Work in Progress

A few before and after pics of the landscaping I have been busting my tail on. Nothing fancy, but a huge difference!

Utah Trip

So I am slightly a slacker when it came to taking pictures in Utah. It may have had something to do with chasing a 1 year old all over the place. I did't really have an extra hand for a camera. Thanks to Mindy I have a few shots of some fun we had. In a nutshell, we just spent as much time as we could with family and friends doing whatever. 

I had fun hangin' out with Mary, Mindy, Brenda and Kristy. It stinks that they live so far away because we all would have a blast together if we lived close! Mary and Rusty were awesome for letting us take over their house and one of their cars for a week! The time was just not long enough. It was a good thing that we didn't run around and do too much because I really needed that week of R&R. Next trip we will have to fill with some higher energy type events;)

Jason had to work a lot, but he was glad that he got to at least see his family. He is not exactly a winter sports person so we will definitely be going up in the summer next time. It was nice though to be away from home with him where he was somewhat disconnected with the daily rush of our normal lives.

Trevor played in the snow every chance he could. He made friends with his cousin Zach instantly. He even spent the night at Aunt Mindy's house without us! Probably because they are just such a fun family. He also made friends with the boys in Mary's neighborhood who he ran around with for about 3 hours. And last, but not least, he got to see Kenzie. It has been a little over a year since they had seen each other and it was like they didn't even miss a beat. 

Zach loved eating the snow. He went from mostly crawling to mostly walking while we were there. And he is completely off of the bottle and on a sippy cup now. Man all in 1 week!

We also got to meet up with Megan and Danny and their 2 boys. We were running way late so we didn't get to visit for too long, but they have such a sweet family. 

The plane ride up was no fun at all. Zach was squirmy, fussy, screaming, crazy and then slept, but the plane ride back was pleasant. He was very entertained and then slept the last 3 hours of the trip!

I can't wait to go back and see everyone more!

My Boys

Zach's 1st Bday Photo Shoot

Trev & Zach

Even though Trevor has been giving us a way harder time lately, he is so sweet to Zach. That I am definitely grateful for!

The Oil Ranch

It has been awhile since I have updated my blog so I figured I would try to catch up a little. In October we took Trev to this place called the Oil Ranch. It is basically a big ranch that they turned into an entertainment type park. There are pony rides, a 2-story barn they can climb all through, play in the hay and slide from one level to the next, a hay maze, train ride, hay ride to feed the cows, petting zoo, cow milking and so on. Basically it is a day to just wear your kiddos all the way out. Trev had a blast especially since daddy took us:) Anyways, more to come soon hopefully:)

Happy Mothers Day


If you would have asked me 10 years ago if this is how I pictured myself I am pretty sure you would have heard an absolute no. I pictured myself as a career woman. I worked at a bank and had every desire to work my way up as far as I could go. I had great ambition and drive in the corporate world. In fact, I don't remember anything ever being intimidating to me when it came to my job. I feared no one and I didn't see anything ever holding me back from what I wanted. I even enjoyed wearing my $200 outfits:)


Now, if you ask me today is this what I picture my self doing? Is this fulfilling my dreams? My answer to you is YES! I love my job. There are definitely some rough times being a mother. I get thrown curve balls more than I ever did in the corporate world, but I Love my job. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to be a mom.  At this time in my life, my kids are my greatest accomplishment. Yes one day I will go to school and one day I am sure I will work again, but I am enjoying raising and teaching these little guys. My payment does not come in the form of money, but through their growth and their successes. 


Being a mother takes my existence to a whole new level. I feel like I have purpose. I can't explain the love that I have for my kids. It is a love that I had never known before. A love that would cause me to lay down my life without a blink of an eye if I had to. 


I am thankful to my mom, not just on this day, but every day. She has the patience of a Saint. She has a heart big enough to love the world. She speaks kind words about others. She is a hard worker. She would give you the shirt on her back. Even when I was at my worst, constantly trying her patience and putting her through hell on earth, she loved me and she made sure I knew it. I love my mom for her example. She put my sister and I first always even when there were things that she probably needed or wanted. She is what every mom should strive to be.

Zachary

Sneak Peak

Just a little sneak peak of the pics we had done by April Williams with Hopscotch Studios.

Zachary is Here!

So the morning started out bright and early. We were told to be at the hospital at 5AM to start my induction. Well, we got there on time only to find out that tons of women had gone into labor the night before and that morning so there were not any rooms available until 7AM. A little annoying, but it gave Jason and I some one on one time to talk about the upcoming event and names;).

I have to say, my experience was pretty easy. The hardest part of my labor and delivery was the IV(it made me almost pass out). Other than that, they started my petosin around 9. I think I got my epidural at like 10:30 and I didn't even feel it! I don't remember too many details after that other than Jason going to lunch and my lifelong best friend Kaylen showing up. We got to talk for about 15 minutes when I felt the incredible urge to push because there was so much pressure. I sent Kaylen to find Jason and called the nurse. My nurse was on her lunch break, but she had stayed there to eat because she had the feeling I wouldn't be long. By the time she came and checked me the baby had crowned and NO JASON! Luckily my dad took off running through the hospital and found him. Right when he got back, the doc showed up, got me in position, I pushed 5 times and the little cutie was out. The moment was awesome. I was so aware this time around of everything that was going on. It made the experience really neat.

The rest is personal, but it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life with Jason. I am so lucky to have a husband like him. Words cannot describe it.
Trev in the waiting room. He was so excited to be up there. He was a little hesitant when he first saw me, probably because of all the wires hooked up to me, but he still ran up to me and gave me a hug.
The puppy he bought for Zachary because it looks like his puppy. He said he wanted his baby brother to have a puppy just like him.
And there is Zachary! He is so cute he drives me crazy. I kept him in my room as much as possible because I just couldn't get enough of him. I found myself just staring at him because he looked like a little angel.
Proud daddy. This picture speaks way louder than my words.
Trying out his new bed.
Zach is the biggest snuggle bunny ever.
Look at that crazy hair. It must run in the family because my Sis' little guy Jacob had the same hair when he was born. It stuck up all over the place. This is after I combed it down wet, it just pops right back up.
Brothers. I have to say, all through my pregnancy people were telling me that Trevor was going to have a hard time adjusting and that they would never be friends because of the age difference. I have such a different feeling about this. I know Zach is not a "Threat" yet as they call it, but watching Trevor with him is so sweet. He brings him toys throughout the day, sings to him, tries to play with him and talks to him. He is so eager to constantly help with everything! He has such a different sweet smile when he is around his baby bother and that makes my heart full of joy. I am sure they will fight in the future as all sibling do, but I see them being the best of friends.