tons of snow

A few weekends ago Shawn's dad and step-mom came to visit for a few days. We thought it would be fun to take a picnic up to Lamoille Canyon to see all of the waterfalls. Much to our surprise there were no waterfalls but LOTS of snow. (I guess we should of figured there was going to be lots of snow since we have not had much warm weather to where the snow could melt) Anyway we still had a good time.

Shawn and Koda having a snowball fight!

This is supposed to be a two lane highway but since there is so much snow there is only enough room for one lane.

Bry just loved it that he could walk on the top of the snow without falling in.

in some areas the snow was taller than our truck. we just could not believe how much snow there was.

After playing in the snow for a while we decided to find a picnic table and have some lunch. The sun had came out and it was a very pleasant picnic.

a little talk

So the other day as we were eating breakfast I decided to have a little talk with my boys about the surgery that I am going to have in a few weeks and a few of the changes that will happen while I am recovering. The conversation went like this.

me: well guys after we get off our vacation we are going to be home for a few days and then we are all going to Salt Lake so that I can have a surgery on my stomach. While I am recovering. . .(Bry interrupts me)

Bry: what are you going to be recovering from?

me: the surgery on my stomach!

Bry: why, what is happening with your stomach all of the sudden?

me: well . . . (I could not even put a thought in process before he said)

Bry: are you having another baby?

me: a NO I am not having any more kids, as a matter of fact the doctor is going to do a surgery that will prevent me from having any more kids.

Bry: ooh thank goodness cause I don't think we could get along with another kid around here especially a GIRL!

me: its a good thing I am all done having kids cause you guys are no support!! ha ha

Koda: I am excited to hang in Salt Lake with our family we don't see very often. It will be nice to get out of town for a while.

me: so are you guys OK with this?

Koda: yea everything is fine with me

Bry: well I want to know more on your surgery!

me: ooh goodness Bry (this kid is going to give us a run for our money)

Anyway all in all the talk went well and I feel that they feel that they are involved in the process that we all will be going through. Thanks to all the family in advance that will be helping us out while I am down. I appreciate all that you do for us. I couldn't do it with out you!!

My MoThEr'S dAy

I had a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!!

I have some barrels out front of our house and I have been saying I am going to plant some flowers in them for the past few weeks. Well the boys did that for me. It was so nice I did not have to do it and they turned out beautiful. I just love them.

The boys also brought me breakfast in bed. It was so sweet. Thanks guys for making my Mother's Day such a wonderful one!! Love You Guys!!

Way to go Bry!!

It just amazes me that two children that are only 2 years apart in age and that come from the same parents are so different. Well I am talking about my two boys. I had no problems potty training Koda at night, but Bry has been a real challenge. I have tried just about everything. I would get him up 2 times a night, I had him checked out by a doctor, him and I made up a calender with fun stickers to mark the good nights, also him and I would make deals if he did not have any accidents at night but nothing seemed to work.

So a few weeks ago Bry said he wanted to make a deal with me. (here we go another one of these I thought to myself) He said if he did not have any accidents in his bed for 6 days I could take him to the dollar store and he could pick out 6 items of his choice, but that meant that he could not have any accidents. So we shook on it! Much to my surprise he did it. So from that point on him and I have been making a deal if he goes 7 days without having any accidents he gets to choose something fun for the hole family to do on Friday. (Friday works best cause Shawn is off that day)

So we have been doing this for a few weeks now and last Friday he choose to go bowling. We all had a great time. (well Koda had a little bit of an attitude. He wanted to order drinks and snacks while we bowled, but Shawn and I decided that after we were done bowling we would all go next door and try out the new pizza place. He was not so happy with us, but he got over it) Anyway, we had a lots of fun and the food was good.

Way to go Bry on not having any accidents for several weeks now. We are so proud of you! I can't wait to see what you pick for us to do next week!