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Hi everyone or anyone. I guess I fell off the earth for a few months. I think I'm back. I think ?We have been busy with life. Ryder graduated from preschool, Miles turned 2 and acting like it:), I am training for my first triathlon, and Adam is keeping himself busy in this new world of unemployment. We are loving the family time it has given us. We are looking forward to our next adventure in life what ever or where ever that might be. I hope to get some pics on here soon. I hope all you are enjoying your summertime. We are. We have been hanging out at The Ruden's pool soaking up some sun(with sunscreen of course). I have a new calling.......Ward Activity Chair. SERIOUSLY! Are you kidding me? Unfortunately they weren't. Well nothing is permanent right? Adam is in YM that keeps him busy on Sundays and Wednesdays. I think he really enjoys it. Ryder is becoming quite the trickster on his 2 wheeler he puts his feet up on his handle bars while cruisin down the street it is hilarious. Adam and I have already talked about how he will be some BMX rider (his name would be quite fitting don't ya think?), of course Adam is already looking at a bike online that has pegs and all the gadgets for tricks. That's what dad's are for. He is getting so big I hate it and love it all at the same time. Miles just keeps us all smiling. He is wanting to do everything his big brother"ider"does. He wants to do tricks on his tricycle so he will get at the top of the driveway lift his feet up and fly down it. I should mention he already has two chipped front teeth and a scar from 5 stitches on his forehead from other risky encounters. Did I mention boys are so much fun? I really love it.
Well now that I have caught all of you up to speed by writing this novel I might as well sign it at the bottom of the page. I think I"ll talk to you again in a few months:) Just keeping it real!

Hello Again!

I haven't posted in a long time. I am in Utah right now. I have spent 3 weeks here over the last month. We have had a lot going on in my family. Some good some not so good. My Step father Paul passed away in January. He was an amazing man. He loved my mom more then life it's self. I will miss him every day. I have some pictures from that time posted here as well as some of my brother Clay's missionary farewell. We took him to the MTC today. That was really hard. One of his best friends(Dallin) went in today as well. We were relieved by that, so we didn't have to send him away all alone. I will miss him so much. It's funny how life can change so quickly. There is no denying that there is a plan for each of us. I wanted to thank so many friends for all their support during this time. You have been great to me. My family has appreciated all of your support as well.

Clay and his girlfriend McKenzie

This was on our cruise back in 2006
(Bryan ,Clay, Paul, my mom Patty)
Clay and McKenzie again. This was one of the Temples where him and his friend Dallin went to during their Temple road trip. from St. George to Provo.



Emily( my brother Kyle's girlfriend soon to be wife...right Kyle?) and me.



My Mom, Clay and me in front of the MTC, Clay and his friend Dallin going into the MTC below

The Boiler

So tonight we are sitting down for a good ol family dinner of hot dogs and some fruit salad. When at one point Adam says to Ryder:" You need to eat the rest of your wiener." Ryder says:"What's a wiener?" I say: "It's another word for a hot dog." Ryder who calls his penis a"P"says. " Well I call my "P" The Boiler." Adam and I look at each other realizing we are no longer talking about hot dogs! I say:"Why do you call you "P" The Boiler?" Ryder says:" Because it squirts and sprays everywhere." I immediately think of the the movie How to lose a guy in ten days where Matthew McConaughey calls his P "Crawl the warrior King". I say that out loud and Adam and I agree that our 4 year old has an official name for his "P" ! OH, the joys of being a parent of boys.

Christmas Tree Cut with the Rollins Family

We had such a fun time getting our tree this year. The Rollins Family joined in on the tradition. We went out with the kids and took a long time deciding which tree would look perfect in the house. The only problem was Adam and I were picturing putting the tree in different places in the house. When we finished we got some hot chocolate at Comfort Inn( which is Jen and Ty's Hotel), we also whipped up some waffles. Thanks again Rollins Family for showing us a good time........

It offical...I'm obsessed

I just finished the third book. I've seen the movie twice. I've asked Santa for a poster of Edward. Adam is staring to get a little annoyed but I told him I only have one more book to get through.( I haven't told him that I just might start it tonight when he falls asleep;) He left this morning at 7:00 am and I had just stared reading the 3rd book, he came home at 6:00pm and found the boys and I not showered looking like something the cat just dragged in but... I was finishing the book. I can't wait to find out how this whole saga ends. WAIT..........Don't tell me anything

Oh Edward! How do you do the things you do to me!

So... Twilight! I just jumped on the twilight wagon this past weekend. I stayed up until 4:00 am on Friday night crying over Edward and how romantic he is. Seriously crying. I went to see the movie with my friend Sara(who has already seen it, but oh so willing to see it again:) and I loved it. I am totally smitten by Edward and yes... I want him to bite me as well. Is this too much to say openly? Maybe? But OOOOH! I could barley sleep last night with thoughts of Edward running through my mind.

Tastetastic!

So the other night I made a meal consisting of ground beef, onions, black beans, sour cream and cream of mushroom soup over rice. One of those what you have in the cupboard meals. As we starting eating my family was putting it back and Ryder says "Mmmm, Mom this is Tastetastic! Now if that's not a compliment I don't know what is. I love the the things kids come up with. I hope all of you have a Tastetastic Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Anchorage Alaska

I just got the phone call. He will be serving his mission in Anchorage Alaska! He is so excited! He will be leaving Feb.25. I can't believe he is old enough to be leaving on a mission. I will miss him. I love him so much. He has such a great sense of humor and always willing to serve others, two qualities I'm sure will be great to have for the next two years.

WHERE IS IT???

My brother Clay got is Mission papers today and he won't be opening them until 5:00 tonight. AAAHHH!!! The suspense is killing me. Especially because I am 1,000 miles away and wish I could see his face when he opens it. He just called my mom and said he tore open the corner and all he was going to tell her was he will be among the animals. What? He has type 1 diabetes just like me and so we don't think he can go out of the country. So maybe Alaska? Montana? Where does he think there are animals? Who knows he is only 18yr. old after all. I can't eat or stop pacing around my house. You would think it was my on son going on a mission.

Christmastime

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but I am really looking forward to Christmas. I am already playing Christmas music around the house. I can't wait for Christmas morning with the boys. They are both at a great age for opening presents. I know it's not ALL about the presents but what would Christmas morning be without watching a child rip open a present and then yell out YES!