Jace

Jace is awesome! I am not a gushy lovey dovey type person but I do want everyone to know that Jace rocks! I had an opportunity to go to Portland for work. It started off at 5 days but ended up 9 days. No questions asked Jace took care of everything. It was hard, don't get me wrong but it was good exposure/experience for me and my career. Jace is so supportive that he was willing to take on this challenge. I was gone for 5 days home for 2 then gone for another 4. During this time there were t-ball games, Jace had softball, and a few people came to look at the house (oh ya, it's up for sale) plus work is busy for him! I was missing everyone and I think they missed me to! Bo (our dog) was even following me around when I returned. I think he was lacking attention since Jace was busy with the boys. Jace is a wonderful dad and husband! Thanks for everything you do for the boys & I!

Choices

The other Sunday I had a choice. Tyler had these big jewel stickers that were huge and decided that I needed some extra jewelry on my shirt to compliment my neclace. They were an ugly green & blue so he put them on the lapel of my shirt very proud. So as I am racing to get everyone ready and in the car for church I realize I still have these huge jewels on and that I am teaching in relief society - a bunch of ladies. The choice was to leave them on or take them off? I don't have a picture but it wasn't cute. I decided to leave them on for a little bit and take them off when I teach. It was getting close to teaching so I took them off. I was in the hallway then I thought, since when do I care? I rarely care what people think of me. I do value people's opinions but then I usually think or do what I want. So I put the stickers back on because my handsome little man put them there. I even thought about explaining them before I started my lesson then asked why? As I am standing in the hallway waiting for my class to begin Tyler comes walking by to use the restroom. He flips my hair out of the way and says "You are still wearing them?!", with a huge smile "They make your shirt look brand new" as he walks off. I am sure glad I made the correct decision and I proudly wore them during my lesson without explaining them. Tyler was super excited that I would wear them. How could I let him down?

Ode to Kirkie!

Kirkie has been one of my best friend for years! Yesterday was her big 30 b-day! Just wanted to shout out happy birthday to her. There is a story behind the picture and I hope you are smiling Amy! The nickname Kirkie has also been around for a few decades and I am the only one that calls her that. You are and always will be a huge part of my life. Your a doll Miss thang!

I wanted to give you this experience for your birthday but thought the picture was even better!

Family Pics

Here are a few family pictures. I wanted some with Bo. He is just in the picture but it's better than nothing.

This is my glamor shot. I laugh every time I see it - I am having a great time!

This is my FAVORITE!

Random Photos

Here are some random photos. I had over a 100 on my camera so I limited to just a few. I do cook (not so well sometimes but I do try) so he really isn't this sickly looking. He thought it was funny to pose like this because he got a reaction out of me. I wish my stomach was that small!


I found Jacob in his laundry basket with his sippie, blanket & hat. Three of his four favorite things. Food - being the fourth. I was surprised I didn't find any food/snacks in there.

BABY! Jacob can say baby very well. Mason is their cousin and we were lucky enough to be able to watch him for a few hours a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time. Jacob wanted to hold him all night and Tyler was trying to teach him to give high fives. He is only 6 months so he didn't really catch on to the high fives yet. He is the best baby ever! He just laughs and smiles. The only time he cried was when Jacob cried. Jacob was crying because he didn't want to go to bed and leave the baby and Mason's was a sympathy cry. Jacob finally fell asleep with Mason there. The next morning he keep asking "where baby" while shrugging his shoulders and holding his hands up. It was cute - so Tate & Krista the boys make great entertainers, Mason is welcome anytime!

It's a Relay Rockstar Raffle

It's that time of year when Relay for Life is in full swing! My team will be selling raffle tickets to earn money for The American Cancer Society through Relay for Life. What is Relay for Life you may ask? It's AWESOME! It is the signature event and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The relay is not only to raise money but to honor those who have survived or who may have lost their life to the wicked cancer. All the money from the raffle ticket sales will go to the American Cancer Society. It is close to my heart because my mom is a survivor, GO MOM! I have had many relatives get this wicked disease so we are paying a tribute to them as well!

Our team has donated many items and cash to raffle off to help raise some cash for an important cause. Here is the 411 for the raffle:

• Tickets are $1 (really, just a $1)
• No need to be present to win
• Drawing will take place June 19th at Noon at the Blackfoot Livestock Auction
• There are two raffle containers you can put your tickets into:

1st Container consists of 2 prizes:

1. 10 pounds Seasoned Prime Rib & 10 pounds Rib Eye Steaks ($200 worth of meat, YUM)

2. 20 pounds Seasoned Prime Rib & 20 pounds Rib Eye Steaks ($400 worth of more YUM)

2nd container consists of 4 prizes. You don't get to choose, you win whatever they draw your name for. Here is a picture of some of the items:

1. Western Picture
2. Girls night in Basket (movies, food, lotions, etc)
3. Camping Quilt (not pictured)
4. Custom saddle bags with a spay or neuter and a bag of horse feed.

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket let me know. I would like to remind you that they are only a $1 and it is all donated to a good cause.... Since Jacob loves steaks, his name is going in on the meat package. If you have more questions let me know. RELAY FOR LIFE ROCKS!!

Memorial Weekend

We had a fun weekend not doing a whole lot. We went swimming, played tennis, visited graves, played on the slip n' slip and started t-ball. My sister Stasie was here from Provo and we worked hard and played harder. I think she came to relax but that didn't happen. We had a great time anyway.


This is my dad with my two cute boys. Instead of flowers my boys put these clear flat rocks that I put flag paper on. Then Tyler wrote his name on them. Ty thought that was cool putting "rocks" on the graves. Since he and Jacob love rocks I thought decorative ones were appropriate. We just got done putting flowers & rocks on my grandma & grandpa's grave when it started raining - hard. Game over. The boys (and I) didn't want to get out of the car. We weren't really dressed for the weather. And this was one of a few stops. Tyler was feeling pretty bad when he saw that there were many grave sites that didn't have flowers or rocks. Unfortunately I didn't make enough for him to put on other places - I will next year. I told him that their family and friends will probably show up in the next couple of days. He was ok with that answer.



Tyler test driving the slip n' slide while Jacob watches. It wasn't that warm to be in the water but we still had fun. Yes, I said we. Ty begged me to try it out with him. Our neighbor was in his yard all day long so it took me a while to finally get in my swimming suit (I dug out the tankini - less revealing) and say to hell with it, I am having fun! I tried to put the slip n' slide so I was hidden by the shop. That didn't work out so great but I still had fun. I love how adventurous Tyler is, keeps me young.


Tyler started t-ball practices and is really excited about playing. Games start next week so I will post more pics then.