Where did July go?

We have had the most fun summer! We have had what seems like an endless vacation with so many fun things done with family and friends....the list started at Cherry Hill to celebrate Zyan and Chazz finnishing school, and being great students. The next weekend was a celebration of Mac's birth with boating with the Maughn family at Willard Bay. Then came the 4th of July weekend with a reunion at Mike and Erins...we had a dinner with Bryson's (our nephew) birth family. Then on the 4th we had a fun BBQ with the New Peak Circle gang! The next weekend was a fun time at Raging Waters and then some fun times at the Herriman beach with a Trip to Yuba Lake with our neighbors.(These two beaches dont even compair, Yuba was way nicer...maybe it was the boats.) This past weekend we had a family reunion at plain city utah and a bithday party for my AZ nephews! Monday we went to Lagoon, and then back to the Herriman beach! With all these outdoor activities why am I not TAN???? I will post some pictures later when I have some more time.!

Our Best Husband/Dad in the World!

Were so glad when Daddy comes home! Glad as we can be! We clap our hands and shout for joy and climb up on his knee, we wrap our arms around his neck and hug him tight like this. We pat his cheeks and give him what? A GREAT BIG KISS. I have watched Zack grow in the past 6 years in to a very admirable father. His strong personality may fool some but the closest to him know that he is the most loving, caring, cuddly Daddy. Our kids simply adore him. He trys his hardest to make sure that they know and can feel his love. What more could a Mother ask for. I love how he teaches them the Gospel and shows them by example how to strive to follow our Heavenly Father. Thanks Zack for all you do & Happy Fathers day!

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Backyard Addition!

Zack has been hard at work in our own yard! He created a cool fire pit area and planted some trees around it. I am amazed at his creativity and love for landscaping. I planted some seeds with the kids and a few veggie starts, one has already been eaten by bugs :(. We love the summer and spending time in the outdoors, and now I love spending time in MY backyard! Our goal is to have a back yard you can feast on. So far we have strawberries, raspberries and black berries that come back every year. Hopefully we can get some berries to harvest this year, so far the strawberries are looking good (and tasting good too!). Also my herb garden is looking good too, with spearmint, chives, and sage going strong....basil, thyme and rosemary on the way!! We hope to add a grape vine this year when zack makes us some shade over our patio (I cant think of the word he always uses for it.). Also there are dreams of an apple tree, peach tree and or a pear tree, wish us Luck!!

Harry Potter Fans!

I love 4 year old imaginations!! Who needs to buy costumes when they dream up things around the house you already have! Zack whittled the kids each their own wands and they were so excited to "cast" deuling spells at each other! My family loves HARRY POTTER!

Mother's Day!

Happy Mothers day to all of you Mothers out there! I have had a great day, this morning Zack filled my order of pancakes and bacon! Then I was presented with my Mothers Day gifts! Two bird houses (Zack helped Zyan and Chazz each make me one), a flower pen Zyan made at school, and a heart with hand prints Chazz made a school. It was a very relaxed morning for me and I loved it! Later we went to Diane and Gordons for Dinner, then to visit baby Mac with Josh and Cali.
Motherhood is such a fun blessing! It amazes me how fast children grow and learn, and how you love each of your children.
I also am greatful for the examples of Mothers I have in my life, My own Mom, Diane, My sisters and My sister in laws and great friends. I love watching and learning from all of them.
So at the end of this day I am greatful for the time I have to spend with my children and for the time my children get to have me as a mother!

Out with the OLD!

I have been inspired by my sister-in-law Michelle, and my friend Missy to do a little re-decorating. I just moved to my home 1 year ago and I have finnally became so bored with one of the bathrooms(I have had the same decor for at least 5 years) I decided to spice it up a little bit. I am in the process of removing and painting so here is the before and I will present the after when I am finnished.......here is to a short redecorating(hopefully Zack wont step in and rip up the floor!(maybe I wouldnt mind..hehehe)).

My Birthday!

Well yesterday I turned 28 years old, I really dont feel like I am that old because I certianly don't act my age! I was totally suprised yesterday morning when I woke up Zack gave me some vague instructions to get ready like I was going out on a date and not to eat anything, and to be ready by 8:30. He then took ALL of the kids and left to go to his parents. Then my friend Lisa came over and I was totally suprised. She planned with Zack to get my friends together and eat breakfast on my birthday! Then at 9 am my friend Missy came over and that was another great suprise. We went out to eat at IHOP and met my other friend Griselda. It was so much fun to have a girls date on my birthday, we even went shopping afterwards! Its been way to long for me to have a totally kid free morning with my friends, what a great Birthday Suprise!! Then after that Zack and I ate dinner together at Chili's while our other good friends B.J. and Christy let our Zy and Chazz play with their kids. I also got some cool messages today on my phone which was accidentally left at my mother in laws.....Thanks for the birthday wishes Taylor and Abble!
Each year on my birthday I take the time to reflect on my life and this year I have come to the conclusion that I am blessed beyond measure! I have a great family and extended family, a beautiful healthy baby, a loving husband and great friends. I am also blessed that our business is still going well in this struggling economy. I am so glad that I have the gospel in my life and that I know Heavenly Fathers plan of happiness for all of us. Thanks to all of the people in my life that make it such a happy one!