I am ready for a new week!!!

I use to be so good at posting every few days and I too have become a "once a weeker." So what's up with this weather in Utah. All in favor of letting Spring be here say I!!!! Don't get me wrong, if it's going to be cold, I love the snow but this has been pretty rough. I think it's because I have 5 little kids that would love to be playing outside and cannot! And I am not a good mommy and can't get up the patience to take them all somewhere fun. Maybe I better "buck up" and do something! Mick and I got to go the Jazz game Monday night and watch them play the Spurs. We have awesome seats and Mick snapped pictures the entire time. It was an intense game and probably the best we have been to over the past few years. (Not saying much since we only go about twice a year). When I was making this slide show it came to my attention what a "good mom" (yah right!!) I was. I didn't get one picture of Mick at the game. I felt so awful. But don't worry, I got plenty of Korver. Now isn't he just a fine young man!! HAHA!!! And the picture of the Jazz bear and the girl in front of us was awesome. He climbs up the railing to find her carrying a dozen roses and then her cute little friend proposes to her! I thought it was sweet.

For those of you who know Mick he lives and breathes for this stuff. One of the coolest things about the game was they announced that Terry Francon, the Boston Red Sox manager was in attendance that evening. I called Eric and he said he was in Utah meeting the the Utes doing some fundraising. Well, Mick was on the lookout the rest of the night. He was determined to go find him and get a picture. Unfortunately it didn't happen but it was cool. Although we aren't Red Sox lovers, ok, although we are Red Sox haters.... you can't help but like the guy. He does an awesome job at game management (obviously)!!! So it was fun. The roads were bad but we made it!

We have been laying low this week due to our kids being sick also. Mays had pneumonia which was awful. He has now totally recovered but I hate the whole respiratory thing. Watching your babies struggle to breath is NOT FUN!!! Although I do enjoy all the extra snuggling. Migs was sick also but they caught his early and just put him on meds!

The past couple weeks have been really hard for me. Here goes the pity party. My emotions are so far out of wack anyway and I have some family stuff going on that I just have to sit back and watch that breaks my heart. Literally. I have a friend that is struggling with the loss of her mother which by the way when she reads this I want her to know she is seriously one of the most amazing people ever. She took care of her mother in her home for years while she was struggling with Parkinsons. Her kids got to spend so much time with her. She made daily sacrifices to take care of her mom and I hope she realizes what a wonderful woman she is for that! I luv ya EM!

Anyway, the last straw was over the weekend when our beloved prophet died. I know death is okay. I believe in everything after but.... what an absolute amazing, amazing individual President Hinckley was. His smile, his sense of humor, his passion for life, his genuine love and concern for everyone. WOW! You cannot say enough about what a wonderful, fulfilling life he lived. He touched so many people and I will personally miss seeing this cute little old mans face. I know his reunion had to be outstanding!

Anyway, late Sunday night after watching a few tributes I was just sad. Sad for the prophet, sad for my friend and sad for my sis. Eric was asleep next to me and I just went into Mick's room and asked if he would say a prayer. I cried the whole time but Mick just held my hand. What a sweet boy.

The good news is... I am not sad for myself. I have the most amazing family and kiddos so for this, I am grateful. Sorry for the long post. Just several thoughts flying around in this little brain!