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Day Two of Our Trip

Day two for me was pretty much the same as day one - sick. :( Honestly though, I just really sat around in a camp chair (and I enjoyed it)! I really did. You see, I'm not a complicated person (please don't argue with me on that one). I have so much fun with people I love. The kids rode around on the Quads with Bret and Grandma and Grandpa. I enjoyed watching them come back to camp chattering about the things they saw or how fast they went. Apparently, Daddy goes the fastest. And did you know that Livvy likes to sing while she's riding? Yep, she does. In fact, she sings a lot, all the time. :)
The kids love the time riding and would go out all day if they could. Here's a picture of Eli and Grandma.


We had SOOO much fun being together playing cards, hanging out, camping, and 4-wheeling. I have posted the pictures from our Camping trip - check them out. :)

Day One of our trip...

As we drove to meet Bret's parents for camping we were all very excited. I couldn't wait to camp and go 4-wheeling and spend a lot of fun time with my in-laws! The kids were so good during the 9 or so hours it took to drive. I think that by now my kiddos are used to the driving we do each year to visit our loved ones. We go at least once a year, mostly twice, and even as much as three times.
We arrived in Beaver to meet up with Grandma and Grandpa to head up to our campsite and I got so sick all of a sudden. We had to stop at a gas station on the way up before my eruption (3 times)! And even then, I barely made it to camp before being sick again. So needless to say (but I'll say it anyway) I was sick the rest of the day/night.
You know the funny thing - the moment that I felt better in my stomach, altitude sickness took over! That stuff is HORRIBLE!!! I don't like to be a pain in the bottom region, but I wasn't really good for anything. The best I could do was help a little with things and not complain.
I have to say that our camp area was BEAUTIFUL!!! We had 15 head of deer right out our tent flap every evening and morning. Our campsite was right by a meadow where they liked to come and munch. It was a very nice place. Bret has decided to come back during hunting season - they'll probably all get the memo ahead of time though...
"Run Away! The hunters are coming!" Thank You Momma Little for warning them. :)

So that was our first day. :)

We are home now!!!!

Stay posted for fun and exciting blurbs from our trip to Utah. We had a LOT of fun and I can't wait to share stories and pictures! Keep checking back!

New Calling

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was called into church by a member of the Bishopric. I knew that they were going to be making changes in the Young Women's program (which I was currently serving in). I was HOPING to be kept in YW, but I was released and extended another calling. 1st Counselor in the Primary. :)
I'm excited and hoping to do well. I'll miss those young girls immensely! I really bonded and loved those girls. :( It'll be sad for me to not be there every Sunday and Wednesday.
But I did Sharing Time in Primary this past Sunday and had a lot of fun! The kids are sweet and I think that things are going to be good!

On other news, we leave for our vacation/trip tomorrow. We'll be meeting Bret's parents for camping and then after that we'll spend 2 days at their house and then 2 at my parents' house. And lastly we'll go to Moab with my family for some fun. It will be nice to hang out with my brothers and their families. :) Everyone will be there except for my sister, Jen. She's one of my most favorite people and I'll be so sad to not have her there. Wo is Livvy gonna play with now that Paige won't be there?!
Hopefully this is something that we all enjoy and maybe we can all meet and do it next year too.
I'm a little sad to be going on our trip. It means that when it's all done, I have to get back to business. New calling, PTA, school prep, and then school. I've really been enjoying this summer. It's been fun and relaxing for us all! We've been hanging out and playing in the pool. Taking some fun lesson and being together. I'm gonna miss this lazy feeling. :)
Well, my sweet loved ones - I need to go and get things ready to leave bright and early in the morning. We have a lot to do. If I can post some fun pictures during our vacation, I will. But if I don't, expect to be seeing a lot of fun stuff when we get back.
Hugs!

Happy Birthday Elijah!!!

Well, today is Elijah's Birthday - 9 years old! This morning when I woke up Elijah and Livvy were downstairs playing XBox together. And I heard them talking and it just touched my heart - classic tender Elijah. Livvy said, "I think I broke up with my boyfriend, Andrew." (I'm not sure about this comment, don't ask) Elijah very sweetly said to her, "Don't worry Piv's. When you get big you'll find someone who will really love you and you'll be happy." :)
It made me think about the little person that my Birthday Boy is! He is the sweetest kid that you'll ever meet. He is AMAZING with little kids (3 & 4 year olds). Everyone will tell you how he talks to them so kindly and explains everything to them. He doesn't get embarrased to kiss Mom or Dad in public. And he has the sweetest thoughts. Sometimes it takes a little bit of understanding to figure out what he means, but it's always sweet and kind. His prayers are wonderful honest talks with Heavenly Father. He is one amazing kid.
Anyway, here is my tribute to his life!

Stephanie Needs...

My friend Mela did this on her blog and I thought it was funny. You type in your name along with "needs" in the google bar and see the results. Here are mine - VERY funny!

Stephanie needs some help! Look at those pants! Should have stayed on the sidewalk!
Stephanie needs to be in a family where there are no other kids or animals!
Stephanie needs a soundproof home to protect her.
Stephanie needs a better computer.
Stephanie needs Rhinoplasty Surgery!

I did not know I needed rhinoplasty, and a new pair of pants. The pants one came up quite a few times! Should I take a hint? Hey, at least it's not a gold shirt. LOL Mom. But I would definetely agree with the 2nd, 3rd, ones. I'll have to talk to Bret about the 4th one.

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

Here is my little tribute to my Angel Baby Girl! I can't believe that she is now 10 years old. I look back at the years and think about what a blessing she is in my life - then and now. I am amazed at the person she has become and I see the beauty in what she will become. She is an amazing 10 year old and I feel SO blessed to be her mother! I love you Angel - Happy Birthday!