happy Birthday Mom We Love You!!

The Two Guys guys In My Life.

I have two of the the sweetest, happiest, well behaved, little nephews in the world. I seriously LOVE Corgan and Grey.  Now you might be wondering why this post is coming now, and why I am talking about them again. And there is are plenty of good reasons, one being I should be studying for my chemistry final. Another being this, I work night shift. A lot of the woman I work with amaze me. They work all night then go home and sleep only a few hours then get up and take care of there kids all day. I often say to them that I can't imagine not going home and not getting my 8 hours of sleep after work with no interruptions, they go on and say its worth it. . . . 

Well on sunday after work I went to my sister Ashley's house because Grey was getting blessed that morning. I got to there and laid there for about an hour until I fell asleep, Then about an hour after that I heard the kids wake up. My sisters husband is the ward clerk so he is gone Sunday morning's. So I had told Ashley I would help her get things ready for the blessing, I was dreading not having my sleep and having to get up and help with the kids.( As a side note, If anybody knows me they know how much I love kids, I mean love kids I will usually do anything to hold babies (outside of work) and to take care of kids. I have been this way since I myself was a little child, most people would put me in the slightly,  or just plain obsessed category.) So its a big deal for me to not want to be taking care of children. So I got up and went downstairs and Ashley was feeding the Kids. It took Corgan all of about 10 seconds to start squirming to try to get away from Ash to try to come over to me, He just started talking his own language and in it I could make out "Hi Kenzie How's your Day" I think thats when I forgot about sleep. 

Corgan then came over and sat by me and talked about the animals, and letters, and other random things. He kept laughing and smiling. He kept pointing to Grey and showing me random things. He was so happy I was there, and I was so happy I was there. I picked Grey up out of the seat, and started talking to him. Grey has learned to smile and slightly laugh this past week or so. He was going crazy with his smiles! It was making my heart melt, You know when you see a babies first little smile how   precious it is! Oh I just wanted to squeeze him. After about half an hour of playing and laughing with the boys Corgan came over and said he wanted to hold Grey, So I let him. I was Laying on the couch and Corgan Laid Next to Me and I put Grey On him. We sat there for Maybe five minutes, It just made me think of how lucky I was to be able to be taking care of the boys. 

I love these kids! I am so lucky to live so close to them, and have sister who lets me come over and visit them so often. And after sunday, and taking care of kids for a little on no sleep, I respect the mom's in my life even more!