It's Fabulous to be 30!

So I finally hit the big 30 and I feel fabulous! I have had a wonderful birthday month. It all started with a little challenge to run and half marathon with all my closest girlfriends. I finished my very first race ever when we all ran the Bear Lake half marathon in June. It was an amazing experience and I am so grateful to wonderful friends, and my IPod, who pushed me along the way. The first thing Bryan wanted to know when I was done, was would I run another one? and I said absolutely yes. It was that gratifying. When I got home my cute kids had drawn me a poster and got me some flowers. They were very interested in my medal! A few days later I celebrated my 30th Birthday. My cute husband made the most adorable candy gram poster with the kids and got me some fun games to play with my family. We had a great dinner at Olive Garden and my friend Cindi made a fabulous cake for me. It was a great day and I was especially glad to have spent it with my family.

Spring Break

Our Family Vacation to California!!

We had a great time in Disneyland again!! This time with Grandma Vivi, and all the Aunts and Uncles, including cousin Abbie. We watched the fireworks everynight from our Condo room.

Kembrie with her favorite princess from this trip, Ariel. She was so adorable everytime we saw a princess. She stopped at stared at them with awe. We stood in line for one hour to meet this cute red-headed princess and I was certainly wondering if it was worth it. There were no doubts once KJ's face lit up in a huge smile.

Me and Kembrie waiting in line for the biggest roller coaster she could ride in Toon Town, of course.

I insisted that my children get their very own personalized Mickey ears at our visit in

the Magical Kingdom. They really did wear them for some of the day.

Brex's favorite ride again was Splash Mountain!! We went on it several times.

Love those Ears, especially with their names.

Abbie and Kembrie at the pool. It wasn't that warm for a sunny California spring break, but we managed to get to the pool and hot tub as often as weather permitted.

Brexten, Kembrie and Abbie.

My Favorite Things

I decided that since I have not had a lot of time to take pictures lately, nor had very many special events, (except for Brexten's preschool field trip which I totally dropped the ball as a mom and forgot my camera) that I would share some of My Favorite Things.
1- being with my family
2-playing with my adorable kids Brex & KJ
3- owning my own home- well having a mortgage on it at least
4- ice cream of any kind
5- watching our DVR after the kids are in bed
6- reality tv- Bachelor & Biggest Loser
7- my master bathroom
8- taking a bubble bath after a long day
9- reading the Ensign over breakfast - don't worry it doesn't happen that often
10- baking cookies, cakes, desserts of any kind
11- smell of clean houses- preferably my own
12- having time to myself like Relief Society Socials and Girls Night Outs
13- my very own book club and all the girls in it
14- the fall season
15- Mary Kay skin care
16- a good pedicure
17- a good laugh or cry
18- having our own concert at home with the ipod
19- Target store
20- my Scentsy candle warmer

Love Ya
Jen

Happy Holidays

Since we now have our very own new home, we hosted several Christmas parties this year. They were all super fun. We enjoyed having all of our family over and especially loved not having to drive home in the snowy weather. The best present our family could get this year was definitely our home, which is barely put together and nowhere near being presentable enough to take photos. Maybe with the new year, and preschool starting again, I can get some things done and post pictures. Brexten's favorite saying is, "I can't believe we have our own house Mom." Along with our fun home, Brexten's favorite Christmas gift was the MarioKart Wii game. We can't seem to get him off it, but that's okay with me since he will have plenty to do next week with school. Kembrie's favorite gift is her baby dolls, complete with crib, bouncer, stroller, feeding bottles, and clothes to dress them up with. My favorite memories this Holiday season were KJ and Brex dressed up as Mary and Joseph, Karen my sister visiting us (and newly pregnant), Girls Night Out in SLC with my friends, and a rocking New Year's Eve Party in Herriman at Kami's new home. I am so thankful this time of year for all the love and support I get all year long from my family and friends. There is nothing better than being able to spend time with them and make fun Holdiay memories.

Winter Wonderland

What great snow we have had the last three weeks. We are now officially moved into our new house in Syracuse, UT which means we have our very own driveway to shovel. Kembrie and Brexten had to have their own child size shovels to get out in the snow and help daddy. I love getting them all bundled up in their snow gear. They loved making snow angels this year, and we have yet to build a snowman. Maybe next time.

Happy Thanksgiving

This year we did something amazingly fun for Thanksgiving. We spent the weekend at Disneyland and California Adventure. Thanks to Grama Debbie, we all enjoyed a wonderful time at the Happiest Place on Earth. We went on all the rides during the day and had our turkey fixings at Mimi's Cafe nearby. The food was excellent and what was better was that we didn't have to cook or clean up after our feast. We were able to go back to the parks and watch fireworks and a christmas parade. Brexten's favorite ride was Splash Mountain. Brexten was very animated when describing how "they went around a cave in a log and then up the hugest hill and came down it fast and splashed with water all over" he would say, giggling the entire time. Since we went on Splash Mountain several times, Kembrie's favorite ride became the "honeybee's", which was the Winnie the Pooh ride for small children right next door. She went through the ride more times than I can count, and loved every single time. Roller coasters were also a big hit. Bryan got his mother to go with him on the Tower of Terror ride in California Adventure. She didn't quite know what was coming, but I think she enjoyed it anyway. Kembrie was so excited to get to see Cinderella and when she did talk to her, she blew KJ a kiss. She talked about how Cinderella blew her a kiss for the next several days. It was a precious princess moment.
At this time of year, we are so grateful to have family near us and support us through all of life's challenges. We are grateful for healthy children, who are so fun to watch grow and learn on their own. We are grateful for our new home, yes, I said new home, in Syracuse that we are in the process of buying right now. Most of all we are grateful for the Savior in our lives and his gift to mankind. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween

Princess Kembrie, Ladybug Abbie, and Transformer Brexten

Trick or Treating Anyone?

Happy Halloween!