Loss of a friend...

Tradgedy struck yesterday.  We had tempuratures close to 100 degrees and our pet bunny, Peanut, has a very thick, fur coat.  Evidently the heat was too much for her and she died last night.  Luckily, Justin was alone when he found her and he was just coming in from burying her when I got home.  The kids were all asleep, so I had overnight to figure out how I was going to break the news.  Justin leaves early Sunday mornings for Bishopric meeting, so I was alone when I had to tell them.  Man, they took it hard!  I felt so sorry for them.  Jamon is so tenderhearted and it was Camdon's rabbit, so I knew they'd both be upset.  They were crying so hard, I wasn't sure if we'd be able to go to church!  I feel partly responsible, because I moved her to a different cage this week.  She has a two-story, luxury sweet that she'd been living in, but because of the way it's built, it's hard to keep clean and it was starting to stink.  It's too heavy to move myself and now that the house is for sale, I thought it best if the side of the house didn't stink like rabbit droppings all of the time.  Anyway, this smaller, easy to clean cage has no shelter from the sun.  She must've sat there cooking all afternoon (literally).  Needless to say, we are having a pretty sad day.  She brought a lot of joy while she was with us.  We got her when she was just a baby, and it was fun to cuddle and care for her.  We'll miss her!

We're on the market...

Last night we put our house up for sale and we got a call about it today!  Unfortunately, I wasn't home, so Justin took the call.  Rather than just answer this lady's questions, he said she should "call my agent". He then proceeded to give her my cell number.  HIS AGENT!!!  What is that?  We all know that Justin has a hard enough time trying to conversate with someone he knows and loves, let alone a stranger....but, this poor lady was clearly confused when she got my voice mail.  She was expecting a professional real estate agent!  I hope that when I return her call in the morning she won't feel too foolish as she realizes that  "his agent"  is really just his wife...the one who doesn't mind talking to a stranger.  

Mean little boy...

If you know Carter at all, you know that he is a bit "spicy".  We were sitting in church yesterday and he looked across the isle to find a girl his age.  She smiled and waved at him and he turned to me and asked, "Mom, do I have to like everyone?"  "No", I said, "but you do have to be kind to everyone."  He sat quietly for a few minutes then whispered to me, "Mom, that makes no sense."  While I appreciate him at least trying to sort out what I'd said, I realized that at four years of age, he doesn't have the wisdom yet to understand the difference.  He couldn't figure out why not liking someone isn't  license to be mean.  I guess we've got some work to do! 

Happily Ever after....

Saturday Justin and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary!  As I spent the day reflecting on the years, I realized how blessed we are.  Sure, it hasn't ALWAYS been easy, but with each passing year, life becomes richer and more full that I ever thought possible.  This fulfillment comes in the smallest of details.  Like the fact that the children called twice during dinner and once during the movie.  We talked again on the way home.  Should I have been annoyed?  Maybe....but I wasn't.  The boys are our greatest accomplishment and I need them as much as they (thankfully) still  need me.  If they turn out to be even half the man that Justin is I'll consider them the luckiest men on earth.  Thanks Justin for an amazing 12 years!  I love you!  

First Trip of the Summer

Justin and I just got back from a trip to D.C.  He had to be there for a three day work conference, and I met him out there when he was done.  We spent three days seeing the sites and visiting with Ryan and Noelle.  One of the things we did this trip was drive out to Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson.  It was fun to tour his home and learn more about this man who played such an important role in our country's independence!  We also went to the International Spy Museum...very cool.  Thanks to the grandma's for watching the boys and Ryan and Noelle for flying me out there and showing us such a great time!  

This Blog's for you!

Okay, Jessica and Amber, I give up!  After much prodding from my sisters-in-law, I have decided to become a blogger.  I have really enjoyed watching their kids grow up via their blogs.  We hate being so far away from friends and family, but following these blogs has really helped us to still feel connected.  I hope you can find the same enjoyment in ours.  Jess & Amber....this blog's for you!