Home again... and then Home again giggity gig...

Well we got home yesterday, and we were dirty tired and busy, so I did not get to this... but then the worst happened...Luke has the flu! Well hey what is a family trip without being sick! We all had fun at the sand dunes, it was pretty darn hot at the mid-day time, so thankfully Brandon brought his trailer and we put on the AC and played phase 10 for about 4 hours...Then it was cool enough to get out again. We leave tomorrow for home although really none of us want to leave, Allie most of all. Hope that we don't continue to be sick on the way home! YIKES!

Sand girls...Future trouble, the boys better watch out!This was so funny these kids all in the Rhino~!

Luke and his beloved Dog Dog.. we always knew were Luke was cause he was always calling Dogdog! Dogdog! There is a funny story about Dogdog...whose name is Toby, well Ryan (adam's brother) was out in the middle of the night going to the bathroom and here he looks up and sees a coyote running at him, well he take off running for his van, where they were sleeping, and he didn't realize the side door was open and the head sticks in the side door so he shuts it... well come to find out that coyote is really just Toby Coyote... (which is her nickname) it was pretty funny! Poor Ryan!
Luke ran away in the dark after that dog dog he got a ways out (we were watching him) and they they went and rescued him... personally I think it was a plot he just wanted a ride in the Rhino!

Luke Practicing for future driving... like his shirt Allie picked it out and made him wear it for the trip! Below is McQuade, the Flu bearer...Poor boy but dang he is cute!

Cute Allie cat!

Rolling in the sand is lots of fun!

Buggy riding...The kids love it so much! They had so much fun they just kept asking for a new driver, can we go up the big hill? can we go again!?!?

on the way there...Buggy...

Lukes little paw prints in the sand.

He is a boy, roll in the dirt is a must!

Allie and her Best friend and cousin, Katie. They were hooked together like glue!

Sanddunes Tomorrow...Updated with Pictures...

Adam and his baby...

Luke made Grandpa Calvin a pile of stakes, whither he wanted one or not!

I love this pictures of Luke.. He is a cute boy...

Lukes best friend Puppy...

These kids love each other!Grandpa's Garden...

checking out that amazing garden!

Grandpa Calvin!

Well my Husband will be the happiest man alive come tomorrow afternoon... he will be rolling in the sands of Little Sahara, Ut. Practically his birthplace... (he was there about 2 weeks before he was born about about 2 wks after too! Crazy parents!) So there is no wonder why he is a totally Sand addict! He is out working on his buggy right now, and getting everything ready, we are meeting up with Brother Ryan and Sis Jenn and their kids minus Hannah who is in Arlington helping take care of Amy and Milan. Also we are meeting Brandon and Jessie and McQuade. So it should be Hot and Exciting! I am tired! But hey when will that change? Probably about the time our youngest is 18 or so... maybe!
Today we went to Idaho and saw Grandpa Calvin, he is doing well, and his garden is amazing as always! So much food! I wish we lived closer! Luke rolled in the dirt, threw rocks hugged every dog that would hold still and then rolled in more dirt... he is a boy! Allie had fun too, except it was rainy and cool and so she was cold, but other than that it was a great trip and it reminded me how much we miss Grandpa pa. He is so cute!
. I am lazy right now and doing laundry since I am down to 2 pairs of pants and 3 shirts! Fun!
Well thanks for the great comments! Love you all!
C.

Thankful Sunday

Well better get this done before it is Thankful Monday again.

Well first, I am thankful for a good looking husband, I know selfish. But boy he shaved his head today and is all dressed up in his blue shirt and he just looks so handsome!

I am thankful for my kids of course, Luke once again was pretty good in Sacrament...but I heard he was a monster in Nursery, and as a matter of fact when I went to get him he was pulling up his teachers skirt! OY! Allie is just happy and and informed me that she never wants to go back to New York. I told her Hmm, you aren't the only one!

I am thankful for good lessons, We had a great Sunday school lesson and again for the second week I felt like I really had Church in Church! Sacrament was also good. I really like hearing the good lessons!

I was also enjoyed a great conversation with Melissa about the Book of Mormon, it was really nice to have a second to talk with her about something other than diapers and hair! (now you have to know that Melissa is the best hairdresser around! She is amazing.. and I am not just bias, she is the best! I come all the way from NY to get my hair done! I love you Lissa!)

I am thankful for a better attitude...sounds weird this one is just something barely explainable, but I just have had a better attitude and outlook on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...I hope I can keep it here and expand on it...It sure is better than being miserable! So Smile and remember we love you!

Not much to report

Well Allie went to a birthday party for the neighbor's little girl today it was a water party with slip and slides and blow up pools and such, she had a great time, and was quite worn out. She also made friends with the little boy in another house right next door and she played there for a few hours too.. Luke too... I am glad these guys have good people around, my kids would be totally lonely! At least they are having some "friends". Well we really haven't done much of anything, just went to Walmart to get Luke more Milk, he needs to go to MA, (Milk-aholics) Tomorrow Adam and Deloy are going 4-wheeling with Deloys friends, and I have no idea what we are doing, we may go swimming, but it is unknown at the moment. So we are just being mellow, we had a great dinner tonight I made Quasadilla's, with black beans and big onion chunks and tomato, and cheese YUM, I am pretty full from it. Anyway just a short Hello! Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying what is left of summer...

The Neighborhood

I know this picture is crooked, but I just LOVE the field. it is so pretty. I have totally understood the words to the song America the beautiful... O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties ....since I lived in Utah, when the sun sets sometimes it makes the mountains look purple and pink even sometimes too! It is beautiful!

This is the same field from before, except it was sunset. Then as I was walking back to the house I saw the moon rising between the mountains... it was so pretty! And Huge, it rose so fast!

My first Photo shoot...

Well, today I went to the park with the Pratt family and took their family pictures. It was scary for me, but fun, I think for not knowing much of anything I did pretty well, we got probably 15 quite good portraits. With a 2 year old in tow that is impressive to me. I was pretty happy and it gets me excited for learning more and more about my camera and taking pictures. These are some of my favorites. I haven't messed with them at all or anything these are just fresh!

This kiss one was an accident really but it is So cute!

The boys were hard to catch since Caleb just wanted to go play in the water! But Nat was great! Thanks Nathaniel for being so great and smiling most of the time.

I think this one is great!

Random bits ans bobs...

These are some Very cute kids... I love their Morning looks... Luke is especially looking like a big boy.

The field across the road and mountians, I think it is so pretty I am going to try to get it at sundown next time.

Allie even found a friend, she said she will call her Anna, and that she wants to name the baby that too!

And Luke found his best friends, Rocks and Water!

Thankful Sunday....on monday

I am thankful that when I look up into the sky this is all I see...The sun is taking some getting used too, but I love the clear blue sky...

Well I know I am a day late, but hey I went to be at about 8pm last night I just couldn't keep my eyes open anymore. So first I am thankful I was able to get some sleep last night even though Luke woke up 2-3 times. OY! then he was up at 5:30am...
I am thankful that I got to go to All of church yesterday, sometimes there is just nothing like good old Utah church. I really enjoyed all of it. Which doesn't happen at home, so I was happy to have 3 great lessons. I feel like I actually had time to reflect and listen to the feelings and the spirit that was there yesterday. Which is great.
I am grateful not to have to get in the car and drive into a different state for a while. I have been happy just to sit in the same place and not do much. I also have to say how thankful I am that we made it to Utah safe and sound, no throwing up in Wyoming, no Flu, that is a huge blessing! I am thankful for our family and for the love we feel from everyone.
I am thankful that Adam is almost done Dental school and that we get to start a new adventure soon. I have a feeling this year is going to go in a blink of an eye, when we get home life is just going to get busy and not stop till next July! (maybe)
I am thankful for happy healthy kids, who love love love... they are a bit crazy at times but that is just a great laugh. They are so sweet, and I am thankful.
Luke is starting to talk more which is cool! I am glad because I think it will solve lots of his frustration issues.
I am thankful that I am going to get to go to DI, and the Distribution Center, and Seagull book, and go see Temple square and do our annual BYU Store run, and see all our family, and some of our friends! I hope we get time to fit it all in. Luke and Allie need new BYU shirts! And I need to go to the stores listed, I love them, I miss them when I only get to see them once a year!

Also just wanted to say Congratulations to Charity, Greg and Big Brother Ian, on their new baby brother, David Henry! I am excited he is finally here!

Allie playing in the back yard, Grandpa taking Lukey on his first 4 wheeler ride...

Hmm, is this a dune buggy boy of the next generation? I think so!

Allie and the hose... best friends!