Spring Time

It was 85 degrees here today! Alabama has been good to us so far...but the summer is a beating, so we are making the most of the weather while we can. Spring is BEAUTIFUL! More pics to come...Spring Break, Easter, etc...

But it's late and I must say g'nite for now!

Random thoughts...

Does anyone else feel like they could be better?
Like a better friend, better Mom, wife, daughter, etc? Gosh, I feel like that all the time and wish there was more time to do what I would like to do. For instance, call my friends I miss so much in Tx, Ct, Ut, etc., post a comment on your blog, actually sit down and play for a long time with my kids without thinking about the millions of things I have to get done, etc. Anyway, I am going to take the time and post some pics on here and then I will take the TIME to blog surf. If you have actually come back and read my blog at all, PLEASE forgive me for being a slacker friend/sister/daughter (although I doubt my family reads this except my awesome Mom and my awesome sister, Lori and they have to accept my flaws;). I love you all!!!

HAPPY EASTER TOO!

Snow in Alabama!

As I post this it is snowing in Prattville, Alabama! It is so pretty and the boys are enjoying every bit of it. They got a snow day and no school...YAY!

We love days like these:)

Catchin' up! $

Here are some pictures of the boys playing in the snow in Layton, Utah...

They also helped shovel the driveway...

Thanksgiving:
First of all, I can't believe i am this far behind in my blogging!
Last Thanksgiving, Lori and her family came out to visit us. They flew into Atlanta, and we headed to the Georgia Aquarium first thing that next morning. We then let the boys run around. It was so much fun having them here! Love ya sis!

My beautiful sister and her beautiful daughter, Katelyn LaRae

Brock and Benson...they are good buddies:)

Boys running around...doing what they do best

Allen's pro photography at its best...thanks bro!

Lil Kate and Aunti Am. She is so precious!

Christmas: (didn't bring our camera:( Anxiously opening presents on Christmas morn at Papa and Grma Janet's house..

It was a crazy holiday season, but we feel so blessed to have been able to see our wonderful family and some friends. Mom had a heart attack 2 days before I was scheduled to fly out, so needless to say I left early with Kade and found her laying in bed at the hospital...completely broke my heart!

She recovered well, and we had some great times together while she was taking it easy at home. I really appreciate ya Mom and am so happy you are with Grandpa in AZ, keeping him company!

The boys loved playing in the snow, and seeing their grandparents and cousins!

Happy New Year!:
Wow...it's already 2010! Time has really flown. Ty and I have decided to make some resolutions, but nothing on paper. I think this year, I want to simplify and see what's really important in my life. I of course want to be healthy and be a better mom and wife. I think that will come with my first resolution though.
When Lori was out here we had a good talk about the word "Simplify". It is something the prophet of our church has said we must all do. I think he meant financially, and also in how we manage our time and priorities. As a society, we tend to overwork and stress over temporary gains in life. After seeing some family members who are struggling in Utah, I decided that those temporary things don't matter. I am humbled by the strength of my family as they continue to go through their trials in life. I love you all!

Disney Cruise 2009

Every other year we try to go on a Disney Cruise. This was our third and it gets better every time. There were too many pics to post but here are a few...

Semi formal night at the Animator's pallette (all the pictures on the wall turn from b&w to color). St. Croix

Castaway Cay (Disney Island)

The Flying Dutchman from "Pirate's of the Caribbean"

Dale (Ty just informed me the one with the black nose is Chip...wow impressive!) was Kade's least favorite!

Kade at the splashpark

Night out without kids ;) We both crush on the Mouse's

St. Croix again

Kids' favorite night on the ship!

A Star Wars Halloween

We decided to go with a theme this Halloween...Star Wars! This was Brock's idea and he was very pleased with everyone's costumes. Ty (Darth) and Kade's (baby yoda)pics are coming up!

The Boys had a great time at their Halloween Parties at school.