Blog Hiatus

After taking a Blog Hiatus for a year (has it really been that long?) I am ready to start keeping up on our family events. We will see how it goes. Stay tuned.....

1st Day of School

Back To School
Today I hurry off to school,

To work and learn and play.
I'm in a brand new grade this year.
What a happy day!
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Abbi 1st Grade Ms. Arthur

The best part of Abbi's Day was seeing her BFF Berkley, Eating in the Lunch Room, and having Ms. Arthur as her teacher AGAIN!

Carson 5th Grade Ms. Davis



The best part of Carson's Day was seeing his friends, and having Ms. Davis as his teacher.

My School Promise

Each day I'll do my best And I won't do any less. My work will always please me, And I won't accept a mess. I'll color very carefully, My writing will be neat. And I will not be happy,Till my papers are complete. I'll always do my homework, And try my best on every test. I won't forget my promise. Unknown

Have a Great School Year!!!
I hope I have taught my kids to Always Stay True to Who They Are, Try Hard and Always Do Their Best!

All Good Things Come To A End

We have had a fun Summer and we are not ready for it to end, But it must. The kids start school on Monday, and we have a list of To Do's for this weekend. Haircuts, School Shopping, Family Time, and Practice runs of getting up and out of the house at a decent time. Will post about our Busy but Fun summer soon!

Schools Out For Summer!

The kids had a great school year, I am so proud of both of them. I asked the kids to make a list of things they wanted to do this summer and this is what they came up with.

50 Things we want to do this Summer

1. Go Swimming
2. Go to Lagoon
3. Go Camping
4. Play Miniature Golf
5. Go on a Hike
6. Have a Lemonade Stand
7. Have a Picnic
8. Go to the Park
9. Watch the Sunset
10. Sleep outside on the Trampoline
11. Go to the Movies
12. Go to a Bee’s Baseball Game
13. Watch the Stars
14. Go on a Walk
15. BBQ at Mueller Park
16. Go to Bear Lake
17. Go Shooting
18. Sidewalk Chalk Art in the Driveway
19. Go to the Rodeo
20. Go the Idaho
21. Play in the Fountain at the Gateway
22. Play with Friends
23. Go Play Tennis
24. See Fireworks
25. Go to a Real Soccer Game
26. Play with Cousins
27. Celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day
28. Go to Cherry Hills
29. Campout in the Backyard
30. Plant Flowers
31. Make Birdhouses
32. Have a Date Night – Carson and Mom, Abigail and Daddy
33. Watch the Birds
34. Take Silly Pictures
35. Go Fishing
36. Go get Ice Cream
37. Watch the Sunrise
38. Go to Breakfast
39. Roast Marshmallows
40. Go to the Dinosaur Park
41. Go to a Parade
42. Go to the Planetarium
43. Go Feed the Ducks
44. Go to the Zoo
45. Go to the Aquarium
46. Run through the Sprinklers
47. Go to the Aero Space Museum
48. Ride the Front Runner
49. Go for a Drive
50. Eat lots of Snow Cones and Popsicles

Family Trip to St. George

A weekend ago we took a short trip down to St. George for Abbi's first Dance Competition and a long overdue mini family vacation. We drove down Thursday night and checked in the hotel about 9:00pm. The kids were so excited to stay in a hotel. First we did was took the kids to the pool to swim.



Friday morning we relaxed and hung out in the hotel room, and then we had to get Abbi ready for her big debut on the Competition Stage.



Abbi got to wear makeup for the first time, She didn't like the eyeliner and mascara but once it was on she loved it.




Abbi's Big Debut at 2010 Dixie Jam Competition









Abbi and her Trophies. She was so happy!!



She danced so good and she had so much fun. We are so proud of her!!



Saturday we got up and went to Breakfest at IHOP and then headed to Zions National Park.
On the way into Springdale the kids saw this shop selling Rocks, and If you know my kids at all you would know they both are completely facinated with Rocks.

They are in complete Rock Heaven!!





We hopped on the Shuttle into Zions and started our Journey. It was Amazing! We all enjoyed our day at Zions.













These are only a few of the pictures but we enjoyed every minute of it!!

Princess Party for a Princess

Princess Abbi invited her Princess friends to a Enchanted Tea Party.

Princess Berkeley



Princess Kamille



Princess Paige



We had so much fun decorating and getting ready for Abbi's Party. She could harldy wait for her friends to arrive.



Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Fruit and Pink Lemonaide.



Opening Presents



Birthday Cake

Happy Birthday Abigail

I can't believe its been 6 years since I held you for the first time and from the minute I saw you I knew I had been given a very special little girl.




Thanks for sharing all your LOVE with our family.

Happy Birthday Ladybug, WE LOVE YOU!

Busy Busy Busy

We have been busy with our normal daily routines.

School, Dance, Scouts, Work, Homework, Dinner, Reading, and Bedtime.

Sometimes I think to myself and wonder, is there really more to life then this?

But then I step back and look at the big picture, I wouldn't change it for anything.