Chaos Junkie!

I have figured out what my disorder is! Chaos Junkie! I think the first step is admitting it! The last two months of my life have been insane! I took a busy schedule and added baseball. (which we loved!) and all of the end of the year activities. INSANE is the only word for it! I felt like I would wake up ever morning and just start running, I don't think I ever stopped (or blogged). Laying around after my surgery helped my think of all the things I want to do, but don't.
Does anyone know how to slow life down? I look at my life and I feel everything I do is important and has a purpose! And I like to be busy and do lots of stuff. I enjoy almost everything, and I have a million hobbies!
I know I have a problem because all last month I just kept my eye on the finish line. I finished my Provident Living Class, baseball, and all my responsibilities for the co-op. I was getting ready for a little camping trip and got a little board. I almost picked up the phone and went out of my way to volunteer to do another thing for co-op. I did stop my self so maybe there is hope for me after all. But it was hard not to make the call!
I am on summer break! I don't want to over schedule my kids this summer, and I am hoping to save sometime for myself. (I have gained 12 lbs in the last 2 months.) Bev- I need that book on how to really change! I am ready for -less busy and lots of fun! Here is to a great summer, bring on the heat and the fun! BRING IT!!!!!
Summer Goals:
1. Open Wii fit and master it!
2. Start and stick to a budget!
3. Hike!
4. Hire more babysitters!
5. Buy more cereal!

Not an Ordinary Man!

Last Sunday was Stake Conference and we had a wonderful experience. I know everyone who is reading this is wondering, "How can it be wonderful to sit with the Gilbert boys for 2 hours"! So I guess the biggest miracle in 2008 is we all survived Stake Conference! We are blessed to live in President Monson's home Stake. He usually attends Church and stake conference in our building. He is so friendly and kind that my boys truly have a testimony of the prophet.
After Stake Conference he greeted and talked to the children in the stake for about an hour. And if any of you know my boys they were right in the center of all the attention. I think President Monson got a little tired so he sat down at the piano and started playing. Jarom was on the end of the piano and started playing along with him. (I know you are wondering why I didn't grab him, I really wanted to but I was on the other end of the crowd just hoping to get everyone home in one piece) To my surprise President Monson loved Jarom's piano skill and just egged him on. Next Jaxon and his friend Alex (for those of you who read about the curly straw this one might be worse!) They found a spy telescope and started spying on the Prophet. Which of course he loved and took a look through the scope after Jaxon told him he looked better GREEN! Next was Josh's turn to give the shake his hand, but we don't stop there! They all made sure to give him high fives and bones. I just thanked him and shook his hand. Maybe next time I'll start a secret hand shake with him.
That night we had all the boys write in their Journals about their experience. We wanted them to know that this was a special experience and it would probably never happen again. So Steve and I shared our brief hand shakes with past Prophet. Then Josh asked "So are all Prophets that funny", our only reply was "No, not so much!"

News

A few people saw us on the news. We love Dogwood! Their clothes are so well made, great prices and very cool. Thanks to the Springer's most of the neighborhood boys have had a little modeling experience! News Clip I didn't know I was going to be in the clip. I would have at least taken off my sunglasses!
Yes, it is the Anavisery sale! Nothing over $10 and seconds $1. This is such a great deal. And the plad shorts are soooo cute!

snow

Do you ever feel like you live in Narnia and the White Witch is going to ride down the street on her sled? Endless Winter?

Homemade Yogurt

I Never EVER would have made homemade YOGURT! But never say never! Can you believe all week I have been stressed out and not blogging because of homemade yogurt. Thanks to some great friends in my ward I think I have it down! SO, come over and give it a try! I have to admit, it's been a great distraction from some other not so pleasant things that have been going on in my life! All I can say is- Some days I hate being an adult! My cell phone is not working and I have moved to the baseball fields so just forward all my calls! I miss all of you and can't wait to go to Cherry Hill and the Creer's Pool this summer! See you there!

10 great reasons to have surgury

1. Your mom does all your laundry
2. You don't have to drive carpool
3. Red Mango Frozen Yogurt
4. Chocolate cake from KFC
and brownies from Miers Chicken
5. You discover dippin dots are available in the freezer section.
6. Ice from Shivers
7. Jamba Juice
8. Taking naps
9. Since you can't eat real food, you just take bites of desserts and still loose 3 lbs.
10. It gives you a chance to step back from your life and ponder what is really important.
Thanks everyone for all the love and support! I am truly blessed with friends and family! I could not have made it this far with out you!