Saturday, April 18, 2009

Happy 2nd Birthday Jace

Little Mr. Jace is 2.  He is such a busy, noisy, cute, sweet, sometimes naughty, smart, fun, climbs like a monkey, "cars" loving, hilarious little boy!  Welcome to the terrible/terrific 2's. 
Garret kind of unintentionally stole the thunder from Jace's birthday this year.  He gave us all a diabetic scare that could have been tragic, but prayers are answered, miracles happen and angels are among us.  Forgive me Garret, for sharing but it's all I can think about.  None of us will ever forget Jace's 2nd birthday.  Trulie, you and your mom are my heros. 
Happy Birthday, Jace. Love you all!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Monster Trucks and movies

We made a quick trip to visit Shelli and Dustin and Kennedy and Hudson.  Dustin had the day off so we braved the blizzard and did a session at the Rexburg Temple.  The boys wouldn't stand in the snow for a picture.  
The Cocoa Bean is irresistible. The cupcakes taste even better than they look.  
My Rexburg favorites:
The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe
Dairy D's (ice cream)
DI (treasures)
Artco(paper by the pound)
Fong's (chinese)
Backyard(frozen custard)
Pineapple Grill(no one likes it but me)
Florences Candy Shop (try princess michelle)
Bagel Cafe (smoothies with giant tapioca)
The boys and Kennedy went to the Monster truck show in Pocatello, I'm so happy I wasn't required to go.  Shelli and I had a perfect evening.....shopping and a movie.  It was so fun to just be together.  
Obviously, Hudson had a great time at the monster trucks.
As I remember we were discussing Shelli and Jill's recent arm (wrestling) pulling event which lead to this :)  Lots of Cold Stone ice cream energy to burn.  Yes, we snacked our way through the weekend.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Park City

We spent a few days in Park City while Garret and Trulie and Jace were vacationing there.  We celebrated Jenna's birthday and had dinner with Jeff and Jill's family.  Jeff was in a lot of pain with his back and Jay's knee was hurting so it was a laid back, take it easy few days.  The next weekend Jeff had successful back surgery and has felt so much better.
Tayler(with new crocs) and Simba the cat.
Garret, Trulie and Jace

Jeff hobbled out and gave us a tour of his sweet barn yard and shop (he calls it a shop but it's more like Costco.....size and content) Being an electrician, every out building is extremely well lit.  He's a real farmer too, he has a tractor, he owns livestock. Cows, horses, chickens, a dog, Simba.....
His dad tries not to be envious.
Little farmers in training.  William and Jace.
Turns out, it's a rare occasion to have my boys together!
So if you are raising little kiddos, enjoy every minute because they grow up and end up not living next door like you had hoped!
Jeff, Jay, me and Garret
You can't go to Park City and not spend some quality time at the outlets.  Real crocs for $2.99!  Yes, I bought more than one pair.
No, this isn't the set for that 70's show. It really wasn't that bad in real life, the condo was very, very nice. It just looks extremely orange in this pic. It's the Marriott so I'm sure it's cutting edge designer color scheme.  Anyway......thanks for sharing your getaway with us, Garret and Trulie!  We had so much fun! 

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Junior Prom for Junior Jami





Jami has always wanted to wear the fancy dress to church the day after the dance.  She wasn't alone.   About seven other girls wore fancies, too.  During Sacrament meeting a little 4-year-old neighbor girl came and sat on Jami's lap.  Jami showed her the "glass slippers" and, bonus, they light up when you walk or tap on the bottom.  She was very impressed :) and asked Jami if she is a "real princess".  Which, of course, she is.












Hair and makeup by Jenna
















Preslie thought Jami was a real princess, too!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Happy 21st Birthday Jenna!

The last few months have been a party!  Having my own personal stylist in house.  Just a text away.....I'll be ready for hair and makeup in 5 minutes.  That's movie star treatment, totally pampered!   We have a lot of heart to hearts and solve the problems of the world during this time, we pretty much know each others opinion on every imaginable subject.
  And she does dishes and makes killer fettucini alfredo!  It's so fun to watch you be such a cute wife and mom and YW athletic director and Lady Fitness manager and cosmetologist!  
I hope you are having fun in Park City!
Happy Birthday, Love you!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

My Favorite Movie

During Jay's 2 week long change we try to make visits to Heber, Rexburg and Lewiston.  We went to Heber last weekend and then to SLC with Jeff and Jill's family and met Jenna, Nate, Preslie and Jami to see the Joseph Smith movie again, it's my favorite!  


Tayler, Jami, Cortnie













 We had dinner at the Nauvoo Cafe after, it was perfect for all the little ones.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Party at Jills

The Blotters

Jill hosted a family party so we would all get to visit with the Wards while they were here from Michigan.  Only 15 more months and they will be back home!  Jill served some yummy pasta dish that I need the recipe for and we had a good time visiting and hearing lots of funny residency stories.  They never get old.
 Trulie, Garret and Jace
Lucy and Jay
The Webbs
The Wards



















The absolute envy of work out rooms everywhere...... especially Ohio
Andy and Abby enjoying a little air hockey
Jared and mom
Jay, Jim and Dan
By the way, Happy Birthday DAN!!!