Happy Father's Day!!

I just wanted to do a little post on the wonderful father's in my life. First is to my own father. He loved me through some pretty crazy stuff and I am so thankful that he never gave up on me and loved me unconditionally. Next is my father-in-law. He has literally watched me grow up and has always been a great mentor to Troy and I. No matter the problem, he has a solution and he too loves me unconditionally. I have many grandfathers, both on Troy's side and my own, and they have all been a huge blessing to me and have a wisdom about life that I have learned invaluable lessons from. I have saved the best for last and that would be my darling husband. He is the father of our two beautiful boys and an amazing dad. He takes them golfing, A LOT!! He rides bikes with them, takes them on scout trips and many other things that mean so much to them! He works harder than anyone should have to to provide a living that keeps us all very comfortable. I am forever grateful to have him in my life not only as my husband and the father of my children but as my eternal companion and that we can have the opportunity to spend the rest of eternity together!!! Thanks to all these men in my life for being great examples to my boys and shaping them to be fathers themselves one day!!

Happy Birthday JD

Yesterday my nephew turned 3!! He was spending the day with his Dad so we with him celebrated today!! He has such an enthusiasm for life. He loves to learn and he is so smart. I wonder when it is we lose that exactly. Maybe we never actually lose it but it takes these little darlings to remind us how great life can really be!! I have been reflecting over the last three years and remembering the day he was born. We have been a little nervous to watch him grow up because he is a 06-06-06 baby!! So far so good!! hahaha He is still an angel! We were so excited for him to enter this world. My mom and sisters and I waited for sooo long. We had lots of fun chatting with the soon to be parents and we even gave my sister a mini makeover so she would be ready for the pre, during and post birth glamor shots!! She totally loves me for those!! She began a "normal" delivery but ended up having complications and had to be rushed in for an emergency C-section. Boy were we scared!! I am so grateful to be such a big part of JD's life and I love him so much!! He truly is a gift from heaven and I am proud of the mom my sister is being to him. Kids can be our greatest challenge but they are also the greatest blessings. I love you buddy and am excited to see you grow!!

My amazing boys

So its natural to think your kids are the most amazing, fabulous, wonderful things to ever be created right?! But isn't it another thing entirely when their school confirms those feelings as well? I just have to be the proud mommy for a minute and tell my two boys how proud I am of them! Trevor received several awards this year for doing amazing things. In third grade, if they pass off all of their times tables, they are "knighted". The teacher "knights" them for slaying the multiplication dragons!! My son is now called Sir Trevor Hall. He received these other awards as well; Superintendent's Academic Achievement for having a 3.75 gpa or higher all year, The Utah Board of Education Certificate for outstanding performance on his Iowa tests. He scored in the top 10% nationally in 4 of the 5 areas. He was also a part of the student council, and he had 100% attendance this year! Great Job Trev! Taylor had a pretty great year as well. His grades were all A's and B's. He was close to 100% attendance but chose to spend two days with me at my school making him absent at his! 5th grade has been a bit of a struggle this year due to some teacher/student personality conflicts. But all in all it has been a successful year! Not that I blame the teacher for all the trouble because Tay can cause his fair share but lets just say we won't be sad to see this year come to an end!! We are anxious to move on to 6th grade and on to being the king of the school. Or so he thinks!! I love you both and Dad and I are so proud of all your hard work and want you to know that no matter what any piece of paper says or doesn't say, You Rock!! And you are two of the smartest, most amazing kids I know!! Love you♥