1 Fish, 2 Fish, Green Fish, Blue Fish

After a long winter and really missing one of our favorite places, we loaded the kiddies up and headed out for our first fishing trip of the year.

This guy is the most faithful fisherman of all. He didn't leave his dad's side all day long.

I love that Isaac is so sweet to Abby. He enjoys teaching her new things and being her big brother (most of the time).

I love living in the mountains and having such beautiful places like this to spend our days.

Every little girl should have a pink barbie pole to go fishing with....

He can cast his own pole, just look at him in action!!!!

The first catch of the day!

That's one good looking trout Isaac!

What an awesome dad Justin is!

Abby thought the sandy beach was the best part of the day!

Everyone had to inspect the fish.

The best part was that I didn't have to touch a thing. Thank you sweetie!

It looks like a "BIG ONE"

Even mom caught a fish. More like, I looked over at the pole sitting next to me as it was sliding into the water. Lucky I guess :)

On Our "TO DO" List Tomorrow....

"You've got to let go of that stuff from the past because it just doesn't matter . The only thing that matters is what you choose to be now." ~Po

Look What I Did...

I took this...

And made this! I really did it! It was the easiest thing ever! No more store bought jam for our family!

And I had the best little "jam makers" ever help me!

Flashback Friday

I found these treasures hiding on a lost memory card. I look at them and wonder: where exactly does the time go?

I've Been Meaning To Tell You....

I REALLY loved this book....I read it in like three days I think. And, as you can tell by the "What's on my nightstand" icon at the right of your screen, I generally don't read anything in 3 days or even 30. The movie was good too. There was just something delightful about it, a good read for sure.

My Latest Project

It's crazy I know...I always find these crazy things to be part of. It's been a really fun ride. I was asked by a good friend to be on the volunteer team for this great event. You should join us tonight and tomorrow night for what is sure to be a fantastic show. David Osmond and Kendra Lowe will be performing and there are even a few surprises in store!
Go HERE to learn more.
Oh, and while your at it, watch THIS you tube sensation... He'll be our Master of Ceremonies so you're sure to get a few laughs in there too!
Don't forget, there are still tickets available for STADIUM OF FIRE!

Number Thirty -Five

1992, Very Likely My Best Birthday Ever. Just moments after this photo was taken, the doorbell rang. Sitting on my porch was a dozen roses, box of chocolates and a new watch. From Justin. Why is this such a big deal? First, I had never gotten anything from a boy on my birthday. Second, it was my first set of roses. THIRD, I had no idea that he really even knew I existed. He was away at college (yes, I was only 16 and still in high school) and had made arrangements to make this happen. I felt like I could fly. He came home that weekend and tried to teach me how to drive his red mustang. I failed, almost wrecking his car in the process. That gave us both a great laugh. It was the start of a special friendship that spanned nearly 8 years before we took our first real date. I love this day.

End Of A Great Season!

Major Eye Candy

2011 Tulip Festival
Thanksgiving Point

Things I Love About My Mom

I love that even though I am almost 35, she still sends me "care packages" and always makes my favorite meals when I am home visiting.

I love that she still keeps the "tickle bug" on her personage at all times. I don't see him much anymore, but the kids get visited by him often.

I love that she just learned to text message and she sends me messages all the time telling me how much she loves me.

I love that she set such a great example of a woman who can work hard and still be a great mother.

I love that she still asks my opinion on her hair and clothes.

I love how much fun she is. When I was a kid she would wake me up in the middle of the night every year on the first snow to take me sledding. She said that's when you could get the "best snow" before anyone else was out. She used to hide under our beds and grab our ankles as we were climbing in just to give us a good scare.

I'm so grateful to be the recipient of her love. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

It's That Time Again...

...And this year I'm going to MASTER making my own homemade jam!

Wanna Know One Of My Favorite "MOM" Jobs?

FIELD TRIPS!!!
We had a great day at the Hogle Zoo together...
I even got to spend the day being a tour guide to some of Ethan's classmates.
What a great group of little people. It was an awesome adventure to go exploring with them!

We almost got eaten by a T-Rex....

Ethan tried to feed his arm to a 100 year old turtle....

We used this guy to eat our pudding...

Fed the elephants grass...

Held up a 5,000 pound animal

Watched the monkeys do their business....

And said hello to this "stiff neck".