I'm leaving on a Jet Plane....

Well, Lee and I leave early tommorow morning for our trip to Peru. I am excited, and a little nervous to leave my kids for 11 days. It has been a little crazy trying to get ready, but I think I am almost done! I have worked the past 3 days so I haven't been able to get much ready. So this will be short so I can finish getting laundry done and cleaning my house. :) Don't worry I am planning on taking a lot of pictures, and will post them when I return. I am feeling a little guilty for leaving my kids, we are really busy at work, and my summer projects are going to have to wait. But, this is a once in a lifetime experience!
On that note, ADIOS AMIGOS Y NOS VEMOS MAS TARDE. CHAU!

Happy Birthday to ME!

It was my birthday yesterday. I am now officially 32. Where has the time gone? I have been thinking of what I was doing 10 years ago at the age of 22 on my birthday. I was on my mission in Bolivia, in a area called Tarija. It was the only birthday I had while on my mission. I do remember the members in my area were really sweet and had a birthday party for me. Complete with cake and icecream. I recieved some small gifts and a really cool hat. They really went out of their way to make it special. I have very fond memories of that area and all the wonderful people I met and still think about, and miss. In the past ten years I have been married, had 3 children, moved 3 times, supported a husband through school, and countless hours of work and housework. :) I love my life and my family and I am really grateful for the gospel and how it has prepared me to lead me in my life and those of my children. May the next 10 years be as full and rewarding as the past 10.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY LEE!

I wanted my wonderful husband to know how great of a father I think he is. From the moment I had Carson, Lee has been a hands on Dad. He has never complained about changing diapers, or helping calm a fussy baby, even in the middle of the night! Lee always plays with our kids, and likes to spend time with them. He takes them with him everywhere. Whether that is shopping or hiking. I couldn't ask for a better Dad for my kids. I wanted to make him breakfast in bed for Father's Day, but I worked the night before, and was sleeping:) He got up and got himself and our 3 children ready for church by 9am! I was able to fix a nice lunch for him. His mom also had a nice dinner at her house. I hope he knows how much I love and appreciate him. I also know our kids wouldn't trade him for anything. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT DAD!

Spending to much Money

I have been spending to much money this week. It started last Friday when I went to Target and bought some things Lee and I needed for our trip. We also bought his father's day present and my birthday present. (clothes for our trip). It was things that we needed but it still came to a hefty price. On Saturday, I went shopping in Park City with some work friends.(We had a great time!) I really tried to stay on a budget, and I did for the most part, but I still spent a small fortune. Mostly summer clothes for the kids. I wrapped up this mini spending spree today by getting my hair done. It is a good thing that I am working a little extra this week, I need to make up some of the money I have spent. On a more positive note, our trip is a little more than 2 weeks away. I am really excited to go. I am trying to wrap up everything we need, and the kids could need while we are away. This is no small task, and I keep thinking that I will probably forget something. Lee and I are even doing a will, just in case something happens to us. The challenge comes in finding someone who will take our kids if we die! :-) So if anyone wants to volunteer let me know ;) Talk at you later.

Carson's Birthday

Carson turned 7 years old on June 1st. He is getting so big. I can't believe where the time has gone. We took him and Mara to Lagoon for the first time on Saturday for his birthday. We had a really good time and even rode the frontrunner down to lagoon. It was a fun day, and we were all tired by the time we arrived home. The next day, we had cake and icecream and he was able to open his presents. He got a really big water gun and a slip and slide among other things. We are so glad Carson is in our family.

P.S. Notice his summer haircut :)

Memorial Day

For Memorial Day we went up to the cabin. I have never been up there with so much snow on the ground still. It was a bit chilly, but we still were able to walk around a bit, and go down to the lake. Notice the thin ice layer still on the water.

Lee wanted me to post a picture of his car. He is so proud of his new tires, and all the fun places we can go now in his car.

These are the old coke ovens close by the cabin in what used to be called peadmont. They made coal in these big ovens to be used around the valley.

End of Soccer and Gymnastics

Carson and Mara finished soccer and gymnastics for the summer. Mara had a mini Olympics program to show us everything she has learned this past year. She also recieved a medal for all her hard work. Carson's soccer team did awesome. They won every game except for one, in which they tied. We are very proud of them.