Why do they call them Wisdom Teeth?

This was the scene yesterday morning as Brittany had her wisdom teeth out. This was part of her preparation to serve a mission. She looks pretty miserable, but she actually came through very well. She asked me 3 or 4 times if I had taken her picture, she couldn't even remember me taking this. I had even showed it to her after I took it. She couldn't remember walking in to the recovery room either and wondered how she got there. She had a rough day. The pain meds made her throw up and she got pretty sore before they finally kicked in.


She is feeling much better today, though she is a little swollen. Poor baby. It's hard to see your kids in pain. Does it really make you "wiser"?

The Happiest Place on Earth....

It's also the sweatiest and most tiring place on earth, but it was worth it! :) Corey disappeared when we took this picture and we didn't realize it until after. That's the trouble with such a large group I guess.

Epcot

Colby, Rachel and Pooh. Awe, how cute!

Four silly girls and Tigger! Lindsey, Robin, Jamie and Brittany.

Waiting for Beauty and the Beast....Corey and Lindsey are soaked through the bones. They got caught in a downpour while waiting in line.

On the monorail. One of MANY trips....

Colby, Rachel and Brittany at Magic Kingdom

Corey, Lindsey, Robin and Jamie

On the tea cups...I get nauseous just watching them.

Oh, Peter is so happy! He found Spongie in the airport on our way home.

Last Day in the Park. Rain Forest Cafe at Downtown Disney.

My most favorite thing about Disney World is experiencing a new ride for the first time, such as Expedition Everest and Dinosaur....and even more, watching my children experience a new ride for the first time. We got Corey and Lindsey to finally get over their fear of rollercoasters! Yay!

They had so much fun on Rock-n-roller coaster and Splash Mountain. We walked...and walked....and walked...until our feet were dying. But we had so much fun! What next??

P.S. For those of you with a Facebook account I have posted many more pictures there.

College Bound Corey

New Digs

Today I went with Corey down to Cedar City to get him moved in to his new dorm and attend an all day orientation at Southern Utah University. He is my third child to go to college, but it doesn't get any easier. I can't believe he is old enough to go to college! Where did the time go? I am excited and anxious for him at the same time. SUU seems like a great school with countless opportunities to make new friends, learn, volunteer, and figure out what life is all about. I have to live vicariously through my kids when it comes to campus life as I didn't get to experience it myself....one of the things I most regret in my life. I am happy for them, that they get to have this opportunity, and I know they will never forget, or regret it. Corey is going to have an awesome time I think. I will miss him, but I know he's going to be fine. I sure love that kid!

Chocolate Moose Squirrel Cake

Sunday afternoon was a beautiful time to head up in to the mountains for what is becoming an annual event for our family, sponsored by grandma Morrill. We saw a huge momma moose with two babies in tow and she didn't even seem to care that we were just feet from her snapping pictures and staring in wonderment.

We also made a new friend! This bold little squirrel seems to have a sweet tooth! Of course, how could you resist coca cola cake? It came right up on the table, only inches away, and helped itself to the cake. More pictures to come. These two were taken by Debbie Hacker.

Happy Birthday Mom -Audrey :)

A quick happy birthday to one of the sweetest women I know. :) More to come....