Five Wonderful Years!

Today is our 5 year anniversary. We were married in the Mount Timpanogos Temple on July 30, 2003. This has been the best 5 years of both of our lives. We have accomplished so many things and have been blessed tremendously along the way.

"One of the most beautiful, comforting doctrines of the Lord--one that brings immense peace, happiness and, unbounded joy--is that principle called eternal marriage." --Richard G. Scott

7 Months Old

Blue Eyes

I love Ty's big blue eyes. I have no idea why Spencer and I have a blonde hair blue eye boy but I love it. I hope his eyes stay blue!

Stuck!

What Have I Done?

My friend, Danielle, had this on her blog and I'm not big on the whole "being tagged" thing but I thought this one was actually worth a shot. You are supposed to go through the list and BOLD everything you have done. Quite the list but fun to think back on your life. Try it!

200 Have and Have-nots!
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job (I wasn't fired, just laid off, business went under)
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one (Does mini-golf count?)
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Commented on a friend's blog today.

Just Havin' Fun

New Favorite Things!

I do A LOT of shopping online, especially now that we live in Virginia. The nearest mall..well anything that has to do with shopping is an hour away!! It is easier to shop online then fighting traffic, paying for gas, dealing with Ty in his stroller...etc. I found 2 web site that give you cash back for shopping online. They are BigCrumbs.com and EBATES.com It is totally free to join too. I couldn't believe how many stores they have. EBay, Target, Gap, Circuit City, Hotels.com, Babies R Us, Walmart....the list is huge! I have bought stuff at about 5 of the stores over the last month alone. Just imagine if I would have signed up for this earlier. All you have to do is go to the store through their web site and you will get cash back for shopping there. The money is you earn back is deposited into your paypal account. Very easy. If you are interested please sign up by clicking either of the links on my blog, that way I can get credit for referring you. Happy Shopping!

Happy 4th!

Friday morning we went downtown Provo to the Freedom Festival. We walked around and ate some yummy food. Later that day we went over to my sister's house and ate more yummy food and just hung-out. It was fun to be with my brothers and sisters and all their kids. Ty loves playing with his cousins.

Welcome Little One!

My sister, Jennifer, just had her baby. He was born July 2nd at 12:59 PM, 6lbs. 14 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long. He wasn't due until July 25th but decided he wanted to be here a little early. Mom and baby are fine. No name yet, but it will probably be Ian. This is Jenn's 5th child. Congratulations Jenn and family!

Too Funny!

Like I said before, Ty is into EVERYTHING! Spencer didn't have time to video this so he hurried and grabbed the camera and started taking pictures. Here is the progression of Ty crawling into our kitchen cupboards. At first, we weren't sure he would actually get up into them...but he did! Strong little guy.

6 Months Old

Ty turned 6 months old last Sunday. He is crawling and likes to pull himself up to his feet while holding on to things. He gets into EVERYTHING! He can't sit still for 2 seconds...he always has to be doing something. He is so much fun to watch and play with. As soon as I was done taking the picture he flipped around and popped up to his feet to grab the guitar behind him. He is so active!

On the Go!

Best Dad!

Happy Father's Day Spencer! Ty loves you so much and I love watching his face light up when you get home from work. Thanks for being such a wonderful father.

Spencer and Ty, only a few weeks old.

Spencer and Ty on Father's Day.

Ty with his cousin Dana. Dana LOVES Ty. She calls all the time to see if we can come over and play. She is at that age when she is being a "little mommy". She holds him, feeds him, and plays with him. Ty loves playing with her too.

I was in charge of dessert for our big Father's Day Family Dinner at my mom's house. I decided to make Ice Cream Pie since it has been so warm. It was yummy!! (For all of you wondering...I made it with Breyer's new Lactose Free ice cream so I could acually eat it. Yeah!)

Ty playing with cousins, Bryce (left) and Noah (right).

Splish Splash!

5 Months Old

I feel like I just posted his 4 month old pictures; time is flying by. He is so animated and active. Just in the last few days he has been balancing on his hands and knees and will "rock". He laughs all the time and loves to talk (baby talk). Oh, he also got another tooth!

Such A Big Boy!

Ty is just growing up so fast! He loves sitting in his high chair and eating rice cereal, yummy!He sits up all on his own without falling. This is a picture of Ty with his cousin Megan, who is 10 days older than he is. She is so tiny, well and, Ty is so big!The first time we tried to take a picture of them together it didn't turn out so well! Poor kids!

4-Wheelers

Spencer's brother, Nate, rented 4-wheelers over the weekend. I invited my sister, Stephanie and her husband, Josh. We went to this place up behind Nate's house in Eagle Mountain. All together it was Nate's family, Haylee, Ashton and Hannah. Spencer, me and Ty and Stephanie and Josh. It was so much fun. At first I was a little timid but by the end of the day I was going up and down big hills and I even caught air one time. Oh, and I tried Haylee's dirt bike! I was going crazy.

The gang

Spencer going crazy on Ashton's mini bike

Spencer and Nate

Stephanie and Heidi

Our jeeps and the view

Haylee, Stephanie and Heidi

Heidi and Spencer

Spencer flying through the air

Josh

Ashton and Haylee

Nate

Nate and Hannah

Nate, Haylee, Ashton and Hannah

Stephanie and Ty

New Things

Well we made it to Utah. Ty was very good on the airplane and slept in my arms for about 2 1/2 hours. Spencer was beat from driving cross country but made it safe and sound. I can't believe how much Provo/Orem has changed over the last 1 1/2 years. There has been a TON of development and there is construction everywhere, of course. We kind of miss our little town, Lexington. It has been so much fun to see our families. This is what we have been up to so far.


1. Spencer has already started his internship and has met with a lot of clients. He seems to like it so far.
2. Spencer got his grades for last semester and he got the best grades he has ever gotten in law school, I'm so proud of him.
3. Ty's first tooth came in on Monday. My little boy is growing up so fast.
4. Ty started rice cereal this week and he loves it.
5. Ty also sits up in a high chair and loves being able to sit up and be apart of all the action.

Ty Playing On The Floor