?Alaska? Can we get there? 5-18-11

Baby Zaydrie and beautiful mother!

I am never going to catch up! We are way too busy!

So I am now documenting my trip to Alaska! Months before about nine months before after I had worked real hard at Pepper getting pregnant:) (I really did)! Pepper had the great idea of me coming up to Alaska with mom in May. I had actually had the same idea, so I was on board and excited to go! However, I didn't think we would ever get there after the day started. We left Malad at 7:00am Wednesday morning to catch our like 12:00pm flight to Seattle. Not a chance we didn't leave Boise until 6:00pm that night and we were praying that we would get that flight. So we got lucky the rest of the night on all the flights had room for us cheep standby ticket holders! We got into Anchorage, AK at I think like 1:00 am on Thursday and spent the night with Pepper's good friend Kay. Then she took us half way to Soldonta where the pregnant lady met us and took us the rest of the way. So finally by like 2:00 pm Thursday we make it! Not a moment too soon really, because it was very important that we were a part of the Bug's bedtime routine, who are we kidding every routine that he has, and he has a lot. I can't tell you how happy I am that we were there early enough to be a witness to how life is ran. But really he would have told us everything and it would have all worked out. That kiddo could run the house on his own and not forget a thing! I loved spending time with him and getting to know him, it was a very entertaining 2 weeks for me! And I loved loving on Zaydrie! And hanging out with Pep! And spending some fun relaxing time with my mom! And eating the food Shayne cooked! Yum-yum!

Thank goodness for a great dad that drove us to Boise, and waited to see if we got on our flight! Nope all full we didn't! So he came back and got us. I made the suggestion to go and tour the newly remodeled capital building. Here is Mom and I in the House of Representatives room.

Dad loved it, at least that was my impression! You should have followed what you love daddy! Here are Dad and I in the lounge room! Very fancy.

Dad and I again

George Washington statue that has been there forever.

We have to be in Alaska now there are bears. Kay took us through a animal reserve place that had a number of animals in it. Kind of fun!

Mom and I in the rain with a bear.

And there she is little girl Zaydrie and her beautiful grandma! I am so glad I was able to be there to see her before she to bigger with her enormous appetite. Lachlan was excited to see mom and dad and a little unsure about the new addition.

He loved her toes. This is the first time that he really acknowledged her. Every time he would see them he would say in this little high pitched voice, "oh look at her little toes, their so little"

Aunt Maysi and Zaydri I just loved this little girl and miss her terribly. I loved the most that I could hold her for three hours give her back and sleep though the night and still enjoy her, with out all the soreness, tiredness, ug you can go on and on! I just got to be the aunt. Ok I changed a major blowout a couple of times!

Daddy, Lachlan, and Zaydri. Lachlan wanted to hold her after his dad picked him up.

Big brother giving baby sister a kiss good buy. The best part about having a new baby is the reaction of the siblings, it is always so special no matter how many times it happens.

Stay tuned for more on Alaska!

Mothers Who Know Stand Strong and Immovable

Who will prepare this righteous generation of sons and daughters? Latter-day Saint women will do this—women who know and love the Lord and bear testimony of Him, women who are strong and immovable and who do not give up during difficult and discouraging times. We are led by an inspired prophet of God who has called upon the women of the Church to “stand strong and immovable for that which is correct and proper under the plan of the Lord.” 6 He has asked us to “begin in [our] own homes” 7 to teach children the ways of truth. Latter-day Saint women should be the very best in the world at upholding, nurturing, and protecting families. I have every confidence that our women will do this and will come to be known as mothers who “knew” (Alma 56:48). In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Maestin cleaning the toilet! Lucky duck!

For Mothers Day all I wanted was for my gang, husband included, to help me spring clean the house. So, Monday morning they were ready to help. We worked all day and got a lot done. It fells so good to have the house super cleaned. They all worked so hard, and were not so enthusiastic after they realized that mom was really going to clean. I moved furniture and cleaned under and behind, how crazy is that? Austin was great and got so much done. It really was the best present because it just keeps on giving, every time I walk into the rooms it feels so clean and I can remember how hard they worked for me. Thanks boys your are the best and it was the best present.

Addler about done cleaning for the day, and his countenance is not so happy as it started out to be.:)

Austin and Ruxton cleaning away and doing a few repairs.

Austin and Addler cleaning

We spent Mothers Day at both of our Mothers house. I thought it would be neat to have a picture with both of our mothers. They are both great women, and I think they raised some pretty great kids. The quote at the top is from one of my favorite talks ever. These two mothers are "Mothers Who Know". Thank you both for your sacrifices to your children and your grandchildren. You are both a example to follow.

Look close go click make it bigger ( direct your eyes to Addler and Ruxton)at the first picture, yes I am the proud mother of these boys. It only took us five or six tries to finally get a good picture!

Thank you Maestin, Addler, Ruxton, and Holdan for allowing me to be your mother. It is the greatest joy to be a mother to four amazing boys. You are a light in my life, and bring a smile to my face and heart numerous times a day. What would I do with out my cowboys to keep me guessing what is coming next? Your testimonies and spirit are a example of strength to me. Thank you for coming to my home!

Bridge Builder Academy

Ruxton receiving certificate

Addler receiving certificate

Maestin receiving certificate

Maestin in second row, taking part in a readers theater of Thidwick the Big Hearted Moose

Addler and Ruxton in their play Chicken Little-Ruxton is Goosy Loosy Addler is Turkey Lurkey

Addler

Ruxton

Addler

Ruxton

Maestin did another Readers Theater Casey At Bat, and He was Casey- he did very good and liked it he has a natural talent for theater. For one he doesn't care what people think, and he has a load voice.

Maestin doing Casey at bat

The end of May Bridge Builders had a final day where we invited Dads and grandparents to come and see what they had been working on all year. They also put together a little program. The year at Bridge Builders has been an amazing experience. The families that we were involved with were all very incredible. I don't think another year like this will ever be duplicated. It was a divine intervention that they were all there and that it worked. The children were incredible and the mothers even more. We have loved it so much.

Maestin's Birthday 5-10-11

My Mr. Maestin is now 10! It is so crazy to me that we have had Maestin around for 10 years now. That seems like forever. He had a great birthday! I made his favorite meal, and Aunt Shancy and Uncle Kade made the day by picking up and ice cream cake for him. It was good! and He thought it was great. Grandma and Grandpa Tubbs came over for dinner and then Grandma and Grandpa Price joined us later for cake and presents. His big presents was a new tent. He was pretty excited they put it up the next day, and he could do it by himself!

He led his own happy birthday song!

Grandmas and Grandpas-we love them!

opening presents

Holdan kept asking when his birthday was, and each day for a week, and then once a week until his birthday!

Grandma Tubbs

more presents

His brothers looking on with as much excitement as Maestin has. The coolest thing about my boys is whats mine is yours with respect! So they are excited to see what is new in the Tubbs house.

his tent, he loved it-that is also his new vest that he wanted so bad, and a new western shirt

Grandma and Grandpa Price gave him a suit coat. He had been asking for one and loved it!

They put up his tent the next day!

I have mentioned in the past what a great kid Maestin is. He has been a blessing to have as a first child. He has turned into to so much help it is hard to let him go work with his dad now! We can now leave for a couple of hours and put him in charge and things are ok! He has many talents and gifts, and continues to work on them and discover new ones. He was able to sing in a stake primary choir a few weeks ago, and everyone that knew him could her him above anyone else. He loves theatrics, and is good at it. We are going that direction now. He is such a hard worker, yet still loves to hang out with his brothers and has fun. He still loves to read and spends hours doing it. I cannot not talk about Maestin and not mention again how his closeness to the spirit is amazing. We had a very deep discussion just the other day and he continues to amaze and inspire Me! So many times it is him inspiring me instead of me inspiring him. Thank you Maestin for your fun personality and your strong spiritof righteousness in our home. Happy Birthday we love you!