Day Out with Thomas

Nicholas' new obsession is Thomas the Train, and we are talking obsession. By the way super expensive obsession, but regardless his sweet little smile is priceless. We went to Heber City a few weeks ago and went to Day Out with Thomas. Just the two of us went and we had so much fun!! They has all sorts of fun activities, crafts, storytime and the main event we got to take a ride on Thomas. This cute little boy had the time of his life and he has been talking about it everyday since. He asks everyday if we can go again.


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Let me explain...

I thought once school was out my life would slow down a bit, but really it's been crazier than ever. We moved again, that makes it 4 times in 16 months. Life has been really difficult for us since we sold our house because we keep coming across obstacles that prevent us from settling. I know everyone is so confused and doesn't understand the need for us to change our residency again,or where exactly it is this time so let me lay it out. We made the decision to sell our house last year in hopes of re-establishing in Vernal where Kurt has been working the last two years. The house sold the 2nd day it was on the market and we thought, wow this is really meant to be! We moved to Vernal and it was a real struggle. For different reasons we decided Vernal was not going to work for us. It's extremely over priced, extremely!! The environment just isn't the same and we were all just really homesick for Monroe. We moved back in hopes Kurt could find a job around here, it has yet to happen. So long story short, he is there, we are here and we are still hoping Kurt finds a local job. We had decided to go back to Vernal at one point because the job search had not been successful, but we didn't and we are not going to. We are back in Monroe! :) I hope I clarified for everyone! This living situation has not been ideal, but we are doing our best to make it work, wish us luck that we can stay for a while.

Happy Father's Day!

It didn't take long for me to fall madly in love with Kurtis, he is a rather amazing man. I loved everything about him and that love grew to unmeasurable proportions when we had children. There is really nothing like seeing the man you love, the person you have chosen to spend your life with hold your child in their arms. The love he has for our children is so deep and he cherishes them with all his heart. He works so hard and sacrifices so much to give them such a great life. I couldn't have chosen a better husband and father to share this beautiful journey with. Thanks babe for everything. Happy Father's Day!

Friends Forever

Thanks to the awesomeness of Facebook I was able to reconnect with some of my childhood friends from Salt Lake last year. We hadn't seen each other in about 8 years, since Ty was just a baby. We have been wanting to get together for the last year or so but since I live here and one my friends, Vangie lives in Virginia that has proven to be tricky. Well last month we were finally able to. The kids and I met everyone up in West Jordan at my friend Jennifer's house (which is super gorgeous btw) and had a great time reminiscing and catching up. The last time the 4 of us got together there were only two kids between us and now that number has grown to 11, going on 12. The kids played and we looked through old pictures of our group together and can I just say I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. It was great seeing everyone and I am looking forward to our next get together.

We used to get our pictures taken together each year.
Here is a picture of us in I think 1994--- I have to say this is definitely one of the most awkward, hilarious pictures of me. With the braces, poofed bangs, and large amount of denim I was sporting, I simply have to share! LOL


Here we are 16 years later, recreating our ever so classic pose:



Here's another with a few of the kids:

Ice Cream Social

I love to plan parties, especially for my kids. I try to find a fun and creative theme for each of the kids' birthday parties and this year we decided to have an ice cream social for Kaitlyn's. She doesn't turn 6 until next week, but because of Kurt's schedule we did it a couple of weeks early. It was so much fun and I have decided that I prefer the parties with the more laid back approach. We toned it down a bit this year and concentrated on the main event, making our own ice cream sundaes. The kids were so excited that they got make their own delicious creations! I found a really cute ice cream cone pinata (btw super dangerous--but happy to report no injuries) and I think the funnest part was the decorations. Kaitlyn had a a lot of fun and I think we did a good job planning a special day for her. Thanks to everyone for spoiling her rotten, she was one satisfied birthday girl!!

It's hard to believe

It's hard to believe it has been 4 years today since my little brother died. It's hard to believe that I never get to see him get married or hold his first born. It's hard to believe that there will be no more holiday or birthday parties with his contagious smile present. I wish my kids could have known him, he was an incredible uncle. He was patient and kind, quiet but confident. He always had a joke he thought was much funnier than they really were and a story that always topped yours. I miss our comical debates and the pure silliness you found in things when you were with him. I miss being little and riding our bikes around the block and outdoor sleepovers on the trampoline. I just miss him. I have a picture of him I get to look out everyday and a heart full of memories and I am so grateful I got to have such a special person in my life. He taught me so much about tolerance and kindness and love. Losing someone you love so dearly really makes you appreciate life so much more. It's reality that we may not always have the ones we love at an arms reach. Tonight I hug my kids a little tighter because life is too short. Cameron I love you so much.

The 1st Day that really felt like spring!

I was so happy to finally have a warm (non windy) day. The weather has been crazy here and we were all so ready to spend sometime outside!! FINALLY:)

We bought the kids a 4 wheeler a few weeks back and today was the first day the actually got to ride it. They absolutely loved it, and I admit I thought it was pretty fun too. We spent most of the day soaking up the sun and just hanging out at our house and I am looking forward to many more days like this one:)
Here are some pictures of our fun day (sorry about the blurry spots, I guess I need to clean my lens!)

Ty and Kate having fun on the 4-wheeler

Overally Enthusiastic wearing his famouse "cheeser" smile!!


My big girl who is now riding her bike training wheel free!

Happy Kids :)

Look at that cute little face--This kid melts my heart!