Am I a grown up yet?

So this past weekend I got a little older. I am now 32 years old, and I must say that I am actually starting to feel like a grown up. At least I have for the last five minutes. I may feel completely different by the time I am finished with this entry.

The theme of the weekend was fun with the family. We drove up to Montgomery and visited the zoo there. We also had lunch and did a little shopping. Dallas and I went out for Italian Saturday night, and then Sunday was a wonderfully relaxing time in the nursery at church. I got to play with my favorite legos and my favorite nursery kids. :)It was a magnificent weekend.

Monday started my crazy week, which has included the book fair at both the Primary and Elementary schools, a PTA meeting, Kenzie's cheer leading tryouts, a trip to Birmingham for DJ, a trip to Montgomery for Kenzie, Relief Society birthday dinner, and will be topped off with the Young Women's General Conference with Kenzie tomorrow night. Somewhere in all of that I also got a couple of hours sleep.

DJ'a dilatation went well, but the doctor has given us some indication that he may need to go in and remove part of DJ's esophagus within the next month or two. Dallas and I new that this might happen, and at this point we are ready to do what needs to done for DJ to be able to heal completely. Doing dilations every two weeks for the rest of his life is not an option. When we get more information about the time and what is going to happen I will let everyone know. I know that we have received many blessings from all of the prayers and thoughts from our friends and family, and we truly are grateful for all of you.

Well, Savannah is waiting for me to take her to her sleepover, and by waiting I mean she is standing over my shoulder and staring annoyingly, so I had better go. TTFN

Snowy pics and Kenzie's dress

In February we had a lovely snow storm here in Alabama, which was a huge surprise. The Kids loved playing in the snow again, and they also enjoyed actually being cold enough to enjoy some hot chocolate. The other picture are of Mackenzie in her dress for the Miss EJHS pageant next month. I think once we get it hemmed and find her some shoes, she will look mahvalous dahling.

So I am having a crazy week, and next week will be even more insane. Somewhere along in all of the madness I will gain another year. This past year has had it's ups and downs, but for the most part it has been a good year. We are happy, and together, and even though DJ still struggles somewhat with his injuries, he is leaps and bounds from where he was last year at this time. The girls are beautiful and really starting to become there own people, and I have the most marvelous husband a girl could ever ask for. Yes, there are hard things that we have to deal with, and yes there are things that I wish were different, but I am so thankful for what I have that the things lacking aren't that big of a deal. I am excited to see what my 32nd year will bring. Hopefully it will be more good than bad, and if I am lucky I might get to see some of my favorite people along the way. :)

Conversations with DJ

DJ: Mom, what is this?

Me: It is a slug. If it had a shell it would be a snail.

DJ: No, mom, if it had a shell it would be a turtle.

If only I had known! :D

Okay,okay,

I have been a big slacker, and several of you have let me know that I need to be doing better, so here it goes.

Life is Alabama is moving along at moderate speed. We are all keeping busy and enjoying the time we are spending together. Here is a person by person update of everyone in our little family.

Dallas, Jr. is loving pre-school and counting down the days until his fifth birthday. His favorite question is, "Is it May yet?" He is starting to progress with his treatments. They have been able to dilate him up to a 33 french, with the goal still being a 40 french. I am no longer having to take him to Birmingham once a week. We can now make the journey every two to three weeks, which has helped my disposition, I am sure. DJ is as resilient as ever, and actually looks forward to the trips and his mommy and me time. Hopefully by the fall he will be able to participate in all of the sports he is wanting to try.

Savannah is doing well. She is taking a break from soccer this season, but I think both of the girls are going to start tennis and horseback riding in the spring. She has been having a bit of a rough time at school lately, but things are starting to look up and she has been smiling alot more. I will be glad when the middle school drama is over. She is excited to be going to Utah this summer and visiting with her friends and family there.

Mackenzie is going full force. She is trying out for cheerleader this month, and next month she is participating in the Miss Enterprise Junior High pageant. This summer she will be going to EFY in Utah, YW camp, and we will be making a short stop in Fredericksburg. She has a list of activities that she wants to be in, and next fall she will also start seminary. I may have to remind her that she will need to sleep every once in awhile.

Dallas was promoted in February to SFC and given the job of Branch Chief of the 15P schoolhouse. I'm not positive as to what all of that means, but it is a good thing. :) He is busy, and happy, and we actually get to see him and do things as a family.

I am busy with the PTA, driving DJ to and fro, keeping house, my nursery calling, and whatever else I can find to keep myself occupied. I may start back to school next semester, but we will see how things are progressing with DJ first.

I hope this update helps, and I will do my best to update more often. TTFN!