Busy Busy Summer!

I have more pictures on my phone but havne't taken the time to figure out how to get them on to my computer yet. My camera battery was dead for the first part of my trip so most of pics are on my phone from that. I'll add more later.
We have had a wonderful and busy summer so far! I was able to make a trip to Vegas, St. George and Utah County to see most of my friends and family! We had a great time and the kids were the best travelers ever! Our total travel time was about 23 hours spread out over 11 days and they were angels! We had no DVD's, just books and toys and they were so good! Thanks kids for being so happy so mommy could make the trip! It was real nice to see old friends and catch up, to let the kids play with their cousins and friends who they love and miss so much and to see our grandmas and grandpas! I love my family and am so thankful to them all. Thanks to everyone who let us stay in their homes and for feeding us! We all love you and miss you!
We started our trip in Vegas with a visit at Gilcrease Park, where Ammon broke his arm in November and which I don't think we had been back to since it happened, and were able to see some of our friends from our old ward. The kids had so much fun playing there. We stayed at my Aunt Margene and Uncle Bob's house while we were there and it was so nice to visit with them! I got to see Emily's new baby, Grace, and she is beautiful! Even though our visit was short, I am so glad I got see you! I hope you are all feeling better by now! Her whole family was sick with Tonsillitis so we said hi from the front porch and talked for only a few minutes. We were able to go to Ammon's old school and see his first grade class. They were all so excited when he walked into the classroom. They all yelled "Ammon," in unison. I think it made Ammon feel special. We also stopped by to see our awesome neighbors that lived across the street from us. It was fun for Lily to play with Olivia. The next morning we headed up to St. George and played in the pool at Hidden Valley where we used to live. We had some friends meet us there to play. We stayed with Keri who is the most amazing friend ever! Part of the reason I wanted to go there was to see her because they are moving away to the East Coast for five years and I don't know when I will see her again. She is such an amazing person! A quick story about her. When we moved to St. George, it was on a Wednesday and about a week before Christmas. Adam unloaded the whole truck almost by himself, we had a neighbor come over when he got home from work and helped Adam finish, thanks Dave. It took him about 12 hours. Keri came over around 5:30 and asked us if we wanted to come over for dinner. We went to her house and there were still boxes sitting around and the kitchen table wasn't even up. They had just moved in on Saturday and weren't even settled yet, but she still fed us dinner! That was the beginning of our friendship that will last forever! Keri thanks for all you did for us! We are really going to miss you guys! Friday we went to a park and met more friends from our ward there. It was really fun to play and visit. That afternoon we drove up to my mom's and enjoyed a fun weekend with her and my grandparents and some of the cousins. My mom cooked us a yummy dinner Sunday and all my siblings came over with their kids. I think that is the first time that we ever had all of us together as a family. It was great to talk about old stories and laugh and let the kids enjoy their cousins. Thanks mom for all you did!
On Monday another one of my most amazing friends drove all the way down from Price to see us. She was my neighbor in Omaha during law school. Her Sam and my Ammon are only two weeks apart and were the very best of friends. People called them Sammon. They picked right up where they had left off! Those boys are so cute! Lily, Anna and Lizzy also played well together. Aubrie thank you so much for coming all the way down to see us! You are amazing! I miss you tons!
Tuesday I went to see my sister's new home and to swim with her and her boys. Thanks for a fun day Adrienne! Your house is beautiful! I was also able to see my sweet friend from High School and college roommate, Sabrina. Thanks for letting me come by and your baby is so beautiful! I spent the next two and half days at my Grandparents and Dad's. I was able to see my aunts and cousins and spend some good time with all of my family. My dad came home with us to help me out on the drive. It was nice to have company on the ride and the kids were crazy excited about having Grandpa Wayne stay at our house for a few days. It was great to have him visit. My kids wore him out! They jumped on the tramp, played Pac Man on the Ipod, built castles, wresteled and Ammon and Grandpa had a slumber party every night. The only time Ammon sleeps in his room is when Grandpa Wayne comes to visit. They had a T-ball game the night we got back and it was freezing cold! Saturday we drove up to Tahoe in the rain and it was beautiful up there. It was actually snowing! We also took Grandpa to Scheels to ride the Ferris wheel and see all the animals. That is a fun store. On Monday night we were able to take Grandpa out on our boat up to Pyramid Lake. He and Adam wake boarded. It was a pretty night and thankfully we didn't get stuck in the storm on the lake. There was thunder and lightening and tons of rain on the drive home, but it was gorgeous at the lake! We were so happy to have you come out dad! Thanks for your help!
All in all it was a wonderful trip. The only bad thing was how much we missed Adam. It is always nice to go visit, but truly there is no place like home! The kids were so happy to be at home in their own beds and have their own toys. It was funny to see how happy Anna was to be home!

Nine Wonderful Years

Adam and I celebrated our ninth anniversary on Tuesday June 9th. I can't believe how quickly time has gone by. I am so blessed to have Adam as my husband. He is the most amazing father, husband and person. He is perfect in every way to me. I absolutely love him to pieces. I have been so amazed how love grows. I loved Adam when I married him but now I love him even more! I can't imagine how much more that love will grow over the next 10 or 30 or even 50 years. I almost cry sometimes when I think of how much I love him. Marriage is such a beautiful thing. So thank you Adam for being so wonderful and for making me so happy! I can't imagine life without you.

We celebrated the day by going to Scheel's and getting ice cream cones with the kids! It was a simple anniversary, but such a great day to remember! I am so happy to be in love with my best-friend!