Hippity Hop!

We had a great Easter. Of coarse the kids were hopped up on sugar all day long, plus no naps...fan-freakin-tastic!












We had a great day. Listened to a wonderful conference. Ate fabulous food. Good times people!

Me!

I stole this off my sister's blog. I'm sure I have much more interesting things to blog about, but this will have to do for now. People probably don't know a whole lot about me and the little things that I LOVE. Soooooooo, here are some of the worldly things that I can't get enough of.....oh, and I guess you can't use people, so really quick I love my kids, family and my husband. They are really the true loves of my life. Ha!

(side note: It probably would've been easier to take actual picture's of these things, but I didn't. Sorry they kind of suck. But you get the idea).

Hoodies. I will always have a weird obsession with them. Hot or cold weather, I'm wearing one. Super comfy and a must have. I'm sure you can imagine my closet.


Reese's peanut butter cups, and diet coke. If it were an option, I would be sitting here enjoying them through an IV.




Flip Flops. I'm a summer girl, hate winter, hate cold, love to be warm and tan. And this picture is me to a T.


Chapstick. Particularly Burts Bees. So great.


Running shoes and water. I have these together most days. There is something about water that is so simple and satisfying.


These movies...


and this show. I will never get bored watching them. Especially Will and Grace. If you've ever seen the episode with Kevin Bacon...enough said.


Being pregnant. There is just something about being pregnant that is fulfilling. I love it. Even being in labor and giving birth...such a miracle. (This is actually me. So unflattering, sorry. But in my defense, I gave birth 3 days later.)


Sarah McLachlan. I will forever and always love her. She is my favorite. I have all her cd's. Everyone should get them. She's a star.


Sleeping with my feet out of the covers. It's weird, but so awesome.


These are just a few things that I love. I have more, but who really has the time to read such a long post. Feel free to do the same and let us get to know you a little more!

3785/25/x-y-2x-3274+6614954/2y-x-5=????

Math is kicking my trash! It's funny really, when you don't do something for a long time and then when you are faced with it, it seems even MORE foreign. I thought for sure it would all come rushing back to me and I would be flying through most of it. Clearly I was wrong. When I first got there they made me take this placement test to see what level of math I was on. When I got done I went up to the instructor and as she was going over it she kept chuckling. I thought to myself, well yes, I'm sure it's amusing since I haven't been in school for like 6 years. Then she said, "it's funny because the ones you missed are the easy ones and the ones you got right are the hard ones" So apparently I'm good at long division and bad at subtracting. But she was nice, she let me fix them right there in front of her and I wasn't more than a number off on the ones I got wrong, I was just going to fast I guess. But still, math is so hard for me. It's the one class I never took in college. I guess I was saving it for last. Anyways, I give anyone out there who is good with numbers a huge applause. You're lucky that it comes so natural for you. Call me if you feel like tutoring me :)

Lot's and Lot's

Here are a few pics of my family the last couple months. We finally got settled in the house we are staying at. We got Internet today. Who knew how much I really would've missed that. Some of these pics are of our last week in SF.

Valentine flowers from my Valentine.


We are sending her to rehab.


This is what happens when you let Dad take him sledding down a cliff! Went right into the barb wired fence. Mom wasn't happy. Dad was fired.


Proof that Trey does like his sister.


A beach outside of San Fran. The waves were crashing and they sounded heavenly.


One thing I won't miss in California. Tunnels! They are so claustrophobic.


The gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge one last time.


Some beautiful scenery. Notice the tall round one with windows?? Yes, that is where Jake took Tenley on the Bachelor. It has a name, I'm just not sure what it is.


These are the most delicious donuts EVER!! They make them on the Wharf fresh right in front of you. And yes, I ate the whole bucket.


The famous Alcatraz.


The seals at the Wharf. They were all sleeping and quite frankly boring!


This one is for me. I love it that he sleeps with this monkey. When he goes to bed this little guy becomes his best friend.


Well there you go. We are glad to be back, we still miss a few things out there but not enough to go back.

No Such Luck!

There are a few things I've learned since we've been back, but the one that keeps nagging at my brain all the way to my inner core is how important health insurance is. It really doesn't take a genius to know just how vital it is to be covered but since we moved here I defiantly can appreciate it more. It usually takes 90 days to get on insurance unless you get a plan that you can get on in 30 days and just pay monthly. This is what we are currently doing until we can get on with his work, but yes, we still had to wait 30 days for this one. Well of coarse all sorts of fun things have happened in the meantime...

- Jeremy had to have his toe looked at for an in-grown toenail, and it was partially removed.
- Trey had strep throat...and they sent it down to get cultured again just to be sure.
- I thought Avery had it the next day, turns out I was wrong, but they ALSO sent it to get cultured again just to be sure.
- Avery needs her 15 month check-up
- I need my yearly
- Avery is tugging at her ears and crying all the time, take her in, turns out she is just a drama queen:)
- Trey has been going to the bathroom every 5 min, so I took him in to get checked and of coarse everything was negative, but she then requested an x-ray...my heart sank, but I had to know myself that he was fine. Turns out to be a backed up colon:)

All of this has happened since we've been back...Jan 20, so in a month I have really racked up the medical bills. The kids were still covered on California insurance, but they do not accept it here. The co-pays alone ($75) are enough to make you slap someone then go cry in the corner, but I would rather know my kids are healthy than sit and not know how bad it's getting. Some good news you ask?? Well, some people in my parents ward just moved to Japan for his job and we are fortunate enough to get to house-sit for them while they are away (about 2 years). So I guess the medical bills will get paid off sooner than later. We are very blessed that this opened up for us so that we can also pay off Jeremy's semester in school. It will be great to get into our normal routine again and also to have the kids sleeping in their own rooms! I have a lot of fun pics of my family, but I will have to post them when we get our computer set up, so you get this one. Me and my sister Mary on the farm. We're awesome.


This is my whole family. Shane, me, Mary, my mom, my dad, and my brother Reggie. I don't think I've ever put a pic of them up. Probably the funnest family ever!

Good Riddens January...and a few pet peeves.

I don't know about you guys, but January is seriously the WORST month! I can NOT stand it! Not only does it feel like the longest month, but it's the most boring too. There is nothing to look forward to, it's cold all the time, the snow is dirty and gross, did I mention it's cold?? I hate it! Thank goodness it's over. I haven't had anything great to post lately, and I still really don't. I have however, been annoyed more than usual. Maybe it's the month that has irritated me, maybe not, I don't know, but I do know that some things have been more apparent lately. Here's a few:
-people who need to merge in a one lane and continue to drive all the way up to the front then proceed to blinker over. I'm telling you right now, if I'm the one you are trying to get in front of, it's not happening. You can wait just like the rest of us.
-kids that are wearing pants that are way to short for them. I know it's the parents fault, I mean come on, if you notice, they always look good. Hair, nails, etc are polished nicely. Look down and see that your kid is wearing capris in winter. Take 10 bucks, go to Target and get them clothes that fit!
-people who dress up their dogs. Oh boy, this one really ticks me off. They are NOT children, their bodies were meant to stand the cold. And the hair bows? Really?? I'm 10 seconds away from calling AJ from Animal Cops!!
-people that can't tell the difference between girls and boys! Now I know that Avery has very little hair, so on the days that she is wearing black, no hairbow, I don't mind it when people tell me I have 2 cute little boys. But when she has a bow on her head, earrings in, purple shirt with a skirt, then my blood is boiling because I know they aren't even looking at her. Sheesh!
-people that talk in movies, do commentary, or have seen the movie so many times that they can recite it. This one can unleash a very nasty Sarah. I will look right at you and tell you to knock it off, and if you still don't then I will give you the dirtiest look ever and probably say something that would send me to the Bishop's office the next Sunday....just stop talking!!
-slow check out employee's. Okay seriously? Can you not see my 3 year old reaching so far out of the cart to grab some sort of candy bar? Or my screaming 15 month old trying to get out of the cart so I will hold her?? Or me, the Mom, sweating to death trying to hold it all together??? New rule. You must swipe 20 items per every 10 seconds or you are fired!!
-people who don't wipe off their sweat they left on a weight machine after they use it. Yes, this one is by far the grossest. I'm one touch away from the ebola virus/hepatitis A B and C/swine. I narrowly escape a disease every time I leave. Please wipe off the machines!!

Okay, so obviously I'm a little on edge. I feel cooped up and it sends me in a trans of thinking about stupid stuff like that. I'm just glad January is gone because I'm going to lose it.

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!