5 down...Eternity to go!!!

We were so cute and young!!!

Really wishing my hair was that way again!

BOUNTIFUL TEMPLE 2006

Reception at the Clinton Meeting House

5 Wonderful Years since I married Chad, Chaddy, Chud, Chuckles (just kidding, thats not really one of the nicknames!) Anywho, TODAY IS OUR FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!

Chad and I met in 11 grade. BUT, he was kind of starting to date my BFF so I didnt think much of him. We would randomly see each other here or there for the next year and half. Then, we ended up both working at IRS our senior year. Still nothing! After graduation (no longer dating my BFF) he got a job at the gas station I was working at. So, we worked together there. BUT...I thought he was a little annoying and I couldn't get past him dating my friend. How could I do that? Then, our friend STEVE (don't let him know I am admitting he is the reason!!!!) convinced me to go out with him. He explained what a good guy he was and that "what if you guys get married? you would give up marriage because he took your friend out a couple of times?" I caved; waited for him while he went on a mission... and the rest is history. I discovered he really was a great guy. An Amazing Guy!!!! He really is my best friend. We have had a great 5 years. Both have graduated from college. Had two AMAZING LITTLE BOYS! Bought a condo...still own the said condo if anyone wants it. Moved to another house until...well, until who knows when really? We've slammed doors and thrown shoes (ok, just me!) Yelled a couple of times. Seen an trillion movies together. Laughed. And, everything else. I love life. It isn't always easy and stress free, but Chad (and the boys) makes it all worth it. In the end, that is all that matters.

Happy Anniversary Lovie!

HAWAII

The road to Hana...it is a 45 mile drive that takes 8 HOURS! It was very bendy, but beautiful!

Our View Eating Dinner One Night

His name is Hia and he makes cool wood carvings. He made some for Jett and Kaleb. He is actually a member and served a mission. He was really nice to talk to.

We went to a luau...BEST FREAKING FOOD EVER!
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Geez, Chad is good looking :)

Chad LOVED boogy boarding

Next time I go (there better be a next time), I will make sure I hadnt just had a baby two months before. I was freaking HUGE! (Ok, I still am, but whatever...I am not in Hawaii!)

I seriously loved Hawaii and I loved spending it with my handsome hubs! We both fell in love with Hawaii. It was beautiful and the people are amazing. We would totally live there if we could. WE WILL GO BACK...WE WILL GO BACK...WE WILL GO BACK (Positive thinking!) Granted, Chad's boss spoiled us and we had the best hotel and things so that is partly why we loved it...but I would go back and sleep in a shack if it meant I was there. We went to a luau, a magic show, went on a Snorkeling tour (I saw the most magnificent sea turtle ever!), we lounged on the beach, we DROVE AROUND THE WHOLE ISLAND (can we say car sick!), and we just hung out together. Something that doesn't happen often. I loved it. AWE...one day again!

TO PRIVATE BLOG OR NOT?

That is the question...that's been on my mind lately.

I am a blog stalker. It is fun. I love to see people I went to school with or people I kinda know or people I don't know at all. It is just a fun little relaxing escape from babies, HUSBAND, poop bums, making dinner, laundry, playing "choo-choos" for the hundredth time, etc. You get the point. I just like it.

Now, since you can view who is looking at your blog (thanks Alycia for get me up to speed)...I am a little concerned. Not concerned that STRANGERS are looking at my blog, but more concerned that I had no idea that so many strangers looked. AND, most of those strangers are private so I cant see if they are normal strangers or not. I don't mind if you look at my blog. JUST LEAVE A COMMENT. It is fun to find new friends. I had one person who looked at my blog 45 times last month...from JAPAN. Weird...we don't know anyone from Japan. I clicked on their blog and it was in Japanese. Anyways, my point is I like it to be open because it is easier for my family who don't have blogs to stay up to date, but I also want to protect my kidlets.

What do we all think? PRIVATE OR NOT?

Two Pea's in Different Pods?

My beautiful boys are both the most handsome amazing things I have ever laid eyes on, but they are sooooooo different....

{KALEB}

{JETT}

{KALEB on the day he was born}

{JETT on the day he was born}

Happy Birthday Jett!

TODAY IS JETT'S BIRTHDAY!!!! I cant believe he is 3 years old. It doesn't seem possible. He has been so much fun having around. He is silly beyond belief. He keeps Chad and I (even Kaleb) laughing all day long. We had a little party on Saturday for him. We had just family with the exception of his friend Josh. He really wanted to invite him. We had cake and ice cream and basically let the kids play. Jett his lucky and he has two best friends that are his cousin that are his same age. Sage (my sister's son) is only two days younger. So fun. And, Easton is only 4 months younger. Jett is one lucky dude. We didn't think Mistee was coming since she lives in Vernal now but they surprised us and showed up. It made the day that much more special. I think Jett loved his birthday. He is such a good kid...

Jett and his Buddy Josh. He was so excited to see him there.

Jett LOVES gifts. Once opened he doesn't think much of it, but he absolutely gets a kick out of opening them.

The handsome birthday boy himself!

I am not a cake decorator by trade and you can tell, but I love making my boys birthday cake myself and I get a kick out of making them special. First year was a monkey head, last year was Lightning McQueen, and this year THOMAS!!!! of course.

JETT LOVED HIS TRAMPOLINE!!!! He was so excited when he saw it in HIS backyard. Chad was holding him and he said "Down Daddy, hurry" He wanted to run over there so fast. We knew he would love it.

Sleepover with Texee Marie...I love my beautiful niece!

Roller Coaster Fun!

Silly Girls

Dont want to come across us in a dark alley...

Texee is so cute!

She seriously should be my daughter...

Happy 5 Months to Kaleb

He was bouncing pretty fast so these are a little blurry. But, still freaking cute if you ask me. HAPPY 5 MONTHS (yesterday)...it is going way too fast. I love my little Lovie!

Mentionable...

Geez, I am blogging lots!!!!

Fore some reason I love this pic of me and Kaleb. He got RSV and I had to give him his treatments and he was so mad. He looks like he is getting ready to yell at Chad. Funny Kid.

Trying to get a shot of my boys and me. Typical...they love eachother more. Too Cute.

A little about us right now...

Chad and I have been married for 5 years this month. Crazy to think back when we were in eleventh grade and to see us now. Who would of thought it. I currently work graves (form 11-7am) wed, thurs, and fri in the ER at Mckay. I love that my boys dont know that I even leave them for the most part. Chad just recently graduated in Technical Sales and job hunting. I am so proud of him. He worked so hard for it. He loves his job he currently has at Bill's Comfort Systems. He loves his boss and admires him a lot so I think him graduating is bitter sweet to him. We will see what the future holds. For the most part we love just hanging out watching re-runs of "24" or "Jack" as Jett calls it. We also love going to the movies together and just having fun. It has been our thing ever since we were dating. WE'RE MOVIE PEOPLE! We both love our boys more than anything in the world. We spend every night being a crazy little family at home. We keep busy following Jett around cleaning up this or that, reading stories, bathing babes, cleaning up more messes just to do it all over again and we love every minute of it (Chad likes to say otherwise, but he does!) We love being together!

*keep reading for bits on each boy*

KALEB

Where to begin when speaking of my little love? I cant explain how blessed we are that Kaleb joined our family. He is such a good natured little boy who is content to just look around and be curious. He loves to soak everything in. You can see his little mind going a mile a minute learning and growing. He is already FIVE MONTHS (give or take a couple days). He is a rollie pollie ollie. He is moving all over. He loves his brother. He will watch Jett for a good hour without making a sound. He scans every room trying to get his eyes on his big bro! He loves Carrots and HATES peaches. It was the funniest face he pulled when he ate peaches. He SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT! This is a treat to me. Jett didnt sleep through the night until he was year. "Baby Cakes" as his dad likes to call him, is the best little man. He has a giggle to die for and lucky for us he is a happy baby so we hear it often. I am blessed he chose me to be his mommy and Chad his daddy. He makes me strive even harder to be a better person.

JETT

I was feeding Kaleb and Jett was throwing a fit so I told him he needed to leave. He said "Me quiet, sit here." I didnt think anything of it so I let him go "sit" on the humidifier box. HE FELL RIGHT THROUGH! I havent laughed so hard in a long time. He was freaking out. Me being the good mom I am, yelled for Chad to bring the camera before we helped him. He was crying but then after he was out he said "Momma, Jett funny huh?" He kept trying to re-enact it all night. Love him. Jett is such a good little boy. He LOVES his brother to pieces. He is always wanting to play with him, burp him, feed him, and simply just be near him. He listens fairly well. He gives us grief, but usually does it while saying "gosh" the entire time. He is obsessed with Thomas the Train. He has pretty much every train and set available. The walls in his room are covered in Thomas things. He loves it. He also loves to play with the Ipad ("pad pad"). He will play games all day on it if we let him (that is how we got him potty trained by the way!). He is not the best eater. But, of course he loves PIZZA, NUGGETS, SPAGHETTI, RICE, CHIPS, AND COOKIES. Munch Mouth! He is a night owl. He wants to stay up until midnight and sleep until noon. I figure thats the luxury of having a stay at home mommy so we generally let him stay up until 10:30 or 11:00 and he is thrilled. It will be killer come school time. He is turning 3 in a week and a half and it is so weird to me how grown up he is. He is silly and smart and says the darndest stuff. He truly is an amazing little boy! We are so lucky to have him in our lives. He is so sweet and tough at the same time. We couldnt ask for a better 3rd year old!

WE'RE BACK....

FINALLY! We have a computer. I just made some collages so I didnt have to post so many pics. Sorry if you cant see the pics too well. It will have to do. I will do better next time. I am excited to be able to blog again. I have missed it. What have you missed in my blogging absence?

Many Trips to Lagoon

Camping Trip to Lava

Summer Swimming Fun

Fourth of July

Black Island Farms

KALEB'S BIRTH

Halloween

Christmas

Snow Fun

You will have to look close at the collages, but its all there. ENJOY! We missed you...