Christmas Vacation and all that went along with it!

We got to go to Idaho for our Christmas Vacation for the first time in 7 years. It was full of mixed emotions. We had planned on going to Idaho on the Tuesday before Christmas to surprise my mom and Dad and get there a few days before we had told them we were coming. It ended up being a great blessing that we had planned to leave a few days early because Monday afternoon I got the devastating call that my Aunt Mary had lost her battle with Cancer. I have lost two of the most amazing women in my life in the last 6 months, it hasn't been easy but it has made me really cherish the women that I do have in my life. She fought with all her heart but in the end it was her time to go. I have had a hard time writing about this because there are so many regrets I have, so many things I wish I would have said long ago and I lost out on the opportunity. Her Children and husband and family did a wonderful job at the funeral, there were many laughs, tears and tender moments. Her kids have all written wonderful blog posts about her and given beautiful tributes that we will read often and I love them for sharing her with everyone.

After the funeral on Wednesday in Boise, we headed back to my parents place in Pocatello, It was a long few day in the car and the kids did WONDERFULLY we were really blessed by their Patience. We took the next couple days to get ready for Christmas and spend time with family. We spent Christmas Eve at Pier 49 helping my mom make pizza, do dishes and playing games. We also frosted cookies and Josh even delivered a few pizzas. We went home and spent Christmas eve night having a nice dinner and letting the Grandkids participate in a Nativity Scene, while Grandpa read the Christmas Story. It was fun for all. Christmas day was relaxing and fun letting kids run around and we took the Kids sledding, it was so COLD! I am not an Idaho girl anymore!!! Other things we did while we were in Idaho are:

Josh and Colin went Ice fishing

Played board games with family

Went to Lava Hot Springs (always a favorite)

I also got to go through a bunch of my Grandma's belongings and learn a little more about her which is always fun and special.

So after Idaho we head to Utah to spend time with Josh's Uncle Jeff and Aunt Becky they are always so sweet to welcome us to their home. On our way there we stopped at temple square and saw some of the sites and spent the day as a family. We arrived in South Jordan on the 30th and spent the 31st ( my birthday) there, The Hones made sure it was special for me, we played our favorite board games most the day and then Brianne and Brian arrived to spend New years eve with us! Mia and Taylor had a great time! It was fun for them to get to play together.

New Years day we headed home. We had such a fun fun fun almost 2 weeks away! It was rough getting back into the groove of things when we got home but I think we have finally done it.

Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday we sure did!

Happy 2011 to you all!

Heart Walk 2010

Instead of playing catch up with the exception of the hear walk Im going to just play keep up and see how that goes!

So the heart walk.... What a wonderful experience Morgyn's first heart walk was. It was SUPER special to have so much family here! We all had matching T-shirts and walked together... We had a TON of support and donations made in Morgyn's honor ( so much in fact that I was asked to be on the heart walk board for 2011, I am very excited) It was just awesome to honor her fight and support the Heart Association. We are so very greatful that we got our little girl back to us healthy by supporting the American Heart Association we can help others learn more about infant heart disease as well as fighting heart disease in adults!!!

MORGYN turns 1!!!

Morgyn turned 1 on Feb. 6th! She wasn't feeling too hot and you can see it in her eyes. I can not believe still that she is 1! We took the kids to Ihop then came home and had cake and went to bed early trying to get her feeling better.

A little about Morgyn~ Our little MO is a sassy sweet thing. She will let you know how she is feeling about most everything. She laughs, crys and talks ALOT. She always makes noise. She isn't walking just yet but is getting closer all the time. She is really doing well health wise. We have had few scares or worries in the last year and are SO very grateful for her health! I love this girl and am so grateful for the blessing she is in our family!

Disney on Ice

My friend Ashley and I took our kids to see Disney on Ice. The kids LOVED it! I did too! It had a whole bunch of different disney characters. It was a little crazy taking all the kids but it was well worth it and a lot of fun!

Taylor Turns 5! January 6, 2010

Happy 5th Birtday Taylor!!!

Our Miss Taylor turned 5 on January 6th!

All she wanted for her birthday was a watch like mom's! So we got out the beads and she made herself a watch. She also had preschool on her birthday so she got to take cupcakes and treats for all her preschool friends. We then had cake at home with our little family and opened presents from grandparents and family. The weekend after her birthday we did a build a bear with some of her friends. When she was asked who we should invite she was sure she didn't want boys at her party! It was pretty cute. She wanted everyone to come but we had to put a limit somewhere! So she chose just the girls from her preschool class to join her at build a bear. She also sometime decided she no longer wanted a birthday cake she wanted birthday donuts. (sound like anyone we know? Grandpa Martin) The girls all made animals and had a little t-shirt to put on their pet. It was a lot of fun and I am completely amazed that my girl is 5!

Ha!

Well Well well... Look at me another month and a half has gone by and we have been up to many joyful activties yet I have failed in one more catagory of my life.... I love this blog and looking back at it and it bums me out when I realize I have failed to keep it updated! So I may not get it all done now but guess what is in store! Here are some teasers!
*Thanks Giving in Idaho( I know it is January but I have a few pictures and we had Ward Family pictures done so I will post a few)
* Josh's Birthday ( a seriously Hideous cake once again! Woohoo for me)
* Christmas
* New Years Eve ( Ass burger Traditions)
* Sploozebells( I don't know if I have any pictures but I want to blab about it)
* Taylor Turns 5!!!
* Taylors Build a Bear Birthday Party
* Disney On Ice
and since I won't get all that done by Monday
* Bounce Jungle!