Happy Birthday Lil' Lindsay

My lil' Lindsay turned 6 yesterday. It is hard to believe how fast she has grown from a tiny baby to such a sweet, kind little girl who loves to help, share, and care for others. She had a really fun day with donuts for breakfast, opening presents, and then a Barbie Island Princess party with about 8 girls. She was even nice enough to invite her little brothers. Aunt Catherine and Grams were so helpful getting the party set up as well as the details during the party. Lindsay played hard and had a great day. Lots of family called her to wish her a Happy Birthday and she received many beautiful and fun gifts. Thanks to all of you for helping to make her birthday so wonderful.

New Job

As most of you already know, I am a medical transcriptionist. Recently, I switched to a different transcription company. This of course meant lots of new procedures, programs, etc. It has been a challenge. I have only actually been transcribing for them for a little over a week. I love medical transcription. The chance to learn so many new things each day is wonderful, but...the amount of detail sometimes is frustrating and difficult to keep up with. I know I need to be patient with myself but I want to be able to do it perfectly right now. Sometimes I just don't seem to be patient enough. Most likely some of my impatience comes from my limited time. I am attempting to do a lot right now and just don't have time to struggle, right? Well it is definitely another learning opportunity, especially learning how to take deep breaths and just relax because it will all work out!

Photo journal of Jamestown and Yorktown

I didn't get a chance to upload all of our pictures until tonight and I wanted to share a few of my favorites from our trips to Jamestown and Yorktown. This was a great trip for all of us. It was hot but the kids seemed to really enjoy the history, especially the hands on parts and demonstrations.

On the ship Discovery that came to Jamestown with the first settlers.
Evan and Jonathan pose in a tobacco field just outside the Jamestown fort.

Lindsay in the General's tent at Yorktown. This was luxury compared to the soldiers' tents.

The kids pose with a minuteman who shot his musket for the kids.

Laurel got to help out with the firing of the cannon. She said she was afraid of the sound and didn't want to watch, but then she volunteered!

I put this picture in because while in the fort of Jamestown we happened upon another member of the church visiting the site. Maybe we just stick out as an LDS family, but I think that's a good thing! It is also a good shot of the inner fort area.

Cousin Time!

This last week we had David and Robyn's family in town. We met up at the Hickman's last Sunday night for visiting and ice cream sandwiches. Then a walk up the hill above the Hickman's. This is a shot of the cousins together in Viriginia and then in Utah. I love it because these are great kids. They are strong, kind, smart children who are going to grow up to be amazing people! Plus, it was just so much fun for all of the cousins to play together both here in Utah and back on the East Coast. We wish we lived closer to all of you so we could see you more often!

Fourth of July

For the Fourth of July the kids and I went to the Grand Parade while Michael worked. The afternoon was spent in the ER with Jonathan after he split open part of his forehead. Luckily he only needed glue and tape and we made it out by dinner time. We had a fun BBQ in Rock Canyon park with Catherine, Richard, Joey, Angela, and Isaac. Then we stayed to watch the fireworks in the sky from the show in the BYU stadium. It was a lot of fun. The kids loved the fireworks and had great fun playing in the park, rolling down the big hills.

What A Wonderful World

This is Evan singing another song from his Preschool program.

The Best Kids In The World

With all of the craziness surrounding our basement flood, our kids have been the best. They didn't complain and were even willing to help out. They really wanted to paint so I let them help with the first coat in the boys' room. They are kind, helpful kids who are full of love. Last weekend I went to my Mom and Dad's house for my Grandma Patton's 80th birthday. I really missed the kids and they missed me. Things aren't perfect at our house, but I am so grateful to have the chance to learn from such wonderful children.