No Yelling

So I watched Studio 5 (a news show) yesterday and it had a speaker talking about how to make your home a safe haven. Make it peaceful and calm. And I have needed that for some time now. Too much grumpiness around here for me lately.
So I sat the boys down last night and told them what we were all working on. I even made little stop signs that said "No yelling" on them to post in the house to remind everyone. They loved that and ran around the house posting them.
So far, since last night, it's been better, yeah! Then the b0ys starting fighting today, calling each other "Stupid." Not liking that, but they weren't yelling it either, hmmm... I'll take a victory any way I can right now. :) Go boys! (Yes, I think I know what the next goal is...)

The holidays are almost upon us. Here's hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas this year filled with the spirit and the true meaning.

Loving the fall weather!! Can't wait!!

School Again, School Again

Backpacks and lunch boxes have been bought.
Only 2 more days :)
Everyone is excited to see what school has in store for them.
Hope everyone else enjoys as well!

Having fun getting onto FB and finding old friends! I've liked that I've found people I haven't seen or talked to in 20 years and they just jump on and we talk. Thank you!
It's also been fun to check out their blogs and hear positive things! Thank you for your good examples! I needed it!

Trip to Depoe Bay, Oregon - Days 1-3

We just finished a trip to Depoe Bay, Oregon with my dad and sister and her family. We had a great time - here are some highlights from our trip.

Day 1 - Drive to Boise, ID - stop at Twin Falls temple on the way for family photo. Stay the night in Boise.



Day 2 - left Boise and stopped by Boise Temple in morning for pic with family. Arrive in Oregon - stop at visitor's center, John Day Dam, Bonneville Fish Hatchery and feed the trout, Multnomah Falls. Stay the night in Portland.

Day 3 - Stop by Portland Temple in the morning for another family pic. Noticing a theme? :) Trying to see how many temple family pictures we can get. Finally arrive at WorldMark Depoe Bay, Oregon. Yeah! So excited to be there.

Days 4-6

Day 4 - Go to Sacrament meeting, explore WorldMark, make Depoe Bay t-shirts (my sister's idea), see sea lions and relax for the day.


Day 5 - Go to Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport. Go to Beverly Beach to introduce the beach to the kids. COLD! They had a great time running in it. Go back to Yaquina in evening to visit tide pools - fun to see so many starfish and sea urchins. Loving taking pictures


Day 6 - Oregon Coast Aquarium - lunch at Chowder Bowl for seafood - Aquarium Village (apparently it's businesses are closing down, if it were up and running it'd be a really cute place).