Thursday, October 30, 2008

Every parent deserves a break...


I want to tell you about an experience I had last week when my little chica and I went to lunch.
I love Cancun Cafe in South Salt Lake...it is one of my favorites in Utah. Maddie has been so much more independent these days and sometimes I get pretty frustrated to go out alone with her. Mark is always so good at calming her down. But I really wanted my #6 so we stopped.

As soon as they showed us to our table Maddie freaked out. She wanted to run around and check everything out. Granted they have made a little cantina on the other side of the restaurant and it was bright and inviting, but still...So I calmly asked her to stop and decide if she wanted to sit in the booth by me or have her own side. While I looked around and noticed that I was the only one in there with a kid, I hoped she'd quickly and quietly decide. She chose her own side of the booth and took a seat, for which I was thankful.

I started ordering and Madison was diving into the chips and salsa, which are DELISH. After the server left I thanked maddie Girl for calming down and told her that I had gotten her the ice cream she was asking for. By the way, she had just come from lunch at Denny's with Nana and Papa. A weekly tradition...
Anyway, our server returned and let me know that the lady sitting 2 tables over had just paid for my #6. I asked why and she said I would have to ask her. As the lady got up to leave she stopped by and said that I had handled Madison very well when we first got there and that every parent deserves a break. I said thank you and was in shock.

I will admit I teared up. I couldn't believe the thoughtful thing that had just happened to me. I have been thinking a lot lately about how many blessings I have received lately and what I can do for the people I see everyday. That was awesome!

I will look for a way to pay it forward...

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Gavin...





My beautiful sister and her cute husband Conrad with my very precious nephew Gavin!! Holy Moly I can't wait until they come visit in a few weeks. Love and miss you all...

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

I'm in love...


I am so in love today! Here are a few of the many...
1. Mark...He is the BEST
2. Bexley...he was so cute this morning getting ready for school
3. Madison...she is adorable and funny and I wish I had her cute face
4. Fruit Leather...Orchard Cherry...can't get enough...
5. c jane...she is my favorite person that I haven't met...love her blog and family...
These are just a few of the things in my heart today...

Thursday, October 9, 2008

I love my life...


I am so thankful for all that I have. I wish I could do more for those around me. My husband, Mark, is AMAZING and I love him A LOT!!! He is my very best friend and so fun to be with. He is an awesome dad...Bex and Maddie are very lucky. I am so glad that I persued and won. He is the best and today I am very thankful for him. I love you Mark!! Thanks for EVERYTHING!!