Oh Dear!

Oh my goodness! This is ridiculous... I haven't blogged in so long! I feel like since school started our lives went into turbo speed and it has been crazy! These pictures are from the 4th of July, but I had to post them anyway. Mark works for Fireworks West International every summer wiring and shooting firework shows. The first night we got to enjoy all of his hard work at the stadium and Beck LOVED it! I wasn't sure how he would react to the loud noise and bright lights, but he had so much fun. The best part of this show is that it is choreographed to music and it is always amazing! Thanks Mark for all of your hard work! We are so grateful for you!

He also shot two shows in a row at Teton Village in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We were able to sneak him away for lunch at Bubba's Barbeque! YUMM!!!

The show at Romney Stadium
My sweet little boy with his classic silly camera faces :)
Hanging out together before the show... he was so excited!
This is what the site looks like as they wire it and get it ready for that night. I LOVE Mark's hat, we bought it at China Town in Hawaii for this very reason. It's is the most effective way to keep him from getting sunburned, and he looks so cute in it too :) He he he he :)
Working away... what a man!

Blessed

WOW! I am amazed at how the Lord is so aware of me and my little family! We have been hoping and praying so much for Mark to get a job as a sweeper. I know it doesn't sound like a great or glamorous job, but it will be perfect for him and our schedule. Well GOOD NEWS after lots of praying and with the help of my wonderful principal, Mark was hired yesterday as a sweeper at the middle school. I am so happy that this has all worked out and that he was able to get this job. I am so grateful for the kindness and generosity of others. Sometimes I loose sight of all the blessings we have and just focus on what we don't have. Today I have been reminded that we are truly blessed in so many ways. I am so grateful for a wonderful husband who is such a hard worker, a beautiful little boy who fills our life with so much joy, for my job that has provided us with so many opportunities, and for a wonderful friend in our ward who is taking care of Beck when Mark is at school.

Really?

Well... tomorrow marks the first day of the new school year! I am just not ready to be back at work and away from my sweet baby boy. I sure do love that little rascal. I am so thankful for Mark and that he is able to be home with Beck the majority of the time. He is such an amazing dad and I feel so lucky to be his wife! '

I am also very grateful for the cutest friend Sherrie who is going to watch Beck for us some mornings when Mark is at school. Although, it is so hard to be away from him, I know we are being blessed and I am so thankful for that. The Lord truly is aware of us and loves us!

Four Years of Wedded Bliss!

Happy Anniversary to us! It has been four amazing years... and I am so excited for eternity! We decided we needed a break from life and it was AWESOME! We spent two nights in Salt Lake City at the Anniversary Inn and enjoyed every second of it! This is what we woke up to every morning...
Breakfast in Bed :)

Four years ago today we were married in this beautiful place!

We took a tour of the Conference Center and it was so neat! Here we are on the roof!




Couldn't resist a yummy salad and famous Lion House Roll... What a wonderful getaway! I am so thankful for this amazing man! Mark - thank you for making me the happiest girl on the planet! I love you more than words can say!

Down on the Farm

I am so grateful that I was raised on a farm. I learned so much about life, common sense, hard work, and other things that I won't mention. I love sharing this part of me with Beckam and watching his excitement in seeing the animals. I love that Mark is supportive of my farm girl-ness and has said that maybe we will have a few animals of our own someday :)
Hangin out in the pig shed...

He loved the pigs... and is pretty good and making the snorting sound
This picture is priceless... I love this man. He is such an example to me! I feel so grateful that Beck gets to have such a special relationship with his grandpa... he sure LOVES him!

Lazy Daze of Summer!

He figured out how cool the hose is and LOVES it!


On the run... he keeps us on our toes. He is always on the go!




This is a perfect illustration of what has filled our summer afternoons. While Mark has been busy doing homework for his 17 credits of summer school. (Yuck! He is my hero :) Beck has been playing in the kiddie pool, while I keep an eye on him and on my new favorite book - "The Hunger Games." I love it... can't get enough of it!

Our Budding Book Worm!

Oh how I love this sight! Beck has decided he LOVES reading as of late and it makes me so happy to walk in the other room and see him reading his books. I hope he will continue this love of reading his whole life. What a champ :)
I love his classic eyes closed, "what are you doing Mom," shot... he is the cutest!

Oh How I Love...

the way he sticks his little belly out as he walks. that he won't look at me when he is in trouble. when he picked up a q-tip yesterday and knew he should clean out his ears. the pure excitement he shows when Daddy comes home. playing outside in his kiddie pool together. when he briskly walks away from me when he doesn't get his way. his sweet smile and cheesy grin. his continuous babble... i wish i knew what he was saying. that he calls everything "Daddy." spending this whole summer together. taking him to the park. tickling him and laughing endlessly. his open mouth kisses. when he brings a book over and holds it up for me to read to him. when i find him reading behind the recliner. bath time. that he already knows how to ignore me (i don't really love this one :). I love this little guy and cherish every moment we get together. Thanks for being my little buddy! You are the best Lil Bub!

Our Little Munchkin!

Oh my goodness! He LOVES ravioli and ravioli LOVES him! I just love this little guy to pieces. He is so much fun and there is never a dull moment with him around. He brings so much excitement, love, happiness, frustration, joy, and learning to our lives. We love you little buddy! You are the GREATEST!

Grandma Time

We love it when this lady comes to visit! My cute mom came to visit and we had so much fun! She played with Beck, we chatted, and she even took us to lunch! Thanks for being such a sweet grandma! We sure do LOVE you!