7 things I love

Today marks our 7th anniversary. I know, we still have a long way to go, but
I am loving every minute.

• He makes me breakfast now every Sunday morning
• He calls me Flossie
• He puts up with my silly dancing and acrobatic tricks (when it hits 11 p.m.I get a little slap happy at night)
• He loves to spoil me
• He loves to let me have time for myself. He even calls my friends to call me and go do something with me (thanks Maria ;) He willingly takes the kids whenever I need some mommy time.
• He lets me dream and tells me that I can do anything I put my mind too. He always finds the way to make things happen.
• He supports me 100% in whatever I choose to do or am asked to do.

He really is the best! At dinner tonight I looked at our 3 kids and thought back to the day 7 years ago when I tried to imagine it what it would be like, but in all reality it is better than I could have imagined it. We have an eternal family, I am with someone I love to hang out with. I am truly a lucky lucky girl!

A night out

Last night Sean and I went to the Sealants for Smiles gala. It was at the Grand America Hotel and was a formal affair (black tie optional). It was the first time that we have had some a real night out in a while so it was awesome. We sat by great people and the food was yum. The program ran a little long, but all in all it was nice.
I wore my Grandma's dress from the 1940's and my moms pearls that were given to her from my dad. I felt very grown up! Thanks mom, for letting me borrow something so special.
It was a fun evening with just my babe! I love time out with just the 2 of us. It doesn't happen often, but I savor every second when it does.

p.s. I don't look good at ALL in this picture, but it's the only one I have!

They passed

Rylee and Tayler just completed their 8 lesson course of swimming lessons. They both loved it! Tayler gets to advance to the next level. Rylee wasn't able to do a few things still on the check list so she will repeat the same level.

Afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday night they would do a little of this swimmin'

and of course this little dude couldn't be excluded. He is SUCH a boy!
Have a happy Friday! (p.s. I still need to post about the week my sister was here, but I can't find where she saved the picts on my computer)..

Grateful Sunday

Tonight we watched Emma Smith, My Story. I thought it was an excellent movie, and even drew a few tears out of me at the end. It really made me think about all that her and Joseph went through. So much sorrow with all the children they lost. So much hatred against them from the mobs. It truly made everything I do on a day to day basis seem so easy. At the end I wondered if I would have been strong enough to withstand everything that they experienced. I would hope so, but it would have been trying to say the least.

This morning at noon we were all ready and since we don't have Church until 1:00 we had family scripture study to kill some time, and all took turns reading a verse in 3 Nephi. The special thing this time was that Tayler participated and read along with us. It was so neat to hear her read and she did such a good job. She asked for her "own" scriptures. I think we may take a little trip down to Distribution tomorrow to purchase some of her very own.

Last night was our Halloween Activity. It was a lot of fun and the trunk or treat was great. The weather was perfect so I think it was a success. The new Bishopric presented the members of the old Bishopric with a beautiful Simon Dewey picture. It was very humbling and so thoughtful. They are such an amazing group of men.

This morning I was released from being the Activity Chair person. I was kind of bummed because I was finally getting the hang of it and actually really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed working with Kathryn so much. She is just plain fabulous! I was called as the Beehive Advisor which I am equally excited about. The President and counselors in YW's are fabulous so it will be a great opportunity.

This past week I was able to hang out with my mom and little sister Julie before she heads to Kuwait for a year. It was a blast! That will be tomorrow's post.

My little Rylee

This little girl always surprises me. The other day she brought me a paper where she had T-A-Y written and said "this is Tay's name." Then she said "my name is spelled R-y-l-e-e and our phone number is" (and got it correct). I was blown away. I am learning that she is one that memorizes things quite easily after hearing it just a few times.

When we were practicing for the Primary Program a few weeks ago I overheard her in her room so I quietly listened & observed. She had all of her "friends" (stuffed animals) lined up in a row and she was talking into her microphone. She first quoted ALL of Tayler's part for the program word for word then clapped and said "good job Tayler" afterwards she did her part, clapped and said "good job Rylee." Tayler's part was pretty lengthy too, but Rylee could have acted as proxy in case Tayler didn't make it. I was impressed.

I know there are kids her age that know how to do much more, but for my Rylee she is more of the quiet observer that I didn't think really paid attention to any of that kind of stuff. She wasn't quick to talk either like Tayler did, but when she did talk she was speaking in full sentences. It is so fun to see her grow into such a cute little person. I love her so much.

She is loving preschool too. Her teacher is the cutest lady in the world. I really have been so impressed with everything that they do. Last week, I was late picking her up so she was the only one left in her class and when I came in her teacher said to me,
"Rylee is such a special girl. There is just something about her that makes her so unique and amazingly adorable. She just has a sparkle in her eye"

I love to hear that. It makes you feel good to hear it from someone else too.

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday Cody! Unfortunately they are very far away from us, but we are sending Cody many birthday hugs and wishes. We hope you have a great day!! Lots of Love!

Grateful Sunday

Today I am grateful for the opportunity I had to sit with my husband again, and the last week that he was home every night. It was so much fun. I didn't realize how much I missed him until he was home again.

I am grateful for simple prayers that are answered each day. I know that each one whether great or small is heard and answered.

I am grateful for good friends and family that keep me going.

** I also want to wish Shelly and Sharla a HAPPY birthday. Sharla celebrated hers on Thursday and Shelly's is today. Thank you for being so wonderful to me and making me always feel welcome in your family. I sure love you both. I hope all your wishes come true. **

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long day & flashback friday

today was another 12 hour day at the office.
Last night Tayler woke up and had thrown up all over.
After I cleaned it up, I stumbled back to bed. Then
the alarm went off a few minutes later (at least that is what
it felt like).

Sean does such a great job with the kids and he loves
spending time with them. They are always doing
something fun when I come home. I love the hugs I get
when I walk through the door. I love them so much.

After dinner, we had family movie night! Sean rented Nim's
Island and had a sack full of candy so we all headed downstairs
to relax and watch the movie. The girls loved it and truly
were captivated by it. (I don't think Rylee moved the whole movie).
Jayson ran around like a crazy man. He is at such a fun age.

My sister flies in from Denver tomorrow. I am so excited to see her.
She gets to stay all week. I can't wait to play.

flashback.. Rylee was the cutest

little lamb 2 years ago for Halloween, and this year (thanks to auntie Jenny AGAIN) she gets to be a
Giraffe. She tells everyone, no mater where she goes. She is so excited!
Doesn't she look like Jayson? I love her cute little face.

Well, I think my bed is calling me. Loves everyone!

Happy Birthday Sean

I just wanted to wish my babe a very happy birthday today October 6th. He is wonderful in EVERY way and I love him so much!

Here are 35 fun facts about Sean on his 35th birthday.

1. He has a wonderful sense of humor
2. He is a spiritual giant
3. He loves his family & is the best daddy in the world
4. He doesn’t ever want his kids to know about parades. He seriously is hiding it from them so he doesn’t have to go to one.
5. He served a mission in Louisville, KY
6. He is brilliant! He graduated as Valedictorian from Viewmont High School. . He was in the very first Satellite program in Davis County at J.A. Taylor Elementary because his SAT scores were in the 99th percentile and he graduated as Cum Laude in college.
7. His corolla caught on fire on the side of the freeway. It passed on that day and then he bought his Ford F-150
8. He is a HUGE Utah Jazz and BYU fan.
9. He is a homebody. When he comes home from work he doesn’t want to leave again.
10. He is a hard worker and never complains about everything that he has to do.
11. He can figure out how to do just about anything
12. He always says he is “sorry “ first
13. He works as the Marketing manager for SelectHealth
14. He supports and helps me in everything I do. He seriously wrote all the lessons I taught when I was in the RS presidency.
15. He will be done with his MHA in December. Hooray!
16. He is Tayler’s soccer coach this year.
17. He was a very good soccer player when he was younger.
18. He loves to cook & is very good at it (total bonus, I know!)
19. He never seems to stress out, or doesn’t let it show if he is. His plate has been very full the past few years, but he always has time for his family.
20. His kids adore him. When they hear the garage door open they all start screaming in unison

21. He graduated from the University of Utah
22. He loves to read (Church books mostly)
23. He is a kind and loyal friend
24. He is the 2nd oldest in his family of 6 kids (4 sisters & 1 brother)
25. He was born in Japan and then his family lived in Germany while he was younger
26. He is very shy (until he gets to know someone)
27. His favorite food is pizza. He would love to own a pizza restaurant one day.
28. He has such a tender heart.
29. He loves to teach Gospel Doctrine
30. He once set off an alarm at a restaurant while “checking out” a girl
31. He is very humble
32. He was a swimmer in High School. He originally started out playing Football until he broke his wrist.
33. He broke his arm in half while playing Tackle football on Thanksgiving Day. He had to wait until Monday to have surgery done since it was the Holiday weekend. (he was even prompted not to play, but didn’t heed the warning).
34. He takes such good care of his family.
35. HE is my best friend in the whole world. I am so grateful to be married to such a great guy. I am very grateful for this date.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We love you! XOXO

Flashback Friday

So my cute friend Debbie does this on her blog and I thought it was a great idea. I love going through my old pictures & down memory lane, so from now on, every Friday, I will randomly pick a photo from the same time frame (from any given year) and write down the memory I have from that particular time.

So here it goes...

Ahh, my sweet little Tayler! This is from Oct. 2003 so she is just over a year *almost the same age as Jayson right now*

I loved this picture! She was such a good natured little girl and oh so cute. Look at those awesome blue couches Sean scored for us. Nice!