Things I've Learned (or re-learned) in the 334 Days Since My Last Post

*Your nine year old might be really good at secretly hacking into your blog. (I AM proud that you and your brother did so well in the science fair, 'Ness!)

*If your grandfather has a 90th birthday celebration, go to it. (I have an amazing grandpa. He makes violins, is a physicist, and owns a hat that says, "Been there, done that, can't remember.")
*If anyone tells you that having four kids is the same as having three, don't believe them. They are lying. Or, they are far more patient and organized than I am!

*Sweet pork quesidilla/taco thingies are delish...thanks for the recipe, Kellie!
*Get-aways to San Francisco and Hawaii (thanks to Young Living and Sky Miles!) with your best friend are essential and oh-so wonderful. It helps to have parents that are so willing to help with the older three children. Thank you!

(Here is Max on the grounds of the Hawaii Temple.)
*A month ago, I would have told you that sleep was overrated. Now that I'm finally getting more of it, I realize it is so NOT overrated.
*Be forewarned: You know that really annoying, dread-inducing music from the ice cream truck? Yeah, your seven year old may ask you for the CD of it.

*Two family reunions at Bear Lake in a two-week span can be fun, stressful, and tiring. But mostly fun.
*A baby's smile, cute expressions, and laughter are three of life's most indulgent pleasures.

*If your husband goes on a ward Father/Son campout, make sure you know where it is. Otherwise, you may find yourself driving around Hobble Creek Canyon at 3 a.m. with an E.R. bound, asthmatic daughter looking for him. Incidentally, I didn't find him that night. But, I did see a lot of skunks and porcupines!
*Hiking the Y with the fam was awesome, but a little bit harder than I thought it would be. Yes, I am a wimp!

*Remember the sweet stuff your kids say. Such as your three year old saying, "I get to see Jesus there!" when you tell him that he gets to go to the temple open house.

*Does your hubby have to go on a lot of business trips? Guess what, it MAY be a possibility that when he returns, you MAY have learned not to greet him curled up in a ball, twitching, and singing to yourself! Yes, I think it's getting a little bit easier.
*If you decide to move a mile or so away, be prepared for a lot of bittersweet moments. (We love our new house and neighborhood, but we really miss our old friends and the home we made so many memories in for seven years.) Here is our old house in Kelvin Grove and the kids in front of our new house in Jessie's Brook.

*If your baby turns one (as mine did yesterday), try not to focus on the fact that he's growing up. Celebrate his achievements, milestones, and delectable cheeks!

(Yes, he got two cakes! The one with sprinkles was for a Goodman family birthday party and the "bathtub" one was just for us here at home. He LOVED them both!)