Visits

The week of St. Patricks we had some of our favorite people come visit us, My mom, Krista, Kylee and Auri. Kylee went to St. George from California, and my mom had spring break, so I made them all come up here. We didn't do anything too exciting, but we really enjoyed each others company. We went to the children's museum, and went treasure hunting at three different thrift stores (which grosses my mom out, so she stayed in the car with the sleeping kids). We ate at yummy restaurants, laughed and talked alot, which is very therapeutic for me!

Then last week we got out our small amount of Easter decorations out. The boys, especially Alex, were mesmerized by the bunny, it took them both a while to figure out that it isn't real.

Sunday we had fish taco's for dinner. I love finding a new recipe that I love and can incorporate into our meals. We actually made these when my mom and sisters were here too, but I was having some terrible chest pain(on my right side) that night and wasn't able to enjoy them. So on Sunday I decided to try them again. SO YUMMY! Someday I'll have to post the recipe.

As cute as this scene is, I am SICK, sick, SICK, of the snow. Alex and I are sick with colds AGAIN. Alex was wearing that adorable hat I made him, that he hasn't worn much, and I just couldn't help getting a picture of it. He's especially aware and fascinated with touching the snow any chance he gets lately! I think it's soooo cute!

Fun Times Last Week

Last Tuesday, Justin took the morning off of work, and we went to the Draper temple open house. It was so beautiful, and so neat to be able to take Izac and show him inside one of our temples. It was a wonderful and sweet experience.

Our Family in front of the temple

Izac's favorite part, the cookies after the tour.

The bus ride back to our car.

Then later in the week..............

What can be better than a real horse ride? A Daddy horse ride!

The other night Alex saw Izac's cowboy sitting on the chair. Izac and Justin were on the floor wrestling, so Alex put the hat on and climbed on dad, and started making horse sounds, it was so cute! Of course Izac couldn't be left out, since he is the real cowboy around here.

One Needs Sunshine

I have spent the last week in St. George with my little boys, I needed some sunshine, and family time! Bless Justin's heart, he is so kind to let me stay away for so long. We didn't want to come home, except that we missed Justin so bad.

I originally went down so that I could attend the blessing of my brother's twin baby girls. I wasn't going to go until the last minute, because Alex was so sick. My brother kept calling me and telling that it would be ok, to just come anyway, so I did. I ended up staying the WHOLE week. My Grandpa Lunt had his 80th birthday this past Saturday, and so I was also able to attend his b-day party. The rest of the week we sat in the sun, played outside, found some new parks, and spent time with family that we miss so much! It was hard to come home, especially because it's snowing right now! It was so nice and sunny there!

I didn't take too many pictures, but here are some of a park we went to with my brother and his family.

Cousins Ben and Izac swinging

Alex hiding

Izac being a monkey

Uncle Kurtis, and cousin Ben being a monkey

My brother and his family on the blessing day.

My Grandmas with the twins.

Famous Amos

Justin got a few minutes of fame this morning. Our realator called him at work and asked him if he'd be willing to do a little interview, and he couldn't pass up the chance to meet Jed Boal! ;)

Check it out here.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=5690318

BTW if you didn't know, we have our condo up for sale if you know someone out there looking for a starter/retirement/ski vacation home in a great location!

Precious "Mom"ent

Today I was looking at a book that my sister-in-law Iva made for us a few years ago, of daily devotionals. Alex came over, and as clear as a bell said Jesus when he saw this picture. Such precious moments surround us as parents! I am truly convinced that he knows who Jesus is, as I rarely talk to him, or look at books with him, about spiritual things (which we are really trying to get better at). It was so cute I just had to get a little clip of it! So here it is for all of you to enjoy as well!!!

*Kylee this is mostly for you, since you say I don't post enough, and our kiddies are growing fast, and you live TOO far away!!!( I get teary just writing it!)

Check out the post below, if you haven't already!

FUN......indoors

What do you do when it's too cold to play outside?

Pretend like you're outside in a tent, with your dogs, watching a movie.

and then ride around the kitchen table on the plasma(wiggle) car, because the chairs are out of the way. (holding up the tent)

Bag You're It!

I got tagged!
This is a picture tag too--always more fun. Here are the rules.
1) Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out a cute purse...and a picture of whatever is inside.
2) Tell us how much it cost. This is not to judge…this is for entertainment purposes only. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, please do tell.
3) Tag some chicks. And link back to this post (Beth @ Total Mom Haircut) so people know why you are showing your bag. So, here is my bag...

1)

I think I will spare you the lise of contents, I must say however, I pretty much have anything you need, and then some. *That weird thing with the green lid is the epi pen I carry around for my baby's peanut allergy, & it's a heavy sucker! And yes I have a toy hay bale in there, just in case we need to feed some pretend farm animals. I really is amazing all the things I think I can't leave the house without!

2) This is a Kathy Van Zeeland. I LOVE it more that any other bag I've ever owned! I got it at TJ Maxx for $54.99. I think it's the most I've ever spent on a bag, which is weird, since I LOVE bags/purses. I was scared Justin would be mad for spending that much and told him it could be my anniversary gift. I still have the tags and reciept for it, I was so sure I was going to have to take it back. I guess spending that much makes me feel guilty. I have a whole huge plastic tote box FULL of bags and purses. I have never been to a purse party either, which is strange. I guess I rarely ever buy anything unless it's on sale. I have been carrying this bag consecutive, for 5 months now, which is a total record for me. This is also a purse/diaper bag for me, I refuse carry around two bags, I already have enough to keep track of. It's conveniently divided into 2 big sections on the inside, one for me, one for the kids. Then it has TONS of handy other little pockets of all sizes. I love that it's shiny and has lots of bling on it, I don't feel like I'm carrying a diaper bag. This is my favorite find yet!!!

3) I tag, Chelsea, Rebekah, Katie D, Lindsay, Cassidy,Kylee, and whoever else wants to do this.

Sara this is for you, I rarely follow through on a tag!

Skiing Boys

A few weeks ago Justin and Izac went skiing. Izac loved it, and is a good skier for a little man. He even wanted to go down a little hill that was in question, but Justin just let him go down to see what it was like(that is the video thats on here).

New Years, St. George Trip

We went to St. George for a second Christmas (with my family) and for New Years. My sister was also still there from California, so we had to go visit before she and her family went home. Here's a rundown of our adventures!

Second Christmas morning at Grandma & Grandpa St. George's house.

Our last minute trip to Zion on New Years Eve, where we found snowy red mountains, which were beautiful, but cold. The girls, and babies mostly just stayed in the car. We utilized all 8 seat belts in our car so we could all go together which was pretty squishy, especially for my sister who is pregnant, and got stuck in the back between 2 rug rats. The three of them fell asleep on the way there.


On New Years we went on a bike ride. My mom got a sweet new bike I was able to use, Justin used a bike of my dad's, we took our bike trailer with this in mind. My mom's bike is so comfortable and rides so smooth and nice. (Forgive my looks! pegged pants(I had already ripped them on the other bikes chain), helmet, and hunching over to reach the handlebars= not a good look for me!) We also took Izac's bike with us so he could do some practicing.

We took Justin and introduced him to the cool park that we found the last time we went down without him.

Izac and I scaled the rope bridge, which was quite the accomplishment, even for me.

Where's Alex?


We watched the U game, with lots of bad for you, yummy treats and snacks. Good thing we look so good in RED! Justin did get his degree from that school, so we have a little pride! GO UTES!

On the way home we stopped to see my Grandma and Grandpa in Cedar City. My Grandpa's new hobby is to go to the DI and thrift store and get things to refinish. He repainted this rocking horse and my boys were in heaven!

I love this picture, they are both having a grand ol' time!

We were also able to stop in Orem and visit with Justin's only living grandparent, his Grandpa Dorn. It was so good to see him and talk to him for a bit, since we don't see him often. I didn't get a picture of the event, the kids were out of control after being in the car for about 3 hours, but I wanted to document that we saw him as well.

That's most of it, Justin will have to blog his favorite event of the trip another time. (I'll probably end up doing it if I want it done before next year though).

We had a Happy New Year and hope you did too. It feels good this year, I have a spirit of renewal about me, and hope that I can make some changes for the better. Happy New Year!(a little late, but oh well)