Kickin' it in Kaysville

Well, we will be in our townhouse on Monday. Even though unpacking boxes isn't much fun, at least I'll be unpacking them in the place we'll be for the next three years. I am so excited to stop living out of a suitcase! I feel like I'm in limbo here in Kaysville. Especially since it isn't my house, and my mom and Steve are both gone all day. I can't do my own thing. And for anyone who knows me, I'm the type that has to stay busy. Yet, Tyler and I have had some fun the past few weeks. I got my hair cut and Tyler has discovered my mom's piano. He can even say the word 'piano' now and say 'down' when he's finished! At least once a day he wants to play it. He is totally my little man.

We're still alive and surviving Utah!

We are actually more than just surviving. Even though everything we own is in my mom's garage until we can get into our new place on September 1st, we are excited for this new adventure. We already miss our Boise friends terribly, but realize that if they really like us, they'll come see us ;) We are also really enjoying seeing family here. My mom is of course spoiling Tyler! And last night we went to Steve's sister's house to have dinner with his Aunt Shivaun and cousin Michelle. It was fun to visit and eat good food! As you can see by the following pictures, Tyler loved his ice cream dessert best! Needless to say, this warranted a bath for Tyler!

Mr. Talker Man

It seems like within the past two weeks, Tyler has really started to develop his language skills. He has been say 'daddy' and 'momma' and a few other words for a while, but now he is trying to repeat whatever words we tell him. Every day he learns at least five new words and says his version of them. It is so fun to hear his cute little voice describe what something is. As you can tell, I'm a very proud parent! We took this video on Tuesday in the car.

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!