P.S. I forgot to mention that the terrible twos have hit HARD and Gavin is a little "Angel" lately. Wish us luck in getting through the next 18 years of his life:)

Like Father Like Son

The other day I asked Carl to hang our family pictures for me, so what does he do? Climbs on our couch and starts hammering the wall... so what does Gav do? Climbs on Dudley the horse and starts pounding on the wall with his Handy Manny hammer "Pat". Carl tried getting mad at Gavin, but I quickly told him there was no way he could get mad at him for just following in his daddy's footsteps. It was super cute though...Gavin is Daddy's little helper!

Grandma Mary

My sweet Grandma Mary passed away on Thursday, February 25. She was the most amazing person and I am so lucky to have had her in my life. I know that she is in a much better place and I am so glad that she no longer has to suffer. Thank you Grandma for the example you set for me and for your endless love. I will always be grateful for you in my life! I love you!!

going private

I'm going private as of this weekend, so if you want to keep viewing my blog please leave a comment with your email address, first and last name, and how I know you on it and I will gladly invite you! Had some weird comments from people I don't think I know so I just want to be safe!! Thanks a bunch, just a scary world we live in.

Playing at Grandma's is Rough!

Poor Gavin! After a very busy morning of running around, playing, and terrorizing everything in his path Gavin just couldn't make it to his bed to take a nap. It was very difficult to even eat his lunch and the next thing I know here is the poor guy sleeping in the high chair. Wow it really is tough playing at Grandma's house!

I couldn't resist putting this picture up...especially if any of Carl's co-workers will be checking out our blog, I wanted them to see his "true" colors. I guess it runs in the family with his dad, brother and brother-in-law by his side. What a bunch of goofs!!

If you can't beat 'em join 'em

Ok, I have to admit Gavin was driving me absolutely CRAZY yesterday. Getting into everything, throwing fits, throwing toys, sassing me, spitting, and the list goes on and on. I was very close to putting the poor kid up for adoption (my mom is the only eligible adopter in that case) when I finally gave in and decided to just join the little stinker. House work was put on hold and we had fun. We got ice cream and ate it before lunch, played out in the snow for a few minutes and I even attempted to make a tent inside. I am a pretty bad engineer when it comes to building, but it stayed up long enough for us to read some stories in it and then we tore it apart and had a good time jumping off the couch onto blankets and pillows. We had a lot of fun! Thanks for reminding me to enjoy life little man! I love you buddy!!!

Our awesome, not so sturdy tent

I was sitting under the tent and Gavin didn't quite know what to do so he kept peeking in at me.

Gav man sure had a blast!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I have the GREATEST husband ever! He surprised me and gave me the best birthday present ever. First of all, he shocked me with a stay at the Anniversary Inn. We stayed in the Swiss Family Robinson Suite which was a blast. Totally cool setting, super fun sleeping in a tree house and showering under a waterfall. Thank you so much Carl for such an amazing weekend, you are the best! I look forward to spending many more birthdays and anniversaries together with you. You are my best friend!

This was our cool waterfall shower, totally fun to shower in.

Carl spent most of his time in the shower, seriously if it weren't for the shower curtain and the TV I would have thought for sure we were in the jungle...oh and the water was heated, I guess they don't have that in the jungle:)

Step right up to the tree house bed. That was the best nights sleep I have ever had.

Carl in the "Love Nest"


And on Thursday night, the 10th my awesome husband also gave me the best surprise of all. We took a carriage ride around Temple Square, which is something I have always wanted to do. First of all, our appointment was at 8:30 and we thought we were leaving with plenty of time to spare. Well little did we know, there was a Jazz game, Kurt Bestor concert, the Nutcracker, obviously Temple square and some choir concerts going on at the Conference Center. So there was no parking whatsoever. By the time we finally found a parking place, which was about 6 blocks away it was almost 9:00. We booked it to temple square and had to pay extra for our ride, but it was so worth it.

Thank you so much Carl for the amazing birthday present. You are the best husband a girl could ask for and I am glad I've got you! I love you!!