"You know what I really want?"

(Yes, this has been posted on my other blog)

 I have wonderful children! Each one of them is incredible. My son, who is the youngest is absolutely a joy.

 So we were coming home from a fishing trip with some cousins and we've dropped them off, it's getting later in the evening, we've been driving all day and we decide to stop at Pepe's Tacos for, what will prove to be, a very late dinner.

 I turn around to face my son in the back of the truck and say to him, "What would you like to get from Pepe's? A quesadilla? Maybe a bowl of refried beans and cheese? Or maybe you'd like a burrito?" After a moments reflection, he says to me in his "I'm getting sleepy" voice, "You know what I really want? An Egg on toast." It sent a smile to every face in the vehicle!

 Well needless to say, we did stop at Pepe's because we didn't get into town until 11pm. Abraham was asleep by that time. So we carried him into the restaurant, thinking that he might wake up... we were wrong.

He slept through the whole meal. Loud Mexican music and all. We loaded him back into the car, went home and went to bed, Abraham never waking up.

 The first thing he asked for the next morning upon arising was...an egg on toast. Of course, his wish was granted, and he enjoyed every bite.

 To make the best Over Easy Eggs, before you flip it, sprinkle it with some Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Then place the egg salted side UP on your toast. Trust me.

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The Apple Gatherers by Frederick Morgan

“Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling . . . It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for.”

—Rachel Jankovic

Pioneer Trek

 Our awesome Miss Morgan embarked on a unique adventure this week.

 She is spending Thursday, Friday and Saturday walking in the footsteps

 of our Mormon Pioneers by treading the 

North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

 In preparation for this excursion, 

we have enjoyed an evening with Jason Wade of 

17 Miracles.

A very insightful evening with some nice stories.

 She also gathered the name of a personal ancestor 

that she would walk in honor of. 

She chose her 3rd Great-Grandmother Rosina Reber. 

Thanks to a friend,

(and a great English Country Dance instructor) 

she had all of her attire with little effort on our part.

We can't wait to hear of all the 

fun, tiring, inspiring and wonderful stories

 she'll have to share with us! 

We love you Miss Morgan!

Classic Books I'd Like My Young Children To Read

1. Peter Pan
2. Caddie Woodlawn
3. A Little Princess
4. Little Lord Fauntleroy
5. Tarzan of the Apes
6. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
7. Calico Bush
8. Johnny Tremain
9. Old Yeller
10. Wind in the Willows
11. Winter of Fire
12. The Defender
13. The Trumpeter of Krakow
14. Tales from Shakespeare
15. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
16. A Wrinkle in Time
17. The Chronicles of Narnia
18. The Giver
19. At the Back of the North Wind
20. The Princess and the Goblin
21. The Princess and the Curdie
22. Moccasin Trail
23. The Golden Goblet
24. Little Britches
25. Sarah Bishop
26. Island of the Blue Dolphins
27. Toby Tyler
28. Pollyanna
29. Pollyanna Grows Up
30. Black Beauty
31. Aladdin
32. Heidi
33. The Bronze Bow
34. The Sign of the Beaver
35. The Witch of Blackbird Pond
36. Charlotte's Web
37. The Trumpet of the Swan
38. Stuart Little
39. The Little House series
40. Red Scarf Girl
41. The Great Little Madison

Memorial Day Travels

First we drove up to St. George and visited with Saint Sandy and Grandpa Wayne and then stopped to eat some picnic dinner. Then after a little discussion we decided to stay the night and go to visit the Bloxham family. Next morning we drove up through Zion National Park.

We stopped and watched the buffalo and got ourselves some lunch. Emma's favorite part of the trip!

I really like this picture, taken by yours truly!

After that we headed up to Provo and stayed with some very hospitable friends. Then spend the next day (while Eric worked) learning about Provo. We found a great Boutique and a relaxing park to spend a few hours running around or reading, as you like it...

Finally ended up at the Library, formerly Brigham Young Academy.

 All things considered, the kids did really well in the car. I'd say we had a grand time!

All aSaraDeeOrigianl photos

Happy Birthday Honey!

For Eric's Birthday we had a 3 day celebration!

 First he started on Friday afternoon by hitting up Deseret Industries and the headed off to a 

Fathers and Sons camp out 

with his brother, Scott, nephews, Milo, Taz and Zaff and our son Abraham. 

When he got back on Saturday morning we were off to 7-11 because it was Slurpee Time

 and then went and saw The Avengers!

After that, considering the fact that it was Cinco de Mayo,

 we got ourselves some yummy Roberto's for dinner, 

then went to the Motor Cross

After all that we had to stop and get ourselves dessert, 

so we went to Yogurtland and 

everyone was happy and lulled into dreamland.

 Then next day being Sunday,

of course we attend church but after we ate dinner we had the great pleasure of 

attending the Zion's Youth Symphony and Choir

as they preformed Lamb of God.

Morgan and Emma attended also, but we couldn't get seats together,

 hence the reason you don't see them with us.

 All in all, the celebrations were very enjoyable!

 May you enjoy many, many more Dearest!

Happy Mother's Day

To all the wonderful women and mothers that I know, 

May you have a most wonderful and delightful day,

May you understand the depth to which you are loved,

May our Lord ever watch over you!