Girls Day Out

In preparation for the void we will feel when Brittany leaves on her mission in just 10 days, we, the girls, treated ourselves to a pedicure and lunch. It was sad, but we managed to have just a little fun. ;)

Britt and Brave Sir Robin

Rachel and Lindsey, obviously not enjoying themselves.

Jamie, sorry, it's a little dark.

Me and Britt

The finished product!

Two silly girls. The house will definitely be more boring without Britt.

Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory

Not a good picture, but hey, it's my cell phone and there's a window behind us.

All that Jazz

The company I work for has season tickets to the Utah Jazz games. They are great seats....no nose bleeds from here. :) Last year I took Peter to a game. He has been grounded from further attendance. This year I took a true Jazz fan, Lindsey! She was excited to be able to sit close enough to actually see the faces of the players. It was a great game...won by a point in over-time. It was fun to have some one on one with her, doing something she loves.

My Favorite Birthday Present

19 Years ago today, on my 28th birthday, I was blessed with best present a mom could ever ask for. I know what you're thinking, those numbers can't possibly be right ;) But alas, they surely are. Where does the time go? How did this cute little bundle of joy go from this:

to this:??

When he started talking he couldn't say his name. He called himself Tooey. One day I tried to help him pronounce it. I said Ca Ca Ca Corey....he said Ca Ca Ca Tooey! His sisters still call him that.

He has always been a tender heart. He was rarely in trouble because he didn't like having anyone mad at him. I know he cares very deeply.

He is not a risk taker. How grateful am I for that when he got a motorcycle?! When he was a sophomore in highschool I took him to get registered. We were a week late so there weren't any other kids there. As we were walking around the school to find his classes we came to a gate coming down from the ceiling. I started to go under it as it was still about 2 feet off the ground. He got really upset with me and told me I couldn't do that. I assured him it was okay because there wasn't anyone there to get mad at me, and obviously the gate wasn't supposed to be down. It took me a while to talk him in to coming under with me. I'm such a rebel! I'm glad he's not. :)

He has many talents. He has a lot of natural ability when it comes to sports, especially anything that requires him to run.....fast. However, he is more interested in the Arts. His writing amazes me. He also plays the guitar and sings (what girl doesn't love that??). He is smart and funny.

He is very sarcastic. You don't have to be around him long to figure that out and he can get a room laughing very easily. He is an animated story teller. It's as much fun watching him tell a story as it is listening. He is every passionate.

He has been a real blessing in my life. I can't believe he is all grown up. I will love him forever.

And best of all....I know he will never forget my birthday. :) Happy Birthday Corey!

Rub a Dub Dub

Alone in the house,

Quiet as a mouse,

Britt heard a clunk,

“Just the cats”, she thunk,

She went on her way,

Going about her day,

When whining she heard,

The thought then occurred,

With no Fonz in sight,

Something’s not right!

She called out his name,

Whimpers in return came,

So she followed the sound,

And here’s what she found!

Rub a dub dub.....he's stuck in the tub!

Why was the dog in the tub you say? When he learns how to speak, we'll ask him some day! :)

Home Shots

Here are a few photos of the new house. It's a work in progress that is hindered by the precariousness (is that a word?) of not actually owning it....yet. We hope to own it soon if all goes well, but we don't really want to put any money in to it for blinds, landscaping, or home decor that we can't take with us should we have to move. So for now, we have to be content with our paper blinds, our refrigerator that doesn't match, etc., etc.

This is the view out of one of the upstairs bedroom. The Draper temple is so pretty, and it's even more beautiful at night. I tried to get that picture but it doesn't turn out.

This is the entry as you come in the front door.

Main Floor Family Room

Kitchen

More Kitchen

Formal Living Room

Master Bath

Master Bedroom

Exercise Room

Some day, when we are lucky enough to own it and put some finishing touches on it, I will post some more pictures. The neighbors and the new ward have been very friendly. They have thrown us right in to the fire and given us the cutest little five year olds to teach in Primary. Moving is hard, but when you are part of a great big church family it makes it much easier.