CRABS!!!!!

We've been invaded by three crazy crabs at our house. They are the newest addition to our family. The boys went and played at a tneighbors house recently and came home telling Jus and I how "lame" we are because the Listons have a turtle, frog and three fish. We reminded them that they do not have a cat or a dog. We still ended up going to the pet store and adopting 2 crabs. Isaac took them to preschool yesterday for show and tell and we ended up with a thrid crab! They have had one all year as a classroom pet and the teacher felt that their crab would have a more eventful summer sharing his habitat with two fellow diggers! I awoke the other morning to a blood curdling scream! Ethan had gone and opened their cage and got them out. Well, one was hanging from his thumb and refused to let go! It was actually quite comical. I reminded him to wait for mom and dad to help get them out.

Happy 60th Birthday Grandma & Grandpa Hill

We had such a fun time in Layton this past weekend throwing a combined 60th Birthday Party for Weldon and Gean. Thanks to all of you who came and celebrated with us!

One Little Box Can Be SOOOO Much Fun

I am grateful for the simple things in life. Who knew a little box would bring so much joy and laughter to our little family? I have come to realize that is what our children will remember when they are grown. How clean our house was, or how quickly I put the laundy away probably won't matter much. But squeezing into a box and getting stuck and laughing until your guts hurt I think will stay with them for a long time. I am going to try to simplify my life and remember that things like this are what real memories are made of!

Rub A Dub Dub...Three Sillys In The Tub!

Mickey Girl

I had the joy (really and truly) of staying home with the children a few days while our Super Nanny was on a well-deserved vacation. One of the mornings I went in to Abby's room and this is what she was up to! She had her Mickey ears on as if to say, "I'm all ready to go to Disneyland mom!" Then I took her to the kitchen to make breakfast and she was hiding in the cupboards. I just love her and feel grateful for the extra "MOM" time I got with all three of them!

Happy Birthday Bekah!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Bekah-Boo! I had to post this since I knew you would be reading my blog! You are such a special friend! I have greatly enjoyed spending each day in the office with you! Thank you for the wonderful contributions you make in the lives of our elderly residents. You are ONE of a kind! My heart will be sad when you leave to start this new exciting chapter in your life. I KNOW you are destined for great things!

Thanksgiving Point

One of our favorite Spring activities is to take the kids to visit the animals at Farm Country. We all had a great time and Abby even rode her first pony!

How to Diaper A Baby When You Are A Baby

Abby is demonstrating true desire to be a little mother. The other night, she got her baby and went to get her own diapers and wiped to try and figure out how to change it on her own. We just sat and watched her...this is toooo cute!

Mr. Green Eyes

Ethan has the prettiest green eyes (my eyes are green too) and it makes me happy to see a little piece of me in those beautiful but mischievous eyes!

Ogden's Treehouse Museum and Sonora Grill Grand Opening!

We recently spent the weekend in Ogden for the grand opening of the Sonora Grill thanks to my good friend Rebecca who got us the VIP treatment. It was a fabulous upscale Mexican resturaunt in downtown Ogden. I wish I had taken more pictures! We also went to the Treehouse Museum in downtown Ogden and WOW it was really great!

Silly Billys

Here are our crazy kids acting silly on a Saturday night at home. Isaac had better be careful, I gave myself a giant face hickey when I was about ten by sucking the air out of my cup and attaching it to my face! HA!

PIGTAILS!

I have dreamed of this little girl and her piggytails all of my life. Thank goodness they are finally here!

Missing Camera Charger....

FOUND! Look forward to more posts and pics ASAP!

9 Years Ago....this weekend!

Just a little reflecting on where Justin and I were 9 years ago this weekend! I flew to Utah to see Justin after nearly 5 years! It was such a great trip and some of the best memories of my life! We talked every night for about 3 weeks on the phone and decided that if we were attracted to one another (because we had talked about everything else), it was a done deal. I remember sitting in the car after my first 24 hours in Utah thinking, "I SO want to marry this guy, he's going to think I am crazy!" Lucky for me, he was thinking the same thing! Well, the rest is history. Marrying Mr. Hill has been by far the best decision I have ever or will evver make! I love you Jus and am grateful for the past 17 years if friendship.

Another GREAT Grandmother

Okay, so I couldn't post something about Grandma Gean without mentioning how great my mother is. Even though she lives thousands of miles away, she still seems to stay connected with our kids. They love talking to her on the phone and making pictures to send to her. She single-handedly gave me the most wonderful childhood memories and created unforgetable traditions that I now carry in my own family. I miss her so much and wish that we lived closer. I love you mom and am grateful for you prescence in my life and the lives of my family!

Grandmothers are GREAT!

Look at this awesome lady! This is Justin's sweet mom and my wonderful mother in law Gean! We were lucky enough to have her as a guest in our home a few days this week. We are so grateful for her willingness to come down from Layton and tend the kids a few days while our nanny is on a much deserved vacation. Thanks grandma for all the love you give our babies and your helpful hands. WE LOVE YOU!