ZOO!

I had to take Jace to Primary Children's to a follow up visit. We decided to go to the zoo so my whole family meet us there.

Cutest little guys you have ever seen!!!

Dallas is the best baby. He sat there the whole day and never even got mad.

We all loved watching the new baby elephant play in the mud! So cute.

Here they are watching the elephants. The mommy decided to go to the bathroom. Very interesting!!

That was scary... we almost lost our heads!!!

We had the best time hanging out with all the cousins. Me and Jace had to leave and go to the hospital and my family took good care of my kids for me. I felt bad we missed most of the animals so we went back in after everyone else left and walked around again. My kids were so good and patient. They all crashed as soon as we got in the car. We had tons of fun thanks everyone for going to the zoo with us.

more vacation pictures...

Okay... so I should have posted this before the Nebraska post. This is the second part of our vacation.

We stopped in Cheyenne, WY and stayed the night. They were having a "super day" at there park. It was all free!!!

It took me a long time to get Jace to come down. Then he wanted to do it again and I was being stupid and let him. I ended up having to go up after him. I could see why he didn't want to go down. It was a little scary. Made my belly get butterflies!

All the kids road on the bull. Morgan was not happy... they had to stop it and let me get her off. Brance loved it. Jace was scared to death he got on and right back off.

There were big boots all over the city. Each one was painted different. It was kind of cool.

My kids love hotel's. It's also one of there favorite things about vacation!

We don't go swimming much. They are scared to be alone in the water. They loved going swimming in the hotel's.

Nice farmers tan!

My sweet boys enjoying the pool!

We stopped at the first ever Cabela's in Sydney Nebraska on the way home.

We have never even been to the one here in Utah!

Well there it is. I hope I didn't bore you. We had a great time. It's always hard to want to come home... and back to normal life again. We had a great time. Love my family!!!

Nebraska

For our family vacation this year we decided to go and see Dusty's little brother and his wife in Nebraska. Dalan is doing an internship on the Church ranch for the summer. We left on Monday and stoped half way and stayed in a hotel and arrived on Tuesday in Nebraska.

Uncle Dalan and Aunt Timari with the kids.

On our way out we took a quick family picture. I set the timer and ran...it turned out pretty good. It was so beautiful. I was so confused the whole time... I could never tell which way was north!

Timari has been taking care of some baby calf's that don't have mommy's. The kids loved giving them breakfast and dinner.

We caught lots of frogs! This was the biggest one we found.


Jace was so tough. Those calfs were hungry and they would get really excited and knock the bottle right out of your hand!

We also found turtle's!!! They were everywhere. The kids all says they were there favorite part. Timari was so cute. She was worried that we wouldn't be able to find any so she saved some for us. We ended up seeing a few walking in the road. It was really cool.

I think Dallas was really going to try and eat this frog.

One of the main reason we went to Nebraska was so that Dusty could help Dalan brand cattle. Morgan is helping Dusty hold this one down.

Brance is helping Dalan with this one.

Morgan my little cowgirl!!! She is not afraid of anything!

Dallas is not afraid of anything either!!! He makes me a little nervous!!!

We had a long 10 hour drive. We spilt it up and made it more relaxing. We are so greatful to Dalan and Timari for taking us in your home and showing us a wonderful time. It was the perfect vacation for our family. We so excited to be your neighbors in a month or so when you get back.

Brance had lots of fun playing baseball this year! He did a really good job. He is growing up way to fast!

Jace's 3rd Birthday!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACE!!!!
actually it was a month ago...

Jace's Birthday was on a Saturday and Dusty was gone to Idaho all day to check the cattle. So we had a fun day at home and he opened present with our family and I made him a small cake so he would have candles to blow out on his actual birthday.

We had a birthday party for all the family the next day. Everyone of mine and Dusty's family came that lives in Utah so it was pretty big and crazy, but very fun!!! We had hamburgers and lots of good food. He requested a Mickey Mouse cake.

We love Jace so much he is so much fun!!! He can make me laugh so hard. He is so cute. He has more energy than I can keep up with most days. He is the sweetest big brother to Dallas. He can smell out mud from a mile away. If we lose him we will be sure to find him in the nearest mud puddle. He chnages his clothes many times a day! I hope he had a wonderful birthday and I'm so glad he is feeling better and is the same little guy he was before he fell out of the shopping cart. We are so blessed to have him in our family!

We have had a really busy CrAzY week at our house!!!

I guess I'll explain as we go.

Dallas is getting so big! He went to the Doctor last Wed. He hit the 20 pound mark. We love his so much he is so sweet and cuddly I love it!

After leaving the doctors office we went to the store to get some much needed food. While there Jace fell out of the cart and landed right on his head. I didn't think much of it. I called my sister-in-law who is a nurse and she told me what to watch for. He seemed fine till he started throwing up. I called his doctor and they said to take him into the ER. So we did... they sent us home and said he had a mild concussion. Around 1:30 in the morning he started throwing up again. I got really scared at this point. We called and they had us bring him back into the ER. The baby had woke up and was mad. So Dusty took him in. I was so sad I wanted to go so bad. He called around 3:00. His CT scan had come back and he had a fractured skull and bleeding on his brain. WHAT!!! I could not believe it. They were waiting for an ambulance to transfer him to primary children's... again WHAT!!! I was freaking out by now. I wanted to be there so bad. Dusty was so calm. He kept telling me that he would be fine they just have to watch him and make sure nothing changes and gets worse. Of course I couldn't sleep. I got up and got everyone ready for the day and off to school and grandma's. Dusty's mom had to take me to the car since Dusty had left it at the hospital. I was so nervous I didn't know what to expect.

This is what I found. The cutest little guy ever. I was expecting to see things hooked to his head...nope! All he had was an IV. He was so happy so see me. He kept saying Mommy, Mommy, Mommy over and over. It was so hard not to break down and cry.

We did lots of puzzles. Well two puzzles over and over.

He really liked talking on the phone and telling everyone what happened.

On the way down to see him I stoped and got him some books and new PJ's. When I got to the hospital they told me I could keep Dallas and stay the night with Jace. I was not prepared but decided I wanted to stay anyways . It was a long night. The nurses took Dallas a few times so I could focus on Jace. They were awesome!!!

He slept a lot the first few days. He got the Mickey blanket from. Primary's and the red blanket from Brigham Hospital. He is so sweet! I am so glad he is going to be just fine. In fact in about 6-8 weeks he should be healed and back to normal. The worst part now is going to be keeping him on two feet. If he hits his head again before he is healed he will be back on the hospital and in a helmet. Wish me luck!!! He is a wild man!!!

Morgan graduated from Preschool. She is so smart I can't believe she is going to be in kindergarten.


Morgan had her first Spring Show on Sat. She did a great job. I have to admit I had no idea she was going to be so good. She loves it. She also does gymnastics. When I ask her if she likes dance or gymnastics better. She says she loves them both.

I told her to pose and this was it. She is so much fun...and so expensive!!!

Brance had Kindergarten Graduation on Monday.
He did a wonderful job in school this year. I'm so proud of him. He is also playing baseball this year. I'll have to post some pictures soon.

Brance had a wonderful teacher. I hope Morgan gets her next year!

There it is our very busy, crazy and fun week!!!

HE'S DONE!!!!

We had one of the best days in our life last Saturday!

Dusty's family is such a great support to him!!! My parents and his parents were also there. We missed Dalan and Timari and Ryan and Malya!

We are so glad that Daddy is going to be around more often. At least we hope so.

He is so handsome!!! I LOVE YOU DUSTY!!!
If you did know this...Dusty hates being on the blog. He even said on the way to graduation. "Are you going to put this on the blog if I let you take my picture" Of course!!!


The big moment!!! I am so proud of him! The past four years have been so long I am so glad he hung in there and finished!!! I never thought this day would come.

At the graduation ceremony one of the speakers gave Dusty a special recognition in her speech. She said she was going to tell a few story's of students that stood out above the rest. She told how he had gone to school for a year back in 97 and quit and then came back and raised his grades. He drove from Honeyville. Worked a full time job and is married and has 4 kids under 6. The whole place clapped and cheered. It was so neat. I was balling like a baby.

We are so excited to be done. We are staying here in Honeyville. He is going to stay working for his dad on the family ranch. He is a huge example to me and the kids. How knows may be some day I'll go back and get my degree. As much as I hated it I am glad he did it and didn't give up!!!