HAPPINESS

What brings happiness??? Well many things to tell you the truth! But, what can bring a smile to my face over and over? Well, it all started Monday while as a family we were playing Phase 10. This game was the first time we gave Brooklyn her own cards. Tried as she did to understand the game and come up with the correct cards ~but not working so well. Lucky for her she was sitting by her Dad and he was abble to put her in the right direction. So, as she was waiting her turn and smiling already just because she was playing instead of 'helping' someone else. Than it was her turn again. She looks at her cards and looks hopeful at the stack of cards to draw from. she picks up a card and goes from smile to pure joy. I mean she could not have smiled any bigger. Her face turned red and she was so excited she was crying ~ alligator tears !!! She continued her joyous moment and looked at everyone and was laughing and crying so excited and I do mean SO EXCITED!! We were all laughing with her and enjoying her happiness. What card did she pick-up????? You would think she had won the game. Well, not quite! She put the card down on the disscard pile~ it was a skip card and Kassidy's turn was skipped. Than we really started laughing. Brooklyn was still enjoying the moment and we let her continue too, telling her that was a amazing and all that good stuff.
2 days later I think about it and still smile.
So, what brings happiness?? Silly you , FAMILY !!

Evening Events

September???? Wow, you thought I would have a lot more to say !

I'm not even going to back track the last few months. Except the fact that the new part of our house that we started in November is done YEA!!!!! (Just painting the REST of the house ~ poor Brian )

Sometimes life dishes you strange, unperdictable, and avoidable problems. For example......
There are many reasons why I dont like to take my beautiful children to the store with me. They ask for EVERYTHING and when that doesnt work they start pointing things out they are not going to ask for !? And, they like to wonder off and look at things. (The'll be fine right? NO!) Or, if you are small enough you climb in the bottom of the cart and play on the diry floor with your hands. Yes fun times let me tell ya !!! Anyway, the best is when your cart hits something so it doesn't go smooth. But the sinking feeling when you hear your child give a yell and realize it was his finger......... My stomach still falls just thinking about it. Poor Jordan !!! His whole finger nail was ripped off (well hanging barely on) He let me wash it out and the workers gave me a box (yep a box-spiderman even!) of bandaids a donut and many hugs and kisses later he was laughing again. At home this didn't even really slow him down. (I know 'shocker'). But, the evening is not over yet. After dinner Dallin ran to the sink and was gagging and rinsing his mouth out and making all sorts of noises. So,.....earlier in the day Jordan put a bunch (like 1/3 the bottle) of dish soap in a water bottle. Dallin thought it was just water and one gulp told him otherwise. (Gross !!!) Being the good mom that I try to be I googled to see if I should worry about this or not. Conclusion- his throat will be sore and to drink water to dilute it. Today he is just fine. But, Brian and I had a little laugh watching Dallin at the sink last night cleaning his mouth out WITH soap HAHAH !! (Yes, of course I did feel bad for him but that doesn't change the fact that it was funny!)

Family Pictures

Usually family pictures can be a chore!! But,.... this time was great. The kids ran around while I took others pictures and they were cooperative (for the most part) during family pictures and other group pics. It almost makes me want to do it again. (almost!) But, hey I think they turned out. Minus the fact that I am biased and think my family is beautiful, handsome, cute, darling, lovely,and MINE!

Wickedly Devine

WOW!! We have had a busy month!! So, from the looks of the pictures (Which are CUTE !!) We have been celebrating Britney(my cousin)& Kevin's marriage. And Michele (my cousin)& Zach's wedding.Michele tied the not on August 1st and Britney tied the not on August 15th. We of course went to the wedding's than the luncheon/reception afterwards. We had a wonderful time!! It is fun when family gets together. We had family come from California for Britney's wedding we had cousins staying at our house. (Not much sleep going on though!! HEHEHE! Need I mention making funnel cake at midnight! yummy !!)

The next week was busy!! the 1st day of school was Wednesday the 19th. Also, more marriage 'stuff''.Brian and I traveled to California to be there for the Open House in Central California. We delicated our kids out to wonderful people so we could go. We left Thursday morning after getting kids of to school and droping Jordan off at my brothers. Friday was the open house. Do you see the pictures of people doing yard work... That was the morning of the Open house. We raked and planted flowers and raked more (dumb leaves!!) Made wild flower arrangement's for table center peaces. There was cleaning inside and Power washing EVERYTHING outside. (Thank you stud muffin!!) The Open House was wonderful!! Towards the end a few of the teenagers decided that jumping in the pool in there formal attire was the thing to do. I don't have a picture of that but..... you've seen it in movies and its funny in real life also. After the party was opening presents (Bride & Groom) and clean-up. And eating the left overs from the yummy caterers. (Seriously I cant resist somethings-- mainly little yummy deserts, ex. cheesecake, lemon bars, pumpkin cake etc...) So, bed time came and I was more than willing to SLEEP!

Next day .... Among other things going on, I'll get to the point of Saturday. WICKED!!!

We left for San Fransisco about 3pm. Good thing to!! Wicked started at 8pm so we thought we would have time to walk around and 'stuff'. Anyway, we were on the freeway and it took us 1 1/2 hours to go 8 miles. So,... who knew there was a Raiders game in Oakland that day..... Not Me! So, good thing we left early because we arrived just in time. Some of the family that came with us didn't have tickets and were going to try for the raffle tickets (left over single seats that didn't sale). But, we missed it. We were able to get a single seat for my sister Ramona though from someone who had an extra ticket.(Thanks for barging the price Brian.) Wicked was amazing to say the least !!! The story line is so creative and the working in of Dorthy and everything was fabulous!! The songs were amazing and it had plenty of comical points,tender points and a wonderful ending! I cant wait to see it again. ( O yes, I will see it again. I don't know when but I will!!!) I love that I have a hubby who enjoys going to such things as plays and he is wonderful. He also drove the whole way there and back again. He also endured listening to a "Chick-flick" on the way home. So, for all his goodness he was able to go to Depech Mode on Tuesday night. So, I ask him Which performance was better ....... he said (with a little laugh) "Wicked dear".. I love him!!!

Wow, about time for update.. ... So, I thought I would fill you in on the going on's of the Snows.

Kassidy and I went to girls camp and had a lot of fun! I went on the 4th year over night hike this year and tried rolling down the mountain with my pack on. (I think I was entertainment for A LOT of Young Women). I was completely embarrassed and stood and took a bow. (So, sorry, no picture for that. I do wish I had one though!)

2 weeks after Camp was Youth Conference. We went to a local collage and "played"! It was 3 days and a lot of fun. They had great balance of spiritual and fun. It was a stake Youth Conference and we combined with a stake from Idaho, so.... TONS of youth!!! We had Jon Bytheway as a youth motivational speaker. He was amazing. He motivated me!!! The dance was fun for all. The leaders (well, in our ward) totally participated in this. You know "group dancing" in a circle or jumping to the beat in the middle of the dance. Yep, I thought I was a teenager again and Kassidy thought her mom had lost it!! (true story) There were a ton of other things, "workshops", testimony meeting, Aggie games (ex. steel the flag, dodge ball, etc..) We stayed in OLD dorms and ate at the cafeteria. Had a formal night (dinner, speaker, dance).

Now we are in full mode of ....... you would think back to school right... Well, no, we have family in town from California for a wedding. We are playing and have cousins over to our house. Next week (you know the week school starts) We will be in back to school mode ! ... Except that on Thursday Brian and I leave for California for reception (we are driving my cousins (aka sisters of the bride) home for the reception. So, as a side bonus (HEHEHEH) WE ARE GOING TO WICKED in San Fransisco !!! YEA !!!!

We have reached the end of baseball (for this year). Austin's team was done for the season a couple of weeks ago, in fact, his last game was while he was plying in the dirt a 'Camp Big Springs' having the time of his life. (You know, zip line, water, no mom.... need I say more...) He came home SO DIRTY !!!! All I could see was his big smile when we picked him up. If it wasn't for that, I might not have recognized him.

The same day Austin left for camp Kassidy left for California. She stayed with my Aunt and played for 2 weeks. Some of her activities were: Swimming with cute boys (Cousins friends) water skiing with different cousin and her friends, shopping, going to San Fransisco to see Wicked, and first airplane flight home. (Yea, I know tuff life right!)

Now, back to baseball. I know I get side tracked very easily. Okay, Yesterday was Dallin's last game. For the last 3 days they have had 2 games a day. So, last game they made it to State and were playing for 1st or 2nd place. The poor boys were tuckered out and couldnt pull off the last game. So, for the whole season they only lost 2 games. And took 2nd place in State!!! AWESOME!!

My goodness we have been a busy family!!!

1st off, Baseball, Baseball, Baseball!!! This has become our lives!!! Austin and Dallin play and everyday we have practice for one and a game for the other (switching off of course.) Anyway, at least they play at a park were Brooklyn and Jordan can enjoy slides and swings and new friends. Brian is even the assistant coach to Austins team. So, busy busy!!

Also this summer we had a quick trip to St. George. We went to visit friends Emily and Dave. We are so lucky to know them. I learned a new game called 'Phase 10' and for all of you who know what that game is, I had seriously never played before. So, I really like it. As accustom to our St.George visits we went on a hike. This time we visited Kolob Canyon. IT WAS AMAZING!!! We did a 5.5 round trip hike on the double arch trail. The trail follows the river so for A LOT of the walk the kids walked in the river. (It barley covered there feet) There were little lizards everywhere and butterfly's.
But, before St. George we a graduate in our family. I'm the proud mom of a daughter moving on from Jr. High to High School (I know I know I don't look old enough!!! RIGHT !?)



Because Brian was fixing the fuel pump on the Yukon my mom (aka Grandma Porter) and I were the ones to attend Kassidy's Graduation. Afterwards we went to get a yummy treat ....Magelbys Chocolate Cake !


Since this is a long post I better mention our Memorial Day. It was very easy actually! We went to my parents for a BBQ. The kids ran around EVERYWHERE and had a blast.




Okay, that's it (I think).