A Saturday

[June 1]
Normally, Olivia has soccer. But, to be honest...she just isn't liking it and doesn't care about it. She is 3. This is her first time playing, and we're sort of feeling that it is a waste of time. So, we didn't go today. She only has 1 more week left and then the season is over. I feel good about that.

Wes decided to go into finish a job today...he's been working at a big house in Bears Paw. After seeing the home (but mostly the area) "living on an acreage" has gone back on the Vision Board. It is soo peaceful, soo far from your neighbors, so much grass, so much space, so lovely. Yup, we visited him a few times just to be out there.

The girls and I did chores around the house today, mowed the lawn, did some baking, and hunted for bugs in the back yard. It was nice. A nice, productive, yet relaxing Saturday at home. I was even able to make up a meal-plan for the following week AND go grocery shopping with no children. Both accomplishments are a huge deal!

Wes called me from work saying the Executive Secretary from church called and said the Bishop wants to meet with us at 8:30 Sunday morning. He added, "and, it's a doosey!". I thought the E.S. could be joking around and that it would really be "a doosey" after all,  Besides, how big could it be if the Stake wasn't meeting with him?

Where to begin?

It's been a while!

I'll try to catch up a bit...perhaps back-track, then catch-up...who knows!

Today is Mother's Day. I'm happy to be a mom. I'm grateful for my mom (on earth), for my mother-in-law (in heaven) and all those who have mothered me and my children.

There are times that I feel like I'm doing a pretty good job as a mother and then other times (like this entire weekend...) when I feel like I'm completely failing and have no idea what I'm doing.

What I do know is that I love my girls and am trying my very best.
I hope to be the mother they need me to be. 

Today Wes woke up more sick than he was yesterday...too sick for church! (and, anyone who knows Wes knows that he NEVER misses church....so, that means he's really sick!). I told him I couldn't go to church with both children by myself on Mother's day (of all days). I honestly was ready to leave one of the girls home with him. Eventually the girls and I got ready any made it on time. Sacrament meeting started out pretty good...and ended in the hallway, outside, back inside, in a room by ourselves  (more than once) and with a mom ready to just go home. We made until primary (phew!).

I was called today to be the Sunday School teacher for the 16 year olds. 2 in my class today. They are good kids. Quite different from being in Primary. I'm looking forward to it. 

Olivia started soccer 3 weeks ago. She plays on Saturdays. The first week went pretty good. The other two weeks she hasn't been very interested. We asked her yesterday, "Olivia, do you like soccer?" She replied, "No. I want to play soccer by myself." Hmmm. We are working on that one.  She is, however, very excited to play basketball (when she's 5) and we have registered her for Preshool starting in September.

Aubrey is just cute. Say's "ank-you" as often as opportunity allows (for everything), loves to sing, loves to wake up early, and loves to be "cozy"...loves having a blanket...even if it's a fleece one in the sun on a hot summer day! And she is very concerned with how other people feel. For example, at every meal time she'll go around the table and ask, "nummy mommy?" "nummy daddy?" ...I think she'll start asking Olivia as soon as she can say her name! Also, when she thinks I am hurt or that something happened she'll ask me, "ok mommy?". She gives kisses and hugs frequently and readily to   pretty much everyone.

I am 18 weeks tomorrow and have another ultrasound next week. Olivia is certain it is a boy baby and his name will be called "daddy". Today at church she told one of the men that "Mommy has baby daddy in her tummy". I don't think he clued in on what she was trying to tell him. It was pretty funny though.

Wes' painting business is going really well. He has just hired a sub-contractor and will be hiring a few more helpers in the very near future. 

My NuCerity business is going extremely well...couldn't be more grateful. I am closing my Dayhome this week...Wednesday at 4:30. I'm excited. It's time. It was great while it lasted, but now it's time to move on....in perfect timing for summer and the new baby!

Max Pitcher Family Team

A couple of weeks ago we went down to Cardston for the annual softball tournament. It was fun to get together as always. And really neat that this team was names after Wes' grandfather. They did great and made it all the way to the semi-finals.

Go Pitchers Go!!

C of Red

Yesterday we were part of the "C of Red" (although not everyone was wearing red) at the Calgary Flames game! We are SO GRATEFUL to Dad and Jenn for giving us their tickets! Our seats were great, and we won too! GO FLAMES GO!!

Thanks so much you guys!!

GO FLAMES GO!!!

Anyone who knows Wes knows that he is the #1 Calgary Flames hockey fan! The very first NHL game I watched (including ones on T.V.) was one of the dates Wes took me on. We went down to the Saddledome where he introduced to me to his passion of hockey and let me wear his Jersey. I had such a great time and have loved going to games ever since. Some of you may remember how Wes made Jerome Iginla part of our Wedding!