I'm not that popular, so...

I hadn't updated my blog in forever, and then realized, why even do it, since I have no readers anyway?!! Ever since I went private, well, no one can get on, and since I went private after only my 2 or 3 postings, I hardly had any who checked in anyway! I DO want to be safe, but, since no one knows to even look, it would be hard to cause problems from this blog! Maybe when I get popular...ha ha

Grandma Judy, Scott's mom (yes, we distinguish by first names since they are both Grandma Clark...!) always goes ALL out for Christmas! It was so fun for the girls, especially. She makes you feel like a million bucks, and always so loved. We thank her for her huge effort every year to make Christmas unforgettable!

Life is going great. Scott has been in Arizona for the mini golf tour he is doing tthere. It has been hard to not have dad around, but the Lord makes up for things and has blessed us. Ever since I was called as Relief Society President, I feel so busy anyway, by the end of the day, I just crash! The girls have been awesome. They try and "surprise" me every now and then with a clean kitchen, set table, or straight house. Boy, it's nice to have older helpers and more mature kids!!

When I put the phone to Avery's ear to "talk" to dad, it's funny to see the look on her face. At first, she listens intently, with a "this sounds familiar" dazed look on her face. Then, recognition comes and a huge smile spreads across her face, and she starts pumping her arms up and down, as if she were going to take flight! Pretty soon, screams and shrills fill the air, as her pent up energy and excitement have no other escape. Now, she takes the phone in her hands looking at it intently, as if she were checking to see where dad is hiding inside! She is changing and growing so fast, it has been so fun to see!

I have also loved watching the developing talents of my crew. Each complain to have to practice piano, but can't seem to pass the it without stopping and playing something! I think I've heard that famous duet, bum bum, babum chord thing...a ZILLION times! (Notice the over exaggeration to make a point, which I have learned well from my girls!) The funnest thing to watch are all the "original" compositions they all seem to come up with, especially Rilee. She entered the Reflections "Wow" contest this year, and submitted a musical number and WON 1st Place! Now, she thinks she IS the next Mozart, constantly composing something...some better than others, but entertaining just the same!

Shailee is always excited to push herself to learn more in Ballet and get it "right". She also LOVES math and friends! She is becoming so responsible and mature...bitter sweet, as my "little" Shailee is no longer! Eden is so fun to have around in the mornings before school. She is a great reader, and keeps telling me that soon, she'll be bringing home all the chapter books with NO pictures! She also LOVES paint polish, makeup, and jewelry, and has the most catchy LAUGH, ever!

We are doing well, and trying to stay afloat, loving the challenge of each day! I realize this blog is for me, by the way, so no pressure to read this...but I will do better to update soon! Drop us a line sometime!