They're Here!

My mom, Jamee, & Toree made it Wednesday from Arizona! We haven't seen them since May and we have been counting down the days for them to get here!My mom brought the Lego's for the kids to play with. They will be all over the house, I'm sure.

Jamee, our new roomie, making herself at home! Yep, she's moving in with us!

Toree already texting her friends in Az. Whatever. I'm sure she did that the whole drive.

The kids helping grandma with some of her Christmas crafts.

Jamee & Toree brought their longboards so Daisy had to get Jeff's skateboard out too. They are here for a week and a half. We have lots of fun stuff planned!

She makes me proud

I was making dinner one night and the girls were in their room playing house. The next morning I went in there to put away laundry and I found this on the floor. Daisy was the mom and was looking through the ads and cutting coupons. Haha! Like mother, like daughter.

Just Because

I got a whole bunch of pics my sister had taken and I wanted to put them on my blog so I could put them in my blog book. If you haven't made a blog book, you should. They are super fun and it is SO much cheaper and faster than scrapbooking.

It seems way to cold to be doing this, but it was warm at one time.

Nerd

Trying to take this kids picture isn't that fun. I told him to smile and he turns around and makes a face.Getting closer.

Ok. That's better. That's almost a normal smile.

Dear Lindsay

I think you are the cutest 6 year old around. I love when I do your hair and you like how it turned out. I love to watch you look in the mirror and tilt your head and smile. It's so cute. I love your happy go lucky attitude on life. I love when you sit next to me and snuggle. You always have a smile for me and are the first one to tell me you love me during the day. I love when I do my hair or makeup and you stand on the stool and watch me and then tell me I look pretty. You are too precious. I love you!

Sunday Drive

The leaves are changing and ever since we went to Vivian Park Monday, I've been dying to go back. Jeff worked today (basically he's been working since Thursday. Like we haven't even seen him) so after church I piled the kids in the car and some snacks and we drove to Sundance and then the Alpine Loop. I think I said "SO PRETTY!!!!!'" like a thousand times. The leaves were bright red and orange. Just heavenly. Daisy was my back seat and sometime front seat driver. She took tons of pics for me.

We came out on the American Fork side so we took a detour to see the temple. So gorgeous!

Good News!

This guy:

GOT A JOB!

I can't tell you how happy we are!!!!!!! It has been a long 5 months to say the least. I do know this though, The Lord knows our thoughts, and intents of our hearts and will never leave us in times of need. I have recognized His hands in all things these past few months and I have become such a better person through all of this. My testimony has been strengthened, my faith stretched, and it has made me want to be a better mom and wife. It has been so hard and at times, I'll admit, I just wanted to run home to my mommy and just quit. But this is something our family had to experience and we have grown closer as a family. We've learned to rely on each other and the Lord. We are so grateful for our family that has supported us through all of this. I have the best mom in the world. When I would call her in tears, she was always there to listen and give good advice. Thanks mom!
WOOHOO! Did I tell you how happy we are? We love our families and miss them, but we are loving Utah! My girls have made good friends and love school. It's just been a good experience for us and we're excited for what's in store for us here. So come visit!!!!!!!!

Vivian Park

We took a drive for FHE up the canyon to see the leaves changing. We were loosing daylight and it was super cold so we didn't go too far. I want to drive the Alpine Loop. It's beautiful this time of year.This is where the "Heber Creeper" comes. We took the girls on it a few years ago. We keep telling Cooper we'll take him when he wears underwear. (That may be never) But he was excited to walk on the tracks. I told him to stand in front of the train and smile and this was his pose. He kept doing it over and over so he really thought that was a good pose.

He walked up and down the tracks saying choo choo.

So I don't have a fancy camera so this pictures don't do justice. I'm almost embarrassed to put it up but I'm telling you it's beautiful! The leaves are bright orange. And it was absolutely chilly out. Fall is here!

BYU Triple Crown

Every year BYU track & field put on a mile race for the elementary schools. They divide up by grade and gender. Daisy came home Monday and told me she wanted to do it. She never really had run a mile before so the past 2 nights we went out. Now her miles we like 16-18 minutes cause she kept wanting to walk so I actually wasn't too sure how it would go today. Cooper was dancing to the music waiting for Daisy's turn.

Jillyn came to cheer her on and made her a sign. How nice. Daisy was excited about that.

Here she is at the starting line.

It was a cross country mile but they ended on the track. We told her to give it all she had at the end and she did.

See her finish time? 10 minutes. I was very proud of her for doing this. There are definitely some fast runners out there. She came in 22 out of 27 4th grader girls. It was alot of fun to watch and hope it's something she'll want to do next year. And I want Lindsay to try it. She was at a birthday party tonight.

Good job Daisy. I'm glad you did it and gave it your best. We're proud of you!

Waiting to get her results.

Still smiling when it's over.