Zoo trip and stuff

We had a blast this past weekend going to the zoo with some friends. We went there last summer with the girls when I was pregnant with Carter so we thought it would be fun to go with him this time! Nothing is funner than seeing the expressions the girls get on their face when they see something really cool. We went to Salem Reservoir on Sunday to feed the ducks with the kids and they loved it. Some of my favorite pictures are from there. Can't wait till we get to go back. Thanks for a great time Mark and Raine!! We love you guys!

The warmth of the Spring air in California

Ok, I know I know I know it has been forever since I have updated my blog. I cannot believe it myself. Well, me and the kids took a trip down to California for a week and had a blast. It was warm pretty much the whole time we were there. We went to my nephew Haydens basketball games where his team ended up in 1st. place out of the whole thing. We went go my GG and Bakas house where we had a nice sunday dinner to say goodbye to my Uncle Mike who lives in Australia.
The girls just fell in love with my cousin Chrissy which I don't blame them cause she is amazing. We started missing Kory like crazy especially carter so we decided to fly Kory out Friday night so he could drive the Saturn back that we decided to buy from my parents for a run around car since my parents bought a new cross over buick. It is way nice. All in all we had a blast and can't wait to get back there or it can just get warm here and I won't complain so much. I promise it won't be too long next time.

Pirate Island Pizza

So we went to Pirate Island Pizza in Orem by the mall and had fun. It was such a cute place. It is one of those places though that you go for the atmosphere but not for the food just to let you know. But here are a few pictures of us there.

Christmas

So for Christmas we went to California. It was so much fun. We thought it would be fun this year as a family to go to Disneyland Christmas Day than to buy presents for everyone. So we did. We had a blast!! My parents and my brothers with their families all came. I was worried that the girls weren't going to go on the rides but they did. They went on every one that they were big enough for. The line to see the Princesses was an average wait of 2hrs. so we went and got their faces painted in the princess castle instead. They never wanted to take it off. Here are just a couple pictures of the trip. There are more on my facebook page if you want to see them. Of course I was surprised when I was able to take carter on the carousels and small world. I thought that was so cool!

Baby Blessing

So we had Carters baby blessing this past weekend and it went great. It is so special to have such a precious new baby in our house. The girls love him like crazy. They try to make him smile and hold their toys. Jocelyn tells him all about her gymnastics class and that he can come watch her when he can walk. It is just so darling. Kory couldn't be prouder to have a son. The way he acts with him just makes my heart happy. I am so greatful for my family and the love we have in our home for eachother. People keep asking us if our new house feels like home yet and I just tell them yes because home is where the heart is, and my heart is with my family! I am so excited for Christmas and going to California. It is going to be so much fun with grandma and grandpa and all of the cousins and aunts and uncles. Plus nothing gets better than being able to go to DISNEYLAND on CHRISTMAS DAY!! yay. I can't wait. So for no pics. but was just too busy having fun with all the extended family that I forgot to take some. Next time! Love to all for the holidays.

Baby Carter

Oh my gosh it has been forever since I have been on here. How sad!! I am sorry for the lack of updates. So far we have just had baby carter who arrived Oct.9. We love him to death and are so happy to have another boy in the family. We had a very fun Halloween. Jocelyn was Dorothy and maddie was Snow White. They got lots of candy which they still beg for till this day even though it is all gone! We are going up to Kory's sisters house in Smithfield, Ut for Thanksgiving. We are way excited to get away for a little bit. Love to all my friends and family. Miss everyone. Have a happy thanksgiving. kisses.

Girls Birthday Party

So we had so much fun last weekend with the family. My mom, dad and brother Chad came up for the girls birthday party. The theme this year was the little mermaid. We had bubble sticks, foam hats with stickers they could make, a pinata, and mermaid beach balls to play around with outside. It was so much fun. I am glad my best friend Ashley and her fiance could make it. Plus, Ron and Debbie who I haven't seen forever. They are pretty much my mom and dad too. Jocelyn got a bike from us this year. She had to ride it everywhere it is so cute. Maddison got a Radio Flyer tricycle. She doesn't get the whole peddling thing so she just walks with her tippy toes. Follows her big sister everywhere in it. This winter we will have to bring them in the basement so they can be pros next summer. Thanks to everyone who came. Much appreciated. We love all of you guys and your children.

5th Anniversary

Well, it was our 5th anniversary July 16th the day I drove home from California. So on saturday Kory took me out. We went to the Melting Pot up in Salt Lake City which was a neat experience. (overrated) but nice. Then we went and saw the new Harry Potter movie!! Loved it!!! It was so much fun just being out with the man and love and still love.

California Here We Came!!

So I went to California on July 8th and got back the night of the 16th. I went down there because my mom fell and shattered her elbow and broke her wrist. It was so sad cause she was supposed to come up and visit us and then go hike Mt. Whitney 2 times this summer and had all other plans that got cancelled. So to cheer her up I thought I would take the girls down to help lift her spirits and do whatever she needed me to do.

I took her to Dr.'s Appointments, and physical therapy, shopping and running errands cause she can't drive at all. I had so much fun. The girls did too. My parents have this waterfall and pond in the backyard that is like the perfect depth. So the girls lived in it. As you can tell by all of the pictures. Plus the pictures of my toes is cause me and my mom did a little girl time out and got a pedicure!! Thanks mom.



My dad by the water watching the kids. He's so handsome!



Jocelyn being her usual self.




Love this picture of Maddie and her big eyes.



My poor mom with her big brace. She can't even move her arm.

Uncle Chad (my brother) and Jocelyn. At the neighbors pool we were babysitting for the weekend.

My dad and Maddison. Can't live in California without some kind of water feature!

Jocelyn just loving and posing with her new bathing suit.

Maddison trying to hide that she just snuck a nutter butter cookie before swimming. haha