Cruise '07

We're off!!!

So, there are still no cruise pics, and we're off again. Sorry, I have a ton to do when we get back. We are on our way to St. George today. Matt is going to run the St. George Marathon. Wish him luck! He injured his ankle a little over a month ago. but still wants to run. We'll see if he can walk after (this may be his way to get out of Disneyland). Yes, we are going to Disneyland! It took alot of begging, and Mari's birthday to convince Matt it was a good idea. I think I'm more excited than Mari. Hopefully it will be a great time so Matt will want to go again. After Disneyland we are going to San Diego to visit Matt's parents. So we have a fun filled week ahead of us. I will post pics soon. Wish Matt luck!

Being sick sucks!

I know, I know. I am really behind. I have really been trying to get to the computer to post about our cruise. But I have been confined to the couch. I have had the flu, and man it is bad. This is the first day I've been able to get off the couch since Tuesday(except for running to the bathroom). So for now I'll say we had the best time on our trip. It was so beautiful and the weather couldn't have been better. We went scuba diving, snorkeling, zip lining, beach hopping, we rode scooters on a couple different islands. There is so much to say, but when I post pictures I'll get all that. Oh, it is so nice to have a break with your husband to reconnect with each other. I did miss my girls though. They were on my mind the whole time. Thank you to Heather, Stephanie and Mom for watching Mari and Lucy. I couldn't have done it without you. Well, I'm heading back to the couch, but I will post pics soon.

Where does the time go?

I have to apologize for being such a flakey blogger; Time just seems to fly by. When I was younger summers were so long, but now with kids it's gone before I realize it. Does anybody else feel this way? It makes me sad in a way. I always hope I'm making fun memories with my kids. But then they seem to enjoy anything. We have been to two Real Salt Lake soccer games and the highlight for Mari was riding Trax. So, I know I did this last post but I thought I would back track the last two months. I will be better in the future.

Snowbird

Such a big part of our summer. I have been going there as long as I can remember. I hope it will be as much fun for my kids as it was for me.

Lucy relaxing at the pool. Afternoon hike.

Daddy and Plumber Mari

Our weekly ritual of taking the girls on the trail.

Lucy usually won't sit still for long. But she loves these rides. At the end of the trail there are usually ducks and horses waiting to be fed. Mari is a little afraid of the ducks since one bit her and (in her words) tried to "eat my hand."

Hogle Zoo

It's not San Diego zoo, but it's improving. We had a blast. Mari was really into all the animals, except the hawk that almost took us out in the bird show.

Baseball

We love baseball. Nothing is better than being outside on summer nights with your family.

Salt Lake outing to RSL Soccer

Mari had a great time at the temple smelling (stepping) on the flowers.

Lucy and Mari went to their first Real Salt Lake soccer game. I had to get a picture of Lucy in her sling. She liked it for awhile but was ready to get out. I was happy to have her out too. She was laying right across my stomache. It felt like I was pregnant all over again, and in this heat it was tough. I was feeling for all you pregnant girls out there.

May in review

Sorry it's been so long since we've blogged. May has been a crazy, fun month. I love when it starts getting warmer and the kids and I can be out all day. So to sum up the month of May I thought I would post some pics and tell you what we've been doing.

I started out the month with our annual girls weekend. My sisters, mom and I get together once a year for a weekend of nonstop laughs, eating, shopping and staying up as late as we can (somehow I am always the first one asleep.) We went to St. George this year and had a blast. It's so nice to get a break from everyday life and have no responsibility. My sisters are the greatest, we had the best time.

Later in the month, some friends and I got together at a fun park in Orem. Mari loves to play in the water fountain.

May is a big birthday month in our family. We got together to celebrate all the May birthdays. Below is a pic of all the grandkids (except Heidi's 2 boys). Mari was a little scared of Chuckee and his friends, but had a great time with all her cousins.

Baseball is one of our favorite things to do in the summer. We've been to a couple BYU games and can't wait for the Orem Owls season to start.

Now for our biggest accomplishment in the month of May. Mari is potty trained!!!! Well, for sure in the #1 department, #2 is taking it's time. She has done it once and told us it was a BIG ONE, but after that it has been a little struggle, so we'll work in that. She is so excited, she thinks she is such a big girl now. Below is a picture of her in the park, 2 days after we started, she was still a little nervous so I brought her potty with us.

The last of our May adventure was camping on Memorial day weekend. We had a really good time even if we had to camp in our back yard. We had decided to go camping but Lucy wasn't feeling to good. So we set up our tent had a fire with smores, put Lucy to bed in the house and slept out with the baby monitor on. Mari thought that was a great idea and keeps asking to do it again.

Jumping isn't the only thing White Men can't do. . .

While Lindsay and I were eating lunch, we happened upon this dancing exhibition. Even I was a little too intimidated to enter due to the caliber of moves performed. I want everyone to pick their favorite move and practice it tonight in front of the mirror. The first guy reminds me of an Orangutan (minus the robot part of course). - Ocho Rios, Jamaica 9/06

Strolling Along

Mari, Lindsay, Minnie, Lucy & Dad taking advantage of some sunshine.

Lil' Emeril

Mari picking a little something up from her buds: Emeril & Elmo.
(AUG 2006)

'06 Pictorial 'Year In Review'