Winter Get-Away ...Sort of???

This weekend Curt and I and our friends Ben and Heather decided to go swimming in Jackson. They have an awesome pool with a slide, a kids zone with fountains, bubbles,and a slide. Their little guy Berrick and Hailee had so much fun. They were walking around the pool with these noodles and just goin' We could barely hang on to them. Hailee did really good at holding her breath under the water and she wasn't scared a bit. I am so bummed I left the camera in the car! No swim pictures this time!! Although- Cheri her swimming suit is still way too big. It was so funny because it kept falling off of her !:::))

After swimming we went to our motel, which was pretty shabby, but hey it was an adventure. The kids were playing like crazy all night.


We ate out at BUBBAS---- YUMMY....... tried to see the elk..... got ice cream....YUMMY.... hung out in the room.

We were bummed that more of our friends couldn't make it, but maybe next time!!!

It was a fun little outing and something we definately want to do again soon, like say the zoo in Utah this summer????

A walking machine!

Well last week Hailee started really walking. She takes about 10 steps on her own too and from people, couches, toys. She was doing so good and getting better all the time. Yesterday as you will hear more about, we went swimming over in Jackson. She got used to walking around in the water and now she walks around like a crazy drunk person. She can do it, but it is wobbly and all sideways. It is SOOOOO FUNNNY!!!!

NO RESPONDERS!!!!!

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Miss Hailee is romping everywhere. When Curt and I try to walk her between us, she runs both ways and just giggles!!!!!!! She has discovered the stairs along with many more "NO, NO's" A phrase she also understands and mimmics. We have created a barrier system, which at best is temporary. Everyday with this angel is more amazing than the first! We are so blessed.








My mom came up this weekend and played very hard with Hailee. She had her playing some silly game with all the snowmen we have upstairs. It was funny seeing Hailee so entertained. I am so glad she came because I miss her all the way over in Boise. Her and Jack helped us out with Hailee on Saturday while I had my class. It is so nice to have such great people to love and care for Hailee girl!

Finally- I am posting a video in my next post for those of you who were too far to enjoy the NF celebration with the Girls going to state!!!


Spring Fever is here and I am looking forward to green grass and chirping birds. I am dreading flies, bugs, and planting season!!

CRAFT GIVE AWAY ----- FOR YOU!!!!

This is a great idea......from Mandy's BLOG :)))))):))))))

We will see how effective it is. The goal in this for me is to find out who cares enough and trusts me enough to respond below. Then it will be my job to create something specially and unique for you!!!!!!!!!!

Here's how it works: the first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Completely my choice for you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year.

Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers.

Aunt Roni!

Roni is such an awesome person! She and Jase came into our lives when my dad married Lorelei. It has definately been an experience getting to know a whole new, and very BIG family. Lorelei has tons of nieces and nephews and so on and on... We have gotten to know them over the years. Roni has been so great esspecially with Hailee. She spoils her almost as much as her mom. We have really been fortunate to be a part of this crazy and caring family.

Thanks Roni for the puppy and for playing with so good with Hailee! You are an awesome Aunt!!!!!

Our Miracle Baby!

Some people are aware how long Curt & I waited for Hailee. When we first got married we were living in Pocatello. It was a year before I decided to get off the pill and start trying. I loved kids and wanted a baby so badly. I promised Curt that my dad would be so thrilled for the baby he would get over being upset. I got excited and went out and bought a beautiful little dress. I was sure that we would have a girl once we did get pregnant.
I brought the dress with me when we moved back to Ashton that summer. I had it hanging on our closet doors and would always look at it. The months came and went, but I wasn't too worried. Then the months became a year, then two. After this long I had decided my worst fear was coming true. I remember calling my mom and Christa crying because I was certain we wouldn't ever have a baby. I would walk around holding this dress and crying! I know it sounds pathetic, and it would be for those who have never had a problem conceiving.

Then as if the Lord had planned it perfectly we were pregnant. My due date was just 2 weeks after Curt and I's graduations. The month we conceived Curt and I asked some of his family to fast and pray with us. The Lord blessed us with an amazing miracle. He knew enough to keep Curt to his word and answer our fervent prayers. I cannot tell you how amazing and thrilling I felt to finally after 2 and 1/2 very long years we were finally going to have a baby! Curt was equally happy.

I knew from day one that it would be a girl. Don't ask me how, but I just knew. I knew that we were finally getting a little baby that would be such a blessing to our lives and to our families.

Many of you know A.J. my little bro is on a mission. His mission is pretty hard on my parents and they have really missed him. With my sisters passing and with him away for 2 years, Hailee has kept them all entertained and lessened their burden some. In the end Hailee has brought so many miracles in so many areas.



Yesterday Hailee wore the dress I bought 4 years ago in Pocy. It was a special day for me because I don't really care about the dress so much as the little sprit wearing it.




I hope all mom's out there are equally thankful for their little miracles. I like to think that Heavenly Father wanted extra time with Hailee. That my love and appreciation for her is stronger because I practically begged and cried everynight for her. Everytime it gets hard or I am tired I think of those nights and remember what a blessing she is to our family!