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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Blessed
Today is my 30th birthday. I'm sure ill post more about today, but look at what my husband and kids surprised me with at my step aerobics class. They all walked in, roses in hand with balloons and a cake. Aren't they so sweet?? Plus, last night they decorated the house with homemade decorations and each wrote a beautiful card to me. I'm so blessed.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Springing Around the Corner
It's a beautiful day outside. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and my kids had a picnic on the patio complete with lemonade. Believe it or not, I've had people tell me they miss my posts. How touched I am that you enjoy reading about our little life.
Well, this month started beautifully with a trip up to see my grandpa. It was our Spring break and I took the kids up to spend sometime with him. We missed grandma being around, and it wasn't the same, but it was so enjoyable to see grandpa and to even have some time to do things that we've never done with him, like go to the park and eat at the senior center. He taught my kids how to feed horses and how to cut metal with a fire torch.
We then headed down to visit my aunt and uncle and my nieces. My kids are closer in age to most of them than me, and they loved spending time with them. It was nice to catch up with them too. My aunt even treated me to lunch with no kids. That's been awhile since I've been able to do that. Thanks!!
We've also been raising baby chicks for our neighbor. They are getting so big and kinda ugly looking. My little Katie still loves to go out and hold them. She has a little chick she always finds and talks to.
I've started teaching Group Step aerobics classes at our gym. It's been so great!! I am loving having something different to do other than the every day household/kid stuff. I don't have any complaints either about how I'm feeling or looking. :-) My body thanks me.
We've had barbecues already with dear friends. It's never too soon to grill up a good hamburger. Did you know turkey burgers taste delicious? Just a side note.
Mostly, I've just been so grateful for life. For my husband, and his unmatched love. For my four children who are growing so quickly and are so beautiful and funnier than anything I've ever experienced.
And at this time of year, I'm so thankful for my Savior, who redeems and strengthens me and helps make me into who I was destined to be.
Happy Easter everyone.
Well, this month started beautifully with a trip up to see my grandpa. It was our Spring break and I took the kids up to spend sometime with him. We missed grandma being around, and it wasn't the same, but it was so enjoyable to see grandpa and to even have some time to do things that we've never done with him, like go to the park and eat at the senior center. He taught my kids how to feed horses and how to cut metal with a fire torch.
We then headed down to visit my aunt and uncle and my nieces. My kids are closer in age to most of them than me, and they loved spending time with them. It was nice to catch up with them too. My aunt even treated me to lunch with no kids. That's been awhile since I've been able to do that. Thanks!!
We've also been raising baby chicks for our neighbor. They are getting so big and kinda ugly looking. My little Katie still loves to go out and hold them. She has a little chick she always finds and talks to.
I've started teaching Group Step aerobics classes at our gym. It's been so great!! I am loving having something different to do other than the every day household/kid stuff. I don't have any complaints either about how I'm feeling or looking. :-) My body thanks me.
We've had barbecues already with dear friends. It's never too soon to grill up a good hamburger. Did you know turkey burgers taste delicious? Just a side note.
Mostly, I've just been so grateful for life. For my husband, and his unmatched love. For my four children who are growing so quickly and are so beautiful and funnier than anything I've ever experienced.
And at this time of year, I'm so thankful for my Savior, who redeems and strengthens me and helps make me into who I was destined to be.
Happy Easter everyone.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Our little farm
So our neighbor is graciously letting us raise his baby chicks for a few weeks. How fun is that??! I think baby chicks are just a perfect sign of spring, don't you? The kids have loved their new pets. It's been great to see them name them and spend so much time with them. What a fun Easter gift for our family!! Aren't they cute? And yes, to all you wise guys out there, I do know chicks grow up to be mean chickens. :)
Friday, February 15, 2013
Pretty Much Paradise
My husband and I had the beautiful, fortunate opportunity to spend nine days in the Dominican Republic. We went with four other couples and stayed at the Majestic Elegance Hotel. What an experience! It's one of those things that you have to experience yourself to understand. Everything was just perfect, from the hotel and the beach to the excursions and sites we saw. Here is a quick summary of each day.
Feb. 6- We arrived in Punta Cana around 2:00 P.M. Right away, the warm tropical air wraps around you and makes you excited for what's to come. We were transported by bus to our hotel which was gorgeous! Right on the beach and decked out with everything you'd need to make it an unforgettable time. We were greeted by our personal butler, Jesus. He was needless to say a little too helpful, and we were all a bit anxious to get to our rooms to change into swimsuits and hit the beach. We eventually were able to do this and enjoyed the evening swimming and soaking up the sun. We ate dinner with the other couples at a restaurant "See and Sea", which was delicious. We were also introduced to the tropical drinks. YUM!! Although the waiters never did get use to us ordering drinks without alcohol. ha ha
Feb. 7- Laid on the beach. Played in the waves. Walked along the coastline. Need I say more? We also were dragged into the hotel "Olympics" by the over zealous crew, and we won. It was fun, once we got past the "cheer" they wanted us to do. That's another story though. Tonight, after dinner, there was a Michael Jackson show in the theatre. We went to it for awhile, but left after awhile of loudness.
Feb. 8- Today we spent the morning at the beach and then the afternoon we spent zip lining through the mountainous jungles. That was an experience. The bus ride to the spot was even an adventure. We were on, well...not roads. It was a great ride to see the countryside. The zip lining was one of those things where you thought, "Is this really happening?" When else can you be alone soaring over jungles, rivers and trees? It was breathtaking.
Feb. 9- This was a dayful!! We started bright and early at 6:00 and took an airplane up to Samana. We then boarded a bus and drove to a place where we learned about the culture and crops. We were able to sample many things, which their hot chocolate is delicious!! Then we were given rubber boots, (which we put on unwillingly) and a horse and we headed off on a not so smooth ride to waterfalls. Once there we swam in the waterfalls and pools. Absolutely beautiful!! Then we headed back for a fabulous lunch they had prepared us. Then it was back on the bus to drive to Samana bay to go whale watching. Whale watching was a complete rush! Anytime anyone saw a whale, the excitement in the boat was just fun. To see those beautiful creatures was worth everything! WOW! It was a beautiful day! We learned alot about Dominican Republic today. Saw a lot.
Feb. 10- Today was a relaxing day, and it was nice from our busy day yesterday. We just hung out with our friends on the beach. We tried to find a chapel to go to church, but it was difficult with the language barrier and with no phone number to the church. Kyle and I both decided we really really want to learn Spanish better.
Feb. 11- We played in really big waves today, and boogie boards. It was so much fun! Tonight we danced and danced outside to the music the hotel was playing. Kyle and I won a dance competition which was really fun to do with everyone.
Feb. 12- Just enjoyed another day at the beach. We couldn't get enough of the beach. It was FABULOUS!! Just beautiful water and the sand was so soft and white. Tonight, we laid out on a cabana and looked at the stars while the waves crashed on the shore. Breathtaking.
Feb. 13- Enjoyed our last morning by going to the beach again. We swam a little in the pools. Then it was time to pack up and go home. It's been a wonderful vacation!!
Baby Lou, I love you. You make life perfect.
Feb. 6- We arrived in Punta Cana around 2:00 P.M. Right away, the warm tropical air wraps around you and makes you excited for what's to come. We were transported by bus to our hotel which was gorgeous! Right on the beach and decked out with everything you'd need to make it an unforgettable time. We were greeted by our personal butler, Jesus. He was needless to say a little too helpful, and we were all a bit anxious to get to our rooms to change into swimsuits and hit the beach. We eventually were able to do this and enjoyed the evening swimming and soaking up the sun. We ate dinner with the other couples at a restaurant "See and Sea", which was delicious. We were also introduced to the tropical drinks. YUM!! Although the waiters never did get use to us ordering drinks without alcohol. ha ha
Feb. 7- Laid on the beach. Played in the waves. Walked along the coastline. Need I say more? We also were dragged into the hotel "Olympics" by the over zealous crew, and we won. It was fun, once we got past the "cheer" they wanted us to do. That's another story though. Tonight, after dinner, there was a Michael Jackson show in the theatre. We went to it for awhile, but left after awhile of loudness.
Feb. 8- Today we spent the morning at the beach and then the afternoon we spent zip lining through the mountainous jungles. That was an experience. The bus ride to the spot was even an adventure. We were on, well...not roads. It was a great ride to see the countryside. The zip lining was one of those things where you thought, "Is this really happening?" When else can you be alone soaring over jungles, rivers and trees? It was breathtaking.
Feb. 9- This was a dayful!! We started bright and early at 6:00 and took an airplane up to Samana. We then boarded a bus and drove to a place where we learned about the culture and crops. We were able to sample many things, which their hot chocolate is delicious!! Then we were given rubber boots, (which we put on unwillingly) and a horse and we headed off on a not so smooth ride to waterfalls. Once there we swam in the waterfalls and pools. Absolutely beautiful!! Then we headed back for a fabulous lunch they had prepared us. Then it was back on the bus to drive to Samana bay to go whale watching. Whale watching was a complete rush! Anytime anyone saw a whale, the excitement in the boat was just fun. To see those beautiful creatures was worth everything! WOW! It was a beautiful day! We learned alot about Dominican Republic today. Saw a lot.
Feb. 10- Today was a relaxing day, and it was nice from our busy day yesterday. We just hung out with our friends on the beach. We tried to find a chapel to go to church, but it was difficult with the language barrier and with no phone number to the church. Kyle and I both decided we really really want to learn Spanish better.
Feb. 11- We played in really big waves today, and boogie boards. It was so much fun! Tonight we danced and danced outside to the music the hotel was playing. Kyle and I won a dance competition which was really fun to do with everyone.
Feb. 12- Just enjoyed another day at the beach. We couldn't get enough of the beach. It was FABULOUS!! Just beautiful water and the sand was so soft and white. Tonight, we laid out on a cabana and looked at the stars while the waves crashed on the shore. Breathtaking.
Feb. 13- Enjoyed our last morning by going to the beach again. We swam a little in the pools. Then it was time to pack up and go home. It's been a wonderful vacation!!
Baby Lou, I love you. You make life perfect.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Happy Birthday Baby!
Happy 30th Birthday, my love!!! Here are 30 reasons why it's so gosh darn wonderful to have you in my life. I LOVE YOU!!!
(in no particular order...*wink*)
30. You eat your birthday cake before it's your birthday and buy your own presents, which are actually duplicates of ones we've already bought you.
29. The simple things you do that say, "I love you." Like, doing the dishes....I'll never be able to load a dishwasher like you.
28. You are brilliant! I'm constantly amazed at the things you know.
27. You are handy! The money and headache you've saved us over the years are priceless.
26. The way we can repeat the same conversation immediately, and numerous times and we think it's so funny. Never gets old, never gets old.
25. How you let me win in pool, and you brag about me being such a pool shark, even though we both know it's not true.
24. The way you rock our kids and talk with them. It's heaven on earth. There's just something about a Dad....
23. Whipping the eggs...
22. Watching you and Nicholas get so excited about sports or cars together. I love it!
21. How you promise to not spend any more money and then you go buy something nice for me, just cause
20. Crackers, cheese, pickles and pepperoni
19. Thanks for being my personal heating pad for my feet and hands.
18. You're biceps really ARE the biggest.
17. Watching anything with you is so much more fun than watching it alone. Love our movie nights!
16. Be about 5 min. OK?? (Love our Szechwan)
15. You hold my hand every time you get the chance.
14. The protective side of you that comes out every so often
13. Your eyes
12. Letting me do whatever I dream of doing. You are so supportive. Even when it comes to painting rooms and moving furniture. :-)
11. The way you look in a shirt and tie.....Mmmm, mmmm, MMMMM!!
10. Making me feel like we're still dating...you're so full of surprises
9. Just talking in bed late at night, or early in the morning
8. Evening prayers with you are something to look forward to
7. "That wasn't suppose to hurt"
6. Our kids. We really do have the best!!
5. The way you bless our home with your priesthood
4. How you make time for whatever is important to me. It becomes important to you too.
3. Your listening ear, and shoulder to lean on
2. You really are ruggedly handsome....you know
1. Playing games with you, doing puzzles, reading books...everything is more fun with you!!
and one extra reason, just because....
How you make me fall deeper in love you with every day. You've always been good at magic. :-)
I LOVE YOU BABE!! Have a great Birthday!
(in no particular order...*wink*)
30. You eat your birthday cake before it's your birthday and buy your own presents, which are actually duplicates of ones we've already bought you.
29. The simple things you do that say, "I love you." Like, doing the dishes....I'll never be able to load a dishwasher like you.
28. You are brilliant! I'm constantly amazed at the things you know.
27. You are handy! The money and headache you've saved us over the years are priceless.
26. The way we can repeat the same conversation immediately, and numerous times and we think it's so funny. Never gets old, never gets old.
25. How you let me win in pool, and you brag about me being such a pool shark, even though we both know it's not true.
24. The way you rock our kids and talk with them. It's heaven on earth. There's just something about a Dad....
23. Whipping the eggs...
22. Watching you and Nicholas get so excited about sports or cars together. I love it!
21. How you promise to not spend any more money and then you go buy something nice for me, just cause
20. Crackers, cheese, pickles and pepperoni
19. Thanks for being my personal heating pad for my feet and hands.
18. You're biceps really ARE the biggest.
17. Watching anything with you is so much more fun than watching it alone. Love our movie nights!
16. Be about 5 min. OK?? (Love our Szechwan)
15. You hold my hand every time you get the chance.
14. The protective side of you that comes out every so often
13. Your eyes
12. Letting me do whatever I dream of doing. You are so supportive. Even when it comes to painting rooms and moving furniture. :-)
11. The way you look in a shirt and tie.....Mmmm, mmmm, MMMMM!!
10. Making me feel like we're still dating...you're so full of surprises
9. Just talking in bed late at night, or early in the morning
8. Evening prayers with you are something to look forward to
7. "That wasn't suppose to hurt"
6. Our kids. We really do have the best!!
5. The way you bless our home with your priesthood
4. How you make time for whatever is important to me. It becomes important to you too.
3. Your listening ear, and shoulder to lean on
2. You really are ruggedly handsome....you know
1. Playing games with you, doing puzzles, reading books...everything is more fun with you!!
and one extra reason, just because....
How you make me fall deeper in love you with every day. You've always been good at magic. :-)
I LOVE YOU BABE!! Have a great Birthday!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Thirty
In just a few short months, I will be turning a corner that no young woman looks forward to turning. I will be turning the corner of THIRTY. It's not that I mind being thirty. I'm not really one to care about my age. It's just that thirty, literally, doesn't sound fun. Twenty is a pretty word to say. When you say any twenty number, it almost rolls off your lips and hangs in the air. Thirty sounds like you fell in a ditch, and a muddy one at that. Try it. Say "Twenty." Now say "Thirty." Doesn't it sound all hick-ish, and old and tired and....non-fun.
Okay, okay...so enough on that. I think any monumental birthday makes you stop and think about your life. Where you've been. What you've become. Who you're becoming still. As I look back on my past twenty nine years, (won't say thirty yet) I feel very very blessed. I've been so blessed to live a life of complete happiness. My parents gave me nothing short of a picturesque childhood. My teen years were full of fun with good friends and loving family. My college years were good for growing and learning. The love of my life (literally) made my prayers and dreams come true by proposing to me at Utah Lake when I was 21. Complete happiness and pure joy has followed. Marriage has been exciting and great. Kids have come easily and when we've wished. Yep! I've been spoiled and I will fully admit that. Life has treated me good, and I'm so grateful for the twenty nine years Heavenly Father has given me.
And as I look into the upcoming twenty nine years, I'm excited. Our kids are growing up and just getting cuter everyday. My husband, (who also turns thirty this year....sooner than I too, I might add) is looking amazing and oh so handsome. We have a beautiful home...
I guess I just wanted to put out a post showing appreciation for my life. What a wonderful world! (Isn't that a song??) It's a wonderful life!! (Isn't that a movie??)
That's all folks. (Isn't that a...)
Okay, okay...so enough on that. I think any monumental birthday makes you stop and think about your life. Where you've been. What you've become. Who you're becoming still. As I look back on my past twenty nine years, (won't say thirty yet) I feel very very blessed. I've been so blessed to live a life of complete happiness. My parents gave me nothing short of a picturesque childhood. My teen years were full of fun with good friends and loving family. My college years were good for growing and learning. The love of my life (literally) made my prayers and dreams come true by proposing to me at Utah Lake when I was 21. Complete happiness and pure joy has followed. Marriage has been exciting and great. Kids have come easily and when we've wished. Yep! I've been spoiled and I will fully admit that. Life has treated me good, and I'm so grateful for the twenty nine years Heavenly Father has given me.
And as I look into the upcoming twenty nine years, I'm excited. Our kids are growing up and just getting cuter everyday. My husband, (who also turns thirty this year....sooner than I too, I might add) is looking amazing and oh so handsome. We have a beautiful home...
I guess I just wanted to put out a post showing appreciation for my life. What a wonderful world! (Isn't that a song??) It's a wonderful life!! (Isn't that a movie??)
That's all folks. (Isn't that a...)
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Perfection
There are few things in life that can be considered as perfect. Today's Christmas would be one of them. What a beautifully perfect day with my family. It was everything a Christmas should be. Merry Christmas to all.
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