Girls Trip...

Because of Nicole's dress shop I was able to

tag along to Vegas for a dress show and a lot

of girl time...

I was actually able to get into a good book

without anyone asking me for a drink. (amazing)

JaCoy couldn't understand why I was so thrilled to

just sit.

(SHHH...... don't tell her the Mommy secrets

just yet.)

One of the dress models we met was Amanda

from 3 of the Survivor episodes.
I've never thought too much of the show, but

Nicole was a tad "StAr" struck.
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Isn't it sad to be 30 and still think you got the moves!
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I got my full dose of "crAzY" for the year... and YES I was ready to come home to all my Mommy chores.

Need a little lift today?

I've watched this video so many times, and I still cry every time! If you haven't seen it.. it's a must! I am AMAZED by "Nie Nie" Stephanie Neilson. Have you ever had someone truly be able to penetrate straight through all that you "think" you are right to your spirit?? No question I am a better Mom, Wife, and person because of her always inspiring blog. I can't wait to meet her someday and give her a very GENTLE hug for all the ways she has blessed my life!!!

(get some tissues, and click the link below)

My-New-Life

Life is GOOD!

Carter... this was your first year of many

at Muscular Dystrophy camp with two of

your favorite people, Jason and Jett.

They call it "camp" but what it really should be called is a week of

"LUXURY"

at the Hilton in Salt Lake.

The theme this year was holidays, so everyday you celebrated

a different holiday.
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HALLOWEEN...

Buckaroo Grandpa went to be your volunteer.

I'm so grateful for the time you were able to spend

together.

I think Grandpa was pretty shocked at your

picky eating habits.

Next year I'll be sure to pack some of your favorites.
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There was a duck pond right next to the hotel.
I'm certain those ducks were happy to
have Jett and your Dad around.
They were well fed!
(I have a ton of pictures to prove it!:)

Your Dad was Jett's volunteer. I'm still wondering who
was the bigger kid. They had dances every night
and your Dad was paying the boys to ask all the pretty
girls to dance... it was all silly fun until one of the
girls asked you to dance. Right in front of her you
looked at your Dad and said "how much will you pay me Dad?"
Luckily she was 19 (volunteer) and thought you were
hilarious.
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This is just one of several groups.
MDA camp was such an amazing experience.

Carter - you cried the first night you were home

because you wanted to go back so bad.
You came home with a T-shirt that says
"Life is Good"
What a true statement, especially with you in it.

I'm blessed to be your Momma...

BED BUG...

Can you tell we had a rough night?!?

Addison... you have been an AMAZING sleeper

until last night.

When I saw your hair this morning I instantly

remembered what it was like being pregnant

with you. The very reason I went into the hospital

on the day you were born was because you stopped moving

for 5 minutes and it freaked me out.

Truly I'm shocked your crib isn't in pieces... :)

we SuRviVEd another winter!!!

This will be the first snow cone of many this summer!

I'm determined to fatten' you up Carter, maybe

get you out of your size 3T swim shorts...

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I was so happy to be outside...

I found myself taking pictures of everything!

Addy.. watching your feet dangle as you got a drink

was truly priceless.

Your brother and sister are so good being your

added stregnth in whatever you're trying to

accomplish.

They love you!

smILeS, WaTEr, sUNsHine and SwiMSuits...

Doesn't get much better than that!!!