When I grew up...

When I grew up, I was gonna be a princess, a cowgirl, a secretary, a pediatritian, a model, a psychologist or a teacher.... Depending on what point of life I was in. Today as I made food for my family, dressed kids, cleaned, folded laundry, read stories, sang the alphabet thirty times and hugged my husband; just like I do everyday... I realized that no matter what I wanted to be, or when I wanted to be that particular thing, I am the very best thing I could be. I am the luckiest girl alive. I get to be the wife of the best guy ever, I get to be a daughter and a daughter in law to amazing parents who never stop teaching me. I get to be a sister to my siblings who are my best friends too. The job that leaves me the most in awe though is my job as a mommy. Jared and I have the best kids ever, and I am so lucky that I get to be with them and teach them everyday and to have their sweet spirits teach me everyday... Being all of the things I am , is way better than any of those things I was gonna be.

A million years ago...

Sometimes this life is crazy. I look at the people around me, and I think about some of the crazy things that people throughout history have been through and it makes me think.
I think there was some kind of meeting a million years ago. Not a big council with debates or different opinions. A meeting with a loving a Father. I think we each sat down with him, and went over what our life was to hold. I think we knew about and agreed to every trial and tribulation that we would face. WHY??? We knew we could do it. We knew what we are capable of, and who we really are. Now we are here on this earth, and we have forgotten who we are, and what our Father showed us and told us. I know that I feel sometimes that I can barley make it, as I am sure everyone does. At times like these I have to remind myself who I REALLY am. I'm not just a person trying to eek through my life. I am a daughter of God, whether or not I remember, and if that's who I truly am... I can do this! I can do anything. We all can! We just have to remember who we are, and what we are capable of, and who is waiting for us to do a great job and come home.

We learned that all of us would have trials in our lives: sickness, disappointment, pain, sorrow, and death. But we understood that these would be given to us for our experience and our good (see D&C 122:7) If we allowed them to, these trials would purify us rather than defeat us. .. They would teach us to have endurance, patience, and charity. (Spencer W Kimball , Faith Proceeds the Miracle)

Jensen turned 3!!!

It took me while, but I finally got the pictures of Jensens birthday!   He turned three on January 31.   We had a spiderman party, roasted hot dogs, and went sledding at grandma's sledding hill.   He was so excited to finally be three.  Thanks to Kiley and her amazing cake making skills, he had the coolest birthday cake ever.  He had lots of fun... and maybe, just maybe the terrible two's are over.

some cute pictures

Hillarious in Hindsight

There are some things in this life that ARE NOT funny as they happen.  Looking back on them we realize they were VERY FUNNY!   I have an experience like that.  I was talking to my neighbor.  He's a great guy, and I have known him forever.  He  asked me how I was feeling, and I said...        " better than ever!!!" That was true.  Until the moment I said it.  As soon as I said it, I started feeling the world slip away. Wouldn't you know it.  I lost consciousness.   He didn't realize and went on talking  to me and getting his mail.  When I didn't respond, he saw me on the ground and ran across the street to call 911.  I woke up, and he was holding me on the ground.  I had NO idea who he was, but I knew I didn't want to be on the ground with some guys arms around me.    I was not nice to him.  I feel bad, but I was pretty far gone.  Long story short, we figured it out. I switched medicine and realized that the medicine I had been on was the root of everything evil.  Really.  I have energy everyday!   i am so glad we figured this out.  I just find this story to be funny.  It didn't seem funny then, but it really is super funny now.   Just one of those things I guess that are hillarious in hindsight.  

Spring Fever

All of the Casey's are getting  spring fever.  Bad.  Jensen told me yesterday he wanted to play with rolly -polly bugs.  I want to too.  I would give anything to mow the lawn, or have a picnic.  Spring will come soon enough, but I feel like it's taking a long time this year.  Don't you? 

Holiday Action of Plenty

I have yet to actually contribute to this blog other than suggestions that I have given my wife, however since I've been taking the computer to work with me for the last month. I feel obligated to update the world on our little family. We had a great Christmas season with parties and activities of plenty. Most importantly Jensen and Israel had a blast with cousins and friends. We had the chance to have Santa come to Grandpa Casey's. Israel tried to feed his candy cane to Santa and Jensen was so excited to sing jingle bells with Santa. Jensen also got to see his cousins from Colorado, especially Josh who he really relates too, they got matching batman jammers and had to were them constantly. They would tell everyone, "look were twiners."  and his cousin Amanda from St. George who he missed greatly. As Amanda was leaving to go back to St. George, she said to Jensen, "I love you like a million bucks!" and he said to her as she was leaving, "I love you like five bucks!" Nicole and I were rolling on the ground laughing at him. So of course in typical 2 year old comedic fashion he starts repeating it over and over to get a few more laughs. other than a great Holiday Season we are still doing great. Nicole is feeling  better on her new medication, she is so tough, but anything to ease her burden is great. We both are starting new diets to re coupe from all the Holiday goodies we ate. We also had two birthday cakes for Israel since he was born on Christmas day last year. and his friend Kiley made him a very special cake that took many hours. Thank you! it tasted amazing too. Most importantly, we want to thank everyone for their continued love, prayers and support and we wish you all a fruitful new year.