"May we be found among those who give our thanks to our Heavenly Father. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues. Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed." ~Thomas S. Monson
This weekend I am very thankful to my Heavenly Father for all my many blessings, especially family - husband, children, parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and in-laws, too. They are the "things" which matter most to me, and I want them to all know how much I love them. I hope they know by my deeds the truth of my words.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Twilight... the movie
The Mayfield girls went to see Twilight on Friday night. We had a great time, and really enjoyed the movie. The theater was packed with teenage girls, and those of us who used to be teenage girls! I think there were only 2 men in the theater... both I'm sure where drug there by their significant others. I have to admit, that I was being way too critical of the movie at the beginning. I would lean over and complain about something to Kayti, and she would poke me and tell me to shut up! Once I finally relaxed I was able to have fun and enjoy it.
I bought the movie soundtrack last weekend, and it has really grown on me. Kayti and I had fun trying to guess which scene each song should go with, and I only got one right!
Thanks, girls, for a fun night! We need to not wait so long for another night out!
I bought the movie soundtrack last weekend, and it has really grown on me. Kayti and I had fun trying to guess which scene each song should go with, and I only got one right!
Thanks, girls, for a fun night! We need to not wait so long for another night out!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
beautiful fall
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I thought that I would let the pictures do the talking here:
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Looks like a "no-go"
No word from any of Josh's coaches, so it looks like his team will not be going to state this weekend. I'm so relieved... the weather is going to be nasty. He insists that he is not giving up until Saturday morning, and I hate to see his disappointment.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
It's all over now... maybe
The kids' soccer season officially ended yesterday. At least Kyle and Megan's did... Josh's may not have.
Kyle's season was supposed to be over 2 weekends ago. His team came in 4th in the regional tournament, keeping them out of the area tournemant. He was pretty bummed that he was the only one of his siblings not going on to area. He had his team party last week, said goodbye to his teammates, and asked to play indoor soccer this winter (that is still under consideration:/ ). Fast forward to Wednesday night, and we get a call from his coach... another team has had to bow out of the tournament, and we had been extended an invitation to play. Kyle was so stinkin' excited! His team played 2 games yesterday, and unfortunately, they lost both. Kyle was excited, though, that he finally got to play in the goal for the last game. They knew that there was no chance of going forward since they lost the first game, so the second one was all for fun. And he did have a fun time, so I was happy for him!
Megan's area tournament was yesterday as well. They also had 2 games scheduled. They tied their first game, and lost the second. She played very well, though, and only let 2 balls get by her the whole tournament. The girls were thrown a bit of a curve ball... they had to play on a much smaller field, and believe it or not, that can really throw you. The girls were all stacked on top of each other, and couldn't really make anything happen. She is sad because her season is over, and now she is also asking to play indoor soccer.
Josh's area tournement was last weekend. He was unable to play due to his kidney, and was really ticked about the whole thing. His team came in third place, ending their hopes of going to state, and their season as well. Last night was his team party, and after his coach tells everyone how wonderful they were, and how much he enjoyed being their coach, he made the following statement: "I may not should say anything, but I am going to anyway. There is a very small possibility that we will be going to state! Our regional directors are very impressed with y'all, and they are working hard to try and get y'all in. If for any reason another team isn't able to make it to state, we are in."
WHAT???
Josh is thrilled, and praying that he will get to play one more weekend. We will know something by Tuesday. So, our weekend plans for next weekend are on hold... not that we really had any plans, but I was looking a little bit forward to having a weekend with NOTHING to do!!
I'm thankful that each of the kids had a fun season. They had great coaches, were able to learn new skills, they were challenged in new positions, and made new friends. What more could I ask for?
Kyle's season was supposed to be over 2 weekends ago. His team came in 4th in the regional tournament, keeping them out of the area tournemant. He was pretty bummed that he was the only one of his siblings not going on to area. He had his team party last week, said goodbye to his teammates, and asked to play indoor soccer this winter (that is still under consideration:/ ). Fast forward to Wednesday night, and we get a call from his coach... another team has had to bow out of the tournament, and we had been extended an invitation to play. Kyle was so stinkin' excited! His team played 2 games yesterday, and unfortunately, they lost both. Kyle was excited, though, that he finally got to play in the goal for the last game. They knew that there was no chance of going forward since they lost the first game, so the second one was all for fun. And he did have a fun time, so I was happy for him!
Megan's area tournament was yesterday as well. They also had 2 games scheduled. They tied their first game, and lost the second. She played very well, though, and only let 2 balls get by her the whole tournament. The girls were thrown a bit of a curve ball... they had to play on a much smaller field, and believe it or not, that can really throw you. The girls were all stacked on top of each other, and couldn't really make anything happen. She is sad because her season is over, and now she is also asking to play indoor soccer.
Josh's area tournement was last weekend. He was unable to play due to his kidney, and was really ticked about the whole thing. His team came in third place, ending their hopes of going to state, and their season as well. Last night was his team party, and after his coach tells everyone how wonderful they were, and how much he enjoyed being their coach, he made the following statement: "I may not should say anything, but I am going to anyway. There is a very small possibility that we will be going to state! Our regional directors are very impressed with y'all, and they are working hard to try and get y'all in. If for any reason another team isn't able to make it to state, we are in."
WHAT???
Josh is thrilled, and praying that he will get to play one more weekend. We will know something by Tuesday. So, our weekend plans for next weekend are on hold... not that we really had any plans, but I was looking a little bit forward to having a weekend with NOTHING to do!!
I'm thankful that each of the kids had a fun season. They had great coaches, were able to learn new skills, they were challenged in new positions, and made new friends. What more could I ask for?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
yucky...
The head cold that I have been running from has finally caught up with me today. I guess being out in the night air 2 nights in a row didn't help me at all. :(
Saturday, November 1, 2008
More Halloween
Years ago the Mayfield family started doing "Cousin Parties" several times a year. We always did one on Halloween, and after a few games and dinner together, we would all head out trick-or-treating. Now days we don't really party as much, but we do get together for dinner and trick-or-treating. I hope that is one tradition that doesn't end... even though my kids are really getting too old to trick-or-treat.
Last night we all gathered at James and Sarah's and had a yummy dinner of homemade chili and hotdogs. After the we ate, we got the kids all dressed up and ready to go. We all grabbed our cameras to take pictures of the cuteness... only to find out that most of us had DEAD batteries! I thought I had charged ones in my bag, only to find out that they were dead as well! Sarah and Debbie thankfully had charged batteries and were able to get some picutes for us. Before my batteries died, I did take a handful of pictures, one of which I posted last night.
The kids had fun coming up with their costumes. Megan went through our costume box and decided on a a cute witch. Kayti wanted to be an "ex-girlfriend"! She enjoyed being sulky all night. Her dad and uncles joked that she shoud have used an empty ice-cream container as her candy bucket. Kyle's costume we came found a week ago, and we had to get it. About a month ago, Barry gave Kyle the nickname "Pooter", for reasons that you can easily guess. When we saw the whoopie cushion in the store, it was a perfect fit for him! Josh didn't think that he was going to get to go at all because he was supposed to have practice last night. The two of us started looking up idea online for a quick and easy last minute costume, and Josh found one for a SWAT team member... SWAT as in fly-swatter! It was pretty cute, but before the end of the night he ditched the fly swatter, borrowed his cousin's skateboard, and became a skater.
The best costume of the night belonged to Christian... he was a toilet!! He came up with the idea himself, and he made the costume himself as well. It was brilliant! He also had the best comment of the night when he asked Emma, who was the cutest poodle that you have ever seen, if she wanted to drink out of his bowl during dinner!! He had us all laughing! We got a picture of Kyle and Christian together on Debbie's camera, so hopefully I can get it from her soon and post it.
We hope everyone had a great night... we sure did!!
Last night we all gathered at James and Sarah's and had a yummy dinner of homemade chili and hotdogs. After the we ate, we got the kids all dressed up and ready to go. We all grabbed our cameras to take pictures of the cuteness... only to find out that most of us had DEAD batteries! I thought I had charged ones in my bag, only to find out that they were dead as well! Sarah and Debbie thankfully had charged batteries and were able to get some picutes for us. Before my batteries died, I did take a handful of pictures, one of which I posted last night.
The kids had fun coming up with their costumes. Megan went through our costume box and decided on a a cute witch. Kayti wanted to be an "ex-girlfriend"! She enjoyed being sulky all night. Her dad and uncles joked that she shoud have used an empty ice-cream container as her candy bucket. Kyle's costume we came found a week ago, and we had to get it. About a month ago, Barry gave Kyle the nickname "Pooter", for reasons that you can easily guess. When we saw the whoopie cushion in the store, it was a perfect fit for him! Josh didn't think that he was going to get to go at all because he was supposed to have practice last night. The two of us started looking up idea online for a quick and easy last minute costume, and Josh found one for a SWAT team member... SWAT as in fly-swatter! It was pretty cute, but before the end of the night he ditched the fly swatter, borrowed his cousin's skateboard, and became a skater.
The best costume of the night belonged to Christian... he was a toilet!! He came up with the idea himself, and he made the costume himself as well. It was brilliant! He also had the best comment of the night when he asked Emma, who was the cutest poodle that you have ever seen, if she wanted to drink out of his bowl during dinner!! He had us all laughing! We got a picture of Kyle and Christian together on Debbie's camera, so hopefully I can get it from her soon and post it.
We hope everyone had a great night... we sure did!!
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