Thankful for pictures:)

This  last summer we discovered a pool in Ankeny.  (Cascade falls) 

The kids loved it.  I loved it because it kept them entertained all day with little effort on my part.  

Another day I paid Alyssa to take Ashlynn to the

 Clive pool so I could get some errands ran.

They were happy to go lay in the sun and not run errands.

Ashlynn is all about baking lately.  She tried her hand at macaroons.  

They did not look so hot but they did taste pretty good.

Looking at her in these pictures makes me remember that day and the 

moment we opened the oven and we both started laughing.

Ashlynn's friend Elizabeth was over one day and they pretended to have a baking show.

They sat out the delicious results with a YOUR WELCOME sign for all to enjoy.

So adorable!

As I have been going over my pictures recently, trying to update them for journaling purposes they bring fabulous memories.  Pictures have a way of making us see and remember only the good things in life and I think that is a very good thing.

Today was Stake conference and JD and I have very different behaviors in regards to these events.  I think as long as we are in our seats when it starts, cheers to us.  He is more of the mind frame if we are not 30 minutes early, we are late.  I don't mind running right on time the top seats are my favorite anyway.  If Ashlynn is not ready,  it is not worth causing the home to be in an uproar to get out the door.  

Well today she was not ready, and it did cause an uproar.  The boy that is not suppose to drive left in one car.  Dad left in a car following him beyond mad.  Ashlynn was upset because they were mad that she was not ready. (she tends to run on Ashlynn's schedule only)  

I was upset that they could not be patient and wait for her.  

WE ARE TALKING "LOVE AT HOME" AT IT'S FINEST!!!

The meeting did not start for 20 more minutes and the building was 15 from our home if you drive slow.  Being on time is important, but how we make each other feel and the tone of our voice is more important.  Ashlynn and I are dressed, ready to go but we are staying home today.   I am probably making the wrong choice.  I am not about to have 3 cars at Stake conference. Ashlynn is writing a letter and reading the friend. 

 I am writing this post of an experience, I would otherwise not remember. 

Why?   

Because, thankfully I have no pictures of it. 

  

That is why I love pictures...You never see the hard moments in a photo. 
If you don't see it, you tend to forget it ever happened.
Life is remembered as complete BLISS;).