Spring Fever

Hey eveyone! There has not really been anything new to post about lately. We seem to be in a rut with our daily routines. Jace got his first haircut a couple of weeks ago. I was thinking that it would make him look older but his sweet baby face pulled through and he still looks his age :) He was so scared at first and hung onto me for dear life but then I gave him candy and put on UP and he was just fine. Thanks Anna for doing such a great job! We had Easter with the Lancaster's and that was delicious and fun. I did not do an Easter egg hunt for Jace because I knew he would not get into it and he would just throw the eggs down our stairs. He is a rascal like that lately. Since the weather has been warm we have been out to the park everyday. It amazes me how much he loves being outside and does not care if it is raining or snowing(which happened just yesterday in the middle of April!) or sunny. This kid could run and play for hours. He loves learning new things and is catching on quickly to mimicking people's actions. He was outside playing with Daddy in the grandparents backyard and heard a dog barking. Luke said all of a sudden Jace started howling. Now whenever we say doggie or Toby he starts to howl. I need to get a video of it cause it is so stinkin cute. Only one more month left of this school year for Luke and I can't wait! For those of you who didn't know my parents wont be moving to Cache Valley this year cause they are going on a mission to Nauvoo for six months! We are so excited for them and they will be great missionaries and parents to all the young missionaries out there. I have been trying to teach words to Jace lately especially shirt, shoes, socks. I guess when he tries to say them it sounds like we have been teaching him a dirty word instead. It's quite funny. Oh the joy of having a child! I went down to Lindon the other day for my good friend Christina's baby shower. It was so nice to be able to see her and her cute expectant belly. She is having a boy and I am so excited for her. Anyhow that is about all that has been goin on around our home. Summer could not come soon enough and I can't wait for me and Jace to be able to stick our little toesies into the pool!

Yeah, we go all out up here in Logan

Last month on the seventeenth Luke was recognized at a dinner put on by the Huntsman School of Business. It was real exciting seeing that it gave us an excuse to have a date night without the little Jace man. We got all spiffied up and dropped Jace off at grandma Lancaster's. We hurried up to the school and when we arrived were given a name badge and everything. I felt cool. It started out with appetizers which ended up being dinner too and then the program consisted of a couple students explaining their research on stuff that was way over my head, the school President giving his remarks and Luke standing up and being introduced and recognized in front of a bunch of important old people and me. I was a proud wife. He looked so good and I was thinking to myself that I should probably get used to this attention because he is a man of determination. He loves what he does and loves the people he works with (the first picture). As an added bonus of sitting through this 2 hour reception we then went to the USU basketball game against Lousiana Tech. The game started at nine because it was telecasted on Espn. It was a good night out and we had fun just being the crazy couple we are living it up on the big town of Logan. On another note Jace is finally starting to say momma more than dadda. Yes, maybe it is my time to have a momma's boy :) Another thought, ever since I was little I have always been surrounded with great men and today is no different. Being a wife and mother is very rewarding and now I can see what my mom was talking about all those years.

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!