Alright Already!

I have been asked by many, when I would ever update my blog again. I guess I better get to it. We have been very busy the past month. Lots of stuff with friends, family, and church.

Yesterday we went to Shoshone Falls with some friends. I have lived here for more than 20 years and this is the first time I have ever gone. We had a picnic lunch, then spent the afternoon walking around the falls. It was so beautiful.

A few weeks ago, Scott and I went to watch the PBR. The kids stayed with his parents, so we had a fun evening together. I love to watch bull riding. I have always thought it was so cool. It was a fun night.

Makenzie has been expressing interest in wanting to learn to play the bass like her Dad. Scott surprised her with her very own bass. It is smaller, so it is easier for her to control, and it is purple with sparkles. She has only had it for less than 2 weeks and already she can play 3 different songs. The songs are ones that Scott has learned for worship team at church and for his Band. I am really impressed at how easily she has picked it up. She has her Dad's gift when it comes to music.

I had to throw in a few pics of the dogs. They are so much a part of our family. We love taking them over to my parent's house. We got my mom a puppy for her birthday a few weeks ago and our dogs love to go and play with her. This is what Olivia usually looks like after we get home.

They love to be together. I am so glad we have them both.

This is Olivia's favorite place to lay, first thing in the morning.

I'm sure there is so much more I could blog about, but I am just blank right now. This will have to hold you over for now. :O)

Back To It

What a fun week. But MAN am I tired! We got home Friday night and were consumed by exhaustion. I loved and snuggled my puppies and got everything unpacked. Had some dinner, then we all fell into bed. There is nothing better than sleeping in your own bed after being away.

Saturday I did something I NEVER do. I slept until 10:30!!! I was seriously tired. We used this day to recuperate. :O) None of us got dressed or did anything but lounge around, watch TV, and play on the computer. It was a slow and relaxing day.

Sunday we had the privilege of supporting our dear friend, Tom Rasmussen, as he was ordained as a Lay Pastor at his church. It was great to be there for this important event in his life, as well as visiting with friends I haven't seen in a long time.

Today is back to reality. I was bummed to have to set my alarm clock when we went to bed last night, but I feel so blessed that we were able to enjoy our time away together.

Thanks to everyone who helped out while we were gone. Thanks mom, for the airport shuttling, and for helping with the dogs. I love you so much! Thanks Brittany, for staying at the house with the pups and making it so nice to come home to. Love you! And thanks to my friend, Lisa. She took my puppies to her house to play during the day. That helped so much. You rock!

Day 4

Today we went to the San Diego Zoo. That place is huge. Lots of walking up and down hill. It was pretty cool though. At the end of the day I asked Caleb what his favorite part of the zoo was and he said it was petting the goat! Of all the cool things we saw, he loved petting the goat. Silly kid. After leaving the zoo we went to Chick-Fil-A for dinner. It was another place we were told we had to go. I am a chicken lover, so it was the best! From there we stopped at Starbucks for coffee and hot chocolate, then went back to the hotel where we CrAsHeD!!!! This has been the best week. We have enjoyed it all so much. It has been so fun to watch the kids get excited about things. I love that we have had this family time together.

Day 3

Today we spent the day at Sea World. It was a gorgeous day and we enjoyed every minute of it. We saw the shows and touched slimy things. We rode rides and walked until we felt like our legs would fall off. We loved watching the Shamu show. It was our favorite by far. Those creatures are absolutely amazing. After leaving Sea World, we went to In N Out for a burger. We had never been there but had been told it was worth the visit. My brother has been known to fly to LA on a day off just to eat there. It was very good. From there it was back to the hotel to soak our weary bodies in the hot tub. I actually got the kids into bed early tonight (9pm). Now I'm getting ready to knock back a couple of Tylenol PM and hope for a good night sleep. (I woke up with a head cold yesterday. UGH!)

Tomorrow we will be at the San Diego Zoo...I already foresee the struggles of trying to decide which pictures to share.