Saturday, July 26, 2014

Adams eventful birthday

I wanted to make Adams 27th birthday really special. Because he thought it was just another birthday. I'm grateful everyday that he was born so I could be with him. I know I'm selfish. I wanted to make sure this was a birthday he wouldn't forget maybe it will be maybe it won't but I don't think I'm what made it unforgettable...

So first off we ran a 1/2 marathon for his birthday.  Adam got 1st in his age group. Got a personal record and won a belt buckle. 2 goals he set to do. 
Garett won the whole darn race!!! And didn't even train all summer. 


Then he wanted a nice cream cake... Bam! Didn't even have to make it. This is a face he has made ever since he was little. It cracks me up. Thayne makes the same face. 
Then I had a gift surprise for him to try to help him get excited about his birthday all day. I set up 7 gifts (I didn't want to do 27) that he would start opening and 11:07 and open one up every hour on the 7th minute until all the gifts were open. I didn't get a picture of it though. Look it up on Pinterest you'll find it... Here is the reason I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted, exhibit a: boating. 

This isn't our first time boating and surely not our last but Adam does have a bad shoulder and although this picture is sweet he knew he shouldn't have done that last jump... But he did and ended up, 
In the ER with a dislocated shoulder. Not the first time dislocating it but first time it took two doctors to put it back in. He sent me this selfie by the way. The babies fell asleep on our way to the emergency room. So I sat in the car with them while I trusted my handsome man to the hospital staff in Ogden. Once the kids woke up we went in and took Adam one of his gifts. We tried to stick to the hour thing. You can imagine why I didn't get pictures. It was hectic! Oh and this crazy guy didn't want to be stuck at the hospital all day so all he had was Advil. He never sends me selfies so I thought for sure he was drugged up. Nope. He just manages pain like a champ. The last gift I gave him was this...
A giant picture of our family done for $30.00 I looked up on Pinterest about Engineering prints and had one printed out and then took it to hobby lobby and had them put a foam backing. It looks amazing. And for that price you can't beat it! I can't stop staring at it. Adam couldn't wait to get it up on the wall. 

Being married to Adam is the best thing I've ever done in my life. This man of mine is incredible. He works so hard in fact he went to work the next day of his birthday. He does everything without complaint. Even when I ask him to hand me something and I'm closer to it. He makes life so fun and enjoyable. He is close to God. He is an amazing father and husband. I don't know how I got so lucky to have him but I'm grateful to be the one he choose to spend his eternity with. I love you babe!! 



Oh and big PA school news, Adam finished his application we should start hearing about interview this fall :) 


Thursday, July 10, 2014

Because I run like a girl

Lately I've been thinking about where I stand on things. Like everything. There is so much to be opinionated about these days. And I hate talking politics because really only two parties? I'll leave those posts to bloggers who love to argue. Luckily there is more than politics to be  opinionated about. I recently saw a video called #likeagirl. I had to watch it to see what it was all about. I was impressed.
You have to watch it too otherwise you will have no idea what I am talking about...




My mother and father raised me to believe I could do anything I wanted. In fact I spent many childhood days dreaming of being a pro soccer player. Although soccer nor volleyball happened in high school like I had thought I found out that runners were athletes too. I had unfortunate event happen to my body in high school that effected my speed and it did not increase my senior year. Even though my medley relay team broke our school record I still wasn't fast enough. I didn't tell anyone but I did want to run in college on a team. The amazing thing about running is that you don't need a team. I can always run. So what does that have to do with the video? I want my children to know what it means to me to do things "like a girl". To me running like a girl means pushing physical limits. Attempting to brush aside the want of chocolate... And then giving in and having to run with a belly full of chocolate. Running like a girl means no excuses. I have my babies and I run with them. Running like a girl also means being a proud winner but also a good loser. Adam can out run me any day. It's a fact. But that doesn't stop me from trying to keep up with him. In fact to take this picture he had to slow down and push the stroller...

Exercise is important to me. That's why I studied it in college. I love learning how my body works and how to make it stronger. I saw a quote on Pinterest that said "I don't want to be someone else I want to be me but healthier and stronger". That rings true for me as well. I'm proud to run like a girl. I'm proud to be a girl. I'm striving to have a positive outlook about my body. Sure it has flaws but it's all I got so I'm going to work with it. And I'm going to keep on running no matter who is passing me. 

Monday, July 7, 2014

Why this California girl loves Utah

Yup thats right. I love Utah. 
Go ahead and judge. 
I grew up in California as a child. I thought maybe someday I would return again.
Adam and I visited and as I went back to my hometown I realized 
something was missing. 
Home

It wasn't there at all. People thought my parents were crazy because we lived in
San Diego (actually in San Diego not on the outskirts) 
some people say they are from there but they aren't... 

anyway isn't that where people want to stay forever? 
Mild weather, the beach, laid back people, the beach, THE BEACH!!!
The funny thing about living in San Diego is that I got bored of the beach. 
My mom was so shocked when I was ok to move to Idaho as a sophomore in high school. 
From Idaho it was only a matter of time before I moved to Utah.

I feel like Utah gets a bad rep from a lot of people. Yes there are definitely some extreme LDS people (Mormons) out here and some judgey people (aren't there everywhere?)
But there are a lot of good people here. Even ones that aren't Mormon. 

I love the mountains, 
I love the snow, 
I love that people want to help each other,
I love the summers, 
I love the springs, 
I love feeling safe, 
I love that people migrate here, 
I love that I can hike and only travel 30 minutes, 
I love my new home.

I didn't get to mention we were able to be apart of a Marshall Island wedding, right here in Utah. 
It was a wonderful experience. These Marshallize (hopefully spelled that right) people have also come to love Utah as well. I love other cultures and learning from them. 
I thought I was doing good at minimizing until I met them, but thats another story for another day.

I don't know if we will call Utah home forever. In fact our lives are going to change in a year. 
Adam is applying to PA school this month. 
He is applying to 2 schools in Utah, 2 in Arizona, at least 5 out east, maybe 1 in Oregon, and maybe even a few more. 
I know our Father in Heaven guided us here to Logan, Utah.
I'm still learning the why we are here. 
We have met incredible people who have helped us learn and grow. 
I am guessing this must be why. 
I also know we will be guided to our next home. 

 I'm happy to have grown up in California, I'm also happy to be here right now. 
Miracles are happening in our lives everyday. 
All I can do is try to remember them all when I get frustrated. 
Heres to the future whatever it may hold. I may look back and smile at the past. But my heart lives for what is ahead. Even though it is completely unknown. 



Thursday, July 3, 2014

Thayne's 3rd Birthday!

Thayne is now 3! While my mom was watching the kids apparently Thayne became
interested in their weed-wacker. And asked "Weema" for 
a weed wacker cake...

The anticipation is killing him




Grandma also brought some poppers that made both babies happy.
 Presents...


Thayne is in love with his new bike. He actually has to have it parked next to his bed
in order to sleep. After all that cake we had to get outside to try it out.



 Adam's parents were able to visit us for a short while we are glad they 
spent time with us and were here for Thayne's birthday. 











 Thayne had a great birthday. We tried to plan a party with friends but the weather pooped out. 
I feel like having a family party was just what he wanted anyway.
He was very worried about both sets of grandparents being there for his birthday.
This boy is teaching me so much. He enjoys the simple things and I would say is one of the happiest guys I know. If you ever need anyone to start the party he is your man. 
He makes everyday fun and helps me out in his own little way. 
Happy Birthday Thayne!