HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM!!

Here are some snapshots of the rugrats who can't wait to see you!!

At the zoo

             Hiking Around Stansbury Island

          Easter Sunday / Norah's Birthday

Hiking around that rock you see off of I-80 on your way to Tooele

           Just the girls being silly!

Jack at Scouts - He just received his Bobcat and they made him kiss me!

             Hangin' around the house!

Jack made these "ski's" and they had a blast playing with them.

Playing with Moon Dough! (Flour with baby oil - its AWESOME)

She was put to bed for a nap, we came in to check on her and this is what we found.  Asleep on the
changing table.

WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

This is a very late post!  But it can't go by without saying - Jack turned 8 years old!  Oh, how we love this kid! He keeps us on our toes and entertains us daily.  We are blessed to have him in our lives.  We love you Jack!

8 Reasons Why We Love Jack!
1.  His contagious smile, that he is always so quick to give.
2. His Big Brother Protection. He is fiercely protective of his two sisters.  No One is allowed to hurt them, but him!
3.  His passion for football.  Whatever it is that he chooses to do, I love that he gives every ounce of his soul to it.
4.  Loyal.  Once a friend, always a friend.  Willing to forgive and forget and move on.
5.  Independance.  He asserts his opinion and moves forward with what he believes is the best way.
6.  Creativity.  This kid can spend hours on a single lego creation.  It is amazing the things he can create.
7.  He loves his mom and dad.  We love him so much and it is wonderful that that love is reciprocated.  He returns hugs and kisses, and endlessly endures being embarrassed by us.
8.  Problem Solver.  If he is told no, discovers it broken, or no one knows how to complete it.  This boy will find a way to get a yes, fix it, and complete it himself.  Every day he amazes me with the ability to do this.
Happy Birthday Jack, We love you!!! 

I just love my children.  They fight, they scream and yell, they drive me crazy.  BUT, they are extremely compassionate.  They love each other.  They may fight over a toy or game, but they honestly care about each others welfare. 
The other day, Audrey fell and scraped her knee.  She got one of those big rug burns that turns into a thick scab a couple of days later.  Today, she wore tights with her dress.  I offered to put a bandaid over the sore, but she refused.  I should have known better.  Tonight as we were getting into pajamas the tight got stuck on her knee.  The wound had oozed throughout the day, then dried.  In effect glueing itself onto the scab of her knee.  I tried soaking it, I tried picking it off piece by piece using vaseline and q-tips.  To no avail, it was not coming.  At first she was just moaning a bit, but the first time a bit of the scab ripped away from her knee she started into the high-pitched shriek.  She had every right too, the stupid thing hurt.  I continued to try it gently, but it just kept ripping.  After what seemed like forever.  I finally separted the tights from her leg. Having ripped about half of the orignal "glued" part off.  Poor thing, I really felt bad for her. 
I started bandaging up the new wound, and helping her into her pajamas, when I noticed Jack. 
He was so upset about her going through that pain, he thought of a way to help her.  He had decided she needed to be taken care of through the night.  He went downstairs, brought up a sleeping bag and laid it out on the floor next to his bed.  He then went into her room, got her blanket, doll, horse, and pillow to made her bed comfortable.  Then he wrote her a note: "I am sorry about your scab, sleep here." which he placed on her pillow.  Once Audrey was ready for bed, I brought her into Jacks room and tucked her in.  Jack then read her a bedtime story, wished her goodnight and they both went to sleep.
How proud I am that my children can do this.  What a great example he is.  I am so thankful for both (all three) of them.  My sweet little Unsworth clan!

(I have pictures, but I can't get them to upload, rrrrrgh!)

A Moment to Become a Memory!

Happy New Year!  from the point of writing this we have been in the year 2012 for about 20 minutes.  But that is not the reason for my post.  My camera is broken and I haven't been able to get any pictures this holiday season.  But hopefully my words can create a mental picture just as good. 
My parents have been here visiting for the holiday.  We have had a lot of fun, laughing and playing and talking.  Norah started calling Grandpa "Daddy."  It was so sweet to see her reach for them and choose them over a parent.  She has not done that yet, and its always a milestone when they get there.  (FYI, my parents live in Roswell, NM and Chris's live in England, so the babies have to relearn these relationship each time.) 
Well, this evening I was putting around, cleaning up the house and getting ready for church tomorrow.  The kids were bathed and ready for bed.  When I rounded the corner and saw this picture; On the love seat, Chris cuddling with Norah reading her an animal book and making roaring sounds at every picture.  On the chair was Grandpa with Jack cuddled into him listening attentively to a book about football.  And on the couch Audrey was cuddled into Grandma's arm listening to a princess story.
It was a beautiful sight!  Some of the most important people in my life, cuddling together, and loving each others presence.  I am so grateful they are in my life, and I thank my Heavenly Father for the wonderful blessing of Eternal Marriage and Eternal Families.  Tonight, there was a touch of heaven right here in my home, and I loved every minute of it.  My parents will be heading home in about 5 hours from now, and I think it was the most wonderful way to spend the evening.