Mother's Day

This was the best Mother's Day ever. Since Dave had to work on Sunday he treated us to Hamilton's Mother's day buffet/brunch on Saturday. It was amazing. The owner treated Matthew like it was HIS birthday, I am not kidding he went all out for him. Lexie just loved the grilling station, we had to stop her after her 3rd steaks. Our kids were in heaven which made it that much more pleasant for us. We were seated right by the dessert bar so I was in my own bit of heaven. To top it off Matthew scored his first goal in soccer. I don't think I have ever jumped out of my seat and yelled so loudly. I was so proud I almost started to cry. It was all to perfect. I am so grateful for the privilege of being a mother there truly is nothing more rewarding.

Spring is finally here

So I love spring for many reasons but one is that I take down all my red stuff and put up my blue/green stuff. I change it out every 6 months which is perfect. Just when I start getting sick of the one color it is time to switch. Do I have too much time on my hands? Maybe.

If there is one thing I love it is getting together with old friends. This past weekend 3 of my bestest girlfriends drove all the way to my house for a "girls weekend." We had a blast catching up and even got some shopping in (thanks Blake for watching the kids). Times like this I will treasure forever.

The loves of my life

So while setting up my face book page I had to put these fun pictures on it. Our darling and talented neighbor Trevor took them for us. We love them!

Thawing out in California

So we were all complaining how stinking cold it is up here in Logan. I think Dave got tired of it so he rented a beach house in San Diego for the week. It was just the thing we all needed. We had a blast, we went to Lego Land, San Diego Zoo, The Children's Museum and rode bikes along the beach front to Mission Bay. The Robertson's had us over for a fabulous dinner, it was so fun catching up with them. We wish we lived just a little bit closer. Now we are hoping that Spring is just around the corner for us.

The perfect ending to a perfect year

So I have to share my perfect ending to 2008. When we lived in Missouri I was the Young Women's president which was a very hard calling for me since Dave was in school, Lexie was 5 and Matthew was 2 and our ward building was 25 minutes away. So many times I had to haul my kids there for mutual nights or shuffle them around between friends for firesides and so on. There was one particular young women I just loved and connected with. We moved away and from time to time I would hear from here and there what she was up to. Low and behold in December I get a wedding announcement from her. I quickly skim where she is getting married and about cried when I read the Salt Lake Temple. I could not have been any prouder. Second, I found out that she is going to school here and lives basically 5 minutes from my home. So as Dave and I are driving to the wedding I was hoping that she would remember me. As we walked through the door I see her across the room and she comes running to me with her arms out saying "Sister Casey!" She was absolutely gorgeous and just glowed! As I hugged her I was overwhelmed with love. I was reminded again that this is where true happiness comes from and this is really what our life here on earth is really about. Seeing when those we love make it. I have been on cloud 9 ever since. This truly was an unforgettable memory I will cherish forever. I can't believe I am still receiving blessings from serving the Lord that many years ago.

Happy New Year!

Thanks to our friends and family for your darling Christmas cards. It was so fun getting caught up on what everyone is doing. We could not believe how big everyones kids are getting.

We definitely had a white Christmas this year. The kids have loved playing outside in it and sledding in the pit (water runoff bowl). Dave and Lexie have also enjoyed skiing this year.

Hawaii - We miss you!!

So 2 months ago Dave and I were in Hawaii. We were enjoying beautiful hot days and warm sand on our feet. Now we are freezing our butts off and wishing we could go back. Yea that is the view from our hotel room. Dave had classes in the morning so I would go down to the beach and read and swim. It was quite the life. However, I missed our kids like crazy. I kept thinking how they would love everything we were doing. Next time we will have to take them. For those of you who have never been to Hawaii - start saving now! It is best to go when your young!!

You have to go all out too, stay in a hotel off the beach, rent a convertible and try all the great restaurants. That is what I love about vacationing with Dave. We take it all in and live it up.

We finally blogged it!

So my darling friend started this blog for me so I can finally get with it. (Thanks Rachelle) Things here are great. We just got snow on Saturday so it finally feels like Christmas has got to be around the corner. The kids have only 5 more days of school this year and can't wait to have some time off. I honestly can't wait either because I love having them home.

Happy Holidays!