Road Rash

When scooter rides go bad ...

So blessed!

On Sunday night as I laid down to go to sleep, I had a moment.  My last thought before drifting off to sleep was, "Thank you God for giving me this life."  I thought about my warm bed, the roof over my head, a good job, a wonderful husband, beautiful, healthy kids, amazing friends and family.  And once again, I was reminded how blessed I am.

1538 miles later ...

After recently celebrating our 11th anniversary, Jeff and I decided a little mini-vacation was in order. We planned it around when my parents could watch the kids and we totally appreciate them.

After thinking about our choices we decided on a good ol' fashion road trip. We were talking on our drive about how we love that we enjoy the same things - that a road trip is such fun. I made some playlists, we bought red licorice and got big gulps (all the necessities for a good road trip) and we were off! We left Thursday afternoon and met my parents in Pocatello for the drop off.

We had decided we would head south with St. George as our destination. Thursday night we stopped in Brigham City at Maddox for a chicken fried steak (it's the Hammond in me) and then drove to Provo. The next morning, dressed in our spring attire, we headed south on I-15. We reminisced, talked about work, talked about the kids, wondered about what people did for work in the little towns we passed, listened to great music, and made about a hundred Arrested Development jokes.

And then we realized that it was much more springy in Boise! We found ourselves in a crazy rainstorm. In fact, at times we literally could not see the road in front of us.  Finally, we arrived in St. George and the rain slowed down a bit.  We checked into our adorable bed and breakfast.

Later that afternoon we decided to take a little tour of the area surrounding St. George.  We didn't know where we were headed, but ended up in Snow Canyon.  I think the scenery is just breathtaking.  

Saturday morning we had a delightful breakfast!  Yummy yogurt and granola parfait!

After breakfast we went to the St. George Temple visitor center.  It is so beautiful! 

There were even flowers in bloom!

Our original plan was to take a scenic route; however, the weather was a bit testy.  I'm so glad we didn't!  There wasn't any snow on our way down but when we headed back the next day there was almost a foot of snow!  We pretended it was spring by streaming spring training games while driving.

We stayed in SLC Saturday night.  What a fun trip!  We went to the movies, we went out to eat, we slept in, and it was so fun to hang out with my best friend.  

The kids also had a wonderful time.  We picked them up Sunday and Blake told me he did not want to go home, he wanted to live at Grampa's house.  Who wouldn't though ... he worked on the Harley, rode in the sidecar, shot BB guns, learned how to cast a fishing pole, played with his cousins, and ate Grandma's cookies.  Mylie loved playing with her cousins and going out to lunch with Aunt Holli.  

What a great trip.  I love that Jeff is my best friend and that we are just happy being together.  We don't need a fancy trip - just being together is enough!  I love that my kids love spending time with their grandparents.  Now if I could just get excited about going back to work on Monday!

Our February in review

Happy Birthday Blakey!!

On Sunday Blake turned 5!! It is hard to believe that our baby is growing up so fast! He had quite the celebration starting Friday night with birthday dinner out at Fuddruckers. Saturday afternoon Grandma, Grampa, Max and Darcy came. We had a birthday party that afternoon with lots of cool presents, pizza, and a dinosaur cake. That night we all went to the BSU-UNLV basketball game which was so fun. Sunday we got to play a bit more before everyone has to head back to Idaho Falls. It was so fun to have them visit!

We are grateful for Blake in our family. I remember when I was pregnant with him I kept wondering how I could love another child as much as I loved Mylie. It was amazing, as soon as they handed him to me, my heart doubled in size!! Blake brings so much to our family. He is so funny, he adores his sister and loves to play with her, he is so snuggly and he loves his mom and dad. When I think back just 3 years ago to a boy who wouldn't talk and was painfully shy - it amazes me to think how much he has changed and grown. Love you Bubba!!

Our January in review!

Growing too fast!

These two kiddos of mine are clearly growing up much too fast!

Miss Mylie:

• is rocking 2nd grade
• has improved her handwriting so much
• is a reading fool
• is still missing her 2 front teeth
• is kind
• is a little bit drama
• looooves her iPod 
• is excited to play soccer this spring
• is a great helper at home
• sang in Sacrament Meeting today with two friends (so cute!)
• loves to play school

Mr. Blake

• has lots of girlfriends
• loves preschool
• is a class clown
• writes his name really well
• is doing a good job of identifying letters
• turns FIVE this week (where did my baby go?)
• loves to wear footie pajamas
• is still quite the snuggler
• can't wait for spring soccer to start
• plays school with Mylie all the time
• has a messy room

They drive me bonkers and delight me in the same minute.  I am so glad I get to be their mom.