Mother’s Day

For their Primary activity the kids made mother’s day cards and bracelets. When Halle got home from the activity, Rusty asked her to see the bracelet she made for Mommy. Halle paused and said, “Well….actually Dad, the bracelet is for me.” Rusty raised his eyebrows and said, “Halle…” in that “I know what your’re up…

Sorry Chelsi

I had a really funny dream a few nights ago that I thought some of you would get a kick out of. It was one of those “in between” dreams, so we were high school age, but Sara and I still lived in CO, and Chelsi still lived in AZ, and Kasey in UT. A…

Days of our lives

So my baby Joshe went to nursery for the first time today! It was an exciting day, especially for Rusty, who is in charge of the ornery boy on Sundays. We were pretty worried that he would just scream and cry the whole time, but he totally surprised us and did GREAT! He didn’t even…

YEAA for Me!

I defended my thesis on Tues!! After many years of procrastination, I am D-O-N-E. I passed my defense, and after a few changes I will officially have my degree. Hip-Hip Hooray! And I swear, if I ever hear another word about trans fat, it will be too soon…Unless you ever have any trans fat questions…

HAPPY EASTER!

We had a great Easter at our house! The kids had fun with an Easter Egg hunt yesterday with all their friends, and then baskets today. Halle was especially excited to wear her Easter dress, and woke up at 7:30 am and put it right on. We painted her fingernails and toenails (which she loved)…

Valentine’s Day Fun

A couple of days before Valentine’s Day Halle and I hosted a cookie decorating party. The kids all had a blast and you should have seen the piles of sprinkles that went on these cookies! We ordered some pizzas as well so the kids were in heaven. Pizza, frosting, sprinkles and sugar cookies. What could…

Ahhhh…..

Josh has taken to saying Ahhhhh everytime you give him a hug, or when he sees a cute animal, or when you give him his blanket. It is pretty darn cute. So, he has a favorite little blanket that he always sleeps with and whenever he sees it he says, “ahhhhh.” The other day I…