Biggest Loser

I just joined the biggest loser in my neighborhood. It has a blog, so I'm quickly updating mine. :)

Finally

I am finally posting. I've been really busy but haven't really known what to say so here I am now. I've spent a lot of time with my kiddos doing fun things and I just got back from girls camp last week. I know I had more fun than any of the girls. I haven't ever taken that much time away from my mommy duties. Lynn did a great job of being a full time Dad.

I hope all of you are having as much fun as me. Now it is time to go get started on putting together my classroom and curriculum for next year. I am so excited. It will be a good challenge. On top of me returning to work full time, Lynn is going to be going to school as well to earn his bachelors. We will be spending every spare minute with our kids so they don't feel left out.

Talk to you soon. Drop me an email if you want to hear from me more regularly. I haven't really gotten into the blogging bug, as you can see from my plain style and lack of cutsieness.

Look to God and Live.

God Bless
Ducky

Bye for Now

Ruth L. Baum
Ruth L. Baum 1915 ~ 2009 Ruth Lillian Davis Featherstone Baum passed away May 6, 2009. She was born October 8, 1915 to Thomas Morgan and Lillian Bullough Davis. She married Herbert LeRoy Featherstone January 3, 1942; deceased. Later married Donald S. Baum, deceased. Ruth took loving care of her family -- especially her mentally handicapped son. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a valiant testimony. She worked hard all of her life, was a wonderful mother and was a very talented seamstress. She is preceded in death by both of her spouses; son, William Lee Featherstone; granddaughter, JaCee Leigh Hathaway, granddaughter-in-law, Jackquline Hathaway; and sister, Thelma Lucille Peck. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Jane Hathaway (Wendell); six grandchildren; 14 great-grand-children. Special thanks to Hospice for Utah for their immediate attention and care. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, Utah. Friends and family may pay their respects from 10-11 prior to the service. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com

This litte Girl has touched my heart

I was reading a current post on http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/ and I'm just bawling. She is such a sweet little thing that has been through so much! I thank God for my three healthy children and ask that He bless beautiful babies like Kayleigh.

Go here to Read her story.

This was taken on St. Patrick's Day.
Daniel had to take a Leprecaun trap to school, so Dad helped make one for Daniel and Lillian, of course. They had such a fun time. Neither one caught a leprecaun but maybe next year.


The other photo was taken at Wheeler Farm. It was a very fun day. My sister even saved a little baby lamb that got stuck. We went with my sister's family and my parents. The kids and I played agreat game of soccer. Okay, it seems like a lot more to write about when I selected the picture. Hmmm.. I guess I'm not in the writing mood.

Several other things have happened as well, namely, Daniel's birthday, Easter and Spring Break. We have been busy. Lynn is still looking for a job. He's had a few interviews but nothing had come of it. Hopefully soon though.

I am getting some great ideas for teaching next year. I've been keeping a journal of them so I don't forget.

I guess that's all for now, baby wants to play with the mouse!

A day at the Temple

This is my family at the Draper Temple Open House. We didn't take the baby but the rest of us enjoyed it. It was a fabulous experience and my kids were quiet through the whole thing. Walking on the cool plastic was kind of fun for them.... I am so grateful we have so many Temples nearby. Our new temple will be the Oqurrih Temple (I think I spelled that right) which is over the mountain. Actually, from where I live, everything is "over the mountain," except my job - which I LOVE.

I'm just Rambling but I thought I'd post to keep it alive.

Mean Mama

Okay, I felt like the meanest mom today. My 4 1/2 year old got her school shots for kindergarten next year. She got TWO in each leg. She just sat there and watched the nurse do it. I thought she was very brave, she barely even flinched. Then as we are walking out she says, "Mom I need a drink." I looked at her and she looked green around the gills - poor thing. I helped her get a drink at the fountain then I held her (feet raised) until she had a little more color. Her dad is really sensitive to that stuff too.

I babied her the rest of the day... mommy guilt is awesome for the kids.

I had a diabetic student once and the school nurse came in to talk about what it was. She pulled out a needle to show the kids and bam, I had one of my students on the floor in a dead faint. Luckily the school nurse was there! I felt so bad for the little girl. She must of hit her head on her way down because she had a whopping headache when she came to. Needless to say, I take the pale and green gills look seriously.

BTW I haven't seen a lot of updated posts from my friends - nothing going on? I miss hearing from you all.