Monday, August 31, 2009

Wall Gallery

I finally got pictures printed, framed & hung with Cory's help last night!
I wanted to do a wall gallery with the pictures we had taken with the photographer. I printed different sizes & got frames at IKEA (which are really reasonable!). Then I layed all of the frames out on our bedroom floor & played around with the layout. I didn't want them exactly lined up since it is so hard to get frames straight. I am very happy with the results!



First Day Of Pre-Kindergarten

Carter started his pre-K class this morning. Even though we have moved I kept him at the same park & rec class as last year. He is happy to be back with his old teacher & friends.
I had my alarm set for 7:15am this morning, but Carter woke me up at 7am, dressed for the day! He said to me "Mommy, can we go get a donut?" I told him I didn't think we would have time today to stop & get one since he had pre-school. He must have forgotten that today was his first day because he said "Oh yeah!!! I love pre-school."
This year he goes from 8:30-11:15am. We left the house this morning at 8:10, but we're going to have to leave earlier. There is so much traffic in the morning!!!
We got to Carter's class & he went right in & started a puzzle. Claire followed along & would have loved to have stayed!
We're so proud of you Carter!! You did SO much better than last year!!







Saturday, August 29, 2009

Birthday Round-up!

We had 2 birthday parties today! The first one was for our friend Grayson. He had his party at a splash park up in El Dorado Hills. We drove up in the morning & had a hard time finding the park, so we were driving around for a bit. We were almost to the park & we heard a gurgling noise in the back of the car. Carter had his hands to his mouth & was about to throw up. We had nowhere to pull over, so out it came! All over!!! It was so gross. Cory dropped us off at the park & drove back home to get it cleaned up.
We had a fun time at the party. Carter felt totally fine once we were there. It was really hot though! It was nice to be in the shade. Claire was getting so tired, so she found a friends towel & layed right now on the ground. Silly girl!!!
Happy 5th Birthday Grayson!
Our next party was in the evening for Drew's 4th Birthday. It was held at mom & dads house. It was so hot, so the kids swam around for a while. Grandpa & Jeff swam with the kids. Somehow I didn't end up with any pictures of the birthday boy! Kristen made a cool rocket ship cake.
Happy Birthday Drew!






Friday, August 28, 2009

A Visit From Jen!!

Jen drove down to Truckee with her kids last week to visit her Mom. She was so nice & came to visit us at our house too! It was fun to see Makena & Keoni. They are growing up so fast! Kelly came as well & it was great to visit with them all. The kids played together really well & we had a whole Little People village in our family room! Jen & I snuck away to pick up Chilis for lunch, which was delicious!!
Thanks again for coming! It was so fun!




Thursday, August 27, 2009

Future TV Repair Woman

Claire got Carter's tool box out today & decided to work behind the t.v.
What a good helper!

Why Carter Likes The Dentist.....

the waiting room has video games!
Carter was back at the dentist this morning to have 2 cavities filled. He did a great job!! They gave him laughing gas just like last time but today he also needed Novocaine.
He didn't like the way his mouth felt after; tingling & numb.
Hopefully he won't have anymore cavities the next time we go; especially since we brush & floss everyday!!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Thanks For The Cute Bow Aunt Marci!!!!


You can buy a bow just like this here!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Our Vacation Is Over!!

We arrived home from Utah on Sunday night. We had a great time visiting with Jolynne, Bryan, Tori & Sadie. Grandma Wozniak was there as well & the kids had fun playing all together.
We got to see Tom & Marci a few times too!
We got to visit with great friends as well; Steve, Jenny & Logan Diamond & Jen Watson & her cute kids!
We got to eat at yummy places like Texas Roadhouse, Chilis, Cafe Rio, Costa Vida, Chick-fil-A & Wingnutz.
I got to go to the chiropractor 4 times while we were there. I know...exactly what everyone wants to do on vacation!!
We went to Salt Lake one day & toured around & also went to Park City for some fun.
It was nice to get away but now we are back to busy days with doctors appointments & pre-school starting next week!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Cory & I went out one night to take pictures of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. It is being dedicated this weekend & Cory's sister Jolynne is lucky enough to get to sing in the choir during one of the dedications. It's a beautiful temple & is right down the street from Jolynne's house.
It's amazing to me that there are 3 so close to each other; Oquirrh Mountain, Jordan River & Draper!
Tonight I got to go to the wedding reception of my friend Heather Werley. She grew up around the corner from me, when we were about 12 years old. I haven't seen her in 15 years, but we just happened to be in Utah the weekend she was getting married. It was great seeing her, her parents & brother!

Park City

Today Cory, Jolynne, Bryan & I went to Park City. I haven't been since I was about 12 years old but I remember going down the Alpine Slide back then. Now they have so much more to do. We purchased tickets to do the Alpine Coaster, the zip line & the alpine slide. We did the coaster first & it was so much fun!!! You ride the toboggan type coaster up the mountain, which is 8,200 feet up & then you ride it down the track, going through trees & bushes. It was so much fun!!! You are able to control how fast or slow you want to go. I had my handle pushed way down, so I could go as fast as possible.
Next we rode the ski lift up the 8,200 foot mountain to ride the zip line down. I was really excited to do this one. Once we got to the top Cory decided that he didn't really like being that high up, so he opted to not go down the zip line. He said he would wait at the top & I could have his ticket to go again. I was the first to go down. They strap you into this chair-type harness, have you put your feet up on the gate & then the gate opens & you go down the line. It was a lot of fun & not scary at all!! It take 60 seconds to ride down. I rode the ski lift back up the mountain (which takes 15 minutes!) & for my second time down I video taped it with my camera. I'll have to post it.
After the zip line we went on the Alpine Slide. You sit on the toboggan & are able to control how fast or slow you go. It was fun, but my favorite was the Alpine Coaster.
After we were done we went across the street to eat dinner at a restaurant called Squatters. It wasn't very good; if you're in the area don't bother!
We got pretty fried while we were there. Cory's forehead blistered & my arms got pretty red.
It was a super fun day!






























Friday, August 21, 2009

Fun With The Watson's!!

Today I took the kids to Lindon to visit Jen Watson & her kids. Cory went to Provo with Tom to golf. It was so nice to visit with Jen & catch up on things. Carter & Claire had so much fun playing with Jack while Abbie & Matt were in school. They loved jumping on the trampoline & playing on the play structure. It was starting to get warm so they decided to play out back in the little pool. Claire loved sliding down into the water, which I was very surprised at, since she doesn't really like the water. That was fun until she bumped her lip & cut it open!!
Jen & I enjoyed Costa Vida for lunch while the kids ate McDonald's & played in the play area.
Jen's mom invited us to come to up to their house in Alpine to swim. Once Matt & Abbie got out of school we headed up there & the kids had a blast swimming around. Jen brought their little pool for Claire to swim in but she even went in the big pool with Jen. Yeah Claire!!!
Jen's mom ordered pizza for us & we had such a good time hanging out together.
I miss living close to Jen. She's such a great friend. Her kids are growing up so fast! Matt is so good at playing the piano & Abbie is such a cutie!! We missed seeing Mike as he was in Texas, but hope to see them all again soon!






Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Lake At Daybreak

Jolynne & I took Carter, Tori & Sadie to the lake at Daybreak. Daybreak is a new housing community near her house & they have 2 man made lakes there. The neighborhoods really remind me of Anatolia. The kids had fun playing in the water & building in the sand. It was pretty warm, but there was a nice breeze that kept it from being too hot!!



Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Cute Bows!!

My sister-in-law Marci makes the cutest hair bows for little girls. She just opened an Etsy shop where you can buy them & she will ship them to you. She will be posting more soon, so check back often. I love the Diva Princess bow.

Salt Lake City

We took the kids to Salt Lake City today to tour around. We could have easily spent a few days there. There is so much to see. We went on a tour of the Conference Center which was really interesting. We had lunch at the Nauvoo Cafe which was delicious!! If you ever go you need to try their turkey sandwich with cranberry orange relish!
Then we headed over to the Church History Museum. There was so much to see, but we spent most of our time in the Children's Area. Claire loved being in the nursery area, playing with all of the dolls. Carter enjoyed building temples with the blocks & acting out Christ's birth.
The kids got to touch President Hinckley's walnut tree stump, which was pretty neat.
While I had the kids in the museum, Cory went next door to the Family History Center & spent about an hour there. He enjoyed it so much he went back the next day for quite a few hours!










Monday, August 17, 2009

Jungle Jim's

We took Carter, Tori & Sadie to Jungle Jim's today in Midvale. It's a little indoor amusement park with fun rides. The kids had a blast running from ride to ride & playing arcade games.
Cory was so nice to stay with Claire so she could take her nap.





Friday, August 14, 2009

Holy Cow....10 Years!!!!!


Cory & I were married 10 years ago today!!! How can that be? I must be getting old!!
Happy Anniversary Cory!