HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY BRADY!

I don't know how this happened? How in the world has 4 years gone by since I had my last baby? Life seems to pass by so quickly. We celebrated Brady's 4th birthday today. I have to admit it was a little bittersweet. It makes me so sad to think that those days are gone forever. He isn't a baby anymore. He isn't even a toddler. He is a little boy. Although it makes me sad that my baby is growing up... I am so grateful that he is a happy and healthy 4 year old. I miss those days that are gone forever, but I will always cherish those memories and I look forward to the memories that are to come in the future. Like I tell Brady, " he will always be my baby!" Even when he is 60 years old, he will still be my baby. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father sent me such a sweet little spirit. I am so blessed to be his mom. I love that little boy so much. So Brady.... Happy Birthday. We love you!

Another Christmas has come and gone! It is crazy how fast time flies by. There is so much time and preparation that goes into the holiday... and then, just like that it is over. We had a wonderful Christmas. It was so much fun to watch to boys open presents and see what Santa brought them. The gifts were fun... but we did try to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and teach the boys about the gift our Heavenly Father sent us when he sent a Savior to the world. I love to spend Christmas with the one we love and reflect on our many blessings. I hope that all of you had a very merry Christmas and that you have a wonderful 2009!

Celebrating 8 Wonderful years!

Jesse and I will be celebrating our 8th anniversary tomorrow. I stole this tag idea from Holly Davis. (Thanks Holly!) It is hard to believe we have been together for 8 years. Time goes by so quickly, but on the other hand it is hard to remember life without my wonderful husband and sweet baby boys. It seems like life has always been this way. I am so grateful to be married to my best friend. We are so happy and I could not have imagined being in a happier relationship. We are fortunate to share the same interests, goals and view on how we want to raise our children. We were made for each other. I don't know if I believe in soul mates, I don't believe that there is only one person out there for everyone. I believe that there are a lot of people out there who can make one happy, but I do believe there is one person out there who can make you the happiest. I truly believe that I found the one who makes me the happiest. I love you Jesse!!!!!!! Thanks for loving me and bringing me so much joy over the past 8 years. I can't wait to share the rest of our lives together. Happy Anniversary.

1. What is his name? Jesse
2. Who eats more? Jesse probably does, only because I am trying to lose weight.
3. Who said I love you first? He did, but only because I was to stubborn to say it first.
4. Who is taller? Jesse is. He is 6'1" and I am 5'7"
5. Who is smarter? Jesse for sure!!
6. Who is more sensitive? definitely me! what can I say I am a girl.
7.Who does the laundry? Jesse and I both do it. He is the best at helping out around the house.
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do. It is closest to the bathroom. :)
9. Who pays the bills? Jesse makes the money to pay them. I just write out a check and stick a stamp on it.
10. Who cooks more? I would have to say me.
11. What meals do you cook together? Jesse is pretty great on the grill. If we are having a B-B-Q we do it together.
12. Who is more stubborn? I hate to admit it.... but I would have to say me.
13. Who is the first to admit they're wrong? I don't remember.
14. Who has more siblings? Jesse. He has 5 and I have 3.
15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Jesse would tell you that I do... but I think we make the decisions together for the most part.
16. What do you like to do together? Go to the lake in the boat or up in the mountains on the 4 wheelers. It doesn't matter what we do, we usually just like to spend all of our free time together.
17. Who eats more sweets? Jesse does. I would eat a lot more but I am not supposed to eat much sugar.
18. Guilty pleasures? We love to make nachos and eat them in bed while we watch our favorite TV shows.
19. How did you meet? The first day of our first aid class at Ricks College.
20. Who asked who out first? He asked me out first. We never spent a day apart after that until after we were married.
21. Who kissed who first? Jesse kissed me first. It happened at my parents house while we were sitting on the couch watching a movie.
22. Who proposed? Jesse did. He made me dinner at his house and hid my ring in the "dessert".
23. His best features? He has beautiful brown eyes. I love his strong arms. I also love the fact that he is taller than me. Everyone tells him that he has a nice chin. When my family members that had never seen him until we mailed out our engagement pics. saw him for the first time, they all commented on what a nice chin he has. It cracks me up!
24. What is his greatest quality? I can't name just one so here are my favorite two. He is the best Dad and husband. I love that his family takes priority over everything else.
25. Tagged? Anyone who wants to do a little man tag!

My trip to Charleston

I just got home from my trip to Charleston SC. It was so beautiful. I went for work and was really able to learn a lot. I spent almost a week there doing some training for my new job. For those of you who don't know, I work from home for a plastic surgeon who specializes in micro surgical breast reconstruction of breast cancer patients. I was able to follow Dr. Massey around while she did consults, hospital rounds and I was even allowed to go in the O.R. We had a surgeon there from Paris who worked with Dr. Massey to do some lymph node transfers. It was pretty cool to watch this ground breaking surgery being performed. It made national news. It was a really great experience. I learned SO MUCH. We worked very hard while we were there, but we did carve out some time to see the sights. Dr. Massey's home is located right on the water with a really beautiful view. We saw dolphins while we were standing right off of her terrace. We also went to market street and did some shopping at the market. We ate at some of the very best restaurants. It was a lot of fun, but it definitely feels good to be home. I got really homesick. I miss my boys and my husband so bad when I am away.

Broc's hunting trip with Grandpa Jeff and Great Grandpa Dick.

Broc had the opportunity to go hunting with my Dad and my Grandpa. He was so excited and it made him feel so grown up. He kept telling Brady, " You aren't old enough. You can go when you are 6 like me." He was the most excited about riding on horses into hunting camp. Broc loves to ride Foxy. She is the best horse. They left on a Friday afternoon, so Broc got to leave school early. He helped me pack his things and then we were off to Grandpa's house. They rode about 3 miles into hunting camp. Broc was so excited to sleep in the tent and eat "hunting food". They got up early and went to look for wildlife with the new binoculars that Grandpa gave him. He had so much fun. When he got home he looked like he had been living in the mountains for a month. Lets just say we had to give the tub a very good cleaning after he was done with his bath. I am so greatful that my boys will have such good memories with the people that matter most to us.

Handsome boy!

I can't believe that my baby is almost 4. It has really bothered me lately. Time goes by way to fast. I took this picture of Brady yesterday and while I was editing it on my computer I just sat and stared at him. He is not a baby anymore. He isn't even a toddler. He is a little boy. It makes me sad when I realize that those days are gone forever, but it makes me so happy to see that my boys are happy and healthy. We have been so blessed to have been sent these perfect little spirits. I love my boys so much. I cherish every day that I have with them. I love that I get to be their mom. What a wonderful opportunity our Heavenly Father has given me. I need to always remember those moments that we cherish while our children are babies, but also look forward to the future moments that are equally as sweet.