Time to Breath

Well, at least for a few weeks anyway!

Life has been full, to say the least. I starting working again after a lucky 3 & 1/2 years of being at home with little man. This economy has taught us a lot about humility and it hasn't been an easy lesson. But, with my head held high, I entered the workforce again. It has been interesting to juggle family life, school, and full time work. I'm working at Fusion Imaging in the accounting department. It's going good so far.

I am plugging away at my degree in accounting, very, very, slowly but consistantly. I haven't taken a break from school in two years....not even for the summer....yet I still have another two or more years left. And, yes....it's a Bachelor's degree, only! :) I will be happier than pretty much anyone who has ever finished school!!

Spencer has been potty trained for the past two months and wow how our life has changed! LOVE it!! I never thought I could be so proud of someone pooping on the potty! What an amazing boy we have.

I tell him every night that he is the sparkle in our eye. Then I ask him if he knows that, and he says, "Yes Momma, I know dat." Then I ask him, "how do you know that?" In which he usually responds, "because you told me." But instead he said, "because of my brain, Momma."

I love the silly things that he says, they make my world a happy place!!

Jeff has been working on creating new music with Zak Davis, a project called Sketch Poets. It is seriously sounding awesome! They are some talented musicians!! And I cannot wait for the Hoo Ray Who? shows this summer.....yea!

I will post some pictures as soon as I get another moment....:)

Blenkinsop's Cabin

I wish I had the time or motivation to keep up on my blog! :) It just seems to take so long each time I get on here. But, I love the end results! So, here are some pictures of our fun time at Bev and Joel Blenkinsop's cabin. This is my BFF's parent's cabin, in case aren't familiar! We were able to go up there a few times this summer and.....wow it is stunning! It's just southeast of Evanston and sits on about 35 acres, I think. The Bear River runs through their lot and we spent a very small amount of time fishing. But, Laura pulled out a little Brown Trout that we ate and it was yummy!

Freedom Day

This day is a very important day in our family. Before I was born, my Father was a P.O.W. in Vietnam. He was shot down an held captive for nine months in the Hanoi Hilton. He was released on this day thirty-six years ago after enduring many days, weeks and months worry about my Mom and sister, who was only an infant at the time.

I truly respect my Dad and all of the soldiers who make our country free and give us the chance to raise a family the way we are able to. Today I was able to take my son and my handsome husband to church to listen to my Dad speak about what he went through and how he was able to overcome such miserable circumstances. In fact, he remembers mostly about the funny things that happened and the things which made him closer to God. I am so humbled every single time I listen to him speak.

We have to fly in days like today, even though they are snowy and cloudy. With our own instincts. We don't always get to fly on beautiful sunny days using all the instruments that are given to us......O.K. Dad, don't get mad at my quote on this one! Spencer was running around the classroom. But, this was a good lesson. Thank you Dad!

It is so true. There will always be days that we are required to use our instincts but we must really listen closely, at other times, to something other than ourselves to get through.

On another note that has made a gigantic impact on our family and friends today.....Jesse. Please heal quickly!! We love ya and Spencer has been talking about you all day. We adore you too, Jen!! Hang in there! xoxoxoxo

Step aside...Couture, You Got Nothing on these 1983 Bibs

So, my Dad brought over these bibs circa, 1983! My Dad used to wear them. In our boredom of no power today we had to make due with other forms of entertainment. We are definitely able to keep ourselves entertained on a shoestring budget and no power! (He's going to kill me when he sees this on Facebook and our blog!) But, it is worth it!

On the catwalk, yeah, he struts his stuff on the catwalk!

Check out my stud!

Holidays 2008

We had an absolutely fabulous holiday season. I hated to take down the tree this year. I am so happy to spend it with such a wonderful family and I'm happy to still feel the magic of Christmas!

Here's Jeff and I kissing.......cute, hu! I don't know if I have another picture of us kissing other than our wedding day pictures. Mommy likey! :)

Austin, Tyler and Ashley

My nephew, Austin, and my pumkin Spencer. What good boyz!

I cannot believe my little baby is so big! It's sad how fast he is growing! Slow down a little for your Mother, please!

Spencer women gone wild!

Spencer showing off his "bars" a.k.a dinosaurs. Spiderman is in his right hand!

Christmas morning, we both got Christmas P.J.'s!! Yawn!

Spencer, Grandma, Remy and Grandpa, Christmas Eve in their new pajamas!

Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa's house! Holy smokes we get spoiled! It was really fun to see Remy and Spencer open up presents together.

While trying to build a snowman, Spencer just kept yelling.."Maaaaa Maaaa!!!"

Spencer doesn't really like his snow outfit or the snow! Poor 'lil guy!

Sleeping Angel

My Beautiful Sleeping Boy....

He fell asleep today with his balloon that he will not be without. We got it at Rachel and Chuck's house for Rachel's Birthday party. It has only left his sight a few times since.

Children look like angels when they sleep. I could sit there and stare at him forever. It's one of my favorite things!

Halloween 2008

Daddy and Spencer were both Astronauts!

What cute boys!!

. Spencer and Austin ( Cute little cousins!)

The cutest boys ever!!!
I was so excited to get Spencer his Astronaut costume at the Air force Museum!

What an adorable astronaut!!

My Dad and I

Here is my Sister Catherine with Austin, Me and Spencer,
and my Sister in law, Mandy, with her cute boy Remy!!

Let's Go!!!!!

They struck out on the very first house! My neighbors were also out with their kids. Spencer and Remy didn't care either way! :)

TRICK OR TREAT!!!

I LOVE HALLOWEEN NOW!!