Good Times

Back in July my Sisters and Mom came to stay the weekend. We had a couple of things planned but for the most part we knew we could do nothing and/or just talk, and eat. So we did alot of both.

Jewelry making!

We made these Pillowcase dresses

for Payton, Mya and Whitney.

Also each made a skirt, which

made me fill so accomplished :)

We all had a really great time. It was fun.
 I feel so grateful for each one of you.
I love you all and I am so glad I have you in my life.

Nine Years Ago..

Not sure how 9 years have

pasted already but they have. Whitney

was born 6 weeks earlier.

She come to earth a fighter and O'boy

does that still stand true. She is one

tough, sweet, little,

my minds made up, creative,

daddy's girl..

I need to admit that her B-day was

so hard for me. Not sure what

it was. Alot of memories

came back to me regarding her

birth, the days and weeks,

following. What stands out to me this

year is that LIFE GOES ON. Just 

has it did in August of 2002.

I wanted to spend all my time at

Primary Children's but

 I still had a Husband, 2 little boys at

home, household duties, chores etc. 

Tristin started Kindergarten,

Gavin had a b-day turning 3,

Scott still had to go Bow Hunting.

I had a b-day turning 28. Some

parts seem like a blur and I am sure

they need to stay that way.

I know I wasn't on top of my game

during this time.

I also remember how I felt

extremely loved by my father in heaven

knowing that he knew what was best

for me and my family.

I knew he loved Whitney even more

perfectly than I did. I also knew

that if I couldn't have the change to be

her Mom on earth I would be

giving that change in heaven someday.

Don't get me wrong I had bad

days, my heart would ache

my mind would play games with me.

I hated having an empty baby car

seat in the back of my car just in case

they let her come home that day.

I hated feeling like I need to

explain to people how I was doing.

Now, August of 2011

Well, I still have a husband, 

who is my best friend,

and loves me for me!!

Whitney is starting 4th grade,

Tristin is a Freshman,

Gavin's B-day is next week he will be 12.

Payton is 2 and I am glad that

LIFE GOES ON...

Moab...

MOAB, UT  Girls Camp 2011

Isn't it Beautiful? We had such a great time.

2 nights 3 day was plenty for us.

Red Rock, Heat, Water, Girls.

Equals = Tons of FUN, Sunblock,

Tired, Hungry, Singing,

Laughing, Talking, Listening,

Wonderful TIME...

WE endured some challenges,

WE worked together,

We loved it,

We all made Memories,

to last forever!

Something to Celebrate...

 At our house we have 6 BIRTHdays a year.

So of course I needed some updated decorations.

It's almost time for Whitney's 9th birthday, and I have been

 want to get a banner for the Mantel.

So this is what I have come up with so far to go with it.

Summertime....

I seriously can't believe it the end of July already. Where does the time go? So in ahh of summer, hot, fun, water, giggles, togetherness, popsicles and all that wonderful stuff. Here are some pic of the kids at the pool. It's a good life. I tell ya, I think they had a BLAST.

WE all had a great day. I truly enjoy sharing this journey with my kids.

I see bits of there personalities that are the same and some that are not even close

to the same, each one is there OWN. 

I see Tender, I see Tough, I see Sweet, and most of the time Nice. But it

is OURS, and we choose to make the

BEST of it..

Cousins, Cabin, Cox's!!

Well it was that time of year again. Time to head to the Cabin with the Cox's. The weekend was full of food, 4 wheelers, hiking, shooting guns, kids playing in watering troft, conversations, games, firepit, laughter and all sorts of goodness. The cousins range from ages 14 to 3 months old. We missed having Shandra's and Colt's families with us. I know that the kids will always remember the time they spent together. I am grateful for the memories made this weekend.



Grandpa Cox and some of the Kids



Scott, Cayson, Jaxson, Gavin and Tristin
Shooting the guns.

Jaxson, Tristin, Gavin and Cayson

Scott and I...

The Cabin

Kids getting in the water, and they soon found out
it was pretty COLD!!

Whit, Kinley, and Payton

Jackson and Keston!!

Payton and Jackson!!

Payton and her Daddy...

Scott and Sharm took the boys huntin
Jack Rabbits..

More Target Practice.. Boy do
the kids love it. They went thru over 550
round of bullets

Magical...

What a wonderful 4th of July weekend. I am so thankful to enjoy the freedoms we have to celebrate in our great nation. I am so grateful to live in the land of the free. We had a busy weekend full of family, friends, fireworks, Brad Paisley, swimming, food, and most of the time pure silliness and laughter.

Stadium of Fire... Brad Paisley He was amazing!!

The Fireworks were magical!!



Happy Independence Day!



Best Buds.. Spencer and Gavin



Payton having frozen lemonade. It was ridiculously HOT!

Fireworks at the Scribner's House..

Tristin showing us how it is done.



My BFF Steph and my girls



Whitney and Payton Doing some Sparklers.. How Cute are they?

Treats for the Kiddies..

Yummy Fruit Pizza...

We feel so Lucky to have such wonderful neighbors to Celebrate America with!