Tribute

I grew up getting checked out of school every Thursday at 1pm to go boating with my family. My dad always worked half days on Thursdays to give us a family day. It was our version of family night. I have so many wonderful memories of those days including: learning to ski with my brother Lincoln, nearly sinking because 'someone' forgot to put the plug in the bottom of the boat, and many hot days laying on the burning hot vinyl perfecting my tan.

Well today is a sad sad day as my parents are cleaning out the boat and selling it tomorrow. I just talked to my mom on the phone while she was cleaning out ropes, life jackets, and skis and we both shed a few tears in saying goodbye to our old friend.

I really cannot believe how sad I am about this (lets face it, I'm prego). So, the best thing I can think of to do is ensure that I give my kids and our family the same amazing summers that my parents gave me. So forget my kids college savings accounts, I'm going to take those pennies and put them in a summer boating account. Wouldn't you prefer that option too?

Though it wont be for a while, here's to many unforgettable hot days on the lake.

Ultrasound

After 30 minutes of the sonographer not being able to see much of anything, and me getting ready to do some burpees to get this child to move; my thoughts of excitement became nervous with the possibility of not knowing what sex this baby will be. But low and behold the clouds parted as did the babies legs and the sonographer announced, "A BOY!" My reply? Hell yeah!

Here is what the kids had to say, Olive is still in denial.

I want this hair.

The Love of My Life

The love of my life is the sun and I am happy to report that our relationship has been going better than ever! I'll admit that lately I have not been quite the optimist, but when that sun is out I cannot help but see the beauty in it all. It's amazing how much the sun can change everything, and the changes this week have brought on pure bliss. My kids have been wonderful and loving every minute of being outdoors.
I have felt great, been happier, a better mom, and just had an all around better spirit.
PS this morning I heard birds chirping as the sun came up.
It doesn't get better.
Fin.

Hiking Eddy

As you can see Eddy loves to ride on his dads shoulders. The problem is, no matter how many times Danny moves Eddy's hands or tells him to put them somewhere else, they always end up in the most inconvenient place.
Thus inhibiting the hiker.

St. George

I really want to move to St. George, like today. I don't know what it is about that place but I just can't get enough. Maybe its the fact that my kids were swimming there in March. Yeah, pretty sure that helps. But it's also the trails, mountains, parks, warmth, cleanliness, and Sinclair cookies. I'm pretty sure I would never complain about the 110+ degree weather. So St. George we hope to be with you soon, and permanently.

And the Award Goes to...

Chris Brown!??! Seriously? Yes. If you missed the Grammy's this year, fear not you didn't miss much. Though I typically look forward to award season all year long this years Grammy's did not impress. Chris not only won an award he also performed more than once. Though I am a fan of some of his songs I am not a fan of thisand I think he deserves a to be shunned just a bit.

Some of my other not so favorite moments included Nicki Minaj's performance. Typically a fan, but not this time. Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson performed the same song at 2 awards ceremonies LAST YEAR. Paul McCartney tried to promote a new song. LAME. And overall it was just not a great show. Adelle won everything which leaves no surprises, but I LOVED Bruno Mars and The Civil Wars, and Jennifer Hudson sang a great tribute to Whitney. Other than that Im hoping that the CMA's will aim to impress. My lucky sister Rachel will be enjoying them live along with a pre-show concert and a post party. That lucky LADY!

Now my very favorite part of the Grammy's was the Grammy Nomination Concert that aired months previous. If you missed that then you missed one of my 'likes' Lady Gaga perform with one of my 'loves' Jennifer Nettles.

Enjoy!