Simply Jaimie

Hannah and Lilly both have a love for animals, so we decided to take a trip to the local aquarium.  Looking at the stingrays. Hannah loved seeing the real Dory.  The aquarium had these really cool glass bubbles the kids could pop up in.  Hannah loved them.  Both the girls loved seeing the penguins. Hannah looking at the Otters. Sleepy girls at the end of the day means the trip was a success. 

Today, I became an official Utah licensed driver. I took my written "open book" test and passed with flying colors. With it being an open book test, I would have been extremely embarrassed to fail. The embarrassment came seconds later when the employee handed me my temporary license.  Has anyone seen that show called The Middle? There is this episode where Sue can't take a good school photo. They are ridiculously bad. When I saw my picture, I immediately thought about that episode. Yep, I am Sue. I don't dare put a picture up of what it looks like, so just imagine big wide eyes and a half creepy smile. . . . no joke.  After this happy and equally mortifying experience, I needed some chocolate, English chocolate. So Aaron and I loaded up the girls and headed into Salt Lake City.  After we bought our chocolate and got back in the car, Hannah accidentally smashed her fingers in the car door. She had a good cry, cuddled with Daddy, and enjoyed her chocolate. Lu...

This quote by Elder Neil L. Andersen has been on my mind for a while now. Probably because I have been asked again and again if I work or just stay at home.  Just stay home!? Hello, I get to live my dream by being a Mother who "just stays home."  Yes, it is hard, and there are countless days when I feel like a total failure. However, becoming a mother has drawn me closer to my Heavenly Father, and I know I am doing his work. People may think they will lose their identity when they become a mother, but I know I have found the person I was always meant to be.  I love being a Mum. Cleaning and scrubbing can wait for tomorrow,  For babies grow up, I've learned, to my sorrow. So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust, go to sleep. I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep. - Author Unknown Book Recommendation - I am a Mother by Jane Clayson Johnson Look at these cuties. . .        Why would I wa...