Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House

We are very fortunate to live close to the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple. We went to the Open House a couple of weeks ago and it was beautiful. The kids were amazed and have talked a lot about it since. I'm so grateful we got to take them and show them the inside, I hope that they remember and want to go back someday. We've been learning about Temples this month in Primary and it's awesome that we've had two Open Houses so close to us that about 60% of all the kids have actually been inside a temple, it makes it so much more real to them. We went with Honey & Ryan and their family and Micki & Spencer. I'm really proud of how reverent the kids were, and at the end all was forgotten and they just wanted the cookies. And pictures of me in all my pregnant glory are not my favorite, I should've know better ...

My Newest Favorite Store

Since owning our home we have spent more time than I ever have in my life at Home Depot and Lowes. Friday night I found my newest favorite store ever!

I drug John around there with me, and as much as he would never admit it, I think he was impressed. I "ooohed" and "aaahed" down every aisle-- there is nothing else like it. Now I can't wait to go back! Have you been there??

Cabin Week 2009

We always spend one week out of the year at our cabin in Island Park, Idaho. It is one of the weeks we all look forward to all year. We miss having Mike & Melissa there and look forward to when they will be able to spend it with us again. I can't say that it's very relaxing, but we always have good company, good food, and make good memories! My Grandpa used to own a resort lodge up in Island Park that burned down called Big Springs. We still go and feed the fish and admire the beauty of the land every year.

















Scott brings his dog, Brizzo, and wherever Brizzo & Scott are ... there is Josie also. She loves that dog and followed wherever he was and was always concerned he was taken care of.















The beginning of the week brought some rain and cooler temperatures with it, so we did a craft project one afternoon. Josie decided to cover her cup with black electrical tape while we did this-- and she stayed entertained for a long time with it. Who knew how exciting that would be? Why bother with craft projects?
















John looks forward to being able to waterskii everyday. We always have a good time behind the boat. We have to thank Micki & Spencer, who spent a couple days there with us for the good pictures. I didn't even pull out my camera this summer!
















And some of the best times we have are just sitting down on the beach. The kids love to swim and play in the sand. Jordan is so good to make a big sandcastle with the kids every summer. He is such a good sport and the kids look forward to it and remember it and talk about it all year.


















And here are a couple of extra pictures. My Grandpa built this cabin. We love it and hope that he knows just how much. We look forward to next year!

4th of July (over a month late)

We had my family in town for the 4th of July. We planned on moving that weekend, but moved the weekend before so it was nice to enjoy their company and relax a bit. My sister, Jessica, ran in the Freedom Run. It was fun to watch her and plan on being able to do it with her next year. Her birthday is the 5th so we always have a party for her on the 4th-- which always adds to the excitement!















The big boys went golfing while we went and saw Ice Age 3 and then the kids had fun playing in the mud in the back they made with the sprinkler and hose. Who needs a yard when mud pies are so much more fun?


















We had a low-key fireworks show. The kids didn't know the difference and they loved it. Maggie was a little nervous about the fireworks, but warmed up after a bit. Josie had NO fear and I was surprised she didn't burn all her hair off!

Time for a new post!

I know I have been such a slacker. I can't believe that summer is almost over! School starts on August 20th, and time keeps speeding forward. We've had a busy summer spent moving and taking trips. We're so happy to be in our new house, we're working now on putting in the yard which we hope to have finished by next month (hopefully before the baby comes), and then a fence is the last step. I'll post pictures as soon as it's finished. John rented a BoBcAt a couple Saturdays ago, it was a very manly thing to do. He got a lot of work done with it, but we're looking forward to paying someone next week to finish the work!!















I have a lot of blogging to catch up on, so I'll try to catch up the best I can. Sometimes it gets so overwhelming, but I'll work on it and hopefully be caught up by the time school starts and this baby comes.

Do you think if I rubbed this on my whole body I'd feel better?
It's been a crazy few weeks.
As much as buying this house has been an amazing blessing, it was definately a bump we weren't expecting this summer.
Things have been a little out of control lately, but I think we're on the downhill after this week. We're looking forward to our vacation with my family at our cabin and getting some much needed R & R.
When we get home I can't wait to hang some things up on the walls, start working on our yard, and if I get a minute start some sewing.
And I have a baby coming in two months! I'm so excited to meet her!
I hope to be better at catching up in a couple weeks,
I'll be a new person!

SOLD!!

We got to take the For Sale sign down today and take off the lock box. My amazingly, wonderful, sister, Micki was gung-ho about cleaning it today. She did a fantabulous job! After it's clean and we have appliances delivered it should be livable. We have a lot of yard work ahead of us, we've already been pulling weeds here and there, but we have a.lot. of work to do. Just the thought overwhelms me.

Putting Down Roots

It's official ... We are now HOMEOWNERS!

We closed today on our 1st home. We are so excited and can't wait to move in. We're thrilled to finally put down some roots and have a place of our own for a long time.

About a month ago Maggie asked, "Am I going to go to 1st grade at SS Elementary?" At this point we weren't sure what the future had in store for us so I felt really bad and told her I just wasn't sure. It was when she asked, "Am I going to go to 2nd grade at the same school I'm going to 1st grade?" that made me really feel like it was time to settle down somewhere. We've moved around a lot and we're grateful and excited to get to stay in our same neighborhood so full of wonderful people. We couldn't ask for better neighbors and we didn't even look at any other homes, we knew exactly what we wanted!
We've feel really blessed with the way everything has worked out.

Now, it's time to move ...

Quilt Finally Finished (and table runner to match!)

I finally finished my quilt last week and then yesterday made a table runner that matches, but I made it to give away. They both turned out really great, I am in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with my quilt! I really want to keep sewing all day, but I have a basement in desperate need of some TLC. I have so much to do to get ready to move so I don't have a lot of time to sew although that's all I want to do right now!

Spring Dance Recital

Maggie has been looking forward to her dance recital ever since they picked their music. They danced to Miley Cyrus' The Climb. She loved her costume, and was anxious and excited for weeks. She did such a great job and is improving so much!

Last Day of School

This year just flew by! I was looking at the pictures of the kids on the 1st day of school and thought I'd post their pictures from the last day. The first day is going to come again before we know it. We have lots of fun activities planned, little trips, getting ready for a baby, and *hopefully* we'll be moving this summer (across the street), but far enough to keep us busy!












* I also had to include the picture of the gift we made that the kids took their teachers on the last day, they turned out so cute!

Maggie's Graduation Program

Maggie is now moving on to 1st Grade! I can't believe she is so grown up. She had a great time in Kindergarten and also had an amazing teacher who went above and beyond in every way and we are so grateful. She did a cute little program and we loved seeing her sing all her songs and doing the actions.

Pinewood Derby 2009

We had so much fun experiencing The Pinewood Derby for the first time. Johnny just loves scouts and soaks it all in. Everything is such a learning experience for us, this being no exception! I think there were a few lessons learned that we'll remember next year. Johnny is really into Harry Potter right now and wanted his car to reflect that, so the colors are Scarlet & Gold (Griffyndor), and it was called The Firebolt, and had lightning bolts on it. We all had a good time and Johnny was proud to see his car come in 2nd in a couple races and 1st in one.

Johnny's 2nd Grade Program

It's hard to believe the school year has come to an end. Johnny was so blessed this year to have such a wonderful teacher and great friends in his class. The whole 2nd grade put on a program and they sang songs about everything they learned throughout the year.