HAPPY BIRTHDAY RABBY!

Yesterday was Makaela's Birthday. Her dad took her to the mall that morning. I think he enjoyed it as much as her. HE LOVES TO SHOP! In the afternoon she wanted to go swimming so we went to Payson Pool. The kids really enjoyed it.
Makaela is such a sweet girl and a great big sister. She is great help with the little ones. It is our pray that she will always be strong member of the church and WALK TALL!
We Love You Kaela Bees!

Bye Bye Memaw and Ole Pa

Memaw and Ole Pa left this morning to head back to NC. It was hard to see them go. They have helped me so much this past week with cleaning and watching the kids. It made going back to work a little easier! Here are some pictures of the past couple of weeks. My dad loves taken pictures of the mountains. There aren't any back home.

Thanks Mom and Dad for everything!

Happy Anniversary Babe!

On June 5, 2004, Brett and I were to Lake Powell with his family. He and I were floating on a tube talking about our life. In the conversation marriage came up. We had been only dating 1 1/2 months and there was no doubt we were going to be together forever. Just a few weeks later he flew home with me to meet "the parents." I remember getting on the plane flying back to Utah and thinking to myself...."I will never come to this Island again single." Oh was I right. HOWEVER I had no idea that it was going to be so soon. I recall calling my mom on July 12th to inform her we were official engaged. I will never forget her saying..."You mean you are going to get married NEXT August 13th."
"Oh no, This August 13th."
"You mean 1 month and 1 day from today and I am in North Carolina."
1 month and 1 day from that conversation we had the most beautiful wedding you can ever imagine. Needless to say the phone bill was $600 that month but it all worked out.:)
In the past four years Brett and I have grown to love each other More and More. We have had our challenges joining an already started family of 3 but it as been wonderful. Brett is such a wonderful husband and father. Easton and Brooklyn love him so much. Some nights I just sit back and watch him playing with them and realize I have a bit of heaven here on this earth.
Thank you, Brett, for 4 wonderful years. I look forward to growing old with you!
Your eternal companion,
"Sweets"

I....

I am...a Carolina Girl longing for the day that I can afford to fly home anytime I would like!
I think... this year is going to be a hard year at Rees but change is good.
I know...I am far from perfect but I try my very best to be the best mom I can be.
I want... my kids to find great happiness and success in their life
I have... been born of goodly parents!
I wish... I had my pre-baby body, skin and hair back! Man did it all disappear fast! Who knows what is up with the face thing.....I am about ready to go have all of it stripped off and start again.
I hate... when I have no control over things and to lose!
I miss... Granny and Pa, and Harkers Island
I fear.... my husband is going to do one of his crazy stunts one of these days and I lose him
I feel... excited but scared about moving to Rees Elementary this year.
I hear... kids playing, ESPN, Easton saying, "I want to hold you, Mommy."
I smell... things that remind me of my childhood. It is weird, I smell things at times that totally takes me back to Island times.
I search... guidance and success in being a mother and wife.
I wonder...if I am done having kids or is there one more out there....More than likely DONE
I regret...not relaxing more as a single girl and enjoying it....instead I was always uptight worried I was never going to get married.
I love... being with my husband alone. Since we have been married we have always had kids around. We don't have to many moments alone and I cherish them.
I care... about those who are without. My dream is to be able to give to others.
I always... double check all the doors at night and make sure they are locked and make sure my kids are covered before going to bed.
I am not... as romantic as my husband would like me to be....must be the lack of sleep and kids always being there.:)
I believe...in God the eternal Father, his son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.
I dance... with my kids all the time. They love it and thank heavens no one can see us.:)
I sing... all the time, everywhere and anywhere. I love to sing. I just wished I had taken lessons when I was young.
I don't always... tell Brett everything I buy.....but I know he doesn't tell me everything thing he buys either....
I write...letters when I get really frustrated. I am horrible at telling people how I feel. I do much better at writing...my easy way out I guess
I win...when I get 8 hours of sleep. I don't think that has happened in 4 years.
I lose... when I get so up tight about the house not being clean and when things don't go my way. I also lose EVERYTIME I play my husband in any sport....except WII golf.:)
I never thought I would ... be in Salem, Utah for the rest of my life.
I listen... to what my new principal says....HE KNOWS HIS STUFF! And my husband...not that I always do what he wants but I do listen.
I read... lots of emails, blogs, and boring educational stuff....
I am happy about... the choice I made to wait until I was 30 years old to marry my husband. I am very happy that I have 2 beautiful children that amaze me every day with the things they say and things they do.

Anyone else want to play?

THANKS FOR THE IDEA, JESSICA. IT WAS FUN TO THINK OF MYSELF FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

Payson Lakes

It has been fun having Memaw and Ole Pa here from North Carolina. Sunshine sure does love her Memaw. This afternoon we took a picnic up to Payson Lakes and enjoyed the beautiful scenery, cool air, raindrops, and Memaw's Light Bread. After the picnic we took a walk around the lake.

Holy FISH!!

My brother Richie sent me some pictures of some fish he caught the other day out in the ocean back home. Thought I would share them with everyone. They are HUGE!!!!

Manti Temple

Families Can be Together Forever

Today Brett and I went to Ephrium for the funeral of Brett's Cousin Lyndzee. She was 10 years old and had an accident on an ATV this past week. It was one of the saddest funerals I have ever attended. After the funeral, we wanted to brighten our day a little so we decided to take the kids to the temple in Manti which was only a few minutes away. I am so glad we did. The kids really enjoyed walking (running) around the temple grounds. Easton kept asking were Jesus was and if he could go inside and talk to him. In one picture you will see that he tried to open the doors of the temple to go see Jesus. I realized even more today how thankful I am that I have the understanding of the gospel and how fortunate we are that we can be together forever.

Papa Vs Mama

Papa getting kids to sleep:

Notice what is in the bottle for bedtime....CHOCOLATE Milk.

MaMa getting kids to sleep:

I don't have any of Brooklyn going down because she gets rocked and then laid in her crib.

Conclusion:

Papa's way is a lot more fun but Mama's way is a lot more effective!:)