I LOVE my washer!!!!

We picked out a new washer this weekend and picked it up today. When we got the washer home, I immediately started my laundry that had been waiting for me. It was SOOOOO quiet. I LOVE IT!!!! The spin cycle did such a good job that the drying time for the dryer was cut dramatically.

Since my old washer wouldn't spin the clothes, I had to empty the clothes out and put a few back in the washer, then jump start the spin cycle by pushing the tub around in a circle. My forearm is quite strong now, but my dryer has taken it's toll for my washer not spinning the water out of the clothes. I now have a squeeky dryer, which is needing to be replaced soon. Although today, when i washed my first set of clothes which was the ultimate test of a good washer... kids jeans!!!! The washer spun so well that my dryer took only 20 minutes to dry the clothes instead of the 2 hours plus to dry them till they were just damp. My drying time had increased with my broken washer, so it took all day to just do one load of laundry.

I am so grateful for my new washer and the time that i'm saving. I now have all the laundry done in just one day !!!! YAY!!!!!

Happy birthday Aaron!!!! 15 years

I can't believe it's been 15 years since Aaron was born. WOW!!! It's just not possible!!!! Not sure where the time has gone....but I do know that we've had our ups and downs.

Since you're 15 years old today here are 15 things I LOVE about you!!!! Aaron!!!

1. I love that you have such musical talent with the clarinet...music to my ears and heart...thanks for sharing your talent.

2. I love that you have a tender heart....you think about others

3. I love your compassion....you serve others so willingly

4. You are a great help and a tremendous relief to this poor mother of yours......most of the time :)

5. You are an excellent reader and very intelligent...too smart for your own good sometimes :)
6. I love that you desire to follow in you Great Grandpa Snowberger's footsteps

7. I love the times we are goofing around and playing around... we have some good laughs for sure :)
8. I love that your mind is always going... I don't think your mind has ever stopped...ever
9. I love that you are so close to getting your eagle and you are thinking of great things to do

10. You love to go to the temple... LOVE IT!!!!
11. I love that you continue to try to improve....that's what counts...don't ever give up

12. I remember when you turned 12...you were so excited to be able to pass the sacrament. I love that you are so excited for wonderful, amazing milestones
13. I love that you absolutely LOVE seminary... makes my heart smile...you're very blessed with great seminary teachers :)

14. I love that when you turned 14 you rose above what others said about dances and went anyway and had a great time... you're not afraid to ask any girl to dance.. GREAT JOB!!!!

15. I absolutely love how you love me and try to help me in all you do. I love that you want me to be proud of you... of which I am so very proud of you.

The Lord has blessed you so richly and the adversary knows it. Keep strong and keep your eye on the prize. I love you my son!!!! May this day be a very happy and blessed day for you :)

It's 10 o'clock do you know where your suburban is?

I think the only thing humorous about this post would have to be the title of it. I know exaclty where my suburban is...... in the garage....where it's going to be for a while.

Our sweet little/big suburban has been throwing some fits about going places. We knew we were going to have to get it fixed and taken care of soon, but were hoping that it would hold on for us until we could get moved or get it fixed..... well, murphy's law has been in effect for who knows how many years...but....

We're expecting our tax return and were talking about what we were going to do and get some debt taken care of... here's the murphy's law part of it...

On sunday, we were all pilled in the suburban and ready to go to church. We got out of the driveway and were heading down the road when the suburban started losing power. It wouldn't go up the hill very fast at all. Smoke started coming out of the back end and it was just throwing a huge fit about getting up that morning. We continued on our way and decided that we needed to get the suburban home and pack into the car and get to church.

Aaron is a teacher and is in charge of setting up the sacrament, so we knew we needed to hurry. When we got the suburban home, smoke was coming out the front end as well and it was very hot. We left it and went on our way to church.

Now, we have one vehicle again, which wouldn't be so bad if we were all together in one place...so now I along with all the boys are hoofin it to school and wherever we need to go. It's forced exercise is how I'm choosing to look at it :) I just remember that when we moved up here, we had the same sort of issue with vehicles although it was Tim's car that was totalled and he had to have the suburban. Thank goodness for close friends and visiting teachers.... now, just to find some of those here would be good :) I'm not one to ask for help here...so that's one of my challenges and trials here... I know i must overcome.

A lighter post will be coming, when? sometime soon... must rest my body for another jaunt to the school in an hour.

Fireproof

This past weekend, we watched the movie "Fireproof" I LOVED this movie... This is a definate MUST SEE for anyone and everyone. In the movie, the couple is having some serious marital problems. The couple is looking at getting a divorce, when the man's dad asks him to hold of for 40 days. He sends his son a book...The Love Dare... this book goes through 40 days of improving his marriage. It's AMAZING!!!! There are so many wonderful principles in this movie that society has gone away from that we as a whole need to get back to.

At the end of the movie, there was a website www.fireproofmymarriage.com They have a link of where you can get the Love Dare book :) I can't wait to get it and see how it goes...

This movie reminded us of the marriage retreats that we had in Idaho.... They were so special to Tim and I and helped our relationship immensly. We have cherished each and every opportunity to learn and improve our marriage. It is through coming closer to Christ that each of us as spouses grow closer to one another...even to our neighbors and friends.

If you haven't watched this movie and want a good one to watch, check it out and watch it :) It's WONDERFUL!!!!!