Lately....

I have been working way too much but love my job more than ever...

I have caught the running bug again...

I have followed my mom's all natural ways and am drinking Kombucha...

I love my little family and how things have changed over the years...

I am more than exstatic that my parents are 90% sure they are moving to Logan!...

I still need a sweet fix 3-4 times a day...

I love teaching my little Jacey what life is all about and love playing with him during the day....

I admit I am a blog surfer...

Jace loves bath time and tries to climb into the tub...

Jace is hooked on Kung Fu Panda and UP...

Jace has 4 molars!

Jace loves Pb&J, milk, crackers, veggies, fruit and of course anything sweet (takes after momma there)...

Jace can say loon (balloon), dadddd, uh uh (up), hi....

Jace gives giant bear hugs and while you hug him he pats you on the back....

Jace is obsessed with going up and down stairs...

Jace is on a daddy kick right now, so cute but poor momma...

Jace loves little kids and animals....

Jace sleeps through the night at least 10 hours...

Jace loves being outside and laughs just because of it...

Jace still only weighs 20 lbs...

Jace loves his balloons and anything fuzzy and soft...

Luke is swamped with school, NVCG club and work....

Luke wishes he had time to go snowboarding...

Luke is applying for an internship this summer...

Luke is a great dad, husband, student, leader, priesthood holder, son, friend and acheiver...He motivates me everyday and inspires me to be the best I can be for my family

You guys are in for a treat...

Cause you will be hearing from me a lot more often now....So, Luke has this friend that works at Wal Mart. We were desperately in need of a new laptop/computer, hence me not posting for 3 months :), we told him we were looking for something but hadn't found one for the right price. He called Luke this morning and said hey Wal Mart just took this one off display and it's dirt cheap, cheaper than black friday! The best thing is that Wal Marts display computers are locked up so it was not even touched. Luke got some extra scholarship money this semester so I ran to Wal Mart and picked it up. Finally a computer that will let me into Google so I can supply all of you with my little life stories :) Pictures and good stuff to come, just thought I would share the good news!

It's about time, Fall and Halloween time!

We have been super busy with work and school and a new job. My computer does not let me onto google hence the sparce blog updates. So I am taking the time at my in laws to picture update you all, hope you are happy :). Just pluggin along waiting for the day when Jace will start walking and we will get a random large sum check in the mail...Love you!

Another Year Goes By...

I just spent two of the best years of my life with him...And if it weren't for that we wouldn't have this...

And This....

I thought I had said goodbye forever...

To the restaurant industry that is. But low and behold this week I have found myself embarking on a new adventure in a new restaurant. Obviously the economy has taken a steady decline this past year and subsequently so has my bank account. I had been contemplating for a while if I should find a new job. But doubt filled my mind as I heard about there being a scarcity of jobs in the valley and there was probably none to accomidate my college degree as well. Don't get me wrong, I have loved my two years of being a physical therapy aide and have made some great friends and have a great boss but this valley has a hard time paying college grads what they deserve. I had no choice but to go job searching. Maybe the Logan IHC hospital would have something, then I could at least stay within my degree. Then one day I drove down 14th North and discovered a building in the midst of going up. Hmmm, I wonder what that is. Weeks went by and finally a sign posted "Future Home of Texas Roadhouse". Oh I love that place and little Benny worked there and loved it too. Well how do I apply I thought, I guess I will just wait until a Now Hiring sign goes up on the work trailer in the parking lot. This past week it was up so I hurried in applied and had an interview Monday and TADA! I got the job. Most people dread going back to serving if they leave that industry but to tell you the truth I am so excited! I absolutely LOVE serving and especially meeting new people. Its a brand new restaurant in the valley so I think it is going to be pretty profitable which means my bank account in turn will go up! They are only open for dinner which means I get to spend all day with my little rascal! This is gonna be good. Oh and thank you Cache Valley for growing and prospering enough to be able to welcome this new opportunity into the valley!

A Morning in the life of Jace

In the mornings me and Jace kinda have a routine goin. We wake up and then usually I hit the gym while he enjoys social time at the kids club in the gym. This morning we woke up too late to go to the gym so I was able to capture some morning moments at home. Lately Jace has been obsessed with the bath tub. I have switched from a shower to a bath just because he won't stop trying to crawl into the tub while I am in the shower. This way I can entertain him while I am in the bath. Eventually I bring him in there with me and he goes CRAZY! He is such a water baby. My friends at the pool attribute it to the fact that my whole pregnancy I was hanging out in the water at the pool. When I take him out of the bath he cries. I get his diaper on and while I am getting ready for work this is what has been going on.... He learned to crawl with something in his mouth from grandma and grandpa's puppy.He crawls up the drawers when I leave them open
Then he is off to the tub to grab his floating letters and washcloth which he really enjoysEventually he crawls up to my leg to put him on the counter so he can do this with papa's toothbrush, hahaThen we both get dressed and it is off to work and grandma's. (He is more interested in grabbing the camera then taking a picture) Oh how I love being a mom to this sweetheart.

Things I love...

Never before would I eat white bread. Growing up we always had wheat and thanks to my health concious mom she taught us that white bread does not have as many nutrients as wheat so I tried to stay away from it. Well that all changed when I met my mother in law. She makes the best homemade white bread! My father in law can't digest wheat so she perfected the white bread. When I dropped Jace off this morning I was just in time for some fresh hot out of the oven bread. It was so delicious and I loved every gut clogging bite of it. Lately I have been reminded of the things I love so hence the name of this post.

We have all heard too much lately about Michael Jackson but I do have to admit that I kind of am enthralled by the guy. I LOVE his music! He was an absolute genius with his tunes and fast manuevering feet. I do think the guy was a little "wacko jacko" but come on after his upbringing and trials he has had, who wouldn't have bad self esteem and a skewed perception of what is right and wrong. Anyways I need to give a little love to him because he really tried to make the world a better place for you and for me and the entire human race.Next up..What is the perfect combination? Chocolate and mint of course! Ever since I was introduced to Grasshopper cookies I tend to pick up anything with Choco and Mint. When I go to Charlies a local ice cream shop I try to pick something different but can't vere from a mint oreo milkshake. At the chocolate shop in town I always get a mint truffle. And why oh why Hershey's did you take away my chocolate bar with mint crispies in it? I discovered mint chips and now I can't stop putting them in cookies and brownies, what is wrong with me? Nothing I say I love my indulgence! If I die from anything it will be from eating at least one thing a day that has chocolate and mint in it!Last but not least another unhealthy treat. Diet Pepsi with Cherry. Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, Zero Sugar. Enough said.