Baby Contest Winner!

So I have never really been one for contests, but I decided to enter Bridgette in the Springville City baby contest since she won't be considered a baby soon. I entered her sister in one when she was young, so I thought it only fair. As it turns out, she won 2nd place! She won a medal, got her picture in the local newspaper, and she got to ride in the city parade. Since we were already going to be at there, Jason decided to volunteer to drive the UPS truck in the parade and let Brooklyn ride shotgun with him- she had so much fun!!!

Me and Bridgette on the float before the parade started.

The Family in the good ol' UPS truck....

The Ultimate Slacker!

I know it has been almost a year since my first and last post, but blogging has not been a very convenient thing in my life. I AM THE ULTIMATE SLACKER!!! I have since started working graveyard shifts Friday and Saturday nights, so I am hoping to start updating it on a regular basis for something to do to keep myself awake. My life is so exciting I know you are all dying to know what I have been up to.....well.....I have been managing, budgeting, constructing, cooking, cleaning, and attempting to tame two wild animals named Brooklyn and Bridgette! My job title is: CEO of the Yost home (or some would call me MOM). These posts are those of the crazy life of a mom- nothing significant seems to happen, yet why am I so worn out? I think this can be a great way to force myself to live in the moment and see the small things that are happening around me every day. I have a problem living in the future and I tend to forget about the here and now. My girls are growing up right before my eyes and I can't help but feel sad....time just passes by too quickly. If nothing else, this will be a place for me to reflect and keep a journal of the time I spend with my perfect little Angels that make life worth living. Things have come full circle and everything that has lost it's lustre has become new and exciting again as I watch my girls experience things for the first time and learn and grow. I am so blessed that my Heavenly Father has trusted me with such sweet spirits. They keep me laughing and smiling and they teach me something new every day. They like to try my patience once in awhile too! So here I go....continuing the struggle to be the best mom I can be. I am grateful to have the most amazing mom who has been a perfect example of selfless service and has taught me to nurture, cook, sew, be creative, and to do all of the things that are required of a mother. She is my mom and my best friend. And a dad who is always there whenever I need him to guide me in the right direction and have faith in me. He has taught me how to fix things, build things, and not to be afraid of doing things myself. Without him I would have never discovered many talents and hobbies I truly enjoy. He is always helping others and giving with his time and knowledge. He is a genius. I have the best family and support system I could ever ask for. I just want everyone to know how grateful I am for everything I am blessed with. I don't know what I did to deserve so much~