Sunday Inspiration

I went to Washington in February and while I was there I went to a wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and we had a lot of fun. The thing I will always remember from it was a quote that the pastor said. I don't know if I have the words exactly right but this was basically what it said.
"Be careful of your thoughts because your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words because your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions because your actions become your character. Be careful of your character because your character becomes your legacy."
It made me think about the big and small things in my life. It really inspired me to be better.

A Very Salisbury Christmas

I have finally come back from my blogging break. I have so much to add since we are starting with Christmas and it is the middle of March.

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. The only sad part is that we didn't go to Washington to spend it with our families. I guess we are getting to the age (and size) that it is just easier to have it at our own home. Dave also had to work on Christmas night so travel would have been a little hectic.

We all woke up (me with just a few hours of sleep). Helping Santa set everything up really is hard work! McKenna went strait to her big present and unwrapped it. She was very excited to see a trampoline underneath.


McKenna opened her stocking and was so happy to find that Santa had brought all the treats she asks for while we are checking out at the store. She also loved helping Reeve open his presents. She was so good at explaining that you are supposed to rip the paper not eat it.




It was a wonderful Christmas. Of course we kept the Salisbury tradition of having Cinnamon Pull-a-parts which were so yummy.

When Busy....

Sometimes life passes faster then we expect. I remember when I was in high school people would say, "if I could go back, I would do this or that, so you should do it". I know they were trying to give me those jewels of wisdom that they wished they had known when they were my age. I don't know if it's a sign of my age (with 30 quickly approaching), but I find myself giving that same bits of wisdom. I found this poem that really touched my heart and really made me think about the little choices I make throughout the day.

My Hands Were Busy

My hands were busy throughout the day
I didn't have much time to play
The little games you asked me to.
I didn't have much time for you.
I'd wash your clothes, I'd sew and cook,
But when you'd bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun,
I'd say: "A little later, son."
I'd tuck you in all safe at night
And hear your prayers, turn out the light,
Then tiptoe softly to the door...
I wished I'd stayed a minute more.
For time is short, the years rush past...
A little boy grows up so fast.
No longer is he at your side,
His precious secrets to confide.
The picture books are put away,
There are no longer games to play,
No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear...
That all belongs to yesteryear.
My hands, once busy, now are still.
The days are long and hard to fill.
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to.

Author Unknown

While the family is away the Dave will....remodel.

We have been working hard on updating our kitchen. When we first moved in Dave painted all the cabinets and replaced all the light fixtures. Then we had new counter top installed. After that Dave started his first tiling project. It turned out so good and we were almost done except for one large project.



While I was in Washington Dave decided that he was going to tear out the drop down ceiling and huge, horrible florescent light fixture. This turned out to be a larger task than he had anticipated. When he was almost done he told me "this is the kind of project you get half way through and wish you never started." (We have blow-in insulation) Well he did start and finish too! It looks awesome and our kitchen looks so much bigger.


I thought that this was all he had done but of course he couldn't stop there. He painted all of our upstairs doors white.

He also started the remodel on the downstairs bathroom.


Everything looks so good and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband that enjoys making our first little house such a beautiful home.

Washington Trip 2nd Edition.

We have always been in Washington for McKenna's birthday because it is three days after Christmas. She was upset that we wouldn't be there this year. We had so much fun at Chuck E. Cheese last year we decided to celebrate her birthday early when we were there. First we went to Chuck E. Cheese. Her Nana, Grandma, Uncle Troy and a friend Makayla and her mother came with us. They had so much fun and so did we.






We came back to my moms for a spaghetti lunch. Then headed for the pool. McKenna is doing so well with her swimming. After that we came back for gifts and cake. I'm so happy we were able to spend that time with our family. The toughest thing about living in Idaho is being so far away from them but we try to make the most of our time when we are there.



McKenna was especially happy when her cousin Brooklyn came. Now that Brooklyn walks McKenna just chases her all over the house. They have tone of fun together and are so much alike. They were even able to spend some time with their Great Grandpa George.

So many firsts.

We had so much fun in Washington. Reeve has started sitting up by himself. Sometimes he forgets that he is not being held and does a nose dive right into the carpet. I usually try to put pillows around him but of course the one place I don't put one he inevitably falls that way. He also went into the pool for the first time. I think he was a little cold because in every picture his face looked like this.



He just cracks me up because he just goes along with whatever we do, no complaint.

Another first, on a not so good note was his first ear infection. We were up to 5:30 in the morning and needless to say we were in the doctors office the next day. Then yesterday (Christmas Eve, Eve). His first tooth popped through. Poor little guy had an ear infection and was teething I can't imagine it was any fun. Yet like everything else he was a happy little guy.


He is even happy when I'm digging in his mouth trying to get a picture of his little tooth. (The tooth is the little white spot on the right.) We are having so much fun with him and McKenna just adores him.

Christmas Parade

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving Pocatello always has a Christmas parade down Main St. That's how we know Santa has come to town. McKenna loves parades but I think it is mostly for the candy. When I was getting out of the car she kept trying to run over to the parade. She was yelling "it's starting, it's starting!" We finally got settled and she was happy....

until I wanted to take a picture of her. She is screaming at me to get out of the way. I calmly explained that the parade still hadn't started and to calm down and take some nice pictures for me.

Just two days before on Thanksgiving it was warm enough to eat outside. On the day of the parade it was frigidly cold. The reason my pictures look blurry is because the camera was starting to freeze. I thought Reeve wouldn't enjoy the parade but I think he had just as much as McKenna. He loved looking at all the lights. The only time he got upset was when they would honk their horns or turn on sirens.

So Santa Claus has officially come to the town of Pocatello... or at least to the mall, where McKenna thinks he lives. Kind of prophetic when you think about it. Non the less he is here and McKenna is terrified of him this year. I asked if she wanted to sit on his lap and tell him what she wanted for Christmas and she said, "No, I'll just send him a letter this year." To each their own.