Pounding Life

Sometimes you just need to pound. Pound the keys. Pound the floor. Sometimes tantrums are necessary just to let it all out. Although, Lucas and Micah would argue that pounding each other is more fun and much more satisfying. That's when I bring out the huge gigantic bear I bought at Costco. It's for them to pound.

Alright, now you know I'm rambling. Grace is an angel. That is when she's not crying constantly and wanting to be held because she's either teething or just happier when we hold her. Not sure. No, honestly she is always an angel even when she is crabby. She is adorable and she has each of us tied around her finger including the boys.

She does love the piano. Loves to pound it and also loves to listen to it. Jon loves to play and it's a good stress release for him. I love having a piano in the house too. Although, the piano we have is old and it's smelly. Not just a little smelly, but has this strong mildewy old smell to it. I have tried and tried to get it to smell better. Believe me I have. But, no luck. Still smells. But, I do love to hear Jon Play and he plays so sweet. And I want the boys to start playing this year. I wish we could get a new one. Or a nicer one. But, money can only go so far. You understand what I mean. Maybe someday.





We didn't go to the beach a lot this summer. I know. It's like we sinned by just not going. My kids are officially southern cali boys and are spoiled and do not understand how good they've got it. They complain and complain about going to the beach. It's ridiculous. But we did manage to go a few times and they did love it. We plan on going this weekend with the Olsen brothers and their families.


David loves the beach and loves the water. This picture is of him fighting the water. Kung Fu style. He's that tough:)

I have this grand plan of updating this blog. Updating the pictures. Getting a new blog header. Even a new name for the blog. Just haven't found the time or energy. Yeah, I know everybody is tired. Nobody has time. That is how I constantly feel. Let's be honest. Cause I know you like it when I am. :) 4 kids, moving, setting up a house, two new law firms. (that's right 2, not just one, that's another post) and trying to adjust to new people, a new ward that is huge I might add and just being sleep deprived during the whole thing really gets a person, or me I should say a little overwhelmed. Looking at the pictures over the year it seems like we haven't played much. We haven't taken time to enjoy the small moments and quite frankly haven't enjoyed the big moments either which I know is wrong of us. We need to do better and love life. All of it and find the energy to enjoy it. Anyway, life is getting better, organization is starting to come together and integration to the ward, school, and neighborhood is starting to pay off. Plus, having Jon's brother and wife move back to San Diego (15 min drive) helps a ton. Well, Gracie is awake. That means it's time to get on with the day. Time to clean. Time to organize. Time to be. Thankfully Lucas and Micah are in school:) Sweeeeeet. Love you all and miss you. Never know when I will get back to this blog you know. smile.