Happy birthday!

Ethan told me I was as pretty as corn today...or a strawberry or even an orange Wow never had such a great compliment. sweet boy. You were dead serious too.  You thought it was the best compliment ever. I love you.

Family night

I love when daddy teaches and so do you.

Girls day with my favorite girl!

Sarah today was girls day at our house. You were so excited and we had a blast. We started by pretending we were at a hair salon and did all your ponies hair for the galloping gala ball. We braided, twirled, curled, and styled every pony. After that we played with Polly pockets. We made them dresses out of some toole you got from school. Then you decide it was hair time for us. You did my hair first; which included lots of brushing and hair spray. The end result was a side ponytail...and you say I look gorgeous. Then it was your turn. I did a side Frenchbraid and bun. You loved it and topped it off with my lipstick. You then told me this was the best day and that I am your sister. It touches my heart so much when you say stuff like that. You are everything to me honey and I love you with all my heart sweet girl. Thanks for a day I will always cherish. Best girls day ever!

Sarah My artist

Sarah I love how much you love to draw. This was your homework for today. You have a gift and I can't wait to see what you will discover about your gift as you get older. I love you honey!

Sarah's homework

I thought this was so cute Sarah. I love how much you love to draw. This just made me happy in every way. I love you!

Ethan's first goal!!!

Ethan you did it...your first goal!!!! Today on the way to soccer Daddy said, "Ethan I feel it, today is the day you are going to get that goal!" You played forward center and you were right in front of the goal and kicked the ball and it went right between the goalies legs. You said that move is called the "nutmeg". You threw your arms in the air with the biggest smile on your face and just started screaming, "yes, yes, yes!!" Parker ran right for you and you guys hugged and then you looked over at me and gave me the thumbs up and I gave it back. I kept yelling and telling you good job. Daddy was screaming from the other side of the field. You were beaming. Happy just doesn't describe it. The sideline was going crazy. Everyone was screaming for you. It was epic in my mind. Ethan you are determined and you are diligent. You got the goal because you believed in yourself and you never gave up trying. We are so proud of you! What a great day. Happy first goal buddy! We love you!!!

Spontaneous weekend getaway

I am not spontaneous, I wish I was, but I'm not. However this weekend I just wanted to getaway. Matt has been working so many hours and I have missed him so much. So literally within a few minutes we found a hotel called the resort Zermatt in Midvale and headed out. We packed in 30 minutes and we were out the door. Cassie called right when we were planning and said they wanted to come too.  We got to Midvale at 4:30 and unpacked and then waited for about an hour for the Sandbergs to arrive. Ethan and  Sarah you were so excited to put your stuff away in the drawers. Sarah it was so darling watching you perfectly place every item. After we unpacked everyone cuddled up in their bed and read while we waited for the Sandbergs to arrive. Ethan you were so excited to read Harry Potter. You are almost finished with the first book. Sarah you danced around the room and starred out the window. The only thing you both wanted to do was go swimming. You were so excited that you put your swimsuits on under your clothing. After Cassies family got there we went downstairs to Mattys bistro. Dinner was really nice. We all ordered pizza and the kids were perfect. Sarah you did fall off your chair and it was so loud when you fell that you could hear a pin drop after. Everyone was looking to see if you were ok.  You were just fine, Just a little embarrassed.  After dinner we headed to the pool. The pool was amazing! First of all it was like mid 30's outside. There was a pool inside and a hot tub with a waterfall. When you were in the pool you could swim through a little opening and get to the outside pool that was for children. It was only 2 feet deep. It was cold but you didn't mind one bit. It started to rain while we were out there. The rain kind of felt like needles on your skin, but it was fun. They also had a hot tub outside attached to the pool.  We played swim games and talked and just enjoyed every minute we had together. Ethan you even swam the length of the big pool and nearly gave mom a heart attack. I thought you were drowning and you calming looked at me and said, "I just had to know if I could do it." Your brave buddy and becoming so independent. After swimming we all went back to our room and played games and had ice cream. It was lots of fun. We ended the night about 11;00 p.m. and everyone fell right to sleep. In the morning we headed out to the hub for breakfast and ate enough for an army. Then we went shopping at the outlets and got some new clothes and shoes. Sarah you got you first real belt. It was gold, you specifically wanted gold. After shopping the kids played on the playground. After that we headed home. Everyone is good and warn out. It was a wonderful weekend. I love my family!!!