I have so much to catch up on it's kind of overwhelming. But I have to start somewhere so here we go...
(Disclaimer: This is going to be brief, I have a lot to catch up on. No pictures either. The computer that has pictures on it died and is being fixed.)
August was a busy month for us. We knew summer was quickly coming to a close and we still had lots to.
Early in August we went to Lava Hot Springs again. We went for a family reunion for my dad's side of the family. It was fun to see cousins and relax for a couple of days. The kids love it there and we had a great time even though it rained and we didn't get to spend our Saturday swimming like we usually do. Hopefully next year we'll have better weather.
Not long after that, Casey and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. I can't believe it's been 10 years. The time has gone by so fast. I still feel like a newlywed a lot of the time, but then I remember that I have 3 kids and we've moved several times. Then I feel old and realize that 10 years sounds about right. Casey and I went away for a weekend without the kids. My parents watched them for us and it was wonderful. We didn't go far but luckily there's lots to do in Park City. We rode the Alpine Slide, The Alpine Coaster and the zip line. We also went to a movie and did a little shopping and enjoyed lots of good food. Casey's favorite meal was the king crab legs he ordered. It was so nice to get away for a couple of nights.
As soon as we got back from our anniversary getaway, we were off again. There were two more junior golf tournaments in Las Vegas just days apart so we decided to make one more trip to Vegas before school started. We knew it would be too hard to take Jace to another tournament once school started. This time we took Alek and Camden with us. Fortunately we also had Casey's dad with us to help with the kids. One tournament was on Tuesday and the other one, the championship tournament, was on Thursday. Jace did his best golfing ever on Tuesday despite temperatures around 110 degrees. He took second place and had a score of 43. But on Thursday he had a rough time. He still came home with the 3rd place medal and a silver plate celebrating his status in the championship playoff.
We spent five days there and I think we spent some time in the hotel pool every single day. With all the swimming we did this summer Jace has learned to swim pretty well. It's not exactly pretty but he can jump in from the side and make it across the pool on his own. After having so much fun it was sad to leave and come back home knowing our summer was jsut about over. But living in a hotel room with 3 kids isn't exactly the mot realxing thing either. So when it was time to come home, we were ready. The drive home went pretty well despite having the kids with us and we got back just in time for school to start.
It really was a fun and busy month. When I get our pictures from the other computer, I may come back and add some pictures. But I have 4 other blog posts to put on here to get caught up, so that's not a guarantee.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Reasons 51 through 100
No, it didn't take me this long to think of 50 more reasons why I love Casey. Other things were keeping me too busy to blog. But hopefully I'll have a chance to get caught up.
I wanted to get the rest of the list on here before I started blogging about everything else that's been going on and then forget about this list. So here it is. the rest of the list, which makes 100. And Casey didn't think I'd be able to come up with more than 30. Ha!
1. He’s not afraid to go against the grain
2. He honorably served 8 years in the military
3. He can laugh at himself
4. He doesn’t take life too seriously
5. He likes to read
6. He always drives when we go on road trips
7. He has good taste in music, books, and clothes
8. He encourages me try new things even when I’m afraid
9. He doesn’t like hunting
10. He’s honest, maybe too much so at times.
11. He keeps me grounded when I get carried away with an idea.
12. He also encourages me when I'm really passionate about something.
13. He picks his battles
14. He gives me my space when I need it
15. He almost always knows what I’m thinking before I even say anything.
16. He always lets me have a drink of his Pepsi when I just order water.
17. He looks great with a goatee.
18. He likes it when I speak my mind.
19. He comes up with the most unique flavor combinations when we get milkshakes.
20. He has a great sense of humor.
21. He used to work construction and showed me a cabin he built for someone. I was amazed to think that he could create something so wonderful, and he acted like it was no big deal.
22. He has vacuumed the house nearly as often as I have.
23. He lets me have the remote anytime I want it.
24. He doesn’t hog the bed or the blankets.
25. He knows how to pick a ripe cantaloupe.
26. He takes good care of the kids when I work. I love not having to worry about them.
27. He really listens to me when I talk, even when I think he isn’t paying attention.
28. He lets me do the navigating when we’re driving because he knows I love maps.
29. He’s humble.
30. He helps the kids pick something for me on Mother’s Day and my Birthday.
31. He buys me flowers even though he thinks it’s silly to give someone something that’s going to die so quickly.
32. He was the first to say “I love you” when we were dating.
33. He gives the kids their bath at night. I just help get them dried off and into pajamas.
34. He almost always thanks me for making dinner and encourages the kids to do the same.
35. He knows he can talk to me when he’s had a bad day at work.
36. He has a quarter sized bald spot on each knee.
37. He’s athletic.
38. He thinks it’s cute when I get mad enough to swear.
39. He never tries to be someone he’s not.
40. He’s not into computer games.
41. He personally designed my wedding ring.
42. He likes negotiating car prices; which is good because that’s something I am very uncomfortable doing.
43. He does cute sounds and actions when he reads bedtime stories to the kids, especially with the baby.
44. He taught me how to shoot a gun.
45. He’s a true friend.
46. He likes to wear nice clothes and look good but he’s not high maintenance.
47. He gets his eyebrow(s) waxed.
48. He lets me rest my head on his arm when we cuddle on the couch even if it makes his hand go numb.
49. I feel safe, secure and loved when in his arms.
50. He loves me for who I am. Not who I was or who I might someday be. But for who I am right now.
Ok, so blogger renumbered them when I cut and pasted, and I don't feel like changing them. So I guess this is really numbers 1 through 50 part II.
I wanted to get the rest of the list on here before I started blogging about everything else that's been going on and then forget about this list. So here it is. the rest of the list, which makes 100. And Casey didn't think I'd be able to come up with more than 30. Ha!
1. He’s not afraid to go against the grain
2. He honorably served 8 years in the military
3. He can laugh at himself
4. He doesn’t take life too seriously
5. He likes to read
6. He always drives when we go on road trips
7. He has good taste in music, books, and clothes
8. He encourages me try new things even when I’m afraid
9. He doesn’t like hunting
10. He’s honest, maybe too much so at times.
11. He keeps me grounded when I get carried away with an idea.
12. He also encourages me when I'm really passionate about something.
13. He picks his battles
14. He gives me my space when I need it
15. He almost always knows what I’m thinking before I even say anything.
16. He always lets me have a drink of his Pepsi when I just order water.
17. He looks great with a goatee.
18. He likes it when I speak my mind.
19. He comes up with the most unique flavor combinations when we get milkshakes.
20. He has a great sense of humor.
21. He used to work construction and showed me a cabin he built for someone. I was amazed to think that he could create something so wonderful, and he acted like it was no big deal.
22. He has vacuumed the house nearly as often as I have.
23. He lets me have the remote anytime I want it.
24. He doesn’t hog the bed or the blankets.
25. He knows how to pick a ripe cantaloupe.
26. He takes good care of the kids when I work. I love not having to worry about them.
27. He really listens to me when I talk, even when I think he isn’t paying attention.
28. He lets me do the navigating when we’re driving because he knows I love maps.
29. He’s humble.
30. He helps the kids pick something for me on Mother’s Day and my Birthday.
31. He buys me flowers even though he thinks it’s silly to give someone something that’s going to die so quickly.
32. He was the first to say “I love you” when we were dating.
33. He gives the kids their bath at night. I just help get them dried off and into pajamas.
34. He almost always thanks me for making dinner and encourages the kids to do the same.
35. He knows he can talk to me when he’s had a bad day at work.
36. He has a quarter sized bald spot on each knee.
37. He’s athletic.
38. He thinks it’s cute when I get mad enough to swear.
39. He never tries to be someone he’s not.
40. He’s not into computer games.
41. He personally designed my wedding ring.
42. He likes negotiating car prices; which is good because that’s something I am very uncomfortable doing.
43. He does cute sounds and actions when he reads bedtime stories to the kids, especially with the baby.
44. He taught me how to shoot a gun.
45. He’s a true friend.
46. He likes to wear nice clothes and look good but he’s not high maintenance.
47. He gets his eyebrow(s) waxed.
48. He lets me rest my head on his arm when we cuddle on the couch even if it makes his hand go numb.
49. I feel safe, secure and loved when in his arms.
50. He loves me for who I am. Not who I was or who I might someday be. But for who I am right now.
Ok, so blogger renumbered them when I cut and pasted, and I don't feel like changing them. So I guess this is really numbers 1 through 50 part II.
Friday, August 14, 2009
10 years!
Casey and I have been married for ten years today! It's been great. I love that I get to spend my life with this wonderful man.
Here are a few reasons I love my husband so much. (I was going to make a list of 100 things, but I'm a little short on time. I'll have to finish it later but I do have a good start.)
50 Reasons I love my husband
1. He loves God
2. He honors the gospel and the priesthood
3. He is generous
4. He’s a great dad
5. He helped me dream bigger than I ever would have without him.
6. He makes me hopeful for the future
7. He helped me discover who I truly am
8. He makes the best scrambled eggs
9. He supported me going back to school even though it wasn’t the most logical thing to do at the time.
10. He takes care of his body
11. He’s always doing some type of self-improvement
12. He’s great at explaining things to me when I have questions about something he knows a lot about. And doesn’t make me feel dumb for asking.
13. He’s a great kisser
14. If I have a stray hair on the back of my shirt that’s tickling my arm, he helps me find it.
15. He’s adventurous
16. He loves me unconditionally
17. He tells me I’m beautiful when I need to hear it most
18. He puts up with my quirks, indecisiveness, and insecurities
19. He makes me feel safe
20. He’s open-minded
21. He encourages me when I try new things and take on new projects
22. He’s patient
23. He’s forgiving
24. He has a very laid-back personality most of the time.
25. He’s taken up a new hobby to encourage his son’s interest and talent.
26. He’s a good listener.
27. He’s great with babies.
28. He looks really good in his motorcycle jacket
29. He likes to cuddle
30. He denies that he snores even though he has since he was a kid
31. He’s pretty picky when it comes to food, but he’s never complained about anything I’ve ever made, even if it has something in it that he doesn’t like.
32. He pays the bills
33. He always researches the best prices and brands before he buys big ticket items
34. He’s going back to school to better himself and make more opportunities available to himself
35. He sweeps my hair out of my face if it’s in the way
36. We get to keep our puppy even though he’s allergic
37. He’s not afraid to take on new challenges.
38. He wants what’s best for me and the kids even if it means he has to sacrifice a little
39. He values my opinion
40. He isn’t afraid of change.
41. He’s very smart with technology stuff but not in a nerdy way
42. If there’s a problem with our phone bill, or our cable or internet is causing problems, Casey is always the one to call the company about it
43. He knows how important it is to me that we have windshield washer fluid in the cars and always keeps them full
44. He has never gotten mad at me when I’ve been in a car accident. His first question is always, “Are you ok?” Even if the accident was my fault.
45. He helps me put lights on the Christmas tree every year even though he doesn’t like to.
46. He gets up with crying kids in the night even when he has to go to work the next day
47. He loves “my” brownies even though they’re just a package mix.
48. He likes country music, which makes him a true romantic even though he’ll never admit it.
49. He cares about this country and the freedom we enjoy
50. He can always make me laugh.
I love you Casey. Happy Anniversary!
Here are a few reasons I love my husband so much. (I was going to make a list of 100 things, but I'm a little short on time. I'll have to finish it later but I do have a good start.)
50 Reasons I love my husband
1. He loves God
2. He honors the gospel and the priesthood
3. He is generous
4. He’s a great dad
5. He helped me dream bigger than I ever would have without him.
6. He makes me hopeful for the future
7. He helped me discover who I truly am
8. He makes the best scrambled eggs
9. He supported me going back to school even though it wasn’t the most logical thing to do at the time.
10. He takes care of his body
11. He’s always doing some type of self-improvement
12. He’s great at explaining things to me when I have questions about something he knows a lot about. And doesn’t make me feel dumb for asking.
13. He’s a great kisser
14. If I have a stray hair on the back of my shirt that’s tickling my arm, he helps me find it.
15. He’s adventurous
16. He loves me unconditionally
17. He tells me I’m beautiful when I need to hear it most
18. He puts up with my quirks, indecisiveness, and insecurities
19. He makes me feel safe
20. He’s open-minded
21. He encourages me when I try new things and take on new projects
22. He’s patient
23. He’s forgiving
24. He has a very laid-back personality most of the time.
25. He’s taken up a new hobby to encourage his son’s interest and talent.
26. He’s a good listener.
27. He’s great with babies.
28. He looks really good in his motorcycle jacket
29. He likes to cuddle
30. He denies that he snores even though he has since he was a kid
31. He’s pretty picky when it comes to food, but he’s never complained about anything I’ve ever made, even if it has something in it that he doesn’t like.
32. He pays the bills
33. He always researches the best prices and brands before he buys big ticket items
34. He’s going back to school to better himself and make more opportunities available to himself
35. He sweeps my hair out of my face if it’s in the way
36. We get to keep our puppy even though he’s allergic
37. He’s not afraid to take on new challenges.
38. He wants what’s best for me and the kids even if it means he has to sacrifice a little
39. He values my opinion
40. He isn’t afraid of change.
41. He’s very smart with technology stuff but not in a nerdy way
42. If there’s a problem with our phone bill, or our cable or internet is causing problems, Casey is always the one to call the company about it
43. He knows how important it is to me that we have windshield washer fluid in the cars and always keeps them full
44. He has never gotten mad at me when I’ve been in a car accident. His first question is always, “Are you ok?” Even if the accident was my fault.
45. He helps me put lights on the Christmas tree every year even though he doesn’t like to.
46. He gets up with crying kids in the night even when he has to go to work the next day
47. He loves “my” brownies even though they’re just a package mix.
48. He likes country music, which makes him a true romantic even though he’ll never admit it.
49. He cares about this country and the freedom we enjoy
50. He can always make me laugh.
I love you Casey. Happy Anniversary!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Nine Happy Years
I can't believe Casey and I have been married for nine years. It's gone by so fast. Yet in some ways it feels like we've known each other forever.
It was funny. I came across our wedding album yesterday by accident. If I had been looking for it I'm sure I wouldn't have found it. But while trying to get some of our last few boxes unpacked, I found it. It was fun to look at it with the kids and reminisce. And it was fitting to look at the pictures on our anniversary. Here are a couple of pictures that I scanned into the computer.
We had a fun anniversary. We went out to dinner and then to Fastkart Speedway and had a 40lap race. I was a little hesitant at first while I got a feel for the car but Casey just took off. He passed me when I was only a few laps into the race but after that I did a little better. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. And it was nice to have an evening out with Casey without the kids. Hopefully we don't wait until our next anniversary to do it again.
It was funny. I came across our wedding album yesterday by accident. If I had been looking for it I'm sure I wouldn't have found it. But while trying to get some of our last few boxes unpacked, I found it. It was fun to look at it with the kids and reminisce. And it was fitting to look at the pictures on our anniversary. Here are a couple of pictures that I scanned into the computer.
We had a fun anniversary. We went out to dinner and then to Fastkart Speedway and had a 40lap race. I was a little hesitant at first while I got a feel for the car but Casey just took off. He passed me when I was only a few laps into the race but after that I did a little better. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. And it was nice to have an evening out with Casey without the kids. Hopefully we don't wait until our next anniversary to do it again.
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