Massive Utah Trip Update!!!

This is going to be ONE HUGE post! Lot's of pics so brace yourself. I put some in a slideshow, so hopefully it really wont seem that long.

We went ice skating with the family before we left. The kids had so much fun, but I think the adults might have had more fun.





Dinner at Jeremiah's for Mom's birthday...the big 50!!


Trey went to his very first movie. The Princess and the Frog. He could've cared less really, in fact he kept saying how boring it was. Not enough action to keep him entertained.


Trey and Kambria.



Grandma Willson had face painting on New Years Eve. It was a big hit with the kids.


This is a perfect pic of Payzlee. This could not be more accurate. She is always posing for you. I love her!!



New Years Eve games.


Intense scrabble game.


And the Wii....the girl sitting on the arm of the sofa is Kelsey. She is engaged to my brother Shane. We are so excited for them! She lives in Michigan so we don't get to see her very often, but she is so fun and we love them both...


and this is Jessica. She is engaged to Jeremy's brother Shayne (yes, we both have little brothers named Shane/Shayne) we are excited for them too! She is a lot of fun and a great addition to our family.


I was able to see most my friends when I was there. Ashley, Kayli, Chelese, Bethany...me and Amanda had scheduling problems so hopefully next time it will work out. Unfortunatly I forgot to take my camera with me except when I went with this fun guy! This is Jon and he has been with me since I was working at the hospital. I have never been with someone before where I just sit and laugh my butt off! He is hilarious and I'm so glad I was able to catch up with him. Good times!! Oh and don't mind the big forhead, my headband was giving me fits.


And this is what happens when you get two middle aged men watching Grease. Now, it wasn't until the last scene when she came out with her tight pants and leather jacket that they came running front and center to get a good view...that is my dad and his brother...too funny!!


Also, we have made some decisions since being back. Unfortunatly, school is not working out. The school work itself is manageable there just have been HUNDREDS of red flags since we got here but thought it was just a normal adjustment we had to get used to. Jeremy's program is very liberal. I don't know if anyone of you 5 people who read this know anything about Prop 8? It is the biggest issue out here...still!! We had no idea. We accept everyone the way they are, no questions asked! But we also believe something different (Please refer to the Proclamation to the World...it should be on your wall:) ) We have tried to figure a way out to have the LDS background and be in the program. He was told he has to be flexibal with his religion if he wanted to get anything back. So pretty much agree with them while he was in class, but then do whatever outside of class. What?? There was no way to agree with any of it without denying our church. It wasn't an option. Our religious beliefs obviously are the most important. Also, he is in a private school, so VERY expensive. Too expensive actually, meaning that they don't give you much to live off of. I was going to have to get a job out here to be able to afford to even live here and then stick my kids in a day care. Doing the math over and over it's going to take at least 15 years to pay it off. It's been difficult for us to have to make this decision, but in the end we know it's the right one. We learned a lot of things out here. It was a GREAT experience that truly brought our family closer. It made us appreciate family, friends, and our kids a lot more. Everyone has been so supportive of us and helped us in so many different ways. He will get his masters in Sports Psychology and use that, but for now we are moving back to Ut, I am finishing my degree (thank goodness non of my classes have expired) and we will just move on. Again, we had a great experience but our family and faith comes first. Our Heavenly Father has been with us this whole time, guiding us each day. We are so thankful for that. The ward has been nothing but a huge help, always asking what they can do for us. I made some good friends out here, Bethany, Jessi Ann, Tami, Hannah, they were all so nice every week. Thank you!! We are headed back this weekend. I am driving behind Jeremy in the car with the kids and he is driving the Uhaul. Aren't you all jealous? Doesn't that sound so much fun?? Thank goodness for portabl dvd players!