I'm over the moon happy !!!!!!!

The Sergeant's list was posted yesterday and Jason is 2nd on the list. ( jumping, screaming followed by kisses and a yippee! ) The aren't words to express how proud I am of J. He's more than amazing ....he seems to accomplish this with such ease it makes me wonder if it's even hard for him....he never disappoints me. In fact he exceeds all expectations . When it comes to this stuff he's my rock star. I couldn't be happier ! I'm feeling truly blessed to have a man that takes care of our family as well as J does. I know he will do a great job ! So excited ! eek ! I'm feelin a little giddy ! Congrats Babe !

Lava Hot Springs

Last weekend I went on a much needed Girlfriend Getaway to Lava ! I definitely came back feeling my self again. I love these girls they are encouraging, fun, strong, unique, and we always have each other's back ! I love them ! I love getting to know them better and really love how different their personality's are . They all have inspired me to be a better person and I'm sure they don't even realize it. So thanks girls for being my friend !

While in Lava we went to a fun little Bar & Grill Blue moon I think it was. It was definitely interesting those Potato growers have some fresh ideas on how to make your time at the bar well spent. For example we played a competitive game of musical chairs that's right I said musical chairs at the bar ( weird ) . Talk about crazy let's get 12 wild, drunk, feisty chicks up to the front please and have them go in circles ( like were not already spinning ) and then battle for a seat or Not . I ended up on the floor on my ass. OUCH ! I'm not to embarrassed. Jessica was sort of with me. She was in her chair face up on the floor. HAHA ! Loved it ! Only in Idaho ! We might have been pushed around the dance floor by a few cowboys. But mostly we enjoyed each others fabulous company, the live band and some serious dancin. We dropped it a few times and suffered sore thighs the next morning but it was definitely worth it.

We are so FINE !!! haha does anyone say that anymore !

Angela, Megan, Terri, Me, Jessica

MUSICAL CHAIRS !

Megan and Terri
Musical Chairs
Me and Terri

Megan and Angela


Me and Megan

Zac Brown Concert

What a blast. Fun friends and good music it doesn't get much better than that.

Bennett, Hot Paula , Me

left to right.. Thatch, Jamie,Jason,me, Bennett, katie

Me and Hot paula

Randomness

A few updates...

• Jason is in the process of testing for Sargent again. He passed the first test and is on to the second phase. So cross your fingers and send us good vibes. We need this.


• Cole has decided that his friends are right he is the king of soccer and he is ready to go pro. ha-ha . OK he'll settle for being in a league on an official team. Which means he will not be playing baseball this year. ( small tears and pouty lips ) I guess I will be a soccer mom and will learn to love it just as much.


• Joe has decided that he doesn't want to do baseball at all . Sports may not be his thing so he is out for now. ( more small tears ) Which means he will be supporting his brother with the rest of the family. No Joe you don't get to sit home and watch T.V. by yourself . Yes, I am the meanest mama .


• We have some fun activities planned this month including Zac Brown Concert this weekend, Girls only trip to Lava , and the scrapbook expo. Yippee. I need some fun in my life it's lacking lately.


• And how about this for random. I've decided to give up on giving up tanning. I look awful pale is not cute on me. So I'm throwing pale out and hitting the tanning beds. I can't take it any longer. Bring on the wrinkles ! I need to be tan and I'm tired of waiting for summer to waltz in here . Is anyone else feeling me on this ?
  
• Cole was awarded Principal pride again . I asked what for and he said because I dance the macarena the best. HA-HA They dance at P.E apparently he throws down a good macarena. Unfortunately not good enough for an award . It was actually for improved reading . Bless his heart. I thought it was so cute how convinced he was that it was for his Fabulous dancing.

Anyway that's it we are all caught up now. R we impressed with how consistent my bloggings been ? Well I am anyway. And just because blogs are boring without photos. Here's a few summer photos of us lounging at the pool. I am so longing for sun, heat , and blue skies !

Just because

I love my nieces and nephews. They never fail to put a smile on my face.

Alex I don't have a picture of. We don't see her much but she is super intelligent, a little go getter and full of potential.

Skyler spends quite a bit of time around our house lately. She is a little extension of us, I guess you could say. She's an amazing softball pitcher, always eager to help out and it's always nice to have another girl around the house . Even up the #'s a little bit.

Dylan is a total boy ! I think he has pretended to be every super hero there is at one point or another at my house. He's always has his fists up ready to fight. And he's hysterical ..he says the most random out of no where comments. I love him he's entertaining.







Isaac has the most beautiful eyes. He is all about the toys . Has the cutest little voice...I love listening to him talk. He is at the most adorable age. I seriously could gobble him up.

Miah is my girl . She is becoming quite the sassy little thing and I love it ! All girls should have a bit of sas .. don't you think ?

Kaitlyn has the face of a porcelain doll .. she can light up a whole room with that adorable little face. She is learning to talk and says the cutest little things like urple lippers. ( purple slippers )

So that's it ! I love them all ...they make me happy. They are at the best ages and I'm glad that I get to be their Aunt and babysit them once in awhile. It helps when I think I need another baby to have them over. They are priceless.

Reflecting on 2009

I heart baseball . I love watching my boys play, grow , learn, laugh and sometimes even struggle. I heart the people you meet, being outdoors, eating icee's and having family and friends come together to cheer my boys on. I love it ! It is my favorite time of year and it's coming up quickly. I'm excited for the new season.

2009 was the year of running for J and he did outstanding ! I think he placed in the top 3 in nearly every race he competed in. And he's planning on doing the SLC marathon this April. After that he says he's retiring.

Little getaways to the Hilton with the boys is one of my fondest memories this year and something we will continue to do with the boys. Because everyone needs a night to just be silly and take a break from life as we know it.

Cole was baptized and now has something in common with mama . We were both baptized by Grandpa Syme. Cole such a good boy . Love him .....

J with his brother in cabo . They are so HOT !!!!!!

Cabo feels like forever ago . I can't believe that this vacation was in 2009. I need more of them , I love traveling and hope it is something that will become a bigger part of our life's. It's not looking to promising this year. But I do love it and hope that soon it's some thing we will be in a position to do more often.

Heather's hemp tattoo .. there is a freckle right under Tinks bum looks like she's poopin. We laughed for hours about this .

Playing on the beach ... nothing makes me feel like a kid again like playing in the water and being swept away by the waves. Constant laughing. I heart the beach.

Oh we are so cute. 1 hot couple !

My baby sis getting married. After years of saying it was never happening, it did . And I think she's pretty dang happy and I'm happy for her.

So that's it 2009 in a nutshell . I usually set goals and nothing comes from it. So this year I decided just to focus on things that me happy or have the potential to make me happy. If I'm doing the things that put a smile on my face I think I'll have a amazing year in 2010 ! And I hope you do as well ! love ya !

How cute is this ?????

I absolutely love this. How fun would this be for a Mother's day gift. This is definitely on my wish list. Anyway she has the cutest jewelery. If you need ideas for your moms you should check it out . A little pricey but seriously cute. http://www.lisaleonardline.com/