Let's Go Fly a Kite

This week has been Jeff's spring break.  Lucky for him the weather has been nice enough that we could actually consider it spring weather.  Jeff had to go this morning and donate plasma (he goes twice a week to donate, in order to make money) so the kids and I decided to head outside and enjoy the warm weather.  

First on the agenda was bubbles.  We used to have one of those automatic bubble machines, but when I went to pull it out of storage it didn't work anymore. :(  We had some great times with that little machine.  Check out Bella using it last year here.

 Once they were thoroughly entertained with the bubbles we moved onto kite flying.

 Let's just say Logan was a little excited to get his kite out.

 Lincoln sure was bummed that the big kids wouldn't let him play.  I suppose he needs a little sibling to play with too.

 I love his little face in this picture.  Like he is muttering something to himself.  Oh, well.

 They didn't get the kite up in the air all that often, but when they did I think Logan was trying to dive bomb it onto his sister's head.  Funny kids.

On a side note life has been somewhat difficult lately, and it makes me want to walk around with a face like this all day.

Here are just a few of the things that are going on right now...

* School has been extremely difficult for Jeff.  We are trying to be positive about the whole situation, but also realistic.  We have been talking about what are options are, and what is the best decision for our family.  I know that things will work out the way that they are supposed to, but sometimes I wish there were other ways of learning life lessons instead of having to go through difficult trials.

* Money is always a concern in my mind.  We are trying to find a balance between needs and wants.  I remember as a kid not feeling like we had a lot of money, but that we always had our needs met.  Looking back now, I realize that we probably had much more than most people.  I would love to give my own kids all that they want (soccer lessons for Logan, dance lessons for Bella, gymnastic lessons for Lincoln), but it always seems like there is never enough for the extras.  I guess it helps you see the difference between the spiritually important things in life, and the things that are just worldly possessions.

* Logan has been giving Jeff and I so much trouble lately.  I feel like he is always back talking and ignoring us.  I know people think I am too hard on him, but I feel like I really try.  I feel like I try to talk and discuss with him how he is feeling and his frustrations, but in return I don't feel like he is returning the same respect to Jeff and I.  I love being a mom to my kids, but sometimes being a parent stinks!

* When we first moved here I felt like I was doing a good job of meeting people, and trying to get out of the house.  Lately however, I feel like I haven't got very many strong friendships.  I know this one is entirely my own fault, because I need to be so much better about instigating activities with others.  I feel like I continue to ask people if they would like to get together, and I can't seem to find anyone that wants to.  I know for my own sanity and the kids we all do much better when we get out of the house and have something to do.  Like I said I know I need to be doing a better job of this.

Okay now that I have gotten it all out there, because let's face it even though things are hard right now I do want to remember this time in my life.  I know that everything is going to work out in the long run.  Heavenly Father if very much aware of Jeff, the kids, and I.  We are where we are supposed to be at this time in our lives.  We are doing what we are supposed to be doing, and that is all He expects from us.  Heavenly Father has great faith in us and our potential.  He knows where we need to grow and how to achieve that growth.  "The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him." ~Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

And how can I not be happy when I get to see these four beautiful and amazing people everyday.  Life is hard, but life is blessed.