PEEPS

For those of you that know my family, you know that Easter is mine and mom's favorite time for candy. And by candy, we mean PEEP's--not Peep's as in People--PEEPS as in Marshmallow Peeps! Yep these are the best. Especially when they have gone hard! Mom likes them rock solid--I like them just barely hard, with a little softness left.
Mom called tonight to let me know that one of our family friends had sent her a care package in the mail and in it she found PEEPS--she was overjoyed! Thanks Cannon's you made her day and week complete!!!
Little does she know that the Kids and I sent PEEP's this past week and she should be getting that supply anyday now. So she is set for a few weeks. And she won't have to share--Sister Homer won't eat sugar of any kind!

Several (25 at least) years ago, I dated a guy that asked my sister what he could get to put in an Easter basket for me as a gift. She told him that if you really want to make her happy--just buy PEEPS's--no chocolate--just PEEP's. So that is what he did. I came home and found a HUGE basket at my doorstep full of Easter grass and PEEP's. I was thrilled.

When I went to find images of PEEP's I found that there is a PEEP's fan club--lol!!! I may have to join and put mom's name in too!
So if you want to make me or my mom really happy--buy us pure sugar and softness--"PEEP's" for Easter.
Happy Easter everyone!

SPRING!!!!

I am not a big fan of Spring, only in the fact that I can't breathe! My allergies love to flare to the highest volumes of sneezing, runny nose, and itchy watery eyes and I can't enjoy it as much as others.
But, I love the new color of flowers (when I can smell) , I love the fresh air (when I can breathe), and I love that the kids can now get out of doors and not have to be cooped up in the house. They can run, jump, play ball, be free without having to come up with something else to do in the house.
Even on the coldest of sunny days--these kids were itching to get out and do all of this!
It was Ashlynne's birthday on Saturday and she has been dying to get out an ride her new scooter. Austin got one for Christmas, and has been so desperate, he has begged me to ride it in the house (oh the joys of having an island in the kitchen they can chase, run or scoot around!
If the big kids are outside--Handu wants to be right there with them, doing what big kids do! Too bad he can barely walk or we would have him on a trike, but the wagon will have to do for a little longer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLYNNE

This little missy in all of her Princess glory turned 4 years old today. She is a joy in my life, my little shadow. She is all girl with just enough Tomboy in her to put her big brother to shame. She is a daredevil that loves to dress up, loves to sing, dance, mimick what her brother is doing, be the mom to her little brother and she has an infectious laugh that cracks me up. In this first picture on the chair (I hope) she is wearing the Princess Necklace that her Grammie sent her from the missionfield. She was thrilled to get a package in the mail addressed to her and that SHE GOT TO OPEN IT!!!
Showing off her "Pearls and Jewels" from Grammie.
Blowing out her candles on her Princess and the Frog Cake.
She was thrilled she got a Pink Radio Flyer Scooter and a Hannah Montana Guitar
did I mention she got a Hannah Montana Guitar and headphones that sort of does a "karaoke type thing with headphones" (curse you Whitney, Mike, Jasmine and Lizzy). We may be sending her to your house very soon! With the addition of this Guitar--she now can play and dance to her Hannah Montana CD (that is truly played at least half the day).

She was exhausted by the end of the day and was thrilled with all of her presents. Most of them clothes, because she is outgrowing everything she has.
Happy Birthday to our little Princess. We love you loads and loads.

I AM HAPPY FOR:

Spring, Flowers and the Fresh Outdoors!!!

I AM HAPPY FOR:

Small treasures and small pleasures!

I AM HAPPY FOR:

Missionaries, especially funny Senior Missionaries that call nearly every day and want to talk to the kiddos!!!

I AM HAPPY FOR:

For relatively happy grandchildren and the fun they have with Keith and me!