There is one thing I am sure of. Trevin, Easton, and I are so extremely blessed to have this man in our life. He is such a wonderful dad, companion, and friend. Everyday I wake up feeling like the luckiest girl in the world to be married to such a wonderful person. I can't imagine my life without him! He often refers to himself as the "Daddy Mom" or something like that because he is always doing things for me. Colby is always so willing to help with laundry, take Trevin to preschool, and stays home with the boys when I go to work at night. 
(Colby Loves it when I take pictures of him. Can you tell?)
The other night we were sitting around the dinner table and Trevin says, "Daddy, I like you." And it's the truth. Trevin loves his dad so much! Colby is always running around the house with him, wrestling with him, or sitting on the couch watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with him. Trevin loves to go anywhere Colby goes, even if it's just outside to throw out the trash.
To the man I call my eternal companion and the father of my children, Happy Late Father's day! I love you so much! XO
Happy Father's day as well to the person I refer to as "Dad." You are the greatest example to me and I love you with all my heart. I feel blessed to be given such wonderful parents and to be raised in such a wonderful family.
Last weekend we traveled to Nephi to spend some time with our families over Memorial Day. We had so much fun! Saturday and Sunday we spent with the Park Family (I never remember to take my camera so I took some on Kent's Camera) and I will try to post pictures of that later. Trevin made sugar cookies with Grandma Diane and spent lots of time in their backyard with Grandpa Kent seeing his birds.
On Monday, we traveled to the Palisades near Manti to camp for two nights with my family. This is a family tradition over Memorial Day. We spent our time fishing, fishing, fishing, and sometimes eating! Seriously! Hilary's father-in-law has a fishing boat and we LOVED being on the lake fishing. 
Trevin spent most of his time riding his little scooter and loved it when someone would ride with him. Grandma was always a good sport! 
Just a cool picture in my dad's sunglasses!
Trevin had SO MUCH FUN being on the boat, seeing the fish, and throwing rocks off the boat into the lake! He was so excited when the first fish was caught! Thanks Hilary!
Hilary and her hubby Tim
Colby's brother Jordan is leaving on a mission in July. It was fun to have him come hangout with Landon and to spend some time on the lake as well! 
Me Kissing the Lizard we found. Poor guy is missing his tail...
Easton tagged along for the trip as well and was such a good little camper! He loved being outside and wanted to be near all the action! 
Trevin by the lake just before throwing his straw in the lake and saying, "Grandpa, where's my straw?"
All of us going out on the lake for some fishing! 
After some serious fishing, it was nap time with Grandma on the hammock. 
Ok, can you tell I am so excited? It was seriously like my first time really fishing and I caught five (later six) fish! I was having the time of my life and was excited I was beating my sister and husband! 
The very boat that I caught the first fish on!
We came back Wednesday morning dirty and tired. Camping is a lot of work (laundry, packing, unpacking) but we had so much fun! Thanks mom and dad for a great trip! We love you guys!
Up next, Trevin visiting Tim's Farm.....
I realize I am slacking tremendously on my family blog. We have been so busy the last few weeks that I have only had time to edit my photography blog. I have TONS of pictures of my own little ones but I just have not had time to get around to posting.
I have had so many photo sessions the last few weeks and I have ONE more to edit until I begin another weekend of picture taking.....So much fun, but so time consuming!
Last week Trevin and I enjoyed some time in the backyard swimming and playing in the sandbox. Yesterday, Trevin went to pre-school while Easton and I enjoyed some time together relaxing on the couch and catching up on all the shows I had recorded.
I promise, more updates and pictures soon!
So today I thought I would be smart and change the template for my blog. Well, that didn't work out so well.
I clicked "delete widgets" and my BLOG LIST got DELETED!
Please help me by listing your blog address in the comments. I love to read everyone's blogs and Now I don't have any addresses!
If you don't leave a comment then I guess we aren't friends! JK
Thanks for your help people!
On Saturday while I was waiting for Diana to arrive for our photo session, I laid in the orchard and just looked up at the sky. Not knowing what I was doing or why I just sat there, I began thinking. I was thinking about my life, what I want to change, what I want to become, and who I really am.
I have always been close to both my parents. As a little girl I was constantly around my mom and wanted to be just like her someday, but I am also a huge Daddy's Girl!Saturday was my dad's big day. It was his birthday. I thought a lot about him and how much I admire him in EVERY SINGLE WAY...
He is the patriarch of our family. The one who holds us together. He has a special way of making you feel like the luckiest person when you are around him. The way he lives his life is... well amazing. His silent treatment lets you know you're in trouble, he is upset with you, or he is just having a bad day. Rarely ever have I heard my dad raise his voice. I was thinking about how I am always getting after Trevin. I raise my voice a lot. I want to become a better mother by staying calm and teaching my children by pure love and compassion.
We got talking this weekend about children. My dad asked Colby and I who he thought would bring him his next grandchild, Hilary or Me, Just for fun. We discussed how hard it was for the two of them (my parents) to have children at first. My dad described how happy he was when they finally found out they were expecting a little girl five years after they were married. I thought about Trevin and Easton. Nothing will ever compare to the love you have for your own children. I'd like to think my dad is proud to call me his own. I'd like to think my good moments far out number the bad moments.
Our Family is FOREVER and nothing or nobody can change that. No matter what happens in this life, no matter how tough times may get, no matter what obstacles we may face, we will ALWAYS be a FOREVER family. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful father who leads and teaches by example. Thanks Dad! I will forever love you! Love, Your First Little Girl
Oh...And I almost Forgot, Happy Birthday!
It was also Mother's Day on Sunday. Of course I didn't even have a chance to write my mom a note and tell her how much she means to me. My mother makes my life truly a heaven on earth. She does so much for our family and provides so much service to those outside of our family. She is such a good example of what a mother is and what a mother should be.
As a child (and still to this day) she would put our cereal bowls, spoon, and the cereal she knew we would eat on the table before going to bed at night. She would gather our clothes and lay them on our bed for school the next day. She took time to walk us to school (or to Grandma's house first). She always had a hot meal ready each night and delicious meals they were. I need to be a better mother by making dinner, going above and beyond to make my family happy, and to not worry so much about cleaning my house, doing the laundry, or checking my e-mail. I want to be the kind of mom that enjoys making others smile. I want to be the kind of mother that makes life better or easier for her children. Just like my mom.
My mother is simply one of the most special people in my life. She reminds me that life doesn't have to consist of the worldly treasures. She reminds me that happiness doesn't come from trying to please others. My mother is continually teaching me and reminding me about what's really important in this life. Sometimes I need reminding.
Mom, you mean everything to me. Happy Mother's Day!
I am sure being raised in the gospel has made me who I am today and continues to lead me to become the person I want to be. There is something about living the gospel principles that just makes you happy. Thanks mom and dad for teaching me to live righteously and to be the best I can be.
This is just a short summary of what went through my mind as I was "just thinking..." I am so honored to be a part of my immediate family and to be able to call myself a mother of my own family.
P.S. I think someday I will get these pictures printed and hung in my house. Someday when I get my little house in the middle of nowhere, with the white picket fence, and colored walls. Someday. Someday soon.
