Five Friday Randoms

1.  One week from today my darling daughter and I will head north to go to our last women's broadcast together.  We started this tradition the spring she turned 12 and I have mixed emotions about this final adventure.

2.  We will be hitting IKEA hard next Friday, too.  My debit card may take the bigger hit, however.

3. I will also get the chance to see my mom and one of my sisters (and her adorable daughter) for the first time in about a year and a half next Saturday.  CAN.  NOT.  WAIT.

4.  Spring break rocks.

5.  This is hilarious.  I cried.  Happy Friday!

Five Things I'm Doing During My Semester Break

1.  Sleep

2.  BE THE MOM

3.  Sleep

4.  BE THE WIFE

5.  Sleep

Five Things That Have Helped Me Survive The First Semester

1.  My family.

2.  My new MacBook Pro laptop (thanks and props to my amazing husband).

3.  Spotify.

4.  Sundays.

5.  My Heavenly Father.

Five Things I Love About Zacharry

Happy 15th Birthday to Zacharry!

1.  He is the most empathetic teenager I know.

2.  He strives to please those around him.

3.  His love of the color red makes me smile.

4.  He tries so hard to be a good big brother to Noodle.

5.  His height makes him so handy to have around!

Five Things I'm Grateful For Today

1.  Having three healthy children who teach me daily the meaning of patience and love

2.  Being able to wake up with a man who supports me and loves me through all things..

3.  The chance to become what I was put here on this earth to become.

4.  Music that lifts me when I need it, rocks me when I'm exhausted, and pushes me on as I study.

5.  A God who hears and answers my prayers.  Even when the answer is no.

Five Things I Love About Brianna

Happy 17th Birthday to Brianna!

1.  She is so witty and funny!

2.  Her kind heart towards those with disabilities puts me to shame.

3.  She is a great cook.

4.  Her eye for art and graphics is amazing.

5.  She is finally seeing who is she and who she can become.

Five Things I Love About Noodle

Happy 12th Birthday to Noodle!

1.  He is happy 95% of the time.

2.  He will often hold my hand when we are in a store together.

3.  He an ear for counter melodies that makes me jealous.

4.  His hair is crazy.  Always has been.  Always will be.

5.  His laughter is infectious.