Park City

We took the boys up to Park City last week and stayed for a few days! It was perfect weather to hike and ride the Alpine slide and shop! The boys did swim but I thought it was a little chilly for the pool. We had a blast and it was nice to spend a little time together before school starts!

Noah rode on the Alpine Coaster, he was a little nervous at first but ended up having a blast!

Here we are getting ready to ride the Alpine Slide. Luke didn't know what to think but he laughed and screamed the whole way down.

Isaac remembered going on the Alpine Slide last year so he was so excited to ride it again this year.

Luke fell asleep on the lift up to the Alpine Slide.

Here is the rest of us riding the lift up to the slide!

Stuff

I was reading the Ensign last night. I read a short article and turned the page. The next article was the Question & Answer section. The question was this:
I love and am grateful for my young children, but I sometimes get distracted or discouraged by the practical details of raising a family and I struggle to remember what an important work it is. How can I better align my day-to-day actions and attitudes with gospel truths about family?
Pretty funny huh, just what I needed to read. Some of the comments were kind of funny to me but one lady said:
"As my children get older, I realize there are good and bad parts to each stage of our lives together. Many of the challenges pass with time. So do some of the joys. I try to take stock of the joys, to imprint them on my memory for the days when the long sleepless nights have passed - and with them the sweet, soft smell of a baby's warm head against my neck."
It made me want to cry, I think I am going try to have a better attitude so I don't miss those moments!!

NICU Reunion

We took the boys to the NICU Reunion tonight. They had pony rides, Life Flight, an ambulance and a fire truck there for the boys to get in and check out. Isaac was the only one that would ride the ponies. There was a camel there too???? They got tons of goodies and had a blast! It is crazy how fast they grow up! It was almost 9 years since we were in the NICU with Noah and almost 6 years since we were in there with Isaac. Things have changed so much since that time! It is always such a reminder to me of how precious our kids are, we are so lucky to get them here healthy and then to keep them healthy and happy as they grow!

Noah about 2 days into his stay at LDS!

Isaac about two weeks into his stay at LDS!

Seven Peaks!

Jason and I took the boys to Seven Peaks today! I got there and realized I left my camera at home....I was so mad! Jason took the big boys on all the big rides and I hung out at the kiddy pool with Luke! He had a blast! I think his favorite thing there was the wave pool. We spent the day together and hardly fought at all! Yipee!
We came home and had a backyard BBQ with some of our neighbors. We had steaks and our friends brought over a fryer and make homemade french fries.....ymmmm......it was a nice night, a perfect way to end a fabulous day! The boys passed out when we put them to bed, (rare if nonexistent at our house) not even one peep! sigh....what a good day.....

The Fair!

We went to the Davis County Fair on Thursday! The boys had a blast, this was the first year we didn't do the pony rides but none of the boys were interested so why wait in line? They played and I sweated and sweated some more. But come we must....it is a family tradition.....Oh, Kae and her kids just happened to be there when we got there so I got to see her too! AWESOME!
It was a good day!

What do I need???

I have been having a really bad attitude about being a mom and a housewife. I don't know how to shake it. My boys are really wild and they don't listen or obey, they can destroy the house in about 3 minutes flat. We do have our fun moments but it seems like lately they are just moments while the craziness is the norm around here. I don't seem to be able to keep up with the laundry or the dishes, if I want a clean kitchen floor I have to mop it like 4-5 times a week. The bathrooms are a joke.....those of you who have boys know what I am talking about.....I like a clean house but I go crazy TRYING to keep it clean so what is the use.
I feel like I am having a mid life crisis, I have gained a few pounds, can't lose them, I yell way to much, can't keep my house clean, my children are sassy and wild, don't even get me started about Sunday's..... I need a shrink....and a vacation....and an amazingly fast acting diet......
I realize school is about to start which should help some, but then we have homework and carpools and all the craziness that comes with school starting.......
HELP!!!!

I went to see "Julie & Julia" tonight with some gals I live by. I seriously laughed so hard, it was very cute! Just what I needed!!

Word to the wise....not a man show......