First Day of School

August 20, 2010
Aidan and Jack were excited to walk the kids to school yesterday. It was finally sunny after 31 days of measurable precipitation - meaning LOTS of overcast-ness!!!! So it was a bit more cheery to go while the sun was shining.

Both Harrison and Emery said they really like their teachers, and as we can vouch - the teacher makes a WORLD of difference!

Jack starts next week but meets with his teacher (who was Emery's 1st grade teacher) tomorrow.

Just Aidan and me at home now. Hope I don't bore him senseless!

Air Show

A couple weeks ago we went to the Air Show on Elmendorf AFB and had a GREAT time - it was a mostly sunny day and pretty warm.

I absolutely love the feeling when your heart vibrates from the sound of REALLY LOUD jets. It was a blast for me - I think the kids were about half as impressed. But everyone did get their own funnel cake - which honestly was a mistake because we threw away at least half of each one.

I feel lucky and blessed to live in this country where people are self-less enough to fight for what we believe. Our freedoms are priceless!!

Chewbacca

So yesterday the kids are enjoying our GORGEOUS Alaska summer weather - sorry Utahn's!!! and they are dressing up and playing with neighbors and having a grand time!

I go outside to check on things and see this:

Me: Hi there, cute lion!
A: I'n not a yion! I'n Twobacca!

Then he proceeds to destroy Darth Vader aka: Jack

Man, they're cute!!!

App for kids

I got this new app on my iPhone - Elmo's Monster Maker. The boys love it - and apparently so does Em - I had to tell her to turn it off yesterday because after you choose the hat, eyes & nose - you can make them dance with all sorts of music. It's kinda funny and keeps them entertained.

My Little Princess

While we were on vacation, my beautiful Em turned 9 years old. I can't believe what a sweet and grown up lady she's becoming. I'm so grateful for a daughter. I always wanted boys - but she made me so thankful to have my one girl!!! I love her creativity and smile. She's sweet and kind. She's so very helpful. I just don't know what I would ever do without her!!!

Love you Em!!!

Life is moving forward . . . no matter what I do!

So a couple months ago I closed down my store - yes, my life-long dream to own a scrapbook store came to an end - a bitter-sweet end - by the close of February. And since then, my designers and I have been working on the evolution of More Than A Memory - and as of right now . . . you can see what we've become!!!

I'm so very excited to start our online store. I've been creating like crazy - actually working on all the ideas that have been piling up in my head for the last year and a half - and I'm loving it!!!!

So if you get a chance - click on the More Than A Memory link in the sidebar.

Ahhhhhhhhh - working entirely from home. Getting more sleep. Playing with paper. THIS is the life!

As of late . . .

The past few weeks:

Scramble to finish projects and laundry
Fly to Las Vegas via Seattle
Drive to St. George
Enjoy time with brother, sisters & cousins/bro-in laws
Parks, Zions, Movies, Bakugans, Dino Tracks, Lake, pool, popsicles, Pirate Pizza
Drive to Provo
Enjoy time with Kent side (2 new babies - SO DANG CUTE!!!)
Drive to Martin's Cove
Pull a Hand-cart and climb Independence Rock with Grandma & Grandpa F
Drive to SLC
Stay w/ sister and nephews, Thanksgiving Point
Drive to St. George
Shop outlet mall, pool again
Drive to Vegas
Visit Shark Reef, eat at Excalibur Buffet, walk like zombies through casinos
Sleep in hotel
Fly to Anchorage via Seattle

With only approximately 2.5 meltdowns - it was a HUGE success of a vacation. We absolutely loved it and had such a fabulous time with all those we were able to see. Family is just too far away!!! We need visits in Alaska!!!

Glad to be home - but REALLY had a good time!