Watch out world! Here comes Miss Maggie-Sue! First grader extraordinaire.
Maggie dressed herself up as a cow-girl. She just looked so dang cute I had to share!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thoughts and Treats for Me
Let's look back on the year 2010...hum...what have I learned? WEll, I'm thinking that life will continue to repeat itself until I figure it out. I'm sure that smiles, hugs, tears, fears, and so forth will continue, but what am I learning from it? I have to pause and listen. Sometimes it is more fun to go for the drama of life and not stay calm. But really what is the drama of my life? When my kids stub their toes, trip and fall, scream in frustration because a lego toy fell apart? If that is my drama, then I'm good with it.
Life, I think I'm learning. But sometimes, certain lessons have to be repeated. Like learning how to budget, save, spend wisely. To tag onto that thought, I empowered myself with a few lessons from good friends in the neighborhood because just when I think a system is working, I have to redue the finacial system. That's fine, we are making it work/stretch for all 8 of us. 8...what a number, but what if the number stretches again? I have a feeling about 2 more...we'll see. Random thought: last Monday at FHE I was looking at all of us and I still felt that we all weren't here yet. I saw two empty spots and I just wanted them filled. Hey, I might get lucky and have a two for one...Twins anyone? That would stop the madness. It is a Giauque trait...hum, what would Grandpa Billy-goat say to that? He will just keep driving I'm sure.
What else have I learned so far in 2010? Pregnancy can stretch your belly, having a child at 35/36 is very different than in my 20's (my body is taking longer to bounce back...sigh). I think about just have the other two really quick to "get it over with" and then work my butt off. (Ok really, it is not my butt but my gut and boobs. I know that nursing is awesome, but gravity is winning with the girls. I feel like they are down around my hips, sigh). Having 6 is really no sweat right now. The family just flows together and she is so dang cute! I'm loving her. Oh my darling Marianne. What a sweetie :).
Hum...here are my three worldly treats to think about:
1) I want to have a professional organizer come to my house and help me squeeze every ounce of space that we have into a working miracle for 8 kids, a mom and dad, and a grandpa and grandma. I know that it can be done, I would just like to have them come with about $15,000 to redesign the three bedrooms and organize me. IKEA anyone?
2) I want to have a personal trainer/nutritionist take me and Scott away for three months and whip our butts into shape--this is after the last baby is born. I would love to have that training and work with care. This is my treat time so I'm living it up. **note...must comment after...
3) After my three month shape up I would like to then be on Stacy and Clinton's "What not to Wear". I know! Totally crazy! Anyone reading this...please nominate me! I would love to have the clothes that fit and make me look like me: that taylored fitted, classy style. I'm conservative, but I like a splash a bling and can I say this? A little sexy...but NOT TRASHY. I love my legs. They are strong muscular and just hum, hot! (ok they are alittle pasty white right now, but they are sweet!)
Okay that was fun! Now my brain is thinking and thinking..................I want to set a plan into action to do this. You know me, thoughts, prayers, plan and action! WOW it gets done.
Ok so, what about this? I have two sisters who are fabulous and many of these things! I'll just have to glean their secrets from them. Weeze can help me with more of the finacial peace/organizing side. Alison can help me with the clothing department, and she can help direct me into the cute side of getting the kids organized in their rooms. Let's be honest: Alison and Alissa should host a "biggest looser" show. They would kick my butt! but remember, I need my gut to be kicked into shape.
So maybe I should plan on how to accomplish this. Oh Honey (Scott), don't roll your eyes. It's just me playing...but we both know that it will happen. I'm going to get to it. (Maybe I should do this once a week, I'm learning a lot!)
Life, I think I'm learning. But sometimes, certain lessons have to be repeated. Like learning how to budget, save, spend wisely. To tag onto that thought, I empowered myself with a few lessons from good friends in the neighborhood because just when I think a system is working, I have to redue the finacial system. That's fine, we are making it work/stretch for all 8 of us. 8...what a number, but what if the number stretches again? I have a feeling about 2 more...we'll see. Random thought: last Monday at FHE I was looking at all of us and I still felt that we all weren't here yet. I saw two empty spots and I just wanted them filled. Hey, I might get lucky and have a two for one...Twins anyone? That would stop the madness. It is a Giauque trait...hum, what would Grandpa Billy-goat say to that? He will just keep driving I'm sure.
What else have I learned so far in 2010? Pregnancy can stretch your belly, having a child at 35/36 is very different than in my 20's (my body is taking longer to bounce back...sigh). I think about just have the other two really quick to "get it over with" and then work my butt off. (Ok really, it is not my butt but my gut and boobs. I know that nursing is awesome, but gravity is winning with the girls. I feel like they are down around my hips, sigh). Having 6 is really no sweat right now. The family just flows together and she is so dang cute! I'm loving her. Oh my darling Marianne. What a sweetie :).
Hum...here are my three worldly treats to think about:
1) I want to have a professional organizer come to my house and help me squeeze every ounce of space that we have into a working miracle for 8 kids, a mom and dad, and a grandpa and grandma. I know that it can be done, I would just like to have them come with about $15,000 to redesign the three bedrooms and organize me. IKEA anyone?
2) I want to have a personal trainer/nutritionist take me and Scott away for three months and whip our butts into shape--this is after the last baby is born. I would love to have that training and work with care. This is my treat time so I'm living it up. **note...must comment after...
3) After my three month shape up I would like to then be on Stacy and Clinton's "What not to Wear". I know! Totally crazy! Anyone reading this...please nominate me! I would love to have the clothes that fit and make me look like me: that taylored fitted, classy style. I'm conservative, but I like a splash a bling and can I say this? A little sexy...but NOT TRASHY. I love my legs. They are strong muscular and just hum, hot! (ok they are alittle pasty white right now, but they are sweet!)
Okay that was fun! Now my brain is thinking and thinking..................I want to set a plan into action to do this. You know me, thoughts, prayers, plan and action! WOW it gets done.
Ok so, what about this? I have two sisters who are fabulous and many of these things! I'll just have to glean their secrets from them. Weeze can help me with more of the finacial peace/organizing side. Alison can help me with the clothing department, and she can help direct me into the cute side of getting the kids organized in their rooms. Let's be honest: Alison and Alissa should host a "biggest looser" show. They would kick my butt! but remember, I need my gut to be kicked into shape.
So maybe I should plan on how to accomplish this. Oh Honey (Scott), don't roll your eyes. It's just me playing...but we both know that it will happen. I'm going to get to it. (Maybe I should do this once a week, I'm learning a lot!)
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's day Scott! You've waited a long time for this...your baby girl loves you! Your handsome boys love you, and your big girls love you...I love you too. Thanks for teaching us all about humor, telling jokes, thinking of others, getting the job done, laughing, dinners, and working so hard for all of us. You are my Joseph...always remember that. Thanks again honey for loving and embracing all the kids! You are daddy to all of us! Loves!!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Hoogle ZOO
Mom and Marianne
Sweet Maggie with Sisters
More Friends: Alex, Max, Kellis, Ryan, Makayla, Miss Christne, Marianne, Maggie, Viginia
James and Jason
James, Carlee, Kierra, TJ, Taylor
Friends at he Zoo: Virginia, Maggie, Miss Christine, and Max
Alex, Kellis, and Makayla
Sleepy Tiger...
Ride the Rhino
The I'm too cool dude!
Virgina: the Shy Tiger
Margaret Susanna: The Cute Tiger
The Gang
The Tiny Tiger
Look At THAT!!!
Russian Sea Eagle: the Largest (by weight) Flight Bird
Garrett: Great Horned Owl! You did it April Way to go!
American Bald Eagle
Garrett: "Look April! They are your favorite! Why?" April: "Because they are quiet!"
Go Ogden Tigers!!
Garrett: This is the Amer Siberian Tiger!It's here! The Zoo finally came for the Giauques! Spectrum K-6th grade went to the Zoo. Garrett was soooooooooooo happy! He would say: "Are you happy? Need to smile, April...like this :)" Needless to say, Dallin wins the best Nephew award becuase he RAN around the Zoo with Garrett and Isaac. They say everything about 3 times. I think Dallin said that Garrett took over 1500 pictures and filled up a 2 gb picture card. He had the best day of his life! Happy Zoo! Enjoy the Pictures!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Family...past, present and future...
Yesterday we went to visit the graves of my Grandparents: Jack and Erma Bell, and Howard and Annis Tribe. We gathered as a family, talked about them, showed their picture to make sure that the great granchildren understand where they come from. History is important, connections are critical, and love is vital. The hearts of the children are turning....it is wonderful!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Garrett
Garrett loves Grandma Ann's blocks. He builds tons of stuff with them. Here is his latest: a sphinx!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Gifts...
Up tonight. Nursing...just loving this little girl and wanting to give all that I have to her. She has a lot to do in her life time:
-be a strong example to others
-Have a strong testimony
-link generations together through her love, work, and example
-Serve others when the choice comes to serving a mission
-Find someone worthy of her to be sealed to in the temple
-Temple service will be a part of her service to others
Marianne Ellen has a lot to do. So, I'l going to hold onto her as long as possible and teach her all that I can to let her know that she is loved.
Love your little ones...Children are ours to hold, teach, and love for only a little bit. Enjoy them. There love comes from God, from Heaven. Please hold your little ones tonight. Children are a gift!
-be a strong example to others
-Have a strong testimony
-link generations together through her love, work, and example
-Serve others when the choice comes to serving a mission
-Find someone worthy of her to be sealed to in the temple
-Temple service will be a part of her service to others
Marianne Ellen has a lot to do. So, I'l going to hold onto her as long as possible and teach her all that I can to let her know that she is loved.
Love your little ones...Children are ours to hold, teach, and love for only a little bit. Enjoy them. There love comes from God, from Heaven. Please hold your little ones tonight. Children are a gift!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Babies are a Blessing
Babies are a blessing, and Marianne's was today. What a way to celebrate Mother's day. It was just wonderful to be with family and friends. My mommy helped me by cleaning and cleaning and talking and talking and cleaning...it was therapy! I loved preparing for the day by going to the temple and feeling the spirit of so many of our anscestors. I just was humbled that so many are here for us and love us because of their sacrafice. Happy baby's blessing Marianne Ellen Giauque! You are so precious to us...your blessing will always be in my heart. Love you!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Challenged!
Last night at the adult session of our Stake Conference we were challenged to read the Book of Mormon by November. That's an average of 2 1/2 pages per day. I was stopped. In order to explain, I have to give some back ground.
As a church we were challenged in 2005 by our Prophet, Gordon B Hinckley, to read the Book of Mormon. At that time in my life I had gone through a separation, gotten back together, had my 5th baby and was praying and pleading for a way to keep the family together. I felt that this was a direct answer to prayer. We (my former husband and I) talked about it. We decided to do it. We would read to the kids at night for hours. We traded turns. I felt the truth of the book, I felt the Spirit confirm many things. It was powerful and wonderful. I felt the changing power come over our family. It was a miracle. It lasted up until December of 2005. But soon after that (about 3 weeks) the power of strength and love started to fade...it was gone. Things in the marriage went back to the way it was before the challenge--sigh .
I remember thinking about that. Pondering over that, wondering why didn't it help to heal our family. I honestly felt slapped in the face. I felt hurt. I felt that the promise was not granted to our family. My heart was broken, I was sad...the year of 2006 went from bad to worse...
So from that experience it has been a challenge for me to read any of the scriptures. I felt betrayed, hurt, I couldn't feel the full power of God through the written word. This has been very hard for me, something that I allowed to dam my path. Well, like anything else, I just plug along reading mostly out of duty. There were days of spiritual highlights, but not constant.
So, back to the challenge...I will read the Book of Mormon by November 2010. I will make up the days if I miss any and I will read it. I need a kick in the pants and this will do it. I'm in a new situation, a new stake, and new ward, and well, sometimes a change is good. If Anyone wants to take part of this challenge let me know...I'd love to hear about your progress. So, I'll check in and monitor my progress through out the next 6 months. Excited? YES, Nervous? YES! WEll, here we go!
As a church we were challenged in 2005 by our Prophet, Gordon B Hinckley, to read the Book of Mormon. At that time in my life I had gone through a separation, gotten back together, had my 5th baby and was praying and pleading for a way to keep the family together. I felt that this was a direct answer to prayer. We (my former husband and I) talked about it. We decided to do it. We would read to the kids at night for hours. We traded turns. I felt the truth of the book, I felt the Spirit confirm many things. It was powerful and wonderful. I felt the changing power come over our family. It was a miracle. It lasted up until December of 2005. But soon after that (about 3 weeks) the power of strength and love started to fade...it was gone. Things in the marriage went back to the way it was before the challenge--sigh .
I remember thinking about that. Pondering over that, wondering why didn't it help to heal our family. I honestly felt slapped in the face. I felt hurt. I felt that the promise was not granted to our family. My heart was broken, I was sad...the year of 2006 went from bad to worse...
So from that experience it has been a challenge for me to read any of the scriptures. I felt betrayed, hurt, I couldn't feel the full power of God through the written word. This has been very hard for me, something that I allowed to dam my path. Well, like anything else, I just plug along reading mostly out of duty. There were days of spiritual highlights, but not constant.
So, back to the challenge...I will read the Book of Mormon by November 2010. I will make up the days if I miss any and I will read it. I need a kick in the pants and this will do it. I'm in a new situation, a new stake, and new ward, and well, sometimes a change is good. If Anyone wants to take part of this challenge let me know...I'd love to hear about your progress. So, I'll check in and monitor my progress through out the next 6 months. Excited? YES, Nervous? YES! WEll, here we go!
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