Blessings from 7.13-7.19

7.13- my van, perfect weather AGAIN, summertime, wet & smooth sand on my toes, fun day at the beach with family, new bike trailer that Patty bought for us and using it on a fun bike ride with the kids around the block, lavender baby lotion, Dr. Pepper, my camera

7.14- haircut & highlights by my awesome dad, think I did real well on my Telecommunications job test, my babies, getting my toenails all purtied up, getting my house clean, a fast washer & dryer, my hubby

7.15- a safe flight and making it through the trip to Utah even though I thought I would not make it, air conditioning, delivery pizza from Papa Johns, reuniting with my little sibs whom I adore, my Aunt Konny, my Aunt Konny's amazing collection of movies

7.16- a good night's sleep, being able to borrow my cousin Aaron's car, an awesome visit and reunion with my beautiful momma, my cousin Amy, Mackenzie saving Joaquin's life when he dove into the pool, my cousin's awesome meal of Lomo Saltado- mmmm!, kids enjoying their childhood, good times at cousin's house, warm apple pie

7.17- pay day was more than I expected, getting scheduled enough shifts to make up for my time in Utah and knowing we'll be able to pay rent, Krispy Kreme donuts, grocery shopping and having food!, shells and cheese for lunch, getting in to visit my mom even though it seemed almost impossible, Sonic ice, kids bedtime

7.18- fabulous time at Lindon water park with kids and cousins, singing Primary songs with my sister and cousins in the car, Little Ceasar's pizza at cousin Amy's house, chattin' with cousin Amy, Aunt Konny doing all our laundry

7.19- awesome visit with my mom, hot showers, cousin Michelle and Aaron watching my kids so I could have a peaceful visit with my mom, Joaquin not dying when he escaped from cousin's house, Taco Bell mexican pizzas, smell of mountain rain, Willis family taco salad tradition, visiting with cousins and loving my roots, kids having a blast, beautiful summer night and weather, cousin Amy's hubby and his dad's Patriotic music concert, Baily's first sleepover, loves from my Bubba

Seven New Posts!

Check 'em out below yo and don't forget to join in on the discussion questions if you'd like!

P.S. Did you notice how I have a song to go with each post. Sweet, huh? Yeah- I'm cool like that.

Joaquin on Trampoline

Joaquin loved the trampoline at my cousin Amy's house. We totally need to invest in one of these bad boys- the trampoline that is.

Splish Splash

Saturday July 18, 2009
Yesterday was pretty much awesome. We got to go to the Lindon waterpark with my cousin Amy and her family. The water was perfect and not freezing like most little kid water parks are and we all had a blast. After the water park we went to Amy's house from some pizza and it was so good. I must have been craving pizza or something because it really hit the spot. Amy and I were so tired though so I cut the visit a little short and headed home. There's not a whole lot to say except what I already said. Yesterday was pretty much awesome- good summer fun!

Discussion Question:

What's your favorite water park?

There Can Be Miracles, When You Believe...

Friday July 17, 2009
Friday was a day of answered prayers. I woke up and checked our account as I always do on Friday- pay day. To my pleasant surprise my paycheck was much higher than I thought it would be. Robert was able to work a few overtime shifts which pay time and a half. I called to get my work schedule for next week and was so grateful to find out that I will have at least 4 more shifts on my next paycheck which will allow for us to make our rent payment. It's all really a miracle how it has all worked out. I know I was supposed to come on this trip to Utah to see my mom and siblings and help out with their care. I'm so, so grateful and humble by the Lord's love for me and my family and how He continuously shows that love to me in so many ways. We pretty much just hung out on Friday at the house after getting some much needed groceries. Later on we went to visit my mom and there was a guard there who was trying to make it impossible for us to see my mom. It really stressed me out. But thanks to my Aunt Konny showing up and making things work out we were able to get in and see her. That was an answer to prayer because I did not want to miss out on a possible visit with my mom. During the visit Joaquin was very tired and fussy and the guard kept threatening me to get him quiet or we would have to leave. I was praying my heart out that he would calm down but he didn't so my mom took him and he miraculously calmed down. Another answered prayer. Not only did he calm down but it was so awesome that he got to have that bonding time with my mom. I need to work on being more grateful for the tender mercies in my life though and not getting stressed out so easily because truly I have so much to be thankful for!

Discussion Question:

When was a time that you had faith things would work out but you didn't know how and how did it work out?