Back to normal life

We have had such a fun summer. In July we went to Bear Lake for a week with the Wilson family. This was, by far, the funnest vacation we've had as a family so far. Our kids had a BLAST playing on the beach all day with their cousins (picture above: Sadie and Jayna), eating raspberry milkshakes, riding on the boat with Grandpa Wilson, and getting dirty all week long! After a week of it, Nate and I were surprised how sad we were to leave.
Nate & I went to California the first weekend in Sept. to visit his aunt & uncle, the Ek's, and go to the BYU game. Despite the outcome of the game, we had so much fun with the Ek family, surfing on the beach (pictures to come), and just relaxing in beautiful Southern California.
So, now it's back to real life. Sadie started preschool, which is so stinking cute I can't even tell you. Carson is starting to say a lot of fun words, like "belly button" "Love you" and "dance" , I love this stage!

After 5 years of marriage...

Tomorrow Nate and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary, can you believe it? Even though life has changed a ton for us since 5 years ago, we are still madly in love with eachother. I don't think I could ever be more lucky than to have married Nate. He truly is the kindest, most patient, and fun guy I have ever known. He is my best friend, the best Dad in the world, a great provider, and a great example to me in all that he does. I know that spending eternity with him will be a joy. I love you Nate!

Grandpa's in town!

We had such a fun time with my Dad while he was in town. Sadie and Carson love to wrestle with him, of course Sadie always wins. It's great hearing Sadie talk about Grandpa Wilson for weeks after he leaves. Everyone around here knows Grandpa Wilson has a boat, Grandpa Wilson bought her a Dora tent, and of course Grandpa Wilson likes to wrestle. Fun times!

Carson 1 year

The Joys of Motherhood

I am so grateful to be a Mom. It's easy to get caught up in the stress and craziness, but it's the little things that are really wonderful when you're a Mom.

Like how cute it is when your 3 year old says, "That's ridiculous!"

Or, when your baby gives you their first real kiss, even if it is open mouthed and snotty.

The way they look at you right after you catch them doing something naughty, how can you get mad at that.

The first time your baby makes a "kitty cat" sound, in a high pitched little meow.

Just the little things every day, easy to overlook, but priceless when you stop to notice.

Our kids..

So, we're working on more recent pictures, but for now.....

Okay, we're joining the blogging club!
We thought it would be a great way to let all of our friends and family out there know what we are all up to. Plus, it's always fun letting you all see our kids' pictures.
So, here it is!