Saturday, July 26, 2008

An Ashlynn funny...

We had my niece spend the night while my sister Age and her hubby went camping with some friends. This morning I was changing Kylee's diaper and Ashlynn was just sitting by me watching. Since we are out of diapers in our house Ashlynn is fascinated with the whole thing because she loves to put them on her dolly's. Anyway...as I was about to put on a new diaper Ashlynn says with excitement..."Oh look mommy I have one of those!!!! Kylee and I both have one of those!!!" So funny.

My little Chefs



The other night we were making pizza for dinner. The kids were bouncing off the walls so instead of me doing all the work...I let them make most of their own. They had so much fun and I don't know why I don't let them help me more often. For some reason I think it will just be easier to have me do everything and keep them out of it. It gave both of them some good mommy time and I realized that is more important than keeping a clean and organized kitchen. Yummy!


Saturday, July 19, 2008

My fabulous SIL




These sassy girls are my sister in laws Alli and Liz...we all married those dang cute Campbell boys...men I mean! I was thinking a lot about both of them this morning and I felt like writing something. We used to live close by each other YEARS ago. Now, obviously we aren't able to but luckily we have those times when we get to visit. I know there are some that don't have a great relationship with their SIL...but I am happy to say that I do and I am so grateful for that. I can honestly say that these girls are two of my best friends and I love being around them. We always have so much fun together...we're always laughing (sometimes too much on my part :)...but we can be serious too and be there for each other...I love that. I think I am going through withdrawal right now because I was just with them everyday for 3 weeks! I love that I can be around these girls and let every part of me out and be totally fine with it....the good the bad and the ugly sometimes...hee hee!!! Love you girls!





Monday, July 14, 2008

Happy 4TH of July





We were fortunate this year to be up in Utah for the 4Th...it was so much fun! Really early that morning we went down to see the hot air balloon festival in Provo. Dave's brothers go to it every year with their families and it was fun to be with them this year. The rest of the day was filled with a parade, a much needed nap, a fabulous fried chicken dinner at my sister in laws and then fireworks. We didn't get home until 12:30 a.m. because we were caught in so much traffic. Hannah Montana was the main event at the Stadium of Fire this year and people were everywhere! We weren't inside the stadium...we were on a nice grassy area above it. It was a great firework show but we were so tired by the time we got home! The 4Th is full of so much fun in Utah and it's soooo much cooler too!











Friday, July 11, 2008

10 Years have gone by.....

Where has the time gone? Ten years ago today~Dave and I were married and began this long journey together called LIFE. Wow...I really can't believe that we have been married for ten years! Seriously, where did the time go?




~Then and Now~
These pictures were taken at the same place at Stuart Falls up above Sundance in Utah. It's so funny to see how much we have changed! The past 10 years has been one roller coaster of a ride...I can't wait for more!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Vacation here we Come!

See ya later Arizona...
...Hello Utah!!!

The kids and I are off to play in a couple days! Today I am finally getting ready for our trip. I knew it was coming but it came a little quicker than I was prepared for really. So I am up to my eyeballs in laundry, suitcases and many things to do. The kids are so excited they can barely stand it...and so am I! We can't wait to spend time with family and friends and just relax, play and do what ever comes our way. We will be up there for a couple weeks so I will update this when I return. Ready...set...here we come!!!! Yippeeeee!!!

Monday, June 9, 2008

I'm all caught up now!

After poking and prodding from some family members I have finally posted some things! Make sure you scroll down a few posts to see all of them. Life has been very busy and eventful since school has been out. The kids had swimming lessons the first couple weeks and they both did so good. Tyler was the only kid in his class so he pretty much had private lessons...it was awesome! He is way ready for the next level and just did so great! Ashlynn started in a little shrimps class and still needs to stay put in that class for the summer. She was just barely old enough to start but we will get her going. They both had so much fun and it kept my mornings occupied. Dave is doing great at the office and is working like crazy! He is doing a lot of health lectures with local businesses and bringing in tons of new patients, which is great! Things are steadily getting busier and we are very grateful for that. As for me...I've had to start going to physical therapy for my back because of the accident I was in last year. I have been really sore and my attorney wanted me to go into an MD and get a check up. He referred me to see this physical therapist and boy did he have a ton to tell me! I got a lot of answers to many questions and it all is making sense now. All of the Chiropractic care has been good and has helped but it's my muscles that are having the issue and that is making me out of whack. So now I get to go to therapy for the next couple months...3 time per week...and do exercises at home and finish with ice 3 times per day!!! I know, very time consuming but I have to do it. I just want to get better and not be in pain anymore. I will be very relieved when this is over and I have settled...what a mess this has been! Bless my dear mom for being willing to watch my kids for me when I go to therapy...she is a pure saint! That is pretty much what's been going on here...crazy as usual! The kids and I are driving up to Utah in a week to spend time with family and friends for a couple weeks. It will be so nice to have a vacation and see so many people that we miss and love! We will sure miss Dave though while he is working hard here at home! Hopefully he will be able to get away for some vacation time before too long...we will see! He is so dedicated and determined with the office...I couldn't ask for a harder worker...love you babe!

Kids Birthday Fun


I had so many pictures from the week of the kids birthdays that I thought this was the best way to show them all. The slide show is a little bit long...sorry! That week was very full of activities and had me so exausted by the end of it. But the kids had wonderful week and we had so much fun with family and friends. Thanks to everyone who came over to celebrate with us and for the phone calls and all the wonderful gifts! The kids felt very loved and fussed over that week...it took them a little while to get back to reality. We are so grateful to be back home around so many loved ones...we are very lucky!

Our little Dancer



Here is Ashlynn on her last day of ballet/tap & tumbling. She had so much fun every week going to her class! She loved having her own teacher and her own class just like Tyler did. She had a little recital that day and we all came to watch. Her teacher started the show and Ashlynn just stood there to WHOLE time and I was so mad! I couldn't believe that the one time that were all allowed to come into the room and watch...she blanks. What a bummer! Dave was late and as soon as he came in all of a sudden she started participating and having fun. She is a total daddy's girl. The girls aren't used to the parents being in the room with them so a lot of them froze. I'm glad that Ashlynn finally decided to have fun and show us her stuff! It was a cute day with a lot of smiles and laughs!




It's been a while...

So it's been a while now since I have posted something. I have gotten so behind that I've been trying to figure out the best way to update. I guess I just need to start writing so here goes...


A lot of you have wondered what Ty looked like when we first had to cut off all of his hair because he tried to do it himself first. He wouldn't let me just take pictures of him because he was so embarrassed. A few days after we went to this park with Shauna and the kids, they were all playing on the splash pad thing. I just took pics then because Tyler was playing and didn't even remember about his hair. We have decided that we love the short hair and that we will keep it short all summer. It's a lot longer now than these pics...he was almost bald in these! The kids love going to these splash parks! There are a ton of them around here and they are so nice. They just run around and have a ball!