Miss Utah 2010

I am finally posting pics from Miss Utah this year. It was so much fun. I never think I can love my new girls as much as the ones from last year, but every year I do! I had four amazing, beautiful, and talented young women! I had Tara Lemon, Erica Smith, Rachelle Harrison, and Bridgette Sulser. They got along so well and I was sure they were best friends before they even got there. I felt so blessed to have been able to get to know these girls and to once again make some wonderful friendships. I can't believe the talent these girls have! They all did wonderful and I was so proud of them. I loved every minute with my dear friend Jenny. We look forward to it every year and once again it was everything and more! Thanks Jenny for a great time! It took some time to get back in the swing of things. I miss it already.

Garrett is now 10

I do love my sweet youngest who actually turned 10 a month ago but haven't blogged about it yet. My baby is in double digits. How is this possible.. I remember his birth like it was yesterday. It was such a hot couple of days. He was ready to come and luckily I was induced just a couple of days early. It was a good thing because I was admitted at 7:00 and had him at 1:00 in the afternoon where he came into this lovely word weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce. He was so chunky and pink as could be. With him being born so close to summer, I was anxious to get back in shape and out and about with him. We hit the Lehi parade only 3 weeks later.

Here are some things I love about Garrett:

His big blue eyes (we don't know where he came from :) )
His white hair
Tender and very large heart
Very contagious laugh
Desire to learn as much as he can
Quite the comic
Excellent at Math
Loved by all the girls :)
How he still snuggles his mom each night
Wants to do what is right and doesn't enjoy when he disappoints others.
Can hear him always singing something
Is the expert at Word Searches
Has a natural talent at the drums (Thanks Dad)
Is one incredible soccer player

I love you Garrett. You are very well rounded and I am grateful you are part of our family. You are quirky and sweet all at the same time.

Garrett chose to have a "soccer" birthday party. I know that is so original in our family. I am sure I have made atleast 3 or 4 soccer ball cakes so I was a pro by now. He invited most of his soccer team plus some friends from school. The kids enjoyed playing in the water, having a water balloon fight, playing a soccer game in the road, hitting a soccer ball pinata, and eating cake and cupcakes. He is grown up and teaches me something new each day.

Sandhollow

We just returned from a fantastic/hot trip to Sandhollow. It is called "mini Lake Powell" and felt it with 106 degree weather each day. Luckily we had waverunners on the lake to keep up cool. The boys loved digging and playing in the mud. The entertained themselves for hours building forts and sandcastles. Logan and Garrett both got up on the knee boards and they even enjoyed some snorkeling. I enjoyed sitting under the umbrella digging my feet in the sand. We planned on hiking the Subway, but all the passes were taken so we chose to stay back and enjoy the lake. I am just very very thankful for the generator that we had to keep our trailer cool in the morning and in the late afternoon. All in all it was another great trip to remember for years to come. Thanks Logan for being a trooper without any of your friends there.

Goblin Valley 2010

We of course had an incredible time on our first camping trip of the year! We went to Goblin Valley with our friends. We went last year with Jeff's brother and his family, and it unfortunately rained the WHOLE TIME, so we were reluctant to go again. We are SO glad we went anyway because the weather was stunning, the company was fabulous, and we were able to enjoy it so much more. The kids loved biking, hiking, and eating! Sadie also enjoyed the trip and hardly slept the whole weekend. We forget how much work it is getting ready to go camping, but how worth it it is when we get there. Memories were made for sure on this trip!

Hayden has turned 13!

My second son has turned 13. I don't believe it has been 13 years.

7 lbs. 7 oz.
attitude from birth
quirky
people congregate to him
brilliant mind
always wants to learn something new
incredible soccer defender
"lightening bolt" speed
skinny long long legs
quite the ladies man ;)
wears his emotions on his sleeve
doesn't mind being a home body
DOESN'T like things changed on him without warning
self sufficient
excellent brother and friend
loves the gospel
is quick witted (he got this from his uncle Justin)
is a clothes horse
makes me always laugh
almost an Eagle scout

Hayden I love you so much and feel so thankful every day for your accomplishments. You have developed into such a wonderful young man whom I am so proud of. Garrett looks up to everything you do. You shine wherever you are. You light up a room whenever you enter. You love people and I am happy for that. Thank you for being who you are in my life. Thank you for letting me be a great part of this teenager life you are living. Happy Birthday son! You are now officially a teenager. Be good to me :)