They thought that is was so funny to be twins for bed. They are both wearing Kohen's under shirts. They are so fun and cute. I can't help but laugh at these little stinkers!
We are SOOOOO Half way and I am SOOOOO ready to have my husband back. Zach has been gone for 5 weeks and we are all surviving. He is doing great working hard, and golfing every Saturday. We at home are doing great too. We have our good days and our bad ones for sure...but then who doesn't. We have had a fun summer when the sun is out. I love to take my kids to Cherry Hill. They are little water babies and LOVE it. They love to play outside and enjoy hanging out with all the kids on our street.
I must admit that having a 3 year old and almost 2 year old is VERY challenging. I often wonder where my sweet little boy went, and where Addison gets ALL of her energy. I feel like this summer has been a lot more challenging to me trying to balance everything out. They for sure are my 2 favorite people and I love them to pieces...but HOLY MOLY sometimes. I am so blessed to have family around to help out when I need, also Sandy....I would die without you. You are my saving grace. Thank you for all that you do for us as a family. We love you and your family so much. I feel so blessed to have friends that call and check on us. Jordan I LOVED hanging out with you. It felt so nice to talk to a mom that feels the same frustration as I do. You are a blast.
I for sure couldn't have done any of this without Zach. Yes, he SO far away, but at the same time he is only a phone call away. Thank you for being so patient and listening to me at 3:00 am your time. I can't wait to be back together as a family and enjoy the rest of our summer. Hopefully the sun will be here to stay.
I love my peeps so much....Zach, Kohen, Addison and Broc!
1. Started my own Blog? Yes and I try to update it once a week.
2. Slept under the stars? Yes and I LOVE it.
3. Played in a Band? Not even close.
4. Visited Hawaii? Best Honeymoon ever. Hope to go back soon.
5. Watched a meteor Shower? No
6. Given more than you can afford to charity? Yes, I lived in a 3rd world country.
7. Been to Disneyland? Yes, can't wait to take my kids.
8. Climbed a mountain? Yes, its been awhile.
9. Held a praying mantis? Are you crazy!
10. Sang a Solo? Only on my mission. A child Prayer. Zach laughs at me, because the lady that was getting baptized was crying...tears of joy of course.
11. Bungee Jumped? Nope, would have loved to before I was a mom and a wife.
12. Visited Paris? Just the airport on my way to Egypt.
13. Watched a lightening storm at Sea? No, but I would love to. I LOVE lightening.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch? No
15. Adopted a child? Hopefully in the near future. I am getting baby hungry.
16.Had food poisoning? More than my fair share of times.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty? No, Never been back East.
18. Grown your own vegetables? Yes, I am growing my 2nd garden at the moment. We love garden veggies.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France? Some day.
20.Slept on an overnight train? Yes, best train ride of my life...i LOVE you Zach.
21. Had a pillow fight? Sure
22. Hitch Hiked? Sad to admit but yes.
23. Taken a sick day when I wasn't sick? Sure, who hasn't
24. Built a snow fort? You bet...good memories with my brother Jared.
25. Held a Lamb? No
26. Gone skinny dipping? In my younger years..it was a blast. Everyone should try it.
27. Run a marathon? No
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice? No, I would love to. Its sounds so Romantic
29. Seen a total eclipse? Nope
30. Watched a sunrise or a sunset? Yes, and I think it is beautiful
31. Hit a home run? Yes
32. Been on a cruise? Yes, it was awesome. I went with Zach when we were engaged.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person. On the list
34. Visited the birth place of my ancestors? Nope.
35. Taught yourself a new language? Fluent in Spanish..and proud of it.
36. Had enough money to be truly satisfied? No way..STUDENTS hello
37. Seen the leaning tower of Pisa on Person? No
38. Gone rock climbing? Yes
39. Sung Karaoke? Yes...it is a BLAST
40. Seen old Faithful erupt? Yes, more than once
41. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant? No, but someone that I don't know has bought me a meal. It was very nice..thank you whoever you are.
42. Visited Africa? No, but I would love to.
43. Walked on a beach by moonlight? Yes, at the red sea when Zach proposed. It was AWESOME!
44. Been transported in an ambulance? No and I hope it never happens.
45. Had your portrait painted? Yes, at Layton Hills Mall when I was 10 years old.
46. Gone deep sea fishing? No
47. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person? Nope
48. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris? I wish
49. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling? Snorkeling in Hawaii and in the Red Sea
50. Kissed in the rain? Yes
51. Played in the mud? Sure
52. Gone to a drive in? Yes
53. Been in a movie? Does a commercial count?
54. Visited the great wall of China? No
55. Started a business? Nope
56. Taken a martial arts class? No
57. Visited Russia? No desire
58. Sold Girl Scout Cookies? Nope, but I like to eat them.
59.Gone Whale Watching? Nope
60. Got Flowers for no Reason? Yes
61. Donated blood? Yes, but I can't anymore, since I had surgery in Bolivia
62. Gone sky diving? NOPE!
63. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp? No
64. Bounced a Check? Yes, really who hasn't
65. Flown in a helicopter? Yes, with my sister
66. Saved a favorite childhood toy? Yes, I used to collect Trolls. I still have all of them.
67. Visited the Lincoln Memorial? Nope
68. Eaten Caviar? Yes, it was SOOOOOOOOOO NASTY.
69. Pieced a quilt? Yes, not really my thing.
70. Stood in Times Square? No, I would love to though.
71. Toured the Everglades? No
72. Been fired from a job? Nope...hope that never happens.
73. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London? Yes, very cool
74. Broken a bone? Yes, my arm in kindergarten.
75. Been on a speeding motorcycle? Yes, I LOVED it, it was a little scary.
76. Seen the Grand Canyon in person? Yes, it is BEAUTIFUL
77. Published a Book? Nope
78. Visited the Vatican? No
79. Bought a Bran New Car? Yes, 2 in my life time.
80. Walked in Jerusalem? No, I know I will someday
81. Had your picture in the newspaper? Yes, my Senior year in High school.
82. Read the entire Bible? Almost...not yet
83. Visited the White House? No
84. Killed and Prepared an animal for eating? Yes, in Bolivia. A turtle was walking around the area where we were going to eat, the next thing I know, I am eating it.
85. Had chickenpox? Yes
86. Saved someones Life? No
87. Sat on a Jury?
88. Met someone Famous? Wonder Woman
89. Joined a book club? Not really for me.
90. Lost a loved one? My dad this year.
91.Had a baby? 2 Cute ones.
92.Seen the Alamo in person? Nope
93. Swam the Great Salt Lake? NOOOOOOO Thank you!
94.Been involved in a Law Suit? No
95. Owned a Cell phone? Really!
96. Been Stung by a Bee? Yes
97. Seen Michelangelo's David? No
98. Copied and pasted this entry? No way
99. Ever fallen in Love? YES and I still am.
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She held SOOOOO Still....
What is my favorite part of the day: Right after bath time. My kids are fed, full of energy...smell so good, HAPPY and are ready for a full day.
Least Favorite Part of the day: I would say before dinner time. Trying to figure out what we are going to eat. My kids are so tired and ornery...I am tired and ornery too.
Proudest Moment: This one is hard. I am always proud of my kids, but I love when people stop me in a store and tell me how cute my kids are. Addi never meets a stranger. She talks and waves to everyone. Kohen is more shy, but sometimes will follow his sister. I LOVE when Kohen teaches Addi the primary songs. He gets SOOO excited to sing them to her, and when she sings them back to him..it makes me SO happy!
My biggest challenge as a mother: Working full time, balancing my time between both of them and having Zach travel.
Biggest Oooops/Embarrassing moment: When we are going ANYWHERE and Addi will say, "Shit Shit Shit Shit Shit Shit"...you get the picture....guess I need to work on that one.
Thing I said I would never do or say: I NEVER thought I would drive a minivan...and I LOVE it. I always hated when I would ask my mom something and she would say,"because I said so." I swore I would never say that.
What am I looking forward to: Watching my kids grow and change. I am looking forward to the next phase in life. Being a stay at home mom. Having Zach graduate and moving to Egypt. I LOVE being a mom. It is by far the most challenging thing I have ever done, but yet the most rewarding. Nothing is better than a sweet kiss or hearing those words that I will always cherish...I LOVE you. I can't imagine taking this journey with anyone other than Zach. He is an amazing dad and I love him so much. My kiddies are my little side kicks and best buds. I love you KoKo and Addi.
