Charlie's Angel, Baby!

So a little over a month ago I took a Conceal and Carry gun class. Before you get all freaked out about me being a gun-toting-lunatic, rest assured...I'd like to be! But alas, we do have any guns in our home, and I've never been particularly comfortable with them. I did, however, feel the need to exercise my right to do so. As it turns out, I totally rock ! That little paper target was TOTALLY dead. I also happened to enjoy it. I still don't know that I will ever own or carry a gun, but now I have that right, which I do feel is important. I am all about preserving our freedoms.

All manner of flowers...

As mothers we are always taking the good with the bad right?

My Morning started with a gift of these wonderful "flowers." I like to call them the best flowers money can't buy...for several reasons. First of all, they come from my kids who work sooo hard to bring mommy something beautiful. Second, they really are pretty when there are so many of them in a little mug. Third, having them in my house gets them out of my yard before they go to seed! Clearly we already have enough dandelions to deal with! Then my morning progressed to a different kind of flour. Yes FLOUR. I was making cinnamon rolls while Abby stood on the stool dipping her finder into the flour bucket for a little taste. OK, it was enough for an actual snack, but that it another story. She got a little shaky and topple right over, bring the flour bucket with her. She was covered, and so was my floor. It's a good thing I was having an especially patient morning...which is rare for me!

A tribute to Jack...

Today is Jackson's 7th birthday, so I thought I'd tell you a little about him. But first, who among you wouldn't want the gene pool that contains those eyes to marry your daughter?!?! Man he's good looking! And we can assume that by the time he reaches an acceptable age for marriage the front tooth will have grown in. I digress.

Jackson is probably my most thoughtful child. He often asks me how my day is going, listens to my answer, and responds appropriately. OK, how many of you married women are still hoping for such behavior from your husbands??

Jackson LOVES babies. He is the one I can count on to take care of Katie when I need help. He plays, coos, carries her around, and just works hard to make her happy.

Jackson is a physical being. He is a natural athlete. He loves and excels at any sport he tries. As an example, he is the only kid I know who was riding a two wheeler at age 3! He is physical about learning...anything with a project is right up his ally. What is really amazing is his ability to start a project and stick to it until it is finished. While all the other kids have long since moved on, Jackson continues to plug away until he is done. His physical nature is also serving him well in learning to play the piano. He seems to have a natural talent and doesn't need to work quite as hard as others.

Jackson is a spiritual being. From a young age Jackson has grasped gospel principles. He occasionally chooses to read scriptures in his free time. What strikes me the most, however, is the very sweet and sincere way in which he prays. He is so very thoughtful...both in being thankful and in his requests.

So as not to be misleading, trust me, Jack is still a 6 (no 7!) year old boy. He is loud, obnoxious, picks on his siblings, etc. Let's face it, he wouldn't be quite as much fun without that "all boy" part of him.

I am just so very lucky that he's mine.