Fun in the Sun

Awww gotta love the nice weather. The kids of course think its summer. Yesterday, we had fun outside finger painting.

Did we ask for our trials?

Sometimes I wonder before we were born if we sat with our Father in Heaven and discussed our trials we would come across in this life. Did we know that we could face each trial and grow? Did our discussions help us prepare so God would know what we could bear?

Lately, my personal trials seem so much. I can not go into detail about them because they are extremely personal but I wonder how at times I endure. I thought I wouldnt make through the deployment and here I am and a month has gone by since he's been home. Where did the time go? I know I am a strong person but I also question at times if I asked for this so I become the strong person.

I know one thing, when I think I cant go on I look around me and see the things are most imporant to me, my family. I watch as the little ones grow and learn and how much they make me laugh and I know its worth it even though at times it doesnt feel like it. The small things my children do to make me laugh is my confirmation that God is there and knows I need to laugh so he sent me these angels to help.

Its the small things we take for granted but these are the things that get me through each and every trial. They are the reason I wake up every morning and the reason I strive to be a better person.

Boys will be Boys

I have learned that boys never grow up instead they teach their children how to never grow up. I love watching my boys play and hearing them laugh.

Karaoke at the Roberts House

Since Facebook is giving me issues, I am uploading the video here in the blog. We have a blast at my house and this is just one example.

Changes

I attended a reunion workshop last week and they said many phyisical changes can take place over the deployment. A soldier may gain wieght or muscles (yes my we all know my husband has gained tons of muscle). The biggest physical change this year took me by suprise. Here are pics of who it is: He has changed from a child to a young man. I couldnt believe the difference when I was scrolling through pics yesterday. And its not just the hair color.....