My Favorite Things

Lately I've been able to enjoy a lot of things that really make me happy. I'll start with the movie I saw last week with my mom. Mamma Mia! Good times! I almost wanted to sing along and dance in the theater...and for those who know me, I HATE to sing in front of strangers. Does it get any better than Abba music, beaches of Greece, and Colin Firth (aka Mr. Darcy?)


The second thing that makes me really happy is my mom. She was such a wonderful help to me last week. At the drop of a hat she came up to Boise. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with the house not selling, getting ready to move, going back to a student 'income', etc. My mom sure helped me get a lot of packing done and entertained Tyler (yes that is her in a huge box!) So thanks mom, I love you!


And to quote the Sound of Music....these are a few of my favorite things:

Volleyball. I'd say it is my one true passion. I've been playing for almost thirteen years now! I play two to three times a week and love it more than ever. Even though my spandex-wearing days are over, there is nothing better than hitting the floor to pancake a ball or hitting it so hard that people get out of the way. I may be an old mom, but I can still hit!


My next favorite thing is a Dairy Queen Blizzard. It doesn't matter the flavor, it is always delicious. Last week I had a Snickers one...yum! I know it isn't 'good' for me, but in many ways it is the best medicine.


Last but not least, I love my husband. Even though he is gone fishing this whole week leaving me to most of the moving responsibilities, he is the best man for me. Proof that he is a wonderful guy, Tyler says 'daddy' way more than he says 'momma'.

Memory Tag

I got this idea from two of my friend's blogs. I think it sounds fun to see what people remember about you. So here are the instructions:

1. Add a comment of a memory you have of the 2 of us together...it can be a recent memory or a memory of way back.

2.Add these instructions to your own blog and wait for the memories to roll in!

Fun Family Time

This past weekend, my sister and her husband and son came up to Boise. It was so much fun seeing her 17 month old Hayden, and my Tyler play together. Let's just say it was a good excercise in sharing for the both of them. While they were here we ate at Goldy's, walked on the green belt, ate way too much ice cream, went swimming, and played cards. The best part was seeing the babies have so much fun together at this great new park in Meridian. We sure enjoyed having them up here, and only wished they lived closer! Here are a few pictures of their visit. The first picture is of the two boys being hypnotized by Baby Einstein!

The second picture is of Tyler, my sister Kristin, and Hayden after a good swim.

Next is Tyler's hair after swimming.

Fourth is a picture of Tyler mid-air coming down a slide. He loved the slide!

Next we have Tyler enjoying the fountain of water.

This is a picture of Hayden and Tyler playing and getting soaking wet.

Of course, the boys had to be stripped down to their diapers after getting their clothes wet through.

Fourth of July weekend

This last weekend I went down to Utah with Tyler to see my mom and look for an apartment. Before fireworks on Friday night, Tyler wanted to play in the toyroom. I had my camera with me and thought I'd share just one of his many dance moves with you.


Once we went to the fireworks, Tyler would randomly clap at the ones he liked. It was super cute! It just wouldn't be the 4th of July without me hearing Neil Diamond sing "We're coming to America" at least once. Good times! Yet in all seriousness, I really did get emotional during the fireworks and "God Bless America." I mean I was sitting there being able to enjoy a summer evening in peace with my family. Not everyone shares that same freedom. I thought, of all the countries on earth, I truly was blessed to be born in this one. It was a nice reminder to be thankful for all that I do have and enjoy, instead of thinking "our house isn't selling, we're going to be poor, etc." So many others have so much less and suffer so much more than I do.
Over the next few days, we were in the Provo area looking for an apartment. I know that an apartment can't compare with our house, but only a few seemed like I could ever feel at home there. Of course, those decent ones were either already under contract by the time we got down there or out of our price range. While we were apartment hunting, Tyler was a good sport being stuck in the carseat for two days straight. At one of the red lights, I asked him to show me where his teeth were, this picture is the result.

Although we didn't find an apartment that met the following criteria: safe, we can afford, comfortable, we can afford, room for at least our bed, and one that we can afford, I still had a great time in Utah with my Tyler boy!

Tyler's Pictures

I know all of you are probably sick of our pictures, but too bad! My friend Shelley's sister is a photographer and was in town. I couldn't pass up a chance to capture Tyler's cuteness on film. Here are a few of the pictures. So thanks Kara Jo for taking some super cute pictures of my super cute boy!