Best Proposal Ever

When I first got married the proposal went something like this.....

"So....I guess since your pregnant we should get married."

Let's just say that the second time over I really hope that it will be something special...unforgettable. Like.....this:

Hey a girl can dream....right?  :)

Pic Challenge almost done!

Ry and LJ at the "beach"

We are one day away from the pic challenge being done! Crazy to think this month is flying by so quickly. This picture was actually taken on Monday but I love it. And thanks to Instagram it has an awesome filter that makes it look even better. I am grateful for my family, they help me in soo many ways. They listen when I need to talk and seem to know when I need company.

On the moving front, I have been feeling more and more strongly that it is going to be the right thing to do. It's not that far away and it's an opportunity to make more money and better our situation. I'm actually kind of excited about it now instead of nervous. I still have time to decide so there is no rush, however I think it will be what ends up happening. I need to talk to the boys about it still. Tyler and Ry both seem excited but I know Nate might have a hard time with it as he loves going to South for school and has lots of good friends there. I'm going to have to pray hard about that one.

And...I think thats about it right now. It has been a very pleasant day today and I am going to cuddle up under a blanket and watch Dear John now so I can dream about having a guy like my movie star crush Channing Tatem (Ryder would appreciate that as well, since he told me again today that he can't find his dad so I better find him soon. I'm working on it buddy....being patient for the right one to come along). Good night all.

Mormon Messages (late)

After some unnecessary drama ensued from my last post, there were several not nice things I wanted to say to this particular person. However, after much thought I've realized that the only thing that needs to really be said is an apology to the people that have to deal with the drama aftermath. I really am sorry and I just want you to know how much I have appreciated your kindness through this all. It has meant the world to me, more than you know. And with that, a late Mormon Message that reminded me to always seek for a higher road.

On another note, Ry and I have been missing brothers SOO much it hurts but we have tried to have fun and keep our minds off of it until they get home. He has quite the little personality and has been so fun to talk to. Tonight I put him to bed but had the feeling I needed to go lay down with him and I am happy I did. We had such a fun discussion that involved sharks in Alaska, riding trains in Alaska, seeing bears in Alaska, riding a plane to Alaska, and many more topics that included Alaska (thanks Grandma for mentioning taking him to visit Alaska, he really wants to jump on a plane tomorrow). We also discussed the fun times we will have at the Aquatic Center tomorrow with Betsy and LJ, how much he loves that his new penguin can swim (just like in Alaska) and what kind of neat things Nate may bring home from Alaska. At one point I pretended to go to sleep so he would as well, and he would poke my forehead and whisper "Momma...momma....momma! Open up your eyes momma!" until I did. It made me smile. He is such an adorable boy, I love him with all my heart.

Happy Memorial Day

Snowcone at SnowMania

This has been quite the hard week this week having only Ryder. Don't get me wrong, I love him to pieces but it's just not the same as having three run around. Ugh. And just found out that Tyler wants to stay in Parowan until next weekend which, I kind of have to wonder if that was really his decision or not. He didn't want to go period, then he only wanted to go a few days and now he wants to be gone all week. Doesn't feel right. I'll just have to check in with him every day or two and make sure he is okay.
On to other things...today has been rough. Ry and I have been stir crazy. We visited with Betsy and LJ For awhile, went to the lake with them for awhile, then came home and went swimming for awhile. After we went to Discovery Park for a long while then came home and ate dinner. Now we are watching movies. We haven't done this much in one day for a long time but we just didn't want to be inside. Brothers being gone has been extremely hard on Ryder as well. He goes to sleep crying because he misses them so much. It's going to be a long week.

Today is Memorial Day, and as such I just feel I need to pay respect to those who have served and still are serving this country. Truly, I can't say thank you enough to suffice at all.

via MARS Spec Ops.
Yes...it's a real picture. And yes, they both died for us.

pic challenge

Today has been a different type of day. Ty was with us in the morning but his Grandparents came to get him around noontime....so its been me and Ry. We got a lot of cleaning done, he got himself a haircut, and we got our shopping done. Now we are watching movies and eating pizza and cookies. Cause that will help my chunkeh problem. But it is worth it. Pics below.

the girl was adorable that cut his hair, she thought he was the cutest kid ever

Thats...oh...probably...3 in worth on my butt.

Have a happy weekend!

Pic Challenge (another cheater post)

I didn't technically take the pictures...but I LOVE them! Nate left with Grandpa and Grandma today to head to Alaska. He was soooo excited for the trip. But apparently he was also a bit nervous about the flight. Was it worry over turbulence? Or not landing? Nope....he was worried what the pilot would do if there was a tornado. Oh I love my kid. He is definitely a worrying type, but his worries are a bit humorous sometimes (Am I a bad mom for saying that? Well they are...haha). So here is today's trip via Grandma being nice and sending me pic updates.

Eating a giant shake at Smashburger. Mmmm Smashburger

At the Las Vegas airport

On the plane! He doesn't look the least bit worried....

Walking up the tarmac with Grandpa in Long Beach, CA

Letting the iPod charge playing the iPod at the LB Airport....love the 4 hr layover

I look forward to seeing what other adventures he embarks on throughout the next week! They will be getting into Alaska rather late (like midnight) so I hope he's okay and can get some sleep for the fun day ahead of them tomorrow. I already miss him like crazy but I'm excited he gets to have a fun adventure!

I also have a pretty big decision that I might need to make in the near future. Still don't know if it is a for sure thing, the details are being worked out, but it will definitely involve some heavy praying (pray for me pleeeeassee?) as it would involve moving. The opportunity will be a wonderful one if it comes to be, but as the night goes on I get more and more nervous to leave my safe little haven here. I rely on my support network pretty heavily, so not having my family readily available to visit with would be kind of tough. Granted, we would be a 45 minute drive away so it's not horrible, but things definitely would not be as convenient as now. I guess we shall see what happens. It might be good for me to have to learn how to build relationships with others better....or learn to rely on others besides my family for help. And there is definitely a bigger demographic of single people there. I guess we will see what happens.
More on that later if it becomes a possibility.

Pic Challenge

I'm cheating a little today because technically I didn't take this picture but I did take a picture of the picture.....

Me in Alaska a VERY long time ago...like 10 or 11 years ago
{wow i feel old}

I am grateful today that my parents were kind enough to invite Nate to go with them for a visit to my wonderful sister and her family in Alaska. He embarks on the epic adventure tomorrow and is sooo excited. At the moment he can't sleep because he is having a hard time deciding what all to take and seeing how much he can jam into his bag. Its a small bag, he's not getting much further than the essentials and a lovey. We are also charging the iPod so he has something to play on the airplane and he has pinky promised me he will be ultra careful with my camera if I let him take it.
I have got to say, next week is going to be a fairly quiet and lonely week. Nate will be gone until Saturday, Ty is going to be going to his other grandparents house sometime (still TBD) so its just going to be Ry and I for a lot of the week. It will be nice when things are back to normal.

In other news.....Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition is coming back woot woot! I love that show, gives me some insane motivation. If someone who is twice my size can lose weight the normal way, so can I. Sorry random tangent but the commercial just came on :)

Pic Challenge

I am grateful today to be a Momma. I can't think of a better calling in life. My boys drive me absolutely crazy, make me want to pull my hair out and get yelled at a whole lot......but they also make me smile and laugh, make me want to kiss them all over their cute faces and give them giant bear hugs. My days would not be near as happy without them around.

Ry and I

Ryder and I found these crazy looking bugs on our patio yesterday.



our crane fly

I initially thought they were giant mesquitos, but on closer glance they are really something called Crane Flies. Absolutely harmless, won't bite...but very crazy looking.

via google images - to better emphasize their size

I've never seen them around Cedar before, so I have no idea where they came from but they definitely scare you a little when all of a sudden there are 3 on your balcony.


Mormon Messages Monday

Tonight we watched this video for FHE. It seemed only fitting that we are working on being more Christ centered in our home, and the boys desperately need could use a reminder every once in awhile like this one. Anyway...on with the show. Fulfilling Your Duty to God.

Pic Challenge

Its kinda crazy to think that this month is almost over. Its been a very rollercoaster-ish ride. I've had really high points...and really low points. But it's been a good month over all.
This is the last week of school for the boys and Nate embarks on his trip to Alaska on Friday (which he is soo excited about he almost can't sleep at night). Tyler, Ry and I have some plans for the weekend and Ty might go visit his grandparents if he is feeling up for it. Last I checked he only wanted to go a couple days but we shall see. Its been hard on Ry and myself letting him go but it is what it is.

Today's pic challenge was given to me courtesy of Ryders daycare teacher. Its pretty hilarous.

Ryder is the "princess"

When I asked him about it, he told me he was a pretty princess and Cruzer was a clown. After this picture they switched it up and Ry was the clown instead. Either way....pretty darn funny if I do say so myself.