Day: May 19, 2015

PAYSON TEMPLE

May 19, 2015 admin No Comments

We went and toured the Payson Temple! We tried to get tickets and couldn’t and then some afternoon tickets became available so I grabbed them and we went! and it was great. Ben had to work BUT Jamie offered to take Millie so… I took the 5 other kids and we had a really good afternoon at the temple. It was neat to let the kids see the temple and to watch their expressions. Their little legs were hurting and Rose had blisters by the end but otherwise it was wonderful. I love the temple. I love that my girls bust out in the temple song when we drive by. I’m so glad we made the time to go to this open house.

The Prophet talked about temples in General Conference last month and I loved it:

“My brothers and sisters, in our lives we will have temptations; we will have trials and challenges. As we go to the temple, as we remember the covenants we make there, we will be better able to overcome those temptations and to bear our trials. In the temple we can find peace.

The blessings of the temple are priceless. … May our Heavenly Father bless us that we may have the spirit of temple worship, that we may be obedient to His commandments, and that we may follow carefully the steps of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Thomas S. Monson (April, 2015)

Categories: Benji, Cali, Jana, Packer, Raymond, Rose

Turning 40!!

May 19, 2015 admin No Comments

I’m married to a 40 year old! That pretty much makes me 40! Crazy how fast time flies, and how young 40 feels now that we are there 🙂

We’ve been celebrating the year of 40 and had a pretty good birthday week. In a perfect world Ben and I would have disappeared to a remote island while he turned 40 BUT pregnancy made that near impossible and the other 6 kids are always a factor so…. we stayed home and celebrated the awesome person that Ben is.

The Friday night before his birthday we went out to eat and then met up with most of Ben’s siblings and his parents at the AVENGERS movie – – this has been a tradition for several years – there is always a Marvel Super Hero movie that comes out in May and Ben loves his Super Heroes. After the movie I surprised him by staying over night in a hotel and not having to do the nightly put the kids to bed routine! We had a night away and let Shannon deal with the kids. We ate breakfast at a cafe the next morning and took our time getting home. Coach Ben did have 2 soccer games to coach on his bday but he enjoys that time with his boys. We opened presents and hung out and Ben tested out his new Blend Tec Blender making us some yummy food and treats. We played a game with some of my siblings and That night Ben and Benji went out with the older Nettesheim crew and played Laser Tag. So he’s officially 40 – but the youngest 40 year old I know 🙂

The next weekend on the 15th we had one more party with his Parents and Siblings. Ben loves to play board games and card games so I invited adults only over to his parents house for some gaming. This is a big deal because we usually have too many kids and things going on to just sit down and enjoy a game. So we hung out all night Friday night. We played 3 games and snacked and talked and opened gifts and celebrated Ben AGAIN. His mom made him the traditional Netty Wacky Cake – (just like when he was a kid) and we had a great evening staying out late with family and letting Brady handle the kids at home.

I LOVE THIS GUY

In fact here are 40 things I love about him:

committed to God
Music in the mornings
interaction with kids
sunday dinners
makes me laugh
looks good in a hat
put up with my daily ponytail
he Lives in the NOW
always the optimist
always ready for church
endures chick flicks
Each baby that joins our family he take on more family responsibility
spoils my siblings
spiritual and political insight
TRADITIONS
Generous with possessions
best soccer coach
we have RSL season tickets
let me watch as much football/sports as I want
scriptures at dinner
10 years of pregnancy and newborn hormones and he still love me
best Primary Teacher and Scout Master
smart with money
except when it comes to buying me gifts
the kids LOVE wrestling him
we both love chocolate
willing to drive to CA at least once a year
extended extended family loves this guy
computer fix it man for family
not smelly
perfect scruffiness
plans and leads FHE
family can live with us
never under minds my decisions
tucks his shirt in for me
Hawaii, New York, Costa Rica, …
Salsa and Chocolate Cake
daily Goodbye’s with our kids
has learned to bridle his green bay passion and not take it out on the family
He likes me for me

Categories: Ben

the 9th Month!!

May 19, 2015 admin No Comments

Really I’m only 35 weeks so I shouldn’t be claiming the ninth month yet, BUT I AM. The ninth month is horrible! I can’t bend over. My body is swollen. My back hurts.
I can’t sleep at night – trying to find and stay in a comfortable position is impossible, tossing and turning, pregnancy brain. I slept for 12 hours Monday night and woke up with a headache. Not fair. I DISLIKE PREGNANCY.

Just this week all of the symptoms are kicking in. I would be done today if I could. This child inside of me would probably agree – we are both out of room and would be happier looking at each other.

I stepped awkwardly in the walmart parking lot and fell down last night! NOT OK. I don’t fall down. I’m an athlete and I have really good balance – usually – just not in the 9th month. NOw I have a sore ankle and cut foot and I’m Pregnant!

FHE this week was all about helping mom. Help mom by doing your chores and NOT sitting on her lap and listening and obeying. Let mom sit and be lazy was the over-all message 🙂

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Now it’s May 7th – the week is almost over and I am feeling much better! Maybe I will survive this last month. Headaches are gone, feet are less swollen, and I got a good nights rest. Maybe I just over did it over the weekend with new people moving into the rental and Packer’s baptism and … I also lowered my expectations which has been great. A successful day is one that I can control my temper, and keep the kids happy. I may or may not get any house work done and I may or may not make dinner.

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NOW I’m 37 Weeks! I’ve survived another week or two!! I’m still swollen and out of breath BUT I’m also doing pretty good. I’m keeping up with the house and my calling and we had family over. The kids are fed and dressed and even sometimes bathed. We read books and hang out and I’m even getting a few more nesting projects done between my naps and tantrums with the kids. I’m down to the obnoxious weekly Dr. appointments and the baby seems to be thriving. We are getting anxious to identify the gender and personality and face of this our 7th child. Ben and I had a night or two away from the kids this month and that has rejuvenated me. I am grateful for friends and family that can take care of these six little munchkins and keep them happy while Ben and I take short breaks.

In 3 weeks we will have a new member of our family!!!

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That’s the pregnancy update. It’s never fun but ALWAYS worth it.

This post started off negative but that never seems to last for me. Hard days happen but they always pass. I love being a mom. ACTUALLY – we just celebrated mother’s day – maybe that helped. I got SPOILED. I Have AWESOME kids and an AMAZING husband.

Categories: Jana