Spring has Sprung!!

I think spring is finally here. It's been a dramatic spring with the ups and downs of the temperature, but that's spring in Utah. One of my favorite parts of spring is the transformation and 'coming to life' of my front yard. When we built our home and viewed the finish result, we realized how plain and standard the front view of the house was. So in my planning of the landscaping, I designed to enhance, (hide) the plainness of our new home. I have so enjoyed each spring as the trees and bushes come in bigger and bolder. The kids love playing throughout the rocks and bushes and with it facing east, we have the shade in front which draws us there most evenings. The landscape is surprisingly very, very little maintenance. There's weed-cover under the soil pep/bark so I pick only a handful of weeds every year. Also, because of the roots maturity, I don't need to water anything. I love my front landscape, I just wish I could say the same about my grass. Other than that, it has turned into the picture I had in my head 7 years ago. I just wanted to share a little of what I take pride in. I'm so grateful for spring and the opportunity for outdoor photo shoots.!!

Which brings me to the next perk of my front yard. The lighting has proved to be perfect for photos. The rocks and bushes also add so much color. Information and schedule coming soon for a mini photo shoot (for kids) in my front yard. It's going to be fun, affordable, and convenient.

Fourth Grade Fun

Doing a project on a county in Utah is pretty standard in the 4th Grade. Megan and I had a lot of fun doing her project together. She was able to pick Tooele County, the place where I grew up, so it had deeper meaning for the both of us. She did her oral report today and did a fabulous job. Her float turned out so great as well. GOOD JOB MEG!!!! (kinda glad it's behind us though, ha.)

I COULDN'T RESIST

I love the warm weather and Maycee loves the tramp. Her hair does this every time.

By the way....I TAG NICOLE AND DALLAS!! I'll be looking!

I've been tagged!!!

O.K., hear goes nothin'.

5 things on my "to do" list
1. re-organize my storage room
2. put home decor back up from fall remodeling
3. sell some things on KSL.com
4. get prices & info up on photo blog
5. make a quilt for my Dad's b-day

5 things people don't know about me...
1. I ride in the Pony Express Re-ride every year
2. I enjoy writing poems
3. My little Maycee has Duane's Syndrome. It sounds
more major than it is. Without getting tech, she just
won't be able to make her left eye turn left. It's a perm
cond and so far, she doesn't seemed bothered.
4. I grew up a major "tomboy" fishing in the ponds, catching
lizards, building huts with my Dad's old wood, riding
bikes on the dirt hills, riding the skateboard on the half
pipe built in our backyard, riding horses and 3-wheelers
and mowing lawns. (lots of lawns) Also, bought myself
a motorcycle in the 7th grade.
I think I came out of that childhood OK. :)
5. My b-day is sept. 1st, my hubby Ryan's is Aug. 1st &
my oldest daughter Megan's is June 1st.

5 things that are just not my favorite...
1. getting out of bed in the morning
2. clutter
3. ingratitude
4. doing my hair
5. when my kids argue

5 highlights of my life
1. Winning the "Lottery"---His name is Ryan.
2. My 3 kids- birth, now and everything in between.
3. Each time my testimony grows
4. Realizing that there's no way to be a perfect mother, but
1,000 ways to be a good one.
5. Speaking at my sweet Grandmother's funeral last Tuesday.

OUR DISNEY TRIP AT A GLANCE

California

Someone has been caught using there cell phone on vacation! :)



It is so beautiful here. Megan and Brady loved the beach. Maycee wasn't so sure, she just wanted to snuggle with mom and dad. This has been such a perfect trip. These pictures were taken with my nice camera. I debated back and forth weather to take it or not and finally decided that I was going to. I'm so glad I did. Our hotel has a garden area with ponds, bridges, fountain etc. I can't wait to take pictures of the kids there. We have taken so many pictures at Disneyland, (not with my nice camera) with our point and shoot camera. I will have to post pictures of them at the park when we get back - we didn't bring anything to download them off the card. I love it here. Disneyland is so magical and it brings back memories of being a kid. We went on the new Nemo ride tonight and I have to say I was really impressed. You get in the submarines (like the ride that was there before it), and it has the characters as you go along. It's also 15 minutes long. I love the smell of popcorn and cotton candy and the workers are all so happy, friendly and accommodating. Some people don't think this to be a great vacation, but I LOVE IT. And even more important, the kids love it. This has given us great family time.