This is the beautiful view I woke up to for 2 days. I say 2 because sunday morning Tina and I were on a 6am flight back to DFW.
I got to be a guest at the weekly breakfast my Aunt Verdene and Aunt Kay share. She is so beautiful!
I love this woman! She is like a second mother to me. My Aunt Kay is so dear to me. She reminds me a lot of her sister (my mom).
Ally came with 2 of her 4 children. I am holding Addy and Allyson is holding Aubrey. After we had breakfast I followed Ally to her new house & she showed me around. It is so amazing. I love it!
Then I met my friend Betsy for lunch in the cafe in the Joseph Smith building. We had not seen each other in several years and had a great time talking. We set a tradition, "lunch once a year".
This was our view while we ate a yummy lunch. (Salt Lake Temple)
Then I drove to see my friend from the days I lived in Provo. Stacy and I had also not seen each other for like 8 or 9 years! It was good to see her. By the way it does not feel like THAT long ago!
This was my old apartment in Provo. Stacy actually lived next door but was at our place more. She liked us better!
Then I drove to Manti, UT. I went with my sister in law Ali and Tina to the Temple. It was a night and dark so I have no pictures of that. Sorry! But it was great! I got to meet J.L. and his family. They are getting married in Jan. I love them! They are awesome!
The next morning I headed back towards Salt Lake. I had a little time & decided to stop when I saw this.
I got to go inside this beautiful Temple.
Then I went to see my cousins "the McCulloughs". Preston, Spencer, me and Jake (married to my cousin Marissa)
Me, Kathy, & Mark (my mom's cousin)
Me and Jennifer
me and Marissa & her daughter Sydney
Amber (My sister Kelly's BFF) and me.
I got 1st class on both of the flights. It was fun on the way back sitting next to Tina. I also got a Trailblazer for my rental car. It was so fun and gave me new blessings to be thankful for. Of those the number 1 is Family and Friends! By the way it did not snow the whole time I was there. But I heard it snowed the day after I left. Oh well, we will be back up there in Jan and we will probably see snow then.
My Utah Trip
Grandma visited
On the way back from Utah Grandma Fowler stayed with us for a day. She helped the kids put ornaments on the tree and let Emma watch her while she knitted. Emma was fascinated by it! they love Grandma!
The picture we did not choose for our Christmas Card
This is the picture we did not choose for our Christmas card.
Twilight
Ok so I read the books and loved them (sorry Lexi & Betsy-my only 2 friends that hate Twilight-lol) but when the movie came out I was not thrilled to see it. I did want to see it but my expectations for it were very low. Most movies they make that were first books are not that good. With the exception of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. So when all my friends went to the midnight showing and I did not I was kind of ok with it since I hate staying up past my bedtime. But after they told me how much they liked it I was anxious to see it.
So last night Holly, Kriste and I went. I will tell you it was very cheesey, but I smiled most of the way through it. I enjoyed the "love" scenes. I did think they went overboard with Caralise's face makeup. But I thought Alice, Emmett, Rosealie, Victoria,Laurent, Bella & Edward were who I had pictured they would look like.
Also when I read the books I was a Jacob fan, but since watching the movie I am now an Edward fan all the way!
So go see it if you are a Twlight fan like me.
I HEART EDWARD!
Picture Tag
4th file and 4th picture
This is December of 2006 Emma and Spencer. I can't believe how small they were.
I tag, Kelly, Kim, Farrah, Allyson
10 more days till my Utah trip
Well it is official I am going to be in Salt Lake on Dec 5 & 6. My sister in law Ali is going to the Temple and I get to be there with her and my mother in law.
The last time I was there was at least 7 years ago. I am not sure I even remember. I am excited to visit with my family and friends! And best of all I am going alone. So MOM gets a break! Yeah!
Weekend
This weekend I took Emma to gymnastics Friday, and Steve worked from home. Then Emma and I went to Sams to buy the yummy spiral honey ham.
Saturday we had the primary activity. It went smoothly thanks to the help of the former Pres. members. We made magnets with the kids pictures on them and also had a spiritual message and Indian headband and turkey picture. Also we had a snack for them. It was busy and fun. The kids are so cute.
Then we cleaned house as a family. Then we all went to best buy and walked around drooling at all the things we want and can not afford.
Sale
Today Spencer got his shots and we went to the bank and to Hobby Lobby. Now though Sat all their scrap booking stuff is 50% off. Just thought I would let everyone know.
Life is Good
Well I just have to say that I do love my new calling. I am grateful to serve the children in Primary and learn from them. I think I know why Kriste said they were not really ready to leave the calling. It is fun and uplifting and busy and so many things. But mainly I am excited at the opportunities I have to grow. Hopefully it will help me to be a better wife, mom and friend. Well I wanted to write more but Emma is in the other room crying. I better go console her. Bye for now.
BUSY LIFE......I LOVE IT
This week has been really busy. Monday Emma & I made these. Emma made her own.
Tues night I got to play volley ball for 2 hours. It was so fun. I came was sore the next day with a few lovely bruises.
Wednesday I helped out with a cub scout meeting.
Thursday I had enrichment. It was a very spiritual night.
Friday I had scrap booking at my house. Colleen & Holly came and we had a blast. Friends are great. We laughed and Coleen sang for us. LOL
Sat morning I took Emma to Caleb's birthday party. After about 30 min of the jumping party she started to complain that her stomach hurt. I tried to get her to leave but she would not. So after the party on the way home she threw up on herself in the car seat. Poor thing she only had water in her system so it was not that bad. I knew she was sick when she did not eat her cake or chocolate ice cream. LOL Poor baby. The good news is she was feeling fine after that and she never got sick again. Then later that afternoon we headed to Sams and did a few other errands and did not get home until after 7pm. We were all so tired and ready to come home. 
Now it is Sunday evening. I gave sharing time in Primary. Went to Chior almost directly after church, then went to a Priesthood Preview at 5pm. Now it is 9:20 and the kids are in bed and Steve is on the phone with his mom while I am typing here on the blogggggggggg. Yeah I am tireeeeeeeeeeed.
Although not tired enough to mention my sister in law ALI and her BF JL are getting married in January. So her brother Rich is getting married the day after christmas in DC Temple and she will be married a few weeks later in Manti Temple. Thank goodness Steve works for American so we can be there. We are so excited for both of YALL! CONGRATS!
Once there was a snowman
On a happier note. This is Spencer singing once there was a snowman, with a little help from mom.
On time TEETH.
Well this is what we have been dealing with lately. Spencer just turned 2 and his 2 year molars waited till one week after his birthday to begin to make themselves known. He is drooling uncontrolably and fussier than ever before. This is a new level of frustration (for him and me). I feel so bad for the little guy. He keeps rubbing and pointing to his teeth in the back and saying "eeth". Which means "teeth".
We also went to the doctor the this morning for his 2 yr old check up and he said we can give him Motrin for his teeth. But he was already on it cause he has also had a fever since monday. Doctor said Spencer is 29 lbs and doing well. He is in the 75% for height and weight. So those are the stats on our little man. Hopefully he will be feeling better sooooooooon!
Back to the good ole ZOO
otters
Emma fishing in that new building.
cow
Spencer and Emma feeding their birds.
Spencer holding a bird.
Emma showing off her bird.
Last Saturday we took the kids to the zoo. We went to see the birds and then we went in a building right after the petting zoo, that I had never been in before. It is right behind that stagecoach. Well you walk into the building and sit down and watch this little show. It was so neat it actually rains on you and shows you other weather (gets dark, sky changes). It was neat. We had a fun family day.
Haircuts 1,2,3
Spencer Emma & I all got haircuts today from a friend in the ward. I got it cut once then about 30 min later wanted to go shorter. Here it is not really styled yet.
Celebrating Spencer's Birthday
I made Spencer's cake. It was last minute but fun to do.
He would not sit in the high chair. So he stood.
The kids playing with Spencer's gifts.
We also had the Elders over for dinner.
Spencer Turns 2 Years old
Today Spencer turns 2. We are so blessed to have him in our family. He is such a sweet little boy.
He loves playing with his sister and being around mom & dad. He is good about going to his nursery class on sundays and we don't have to worry. He loves playing outside and has recently learned that he loves candy. Yikes! We love him so much!
Trunk or treat & Micah's bday party
Emma & Spencer at our friend Micha's 1st bday party, taking a swing at the pinata.
Emma & Spencer at the ward trunk or treat.
