A Big Day for My Girls!

LOVE this picture because it shows exactly the levels of excitement the three girls had.

 Well, Saturday became a day to remember.  I took all my girls to the mall and we got their ears pierced!!  They did great and were beyond excited.  They had two piercers and so Kaia and Kienna got both ears done at the same time.

Kaia looked more excited, but was very focused on learning how to clean her ears properly.

Kienna's reaction was pretty much the same as Kaia's - it wasn't fun, but it wasn't horrid.  Within a minute - they were both beaming with excitement.

Saryn sporting her new earrings - and smiling!

Saryn wasn't so lucky.  She had one of the piercers go on break (a little ticked off about that) and decided not to wait, but to get them done one at a time.  She was a little nervous, so I was hesitant to have her do it, but she REALLY was determined.  She almost made it through without crying, but when the waterworks started, they wouldn't stop.  She was so sad that she had to do it again that it didn't help either.  Finally, she decided she was going to get the other one (she didn't want to look weird) and she took some deep breaths, told the lady to get it ready and then told her to do it NOW!  She only cried a little after that one.  The next couple days, however, she still cried every time we'd go to clean them or anything... and yesterday one of her earrings fell out and we lost it.  She didn't seem upset about it at all because she was okay with not having her ears pierced at this point.  So, she's back to square one.

Kaia and Kienna, however, are still in heaven and love to have their ears pierced.  I just have to remind them that they ONLY have to clean them 3 times a day, not all day long. 

Sigh, my kids are growing up....

October in Facebook Stati (or Status')

At the Airport after Kim (aka Sis Mullen) returned back home to us!!

 
I decided you could learn a LOT about me from my Facebook status updates.  So I thought I'd put in a bunch from October to sum up the month (since I've been so awesome at Blogging).  That way I have it all in one consolidated place and have a record of what my life has been like recently. I'll only do some of the highlights - not the really boring ones.

 October 2012

1st - I just became an Aunt again yesterday. Congrats Hayley and Troy!! I now have 10 nephews and 11 nieces.
2nd - Probably just had the most "on the go" day I've had in a long time (which is saying something) and decided to top it off by dropping the couch right onto my toe. SO awesome!
5th - HELP! My mom is having a hard time finding 12"+ pie pans (the size that Costco uses) for the Youth Cultural Celebration for the temple. I was thinking that there might be a few of you having Costco pies over Thanksgiving Weekend. Can any of you save your pie plates and get them to either me or my mom once you eat your pie? This will save us from having to eat a dozen pies this weekend. If you aren't getting any pies, can you spread the word to those who might? Thanks so much.

6th - Brina posted - Had my breath taken away at the Temple last night. Anyone who hasn't gone should regardless of your beliefs. It was truly the most beautiful building I have ever been in! Thanks to Ashley and Delcia for taking us!

7th - I am so thankful for an awesome family and in-laws that I get to share my life with. Even more grateful for my special kids and the joy they bring to my life. Thankful for the guidance I got this weekend and so much more! What a magnificent Thanksgiving Weekend... and it's not even over yet!
9th - Today, I would like to thank whoever discovered that hair spray gets ink off of things... although looking back, I was disappointed when Kristen Hansen wrote "Anat and Phys or Bust" on my chair, today I was thrilled as it took all the scribbles off of my computer screen.
     - Every time that I see/hear Anne Hathaway sing "I Dreamed a Dream" I get goose bumps all over.... and that is just off of a trailer on You Tube. Can you imagine how awesome it will be when it's full screen and surround sound and in the middle of the incredible story that Les Mis is?!? Oh man, I'm BEYOND thrilled!
10th - I honestly feel so lucky to have the incredible husband that I do!! There really can't be a better one out there. Happy 35th, Jarett! On that note, does anyone know what to do for a guy on his birthday when it's a day that your sister comes home from her mission?? He may be the best husband, but I'm not winning any awards for the best wife....

1st Moments post mission!  Look how happy Mom and Kim are!

14th - What a wonderful day, full of family and friends and a whole lot of good soup! Feel so edified! So glad to have you home, Kim!! (Kim's homecoming open house)
15th - I truly believe that some kids are extra cute as a defense mechanism.
17th - My sweet little Jaymeson is sick today. He threw up on my bed this morning (of course the day after I did a deep clean of the bed) and as I put him in the bathtub just kept saying, "Mommy, I'm SO sorry". I told him he really didn't need to be, but he kept saying it over and over. I don't know why, but it was much easier to clean it up with him being so sweet.
18th - Okay, I'm hearing silence. Off of the computer I get!
19th - I am beyond excited to be volunteering at the temple this afternoon/evening. I am very grateful to those who are taking care of my kids to make this possible and I'm Extraordinarily confident that today is going to be incredible!

The Granddaughters on the Mullen Side

20th - I'm getting excited for my lesson in RS tomorrow. Hopefully I'm able to explain some of my thoughts in a way that makes sense.
21st - The sweetest little boy ever to live turned 4 today. Happy Birthday little - oops, I mean BIG Jaymeson!

25th - TWO MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!! Yikes. I haven't even thought about it until now. Better start shopping!
28th - This is the day I've been waiting for nearly all my life. I get to see the temple dedicated right here in Calgary!! It is a Sunday that I will never forget!
29th - Praying for my sister, Alanna who is very close to the eye of this crazy storm. Hope it passes quickly and without too much damage. (Frankenstorm)

Throughout the end of the month of October MOST of my status' were reminding people to vote for my picture in a Lysol competition - which I didn't win.  :(.  It was fun to be in the running and to get it going though.

 
Wow!  Who'd have thought I'd have a running Journal just on my Facebook wall.  Glad I did that.  I might have to make it a monthly tradition!   Or just start updating the blog more often.

Limericks

Kaia was learning about Limericks today, and we found a few examples on Wikipedia that made me laugh.  Thought I'd share:

The limerick packs laughs anatomical

In space that is quite economical.

But the good ones I've seen

So seldom are clean

And the clean ones so seldom are comical.

 

 

 

A lively young damsel named Menzies

Inquired: "Do you know what this thenzies?"

    Her aunt, with a gasp,

    Replied: "It's a wasp,

And you're holding the end where the stenzies.

 

(that was Kaia's favorite by FAR)

 

There was a young man from Japan

Whose limericks never would scan.

When asked why this was,

He replied "It's because

I always try to fit as many syllables into the last line as ever I possibly can

 

There once was a man from the sticks

Who liked to compose limericks.

But he failed at the sport,

For he wrote 'em too short.

 

 (haha)

 

I think we might have to do more poetry.  We've been really enjoying these and some Acrostic Poems as well.  Next is Haiku, I believe.  Any other suggestions?