Maisey's Glasses

We got Maisey's glasses today. She doesn't keep them on very good, But I'm sure she will get used to them as time goes by. The doctor told me if she wants to take them off to look at things close it's no big deal and to not stress over making sure she has them on all the time. It reminds me of when Tarrin first got his glasses. He was six months older and his eyes were worse so he would never take them off. They look so much alike(except for the curly hair). She is so funny and and seems to keep them on more for Kevin. I am so glad that she will be able to see better. Love ya Maze!

A Week of Peace

All last week we were at the cabin. We had so much fun with the family. Kevin's parents came up earlier in the week and my sisters Amanda and Stephanie and their families and my brother Chris came up over the weekend. It was so nice and relaxing and something I know both Kevin and I needed. Kevin took his parent's over to Big Springs because they had not been there and I stayed back at the cabin with Maze while she took a much needed nap. We had a good time visiting and catching up with his parents.
While we were there we passed off a lot of things in Tarrin's scout manual. One of the things were to visit a library and learn about it and get your own library card. We went to the small library in Island Park and Tarrin got his very own library card and the people that work there were so nice and helpful. We learned that the next day they would be having Story time, So we thought if we were around it would be fun to take the kids to it. The next day we took a picnic over to Henry's lake and before I knew it Maisey was sitting in the water eating her sandwich. It was so dang cute and would have been a perfect picture if only I would have brought my camera. The boys were too tempted and pretty soon they were getting wet, So we just pulled off their clothes and they played in their underwear(except Tarrin, Who was busy catching dragonflies)They loved when a couple of boats came by and would make a wake. I think they were a little embarrassed to be in their underwear. I'm sure we were a funny site to see. Wyatt got out of the water and hurry and pulled something off of his leg. He said it looked like a snail and he was terrified. Sure enough it was a leech and had sucked some blood. Gross!!When we got back Maisey was ready for a nap, So I took the boys to Story time. They had so much fun! They make some sand pens and read books. Trey wanted to take home one of the books they read. It was a funny one about Rapunzel. Tarrin checked out a book about kites and pretty much the rest of our trip he was making homemade kites. They were so cute with the kids at the library. On Thursday my sister Amanda and her family got there pretty late so we talked for a little bit and went to bed so the men could get up bright and early and go fishing. My sister Stephanie and her family got there on Friday. We decided to take a raft and go down the river. It was so much fun. It lasted a good three and half hours. The babies weren't too happy by the time we were done. I am so glad we did it. Kevin, myself and my sister Amanda were the only ones that dared jump off a rope swing. The water was freezing but when are you going to get one of those experiences again. We saw a moose that was having a drink in the river. It was so beautiful and peaceful and I am so glad we had the opportunity to bond with family and take in the wonderful scenery. My brother Chris showed up later that evening and we all had smores. My sister Amanda made a wonderful dinner for us and my sister Stephanie made a great big breakfast on Saturday morning. We headed up to Old Faithful on Saturday and were pleasantly surprised that it was free to get into the park. We saw Old Faithful, Stopped and had a picnic lunch and were anxious to swim at Firehole. We were devastated because it was closed off due to the water level. We had a good time and Kevin even saw a bear one night while watching for wildlife. He texted me and told me he was looking at a bear and I told him I will believe it when I see it. Well he got a picture so I had to believe him.

Saturday night Kevin, me, Amanda, Matt, and my niece Summer and nephew Brett stayed up and played games until Stephanie put a stop to that at about one AM. I guess we were being a little bit loud. We really had a good time and I was sad to leave.
It's a great cabin and we have had made so many wonderful memories there. I will be sad to sell it but its another one of those simplify things among others and it has to go. If you know of any one that wants a cabin, Let me know.
Wyatt loves smores!



Tarrin got a burn on his hand from the marshmellow poker. He is such a trooper.

Maisey absolutely loves going on rides. She would just sit there until someone took her on a ride.

Simplify

Over the last couple of months I have really been thinking a lot about simplifying my life. We first started by eating out less, Stopped going to movies unless it was at the cheap theater, I got addicted to pinching your pennies which by the way has cut my grocery shopping in half and I have been able to expand my food storage. I love it when even the cash register person is shocked at how much I'm paying for all of my groceries. Last shopping trip I saved 140.00 dollars and spent 98.00, Now that's savings!! Girls night outs are getting ice cream instead of a whole meal at a nice restaurant. Activities with the kids are always something discounted(I love the paper they sent home with the kids at one of the last days of schools about all of the free things to do on Saturdays during summer break) or Art in the Park which we have missed the last couple of weeks but are looking forward to getting back. Who would of thought that living more simply could make your life so much happier. We have a ways to go but I have already seen the positive impact that it has made on me and the kids. There is so much that you can go without with but its amazing that you always think that you need it. I don't mind living on the poor side of the subdivision in my little house(An old post of Camille's)or just hanging out with Kevin and the kids. Thanks for the chat Marci!

Stitches

Well, We made it to July without stitches. It's a new family record! Yesterday I had just started mowing the front lawn when I hear some screaming. I look over and Tarrin and Wyatt are both sitting on the ground crying. Tarrin his holding his head and Wyatt is holding his leg. I run over and first check out the head wound. No blood and a little bit red but Tarrin his acting fine and talking normal. I look over at Wyatt's leg and I know instantly that he will need stitches. I called Kevin and he met me at the doctor's where Wyatt got four stitches on his knee. Apparently they were both riding bikes and not looking where they were going and yep crashed right into each other. The joys of motherhood.

Swimming Lessons

The last two weeks have come to an end. I am sad that swimming lessons are over. The kids had so much fun and I loved swimming with Maisey. Tarrin and Wyatt learned so much, Trey played a lot and Maisey loved splashing in the water. It was funny because maisey would only last about a half hour at the first of swimming and on the last day she couldn't get enough.

Independence Day

We had a great 4th of July! On the 3rd we went to dinner with my two sister-in-laws Tara and Kim and their families and then went to the Logan fireworks with them and also met my sister Amanda, Brothers James and Peter and their families. We had a blast! My favorite was watching Maisey see the fireworks for the first time. She was a little scared at first but then warmed up to the idea. I loved it when Trey tapped my sister-in-law Kim on the shoulder and said"Wow Kim, Did you see that one!!" It was a lot of fun and I'm glad my brothers have kept up with the tradition.
On the fourth we got ready and headed for the North Ogden parade. We had so much fun! The kids got way too much candy! Maisey loved the horses and they all loved the fly over.

Afterwards we went to Cherry Days and looked at all of the booths. It was fun but we didn't stay for long. We then went to the movie Monsters vs. Aliens where I have learned that Maisey will not sit through even five minutes of a movie even if you stuff her full of popcorn and goodies. The boys liked the movie so it was worth it. Later that night we went to the Farr West fireworks. They were fantastic! They always seem to have new fireworks that I have never seen before. We had a really good time and I am always grateful to all the men and women who fight for our freedom.