I SEWED!!!!!!!

So I was looking for some dresses for my sister-in-law's wedding this weekend, and low and behold my friend Amber Bradley had some available! They are adorable but weren't the right colors so she just told me to pick up some material. I panicked really because I do not sew. So I did it anyway, actually had Larry pick up the material. First I thought it looked like my grandma's old couch, but surprisingly he pulled through. I had enough fabric from the sash to make these fun hair flower clips. Wow, I felt like a mom. Anyways, it took us from 8:30-midnight! We had fun and I will be forever grateful for Amber's help. Also big hug out to Holly Krusi for letting us use her surger. Now on to the cake........

Temple Day

One of my most favorite and wonderful things I LOVE to do is go to the temple with Larry. His youngest sister, Keli, and last to get married, went to the temple for the first time yesterday. It was an amazing experience. Here are a few pics of Larry and I outside the temple. We had a good time!

American Fork Triathalon

This weekend a group of us went to American Fork for a Kids Triathlon! I can't even describe in words how impressed I was with these kids for accomplishing this! Here are some pictures to enjoy!







There was Coleman Scott, and the Nielsen kids, Jordan and Sydne. After the adults finished their triathlon, the kids had their turn. It started indoors at the Olympic size pool...............
Kaden had about 4 weeks of good swim training so when we saw the size of this pool I panicked a little, but after watching him stick with it and complete the lap and back that they all did I was near tears......


After the swimming they all ran to the transition area where their bikes, clothes, and gear was waiting....It wasn't the warmest either so you can imagine being so cold. After they were dressed and helmet and bike they took off for the 5K route. I was able to go on this with Kaden. It was a blast! Once they completed the route it was back to transition to leave the bikes and now run a mile loop around the cemetery. I was able to do this as well. Kaden kept telling me how neat it was and how it made him feel so good to see people cheering him on, and he also said, "Mom I am so glad you are here with me!" That made me feel amazing. Overall I think this will be something we look forward to doing again!

CrimPiN 80's

I have a hiking group. We use to go once a week up Logan, Hyde Park, Smithfield, North Logan canyons and hike at night when the kids are asleep and can breath a little. Since it is winter we still try to get together once a month. Last month we decided to make music video's of the 80's. Shanna was so sweet (and Jake) to let us come to her house. We had blue eyeshadow, a crimper, and leg warmers. Melanie took full advantage of the crimper and did some makeovers. We broke up into two groups and videoed them. I had a great laugh. The first group Nicki, Shaley, Melanie, and Loni did "Bright Eyes". Shanna, Ann, and I did "I Think We're Alone Now". Seriously a really really fun night! p.s. anyone's invited :)

Daddy Date

The boys got to share a night with their dad and the camera on Friday night. Larry had a brilliant idea to just go take random pictures. It turned out really fun for them. It also goes to show boys will be boys. Here you will see pictures of the boys running away from an ATM with a dollar bill. Zac posing in front of a dentist office with his mouth full of holes. Inside a cardboard recycling bin. Eating peanuts at Texas Roadhouse, stealing a kiss on the A on a full moon night. Using his brother as a sled down old main hill....ect. ect. ect.

First day of school......

So today I sent my 4th and 2nd grader on the morning bus to return again in 7 HOURS! It is such a long day, but I know they will enjoy it and I will enjoy my tea time with Ali and Madie. We are already preparing for our first tea with Grandma. She is helping me do dishes for the first time and is singing giberish.......maybe someday I will teach her a song that she can sing along to :)

WIND CAVES BY SUNLIGHT!

So we decided to do the wind caves again, but in the daylight this time. I have only one other time taken the boys on a hike, and that was at least 5 years ago, so I thought this is the time. I had SO much fun! I was proud of Zac's little legs for making it that far. Also for my father-in-law's little legs to make it that far! :) We had the boys and I, Bill, Lizzy, Sammy, Jim, Blake, Justin, Kelsey, and Caleb. We had so much fun, and the weather was actually great. Not too hot, not too cold. Next hike is the Chrimson Trail!