Well, hyrum's birthday was this weekend. It was a sweet little party that we had at my parent's house along with a little easter egg hunt that my brother set up. The boys got to help dye the eggs, and Hyrum's hand turned yellow from the dye. Carson came over too and it was so cute watching the three boys find the eggs.

Even Hyrum was putting the eggs he found in his little bucket. It was such fun to watch.

Sunday was nice. We had the missionaries over for dinner and I got to use my nice china and crystal. The missionaries said it was the fanciest meal they had had while on their mission. That made me feel good.

I really love my little boys. The way they get excited when they see me, or the way they are starting to play together. It's so sweet. They grow so fast. I try so hard, and I know some people think I don't do a good enough job as a mom, but I am trying my hardest. Every family is different, with different philosophies, goals and traditions.

Many think that I currently live in "the ghetto." But I have learned so much about people here. I am learning understanding and love in a way that I was sheltered from before. I think sometimes we get so caught up in the black and white of things that we forget that it's the dirrection we are going that really matters. Sometimes we will never be good enough for other people no matter what we do. I am learning to back off and be cordial, but try not to push anything. Sometimes, that's all we can do.

Well, thankyou for listening to me tonight. I truely appreciate it.