Gow Gow Weekend

We headed down to Alpine to play with one of our favorite friends.

It was a great weekend and we didn't want it to end.

We played hard, stayed up late and ate too much food.

And of course laughed way too much.

Thanks Gowdy's for such a fun time.

We love you guys.

Gowdy's, Majors, and Us all at dinner.

Boys Day

Mike asked for a boys day, and boy did he get it.

His brother called him and invited him to go shooting.

And then Mike invited Gowdy's and Marc and then it turned into a guys day.

Mike came home happy.

But he was so glad to have such a great day with his

best guy freinds.

Thanks everyone for making my hubby happy!

All the stuff they bought for the boys day.

Tank

We got to go to Thomas the Tank Engine again.

It was quite fun now that the kids are older and 

we got to go with Barb and Jade which made it 100% better.

Check out last year compared to this year, and see how she has sprouted.

Thomas the Tank Engine Rolled into Heber and we decided to greet him.

Catherine 1

 From Baby to Big Girl

It amazes me how fast kids grow up.

I know she is not my kid, but really do LOVE her a ton.

I couldn't be more lucky with a great nanny kid (well two)

Happy Birthday Beaners

You have grown up to quite a beautiful girl

and we are quite over the moon about you.

Love you!

S'mores

This is becoming my favorite tradition.

Wednesday with Jillian....

The kids go down for nap 

and we bake up something really good!

And plus Jillian is amazing and baking

so it makes my job a 100 times easier.

Thanks Jillian for a great time.

Our S'more Cake, on an official tin plate (more festive) since bonfires and camping our around the corner!

Jillian getting the cake nice and ready. You all know she did 99% of the work! She is one amazing cook. Head over to her blog to check out the rest,

young marrieds

We all got together in honor of the three day weekend and

had a BBQ. We let the kids play at the park and enjoyed one another a ton.

It was a great time, and we can't wait for summer 

to kick in so we can do more of these.

Matt stealing all the chex mix.

Cleaning

We got together to clean the back porch.

And it turned into a 2 hour project that made them all so tired for nap.

Which made me HAPPY, and one clean back porch.

Plus in the mean time we had fun.

We used a lot of sponges and soap and went to town.

Filling the water bucket.

Sofi 1

We got the honor to be a part of Sofi's birthday first birthday party.

It was so much fun to see this little one grow up before our eyes.

Happy first Birthday Sofi Jane.

Sofi, looking confused.

Sofi really enjoying her cupcake.

Aleksandra REALLY enjoying the party.

Sunday Dinner

We had the amazing Copeland's and Gowdy's over dinner.

And we weren't let down from entertainment and fun.

And plus Marren make an insane dessert 

(that I promise I will get you the recipe)

We enjoyed the night away getting to know one another

better and better!

Thanks everyone for a great night.

Marren's Trifle dessert

Words can't describe how amazing this was!!

It was as good as it looked!

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Yep my two favorite girls and I needed to get away!

So we all headed to Park City for a night off.

Since the rooms are super cheap in the off season and

it still feels like a mini vacation. It makes going so worth it.

We got to shop, EAT, and EAT, oh and shop some more.

We relaxed in the hot tub 

and stayed up way too late talking.

Thanks girls for a much needed night away.

 Our room number for the night.

Candle

 This is quite the process

to blow out her second candle.

We finally did it though.

So proud of her.

Oh man this little miss cracks makes me up.

Olivia Two

May 14th we had a great birthday party.

All of our friends got together and celerbrated the best thing ever.

ALEKSANDRA.

We had a fun Olivia themed birthday party for my sweet baby.

It's her favorite book and I couldn't resist throwing a fun party!

Thanks everyone for coming together 

and making a great day.

My big girl is two, and is her birthday sign.

‎"As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you" 

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

This quote really hit home today.

I loved it, I read it about 20 times really trying to get all I could out of it.

I really want to take those simple opportunities and

create amazing things not only for others but for my inner self.

As you can tell I changed my blog address, sorry I did this with no notice.

It was a much needed change.

This change needed to happen more then anything.

I feel like weight has been lifted from me.

I know it sounds so silly but it makes me so happy!

So here is 3 cheers to my new blog.

Welcome!

Mother's Day 2011

Mother's Day turned out AMAZING!

My husband really got the hint this year and listened,

He woke up early ;)

He made me breakfast in bed.

He got me flowers, and my picture I have been wanting.

I got an awesome picture from Aleksandra that made my heart melt.

And best of all coupons from Mike that I can keep using 

all year long, well if they last that long!

Love you Mikey and Aleksandra, thanks for making my day so special!

 Breakfast in Bed with my favorite girl.

Mom

To My Mom, and Mike's Mom

Thanks for raising us so well.

And Thanks for continuing to raise us daily.

You are amazing women.

Are lives are truly blessed to have you in them,

Thanks for my Mom for always being a best friend.

And thanks for Mike's Mom for teaching your son to treat his wife.

You raised a great son with respect and love.

Thanks Moms

Happy Mothers Day 2011

Love Aleksandra, Hollie, & Mike

Update

 

Update,

Surgery went really well.

I have a really smart doctor so that helps, wink wink!

Not a whole lot of pain. 

After they got into my foot they decided to keep my plates.

They took out two bone spurs, 2 pins, and some wires that where in the way.

Then cut the calf muscle to extend it since it was so tight for so long.

My recovery time has taken a little bit longer then planned.

I was going to start work up May 2nd but it got delayed a week.

So now i begin Monday May 9th.

I know I hate waiting but it's smart I let everything heal the right way.

So far every thing feels great.

I can actually move my ankle and it feels amazing to do so.
I am getting excited to start physical therapy and begin
this process all over again!

Thanks to all our family and friends for all the love and support they showed.

We got so many amazing meals brought to us.

We got so many calls, texts to check up on me!

We have great friends!!!

Mike's mom flew in to help with Aleksandra for a week.

My parents babysat me and Aleksandra.

See my blessing are so much I am sure I am forgetting something.

Thanks to everyone for helping us it means a lot.

If you dare there is a picture of my foot below.

Click only if you want to.....

Stats

 

Weight     24.94lbs        27%

Length     33.25in         35%

Head        19.5in           93%

PS- Her head size always makes me laugh.

And at the doctor appointment the doctor said;

"Your kid will never be big, well except her head"

And I couldn't help but just laugh and laugh!

My poor child, has a huge head and I LOVE that 

big noggin so much!

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May 3, 2011

Was a busy day from the moment we woke up.

We got to share this great day with people we love.

We went from swim lessons, to play date, to the zoo, to a party.

Little to, no nap was included in the day.

But Aleksandra held on tight and it out great.

We woke up had her favorite breakfast Cheerios and Cottage Cheese.

Then opened up Cards from family members.

Then off to getting dressed and making the Traditional 

Birthday Crown, she was a great help this year.

TWO

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful

Two year old.

Time has escaped us and your no longer a baby.

You have grown up into a toddler before my eyes.

Even though you will ALWAYS be my baby.

I can remember the day you where born.

It was a magical day and a hard day all in one.

You make every day so happy for me.

I can never see life with out you.

We love waking up with you in our home everyday!

We Love you Aleksandra.

Happy Second Birthday.

 May 3, 2009

First day of Life