Sam and I were driving around the other day and while we drive he likes to ask me questions about things. Well on this day he asked me if Africa was next door to Idaho. I said no it was on the other side of the world. Then I told him when he gets older he could be called to go on a mission to Africa. I explained that his Grandma and Grandpa Anderson served a mission in South Africa. Sam was quiet a moment and then he said with excitement, "They were teaching the animals?" All he has ever seen of Africa are the animals that live there, and so I had to explain to him that people live there too.
One frosty morning Isaac and I got in our car to drive to Sam's school. Isaac pointed at the frost in the windshield and said, "Is that stew?" I asked "What?? What are you talking about?" And he repeated, "Is that stew?" It then dawned on me that he meant dew, he just couldn't quite get the name correct.
This school year has been fun. Sam was supposed to be in afternoon kindergarten but was switched to morning and so all the kids are gone by 7:45--except Isaac. So he is my exercising buddy. We have been going on three mile walks or sometimes I try running while pushing him. I have only been able to manage two miles in that situation. He is over forty pounds and I get tired. Plus I am about 20 weeks pregnant right now. Needless to say I go really slow. Other days I have been running on the treadmill. Isaac just stays by my side and is my little companion.
I have loved living back here in Rexburg. The area we live in is so beautiful and I have expecially loved the fall weather. We live close to the cemetery and so it is kind of funny because now we notice when there is a funeral there and so we like to go on walks and find out who it was that died. One day we were walking past and they were having the funeral for Reed Wilding. Isaac asked who died and I told him his name. The next few times we passed the cemetery Isaac would say, "What was that mans name again who died?" We would tell him and he would say, "Oh yeah, Reed Wilding." Like he was really keep track.
I love being close to the cemetery because so many of my relatives are buried there. So we will walk by their graves and it makes me think about them more. I also like looking at other people's graves and piecing together little bits of their history. Like one family lost 5 or 6 little babies. They would either die right after birth or they would only live a year or so and then die. I couldn't imagine going through so much heartache and I have been wondering about that family and how they handled it. I guess it makes me think that the trials I deal with aren't so hard when you see what others have suffered.
We have found out that we are having another little boy. He will be born sometime around the beginnning of March. The beginning of this pregnancy was rough and we weren't sure if this baby was going to survive--especially after having the three previous miscarriages. But things are looking really good now. I just had my halfway ultrasound and from everything they could see--the baby looks good.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Sam's Prayers
Heavenly Father
I am thankful that Heavenly Father and Jesus created the earth.
I am thankful that Heavenly Father created all the prophets and that they can have the spirit in their bodies and faith.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Sam's prayers always make me smile. I can tell he is listening to his lessons and the things that we talk about. It is his understanding in his own words.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
House House House
Well I guess I could blog even though it is 10:30 at night. But Terry was really nice and let me have a long Sunday nap--probably because I was so grouchy. So I am not too tired right now.
The reason I entitled this house house house is because that seems to be the only thing on my mind lately. Selling and buying a house is a very stressful endeavor, mostly because we don't have a realtor involved and we are having to handle everything ourselves. I hate it. I hate the business aspect of things--talking about who pays what or working out contracts. I will be so glad when we are settled in a new place. But we are grateful to have found a buyer for our house.
This last week we found a house that we really like outside of Rexburg and we have been working on a price all week and getting an offer in to the sellers. We hope to get a signed contract in the next day or two. But I am really excited about the house and its location. It is an area I have always loved as I grew up.
Terry started his new job at BYU-I this last Monday. I went up with him for his orientation. Mom and dad watched Sam and Isaac. It was a little dry going through all of the benefits and things--although we are really excited to have benefits. There were none at his last job. We are really excited for this opportunity.
Anyway, this last week was Sam's preschool graduation. He was really excited about it. Only Isaac and I could go because Terry had to work and everyone else was in school. When we arrived Sam's teachers Mrs. Dogget and Mrs. Hendricks told Sam they really need his good singing voice because the class that had already had their graduation got scared and no one could hear them. So Sam was called and boy did he answer that call.
I just have to say that as we were driving to his graduation he was singing in the back of the car and I was thinking to myself that he is getting really good pitch and tone. So I had to laugh as soon as he started singing his songs in his program. He went into yelling monotone mode. And it sounded like he was trying to sing an octave higher than everyone else. He was totally drowning out the other 9 or 10 kids. But he was really proud of himself.
He must have really worn himself out with the excitement. This is what I saw later that night after he had gone to bed.
We have been laughing at Sam and Isaac this last week or two. They have been quoting the line from Harry Potter 7 (yes we are evil parents who let our little kids watch it--although they have only seen edited versions). But they love to quote the line "Bill! Look Away. I'm hideous." They do it when they are changing their clothes and they take of their shirts. Except when Isaac says it he says "Wook away. I'm ideous."
Abby had pioneer day a week ago. When she was getting ready for it I asked her what kind of activities she would be doing. She named off a few and then mentioned square dancing. She said she sure hoped she got to choose her own partner. I asked who she would choose and she said Austin Dye-a boy from our ward. I asked why, thinking it was because she liked him. But she said because there are a lot boys who are gross--like they wipe their noses on their hands. And she really didn't want to touch their hands. I wouldn't want to hold their hands either.
The reason I entitled this house house house is because that seems to be the only thing on my mind lately. Selling and buying a house is a very stressful endeavor, mostly because we don't have a realtor involved and we are having to handle everything ourselves. I hate it. I hate the business aspect of things--talking about who pays what or working out contracts. I will be so glad when we are settled in a new place. But we are grateful to have found a buyer for our house.
This last week we found a house that we really like outside of Rexburg and we have been working on a price all week and getting an offer in to the sellers. We hope to get a signed contract in the next day or two. But I am really excited about the house and its location. It is an area I have always loved as I grew up.
Terry started his new job at BYU-I this last Monday. I went up with him for his orientation. Mom and dad watched Sam and Isaac. It was a little dry going through all of the benefits and things--although we are really excited to have benefits. There were none at his last job. We are really excited for this opportunity.
Anyway, this last week was Sam's preschool graduation. He was really excited about it. Only Isaac and I could go because Terry had to work and everyone else was in school. When we arrived Sam's teachers Mrs. Dogget and Mrs. Hendricks told Sam they really need his good singing voice because the class that had already had their graduation got scared and no one could hear them. So Sam was called and boy did he answer that call.
I just have to say that as we were driving to his graduation he was singing in the back of the car and I was thinking to myself that he is getting really good pitch and tone. So I had to laugh as soon as he started singing his songs in his program. He went into yelling monotone mode. And it sounded like he was trying to sing an octave higher than everyone else. He was totally drowning out the other 9 or 10 kids. But he was really proud of himself.
He must have really worn himself out with the excitement. This is what I saw later that night after he had gone to bed.
We have been laughing at Sam and Isaac this last week or two. They have been quoting the line from Harry Potter 7 (yes we are evil parents who let our little kids watch it--although they have only seen edited versions). But they love to quote the line "Bill! Look Away. I'm hideous." They do it when they are changing their clothes and they take of their shirts. Except when Isaac says it he says "Wook away. I'm ideous."
Abby had pioneer day a week ago. When she was getting ready for it I asked her what kind of activities she would be doing. She named off a few and then mentioned square dancing. She said she sure hoped she got to choose her own partner. I asked who she would choose and she said Austin Dye-a boy from our ward. I asked why, thinking it was because she liked him. But she said because there are a lot boys who are gross--like they wipe their noses on their hands. And she really didn't want to touch their hands. I wouldn't want to hold their hands either.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Wicked
This might be the title for many a blog from Idaho right now. It seems that many made the trekk over to Boise to watch Wicked. I was one of them.
On Friday me, Abby and Ainsley drove with Suzette, mom and dad over to Boise. We stayed at a Marriot Town and Suite which was nice. However, I have heard recent reports of bed bugs from my brother who stays in hotels in Boise often, and I felt like I needed to check the for signs of bedbugs. The problem was, I didn't know the signs. So I just stopped worrying about it.
We ate dinner that night at Elmers (had this really good Sun Valley chicken sandwich) and then drove around Boise a little. Downtown Boise is beautiful. I haven't been there since high school and I really liked how BSU is right next to the river and the downtwon is really nice. Anyway. . .
The girls were impatient to go swimming, which is not my favorite thing to do. But I did it anyway. Terry was surprised when he heard I swam myself (although sitting in the hot tub is not really swimming).
We went to bed after that and watched Princess Diaries till our eyes were drooping. Then we woke up and swam again. I think that was the highlight of the trip for the girls. We walked around the downtown area for a while and then ate lunch at the Julia Davis Park. Tom and Kerry met up with us there. Then we headed over to the Morrison Center for the big show.
I love seeing plays done by professionals. It is amazing to see so much talent on one stage. And the girl who played Elpheba had such an awesome voice--and she was only the understudy.
At intermission I asked Abby what was her favorite part so far. She said the dragon moving its head. The dragon was part of the stage set. It is funny that with all that was going on on the stage, the dragon was what stood out to Abby.
We got back late last night. Ainsely was wiped out from the excitement and slept almost the whole way home.
Ellie and Terry were supposed to have gone with us, but after we bought the tickets we discovered the ISU Children's Choir concert was at the same time as Wicked. So Terry said he would stay home with Ellie. Ellie was selected this year to do a solo in between the choir numbers. She played a fiddling song on her violin. Terry and my friend Emy (whos daughter is in the choir too) said Ellie did awesome. Her teacher has been trying to get her to play her song at a good steady pace and not get too fast. Terry and I have tried to support that but it is fun to listen to it fast so we were happy that Ellie just kind of took off while she was performing (I saw it on video).
Here she is.
On Friday me, Abby and Ainsley drove with Suzette, mom and dad over to Boise. We stayed at a Marriot Town and Suite which was nice. However, I have heard recent reports of bed bugs from my brother who stays in hotels in Boise often, and I felt like I needed to check the for signs of bedbugs. The problem was, I didn't know the signs. So I just stopped worrying about it.
We ate dinner that night at Elmers (had this really good Sun Valley chicken sandwich) and then drove around Boise a little. Downtown Boise is beautiful. I haven't been there since high school and I really liked how BSU is right next to the river and the downtwon is really nice. Anyway. . .
The girls were impatient to go swimming, which is not my favorite thing to do. But I did it anyway. Terry was surprised when he heard I swam myself (although sitting in the hot tub is not really swimming).
We went to bed after that and watched Princess Diaries till our eyes were drooping. Then we woke up and swam again. I think that was the highlight of the trip for the girls. We walked around the downtown area for a while and then ate lunch at the Julia Davis Park. Tom and Kerry met up with us there. Then we headed over to the Morrison Center for the big show.
I love seeing plays done by professionals. It is amazing to see so much talent on one stage. And the girl who played Elpheba had such an awesome voice--and she was only the understudy.
At intermission I asked Abby what was her favorite part so far. She said the dragon moving its head. The dragon was part of the stage set. It is funny that with all that was going on on the stage, the dragon was what stood out to Abby.
We got back late last night. Ainsely was wiped out from the excitement and slept almost the whole way home.
Ellie and Terry were supposed to have gone with us, but after we bought the tickets we discovered the ISU Children's Choir concert was at the same time as Wicked. So Terry said he would stay home with Ellie. Ellie was selected this year to do a solo in between the choir numbers. She played a fiddling song on her violin. Terry and my friend Emy (whos daughter is in the choir too) said Ellie did awesome. Her teacher has been trying to get her to play her song at a good steady pace and not get too fast. Terry and I have tried to support that but it is fun to listen to it fast so we were happy that Ellie just kind of took off while she was performing (I saw it on video).
Here she is.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
What a Weekend!
The much anticipated day finally arrived last Thursday. My parents made it home from their 3 year mission to Oklahoma City. This last month has gone by ever so slowly as we counted down the days till they would be home. But it finally arrived and I can't describe what a sweet moment we had when they pulled into the driveway to all of their kids and their spouses and Grandma Shirley and Aunt Linda and 22 grandkids with balloons--all yelling WELCOME HOME!!!
Mom and dad climbed out of the car and were bombarded with hugs from all the little grandkids. Mom had an especially bitterweet reunion with Grandma Shirley and her sister Linda. Grandpa Shirley died just five days before mom got home and so everyone's feelings were extra tender.
It is so nice to have mom and dad back home. I felt like I wanted to move home for a while so I could witness them re-experiencing everything. However, that can't be so I am back in my own home.
After we had a little hour long reunion we ate a meal provided by the Sugar 4th ward relief society and then we all got in our Sunday clothes and went over to the funeral home for my Grandpa's viewing. Terry and I walked in with our kids and they immediately were at the casket trying to touch grandpa. We let them look for a minute and then we pulled them away so the other people who were there could see and visit with Grandma.
It was immediately apparent that the kids had to go. They were running around pews and cutting in and out of people in line so they could see grandpa over and over again. Terry was kind and took our kids and some of Jodi's kids away. The other in-laws took the rest of the kids too and so my brothers and sisters and I were able to all sit and have a nice visit for an hour and half. That doesn't happen very often that we get to sit and talk with each other uninteruppted.
We were laughing at this pose my dad was making.
The next day was Grandpa's funeral. It was really a beautiful service. Grandpa was a very good man and it was fun to hear stories about him that we had never heard before. The things that stood out the most to me were that he never stopped learning, it was important to him to show gratitude, he endured his trials well, and he and grandma were a match made by heaven.
As I sat and listened I was overwhelmed with gratitude for Heavenly Father's plan for us. I felt I was witnessing His plan at it's best. Grandpa had come to earth and recieved his body. He had been taught the gospel and he lived it. He had trials that he had to endure and he endured them well. He passed his tests. He had a family that he was sealed to for eternity. And after he had lived his life, it was time to move on to the next step. Because of the atonement of Jesus Christ I know he will be resurrected and be with his family again.
Anyway, the spirit at grandpa's funeral was very strong and I felt certain Heavenly Father was pleased with Grandpa's life. We will sure miss him!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Spring Break
Over spring break our family went on a fun little vacation. It was a last minute deal. Terry and I had been talking about going to southern Utah for a while but I kept saying we shouldn't do it because we hadn't really planned for it and hadn't set any money aside for it. But Terry guaranteed that we would not spend much. I was skeptical, but shouldn't have doubted. On the Saturday before spring break Terry made a deal with some people down in Brianhead to swap their condo for a little timeshare we have in Island Park. So we ended up getting our housing at no extra cost.
Once that was set up--and it wasn't finalized until we were walking out the door to leave for Utah, we headed down to Spansih Fork on Tuesday to stay with Jodi and her family for the night. We had fun visiting and the kids had fun playing. We ate some great Chinese food and watched the Princess and the Frog.
The next morning we headed on south by way of Manti. Terry wanted to take the scenic route and see the temple there. Now I just have to say here that when we travel, some major differences between Terry and I come out. He is spontaneous and I am not that way at all. I normally hate spur of the moment decisions and Terry loves to be really flexible and take advantage of whatever opportunity presents itself. So usually I ended up being sulky (I hate to admit it) because we make all kinds of unplanned stops. But after a couple of days of my bad attitude I tried to get a little more rational and to chill out. I did a little better the last two days.
Anyway, we stopped at the Manti temple and the kids wanted to roll down that great big hill. But I said, it is the temple and we should be more reverent here. But again Terry and I differed on our opinions, so the kids were running and rolling down the hill. So we took a few pictures and you can see a few of us were having some bad attitude.
When we were on our way back to the car, Abby said her stomach hurt and she was going to throw up. Terry tried to quickly get her to the grass--but he was too late. She threw up all over the sidewalk. Gross!! We told the groundskeeper who was weeding close by and he said he would take care of it.
So we got back in the car and I told Abby that probably not many people could say they threw up on the grounds of the Manti Temple.
For the next three hours, poor little Abby was wretching ever few minutes. Luckily we had a cup and we didn't end up with any big messes. The bad part is, Ainsley started crying and complaining that her stomach hurt too. She wasn't as quiet about her discomfort as Abby was.
We finally reached Brianhead where we were staying and as Terry was checking in, Ainsley threw up. So we got up to our room and those two sat on the couch there and were sick all night long. So we just sat around the condo and watched TV. Terry took Ellie swimming down at the pool.
We were afraid we would have a bad night with them, but they slept really well and were better the next morning (although I think Abby threw up so much that her stomach was irritated for a couple of days).
The next morning we drove to Zions National Park. It was beautiful and we told the kids that they couldn't watch any movies while they were supposed to be looking at all the pretty scenery. They were good sports and really loved all the cool rock formations.
Terry wanted to drive through this tunnel and I rolled my eyes a little at that, but it was a pretty neat mile long tunnel through this mountain. The kids loved going through it too but were a little scared becasue it is so dark in there.
We got out and walked a little bit and I had to laugh at Abby and Ainsley. As soon as they were out they felt it was a good setting for an imaginary adventure. They quickly picked their names--one was Rebeccah and I don't remember the other's name. And they set off through the dessert with their walking sticks--acting out being stranded or lost or something. They were sad when I said it was time to head back to the car.
After that we headed to the Emerald Lakes Loop and we hiked the lower loop. At least Sam, Ainsley, and I did. The rest of them said they were going to just go up a little bit further but ended up taking a longer loop back. So while we were waiting for the others, Sam and Ainsley were being wild and crazy. Here are some pictures.
Ainsley decided she had a great setting for some modeling.
We stopped in Cedar City and ate at Applebees on the way back to Brianhead.
That night we went home exhausted and dropped into bed.
The next morning we woke up to a major snowstorm. Brianhead already had 6-8 feet of snow on the ground and they got another 10 inches on that day. We decided we wouldn't head to Bryce Canyon like we had planned (good thing too because the road was closed). So I exercised that morning while Terry cooked bacon, eggs, and toast and then we took the kids swimming. After that it was nap time and so I volunteered to stay at the condo while Isaac napped and Terry took the kids to find a place to sled.
They came back a couple of hours later and hadn't found a great place to sled. Terry was in the condo for about an hour or two and I could tell he was starting to get grouchy. He just can't sit in a place for long without getting restless. By that time I was ready to get out so we got all the kids dressed in their snowclothes again and went out and found a long hill right next to the ski slope and we sledded down it. At first I had to push myself down cause the snow was deep and it caught at the sled. But after we went over our track a few times we got so we could go pretty quick. It was fun except it was so hard to walk up that hill.
Sam and Isaac sat at the bottom of the hill and played in the snow. They were pretty content unless a glove fell off. Sam can't stand to have any snow on his skin and so he starts screaming his head off when he feels some. His gloves fell off a few times so we had to run and rescue him.
Anyway it was good for us to get out and it was such a beautiful afternoon. Everyone had gone home from the ski slope and we were the only ones around and it was barely snowing and the wind had stopped blowing. It was so pretty and peaceful and we were having great family fun.
That night I took the girls swimming again and then we came home and went to sleep.
Saturday we headed back home. We stopped (spontaneously--but I didn't sulk this time) at Cove Fort to see the place President Hinckley's grandpa had built to protect the settlers there as they were coming and going. It was interesting because they thought they would use it as protection from the Indians, but they never had a problem with the Indians because they tried to treat them fairly and honestly. So the fort was really just a stopping place for travelers.
After that stop we continued driving and stopped to see Terry's sister Cheryl as we passed through Salt Lake.
We made it home Saturday night. When I was growing up my family didn't go on many vacations and I think that is a little sad because I have really loved the vacations my kids have been able to go on. It seems like we have so many positive memories and we tend to forget the bad. Anyway, I am glad that Terry pushed us to go down the Utah because we had such a great time.
Once that was set up--and it wasn't finalized until we were walking out the door to leave for Utah, we headed down to Spansih Fork on Tuesday to stay with Jodi and her family for the night. We had fun visiting and the kids had fun playing. We ate some great Chinese food and watched the Princess and the Frog.
The next morning we headed on south by way of Manti. Terry wanted to take the scenic route and see the temple there. Now I just have to say here that when we travel, some major differences between Terry and I come out. He is spontaneous and I am not that way at all. I normally hate spur of the moment decisions and Terry loves to be really flexible and take advantage of whatever opportunity presents itself. So usually I ended up being sulky (I hate to admit it) because we make all kinds of unplanned stops. But after a couple of days of my bad attitude I tried to get a little more rational and to chill out. I did a little better the last two days.
Anyway, we stopped at the Manti temple and the kids wanted to roll down that great big hill. But I said, it is the temple and we should be more reverent here. But again Terry and I differed on our opinions, so the kids were running and rolling down the hill. So we took a few pictures and you can see a few of us were having some bad attitude.
When we were on our way back to the car, Abby said her stomach hurt and she was going to throw up. Terry tried to quickly get her to the grass--but he was too late. She threw up all over the sidewalk. Gross!! We told the groundskeeper who was weeding close by and he said he would take care of it.
So we got back in the car and I told Abby that probably not many people could say they threw up on the grounds of the Manti Temple.
For the next three hours, poor little Abby was wretching ever few minutes. Luckily we had a cup and we didn't end up with any big messes. The bad part is, Ainsley started crying and complaining that her stomach hurt too. She wasn't as quiet about her discomfort as Abby was.
We finally reached Brianhead where we were staying and as Terry was checking in, Ainsley threw up. So we got up to our room and those two sat on the couch there and were sick all night long. So we just sat around the condo and watched TV. Terry took Ellie swimming down at the pool.
We were afraid we would have a bad night with them, but they slept really well and were better the next morning (although I think Abby threw up so much that her stomach was irritated for a couple of days).
The next morning we drove to Zions National Park. It was beautiful and we told the kids that they couldn't watch any movies while they were supposed to be looking at all the pretty scenery. They were good sports and really loved all the cool rock formations.
Terry wanted to drive through this tunnel and I rolled my eyes a little at that, but it was a pretty neat mile long tunnel through this mountain. The kids loved going through it too but were a little scared becasue it is so dark in there.
We got out and walked a little bit and I had to laugh at Abby and Ainsley. As soon as they were out they felt it was a good setting for an imaginary adventure. They quickly picked their names--one was Rebeccah and I don't remember the other's name. And they set off through the dessert with their walking sticks--acting out being stranded or lost or something. They were sad when I said it was time to head back to the car.
After that we headed to the Emerald Lakes Loop and we hiked the lower loop. At least Sam, Ainsley, and I did. The rest of them said they were going to just go up a little bit further but ended up taking a longer loop back. So while we were waiting for the others, Sam and Ainsley were being wild and crazy. Here are some pictures.
Ainsley decided she had a great setting for some modeling.
We stopped in Cedar City and ate at Applebees on the way back to Brianhead.
That night we went home exhausted and dropped into bed.
The next morning we woke up to a major snowstorm. Brianhead already had 6-8 feet of snow on the ground and they got another 10 inches on that day. We decided we wouldn't head to Bryce Canyon like we had planned (good thing too because the road was closed). So I exercised that morning while Terry cooked bacon, eggs, and toast and then we took the kids swimming. After that it was nap time and so I volunteered to stay at the condo while Isaac napped and Terry took the kids to find a place to sled.
They came back a couple of hours later and hadn't found a great place to sled. Terry was in the condo for about an hour or two and I could tell he was starting to get grouchy. He just can't sit in a place for long without getting restless. By that time I was ready to get out so we got all the kids dressed in their snowclothes again and went out and found a long hill right next to the ski slope and we sledded down it. At first I had to push myself down cause the snow was deep and it caught at the sled. But after we went over our track a few times we got so we could go pretty quick. It was fun except it was so hard to walk up that hill.
Sam and Isaac sat at the bottom of the hill and played in the snow. They were pretty content unless a glove fell off. Sam can't stand to have any snow on his skin and so he starts screaming his head off when he feels some. His gloves fell off a few times so we had to run and rescue him.
Anyway it was good for us to get out and it was such a beautiful afternoon. Everyone had gone home from the ski slope and we were the only ones around and it was barely snowing and the wind had stopped blowing. It was so pretty and peaceful and we were having great family fun.
That night I took the girls swimming again and then we came home and went to sleep.
Saturday we headed back home. We stopped (spontaneously--but I didn't sulk this time) at Cove Fort to see the place President Hinckley's grandpa had built to protect the settlers there as they were coming and going. It was interesting because they thought they would use it as protection from the Indians, but they never had a problem with the Indians because they tried to treat them fairly and honestly. So the fort was really just a stopping place for travelers.
After that stop we continued driving and stopped to see Terry's sister Cheryl as we passed through Salt Lake.
We made it home Saturday night. When I was growing up my family didn't go on many vacations and I think that is a little sad because I have really loved the vacations my kids have been able to go on. It seems like we have so many positive memories and we tend to forget the bad. Anyway, I am glad that Terry pushed us to go down the Utah because we had such a great time.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Other odds and ends
Some other things that have happened in July that I want to remember but am not going to go into lengthy detail about are the following:
My 33rd birthday. Terry treats me great! We went swimming and had some family over for a barbecue.
10 year anniversary celebration. Really our anniversary was in June but we went to Park City last week and left our kids with releatives (who we were very grateful for). We spent two nights there and had fun running together and mountain biking and eating and shopping for our kids school clothes (how romantic). We were also able to go to the temple the first day in Provo. So it was nice, but I was glad to see our kids again on the last day.
Gee family reunion. I love my reunions with all my cousins. I have always had them growing up and I have thought I have such a fun family. It was fun to see everyone and everyone's kids. We went to Rigby Lake Friday and it was windy and rainy but the die-hards were there in the water. I was on the sand out of the water.
Nate and Dawn were also able to make it out for a week. They haven't been home to visit for about 2 or 3 years. So that was fun.
So those are the things we have been doing.
Just a random thought I had yesterday. I really hate mopping floors. So it is a good thing my kids spill so much on the floor because it forces me to wipe up the spilled on areas and keeps it a little bit cleaner than it might otherwise be if it had to wait for me to get the ambition to clean the entire floor.
My 33rd birthday. Terry treats me great! We went swimming and had some family over for a barbecue.
10 year anniversary celebration. Really our anniversary was in June but we went to Park City last week and left our kids with releatives (who we were very grateful for). We spent two nights there and had fun running together and mountain biking and eating and shopping for our kids school clothes (how romantic). We were also able to go to the temple the first day in Provo. So it was nice, but I was glad to see our kids again on the last day.
Gee family reunion. I love my reunions with all my cousins. I have always had them growing up and I have thought I have such a fun family. It was fun to see everyone and everyone's kids. We went to Rigby Lake Friday and it was windy and rainy but the die-hards were there in the water. I was on the sand out of the water.
Nate and Dawn were also able to make it out for a week. They haven't been home to visit for about 2 or 3 years. So that was fun.
So those are the things we have been doing.
Just a random thought I had yesterday. I really hate mopping floors. So it is a good thing my kids spill so much on the floor because it forces me to wipe up the spilled on areas and keeps it a little bit cleaner than it might otherwise be if it had to wait for me to get the ambition to clean the entire floor.