Dates to Remember

Mike and I have been married for NINE years now, and together for TEN! That amazes me because it does not seem that long. I think Heavenly Father knew what he was doing when he brought us together. We are opposite in a lot of ways but have so many things in common too. I think it the perfect mix to make us grow and enjoy each others company.

He has been so good the last few months with me not feeling well. I can't say how many times he has come home to a messy house, no dinner, crazy kids and a burnt out wife in the last few months. He puts up with me and I am thankful for that. Another thing while I am on a tangent... he never tries to fix me like I do with him. I know he may not like some things about me but he never tries to get me to change. He is kind like that and I have lots to learn from him. I love him and I always will. I look forward to the next nine years with him and anticipate all the good and bad that will only bring us stronger together. I love you Michael!

Back to School Date

This is Carson and me on our little date together. This is a tradition we started last year with Cole. Now that Carson is a little school boy too he had to have his time. This year Cole and Mike paired off and me and Carson. We ate at the same restaurant but separate booths so the kids would feel like they were getting their individual time. (The picture is bad cuz it was on my phone!)

After lunch it was off to finish the last items on our back to school list. I really think I like doing this way more than the kids. Its such an exciting time. Back to your friends and learning and all the fun stuff that goes along with school! I also LOVE getting school supplies.



This is Carson all decked out for his first day of Kindergarten! He looks so handsome in is school uniform. He loves school and is doing so well. I am so proud of him.

Extended Family Visits

Pressley Visit
We were blessed to have Tommy and Elaine, in August, drive all the way up from Arizona to spend time with us. That is a pretty big deal for Grandpa Tommy! They stayed a week with T.J. and his family and then they came over and stayed with us. It was special to have them with us.

We did family pictures (which I need to post on later), drove around some in the mountains, talked and laughed a lot with each other. Its good to see them.


Call Family Reunion

I think this is the first reunion, on my moms side, that I have gone to in a LONG time! They had it at Grandpa Ford's pond and I was able to see all of the Calls there. It was fun and the kids had a blast. I have really special memoires of family get togethers growing up and I hope my kids will have them too!

4th of July Weekend

I am so behind in posts so I am taking a short cut by doing a big collage of the highlights of the weekend. We went to Idaho and spent time with family . It was great because we got to see lots of family! We went to the Body Exhibit, played at a park, went to a rodeo, the kids got to play at Great Grandma Clydene's twice with Harley, spent the night with Jon and Shana one night, then Grandma Chris and Grandpa Randy's house....we were busy . Plus, Jacob was down for a visit from Washington which was great! When we got back we had our own little firework show and got to be in the Erda parade on a fire truck!

Here is Grandma Clydene with Maddy.

Maddy and Bella getting messy with a cup cake!

Harley and Mo playing together.

Swim Lessons 2011

So we kick off summer 2011 with a little swimming lessons! Morgan was not taking to the water this year. I felt so bad watching her cry but at the same time I didn't want to give into her and take her out. I want the kids to learn they can DO hard things but then I get soft and can't take it anymore and pull her out.

So after two swim lessons of this I ask if Mike will come. He was the secret all along! If daddy is there Morgan can do it. After two times of him coming she was on track and ready to learn.

This little fish LOVED swim lessons, he did so well. Carson is naturally inclined for sports activities and he just went for it. For most of the summer he couldn't even take a bath without having his swim goggles on.

This little bugger struggled a little. He likes to play in the water but he doesn't like to be pushed to try different things. Over all it went well.