Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my little monkey. I know your birthday was a few weeks ago but its time to catch up. I love you! :)

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday to my cute son. I can't believe how old your are. I love you! :)

Halloween

Sickness dampered our holiday but the boys enjoyed dressing up in their Halloween costumes. They still got lots of candy to eat. Justin was a wizard and Jace ironman.

Dip Anyone?

I have a great recipe for dill dip. Its perfect for veggies,chips,pretzels or anything else that sounds good. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

1 cup mayo (I use light for low fat)
1 cup sour cream (light or fat free works great)
2 tsp. dry dill
2 tsp. bon appetit (seasoning)
1 tsp. minced onion

Mix all together and enjoy.

Witches

Monday night we took the boys to Gardner Village to look at all the crazy witches. It was a perfect and beautiful night. We love going to the village looking in the cute shops and eating wonderful food at Archibalds restaurant. My favorite fried green tomatoes. Yummy!

Womens Broadcast

Tonight I went with some friends to the general womens broadcast. It was amazing I'm so glad I went. They talked about how great it is to be in the largest womens organization Relief Society. And we shouldn't take it for granted because we are daughters of god and he loves each and every one of us. I have always loved going to relief society and feeling the bond that we have with one another. And tonight at the meeting only comfirmed my conviction of this great program. Its amazing and I think more women need to realize it. I look forward each sunday to go and learn from wonderful and talented women. It inspires me and gives me strengh for the coming week.

Home Depot

The first saturday of every month home deopt has a free craft for kids to make. They give you free aprons,pins and stickers. The boys have a great time using hammer and nails. They have made a dry erase board,race track and bean bag toss. Some home depots have you register ahead of time others do not. I love finding things for kids to do without costing an arm and a leg.

First Day of School

Where in the world did summer go? I can't believe school is here once again. Justin is in fourth grade and my baby Jace is in first grade. It was a sad day having them both go to school. I missed them. I know some of my friends were excited to get their kids off to school and I wasn't. But then I don't have five kids running around driving me crazy. Just two cute boys that I was blessed with. So life goes on and I'm on a new chapter in my life. What will the future bring?

Colorado

We had a great trip to Colorado. It was fun visiting my sisters and the boys had a great time with their cousins. We went to an awesome waterpark in Denver called Waterworld. I'm not a big water person but I had a wonderful time and the boys never wanted to leave. So we were their all day until the park closed. We visited aunt bonnie and kids in boulder and stayed with aunt gayle in Highlands Ranch. We can't wait to go back and have more fun. And I'm sure aunt gayle and randy can't wait to have us back again. :)

Girls Camp 2009!

Heber Valley girls camp was so much fun this year. The girls were fun and got along really good. We had fun hiking,eating,making bracelets,writing in journals,reading scriptures,tye dyeing shirts,playing games,canoeing and paddle boating on the lake. Its a great experience to get away from everything by enjoying nature and the beauty of the earth. I'm not a camper and some would say staying in cabins with toilets and showers isn't camping but its my kind of camping. I love being with the young women in our ward and I love girls camp. :)

Summer fun and the 4th of July

Wow! What a crazy week. We went with friends to the childrens museum they have a great 2for1 coupon until the end of July. We love going there and I love watching the boys have so much fun. A day later off to the zoo with my high school friend Jalene and her daughter. It was fun to ride the carousel and train. We finally got to see the groundhogs running around. I was beginning to wonder if they existed. The childrens parade was friday the boys bikes looked very patriotic. Then off to the park for fun and fireworks. The fourth of July justin and jace were in the parade for their schools choir. Afterwards off to Uncle Vals for a barbeque and waterslide fun. Sunday was a day of rest which we all needed. I just love afternoon church after a busy and fun week.

College Roomate

One of my awesome college roommates from california stopped by and visited me the other day. I haven't seen her in 10 years. If was fun to meet her husband and adorable baby. We had a great time catching up. I can't believe how fast time flys by. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was in college?

Blogging?

I must say I have been terrible about keeping my blog updated. The reason? I can't find the cord to charge my camera. We have been doing some fun things such as climbing up Mt. Timpanogas. But what fun is it not to see the cool pictures of the cave. Writing about it doesn't do it justice. We had a great time and John was able to hike without his back hurting him. I'm so glad his back is doing better so we can do more things as a family. Justin is taking golf this summer and Jace gymnastics. I love the summer classes the city has to offer without killing your budget. Justin earned his bear badge for scouts I'm very proud of him. Jace can jump off a diving board and swim to the side without a life jacket. My boys are growing up to fast which means I'm getting older. Yuck! I hate that word. But at least I'm getting wiser. :)

First Tooth

Jace finally lost his first tooth. It took awhile and wouldn't come out. We could see the new one growing in so John took him in the bathroom and yanked out the poor tooth that was hanging by a thread. Jace said it didn't even hurt. He was excited the next morning to find a dollar from the tooth fairy.

School Report

Justin had a school report about a famous person. He chose Philo T. Farnsworth. He had to dress like the person and tell about his life in front of his class. Justin did a great job I am very proud of him.

Spring Flowers!

My beautiful daffodils before the snow came. I definately have spring fever and please no more snow until next winter.

Chia Garfield!

Every winter our adopted Grandma Carol brings over a Garfield chia pet to grow hair on it. The boys love it. Its fun to watch something grow during the winter. It helps to get through the tough winter months. Garfield looks great with his green shaggy hair.

DISNEYLAND!!!

The boys earned their trip to disneyland. The past year whenever we asked the boys to do something including cleaning we put quarters in a jar for disneyland. If they complained or didn't listen to us we took quarters out. Last week was our trip and it was so fun. I was a kid again with my husband and boys. My dad and sister tiffany went with us and had a great time. We also went to Newport Beach and played in the ocean and sand. We found some neat shells some with clams still in them. It was fun to be together as a family and I look forward to more fun trips in the future. :)

Kindergarten Field Trip

Here I am again this time with Jace. We went to the Ogden Nature Center. It was a little chilly it helped that it was a sunny day. The kids learned about animal tracks and got to see a tortoise,tarantula,crickets,eagle,snake and pelican. They got to feel and touch a turtle shell and rabbit fur. Jaces favorite part was seeing the tortoise. Its fun going on field trips and getting to know the kids in Jace's class. :)

Field Trip

I went with Justins 3rd grade class on a field trip to the Living Planet Aquarium in sandy. It was fun and the kids were excited about touching stinrays,starfish and looking at the awesome octupus. Before we got on the bus to return home Justin said "I don't want to hurt your feelings mom but I want to sit by my teacher on the way back." I just laughed knowing that sometimes mom comes second.

In Memory

Mom passed away January 11, 2009, after a battle of liver cancer. She was the mother of seven children. She loved to crochet, make crafts, cake decorate, homemade candy for friends and family. She was the best cook around. Mom enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. It comforts me to know that she is not in pain and in a better place. I know she is happy and has found peace. I love you mom.