2nd Honeymoon

Torrey and I took a trip in March to visit his sister Lacy and her family in Naples, Florida. We had not been anywhere together without the kids, well, since we had kids. So we figured it was time to get away. We felt bad that in 3 years we had never visited them in Wyoming but came to Florida within a month of them being there.

The first evening we just hung out with their kids and then drove around town checking it out and finding all the good spots to listen to bands and eat on the beach.

Day 2 we were ready to tour, with no kids, we were able to come and go as we pleased. IT WAS GREAT! First we went to the Everglades.

Torrey made me go on some Indian Jones-type hike in the woods, it was very interesting, very swampy and definately an "out in the boondocks" place. The wildlife was really neat, the aligator in these pictures was huge, and just sitting there. Torrey obviously thought it was great but there was no way I was turning my back to that thing or getting any closer.

That night we met Lacy and Ryan in Naples and went on a double date. We hardly ever get to spend time with them alone so it was fun. We were tired and decided to go home a bit early and let Lacy and Ryan "paint the town"

Day 3 We spent most the day (well I guess afternoon since we got real use to sleeping in until noon) we went to the beach. That afternoon the kids and Lacy and Ryan joined us at the beach which was fun. The girls and I picked shells and made little necklaces. I loved getting to pamper the gifls and shop for them a little gift each day. Girls are so fun to shop for.

Naples was great, but wanted to visit Clearwater Beach and be closer to the airport for our flight the next day. So we headed to Clearwater Beach, got a last minute room and realized we had hit College Spring Break. We imediately felt really old, but glad that we were much wiser than most of the people around us. The sunset there is great, they have a big celebration for it everynight.

The next day we went to an aquarium which I loved because of the animals.

The day we flew out we decided to go to the Tampa Zoo. It is suppose to be one of the best, which it was great, but being spring time there were lots of baby animals. It didn't take long before we were missing the boys. We had tons of fun but were ready to go home. You know when all you starting talking about is the kids, that it is time to go home. We came back so relaxed, had figured out our retirement dreams, and realized that after 8 years of marriage we still have the most fun together.

We are still alive

Ok so when Torrey mentions that I haven't blogged in a while I guess it is time to update. One HUGE problem...I left off at Christmas! Too much has happened since then. so I guess I'll have to do this little by little.

Thanksgiving 08 (yes I realize it is January now:)

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Jerome. it was great to be "home" and have everyone there. We helped mom with the big dinner and just relaxed, it was great. Lacee and her family were there, and Lacee thought it would be funny to "jazz" up taylan's long hair. He is pretty cute!

Logan and Jen came home too...along with their Wii. BIG MISTAKE! We were hooked, it was fun to play, or attempt to play; and it was great to watch the kids play too. They loved it.

Over Thanksgiving we also drove to Shelly to watch Logan coach his first game (he is the JV coach at Rigby.) The boys love going to watch Logan, but don't understand why they can't "play with Log." We also got to see their new house. I must say I am quite jealous of their little rural subdivision surrounded by little ranches. Their house is cute and reminds me of our first home in Caldwell and how excited we were to have our own spot.


Oh yes, Logan's team did win in a last minute attempt, it was a great game!

Weekends on the Farm

We love when we get to go to Jerome for the weekend. It is so nice to be out of the city in such an open space. I especially love early fall as the crops are about to be harvested and it is still warm enough to drive the 4-wheelers and watch the kids play outside.


Pa always takes the boys on the 4-wheeler, horse, and tractor. He is such a champ...they must exaust him.

This particular weekend Logan and Jen were around too, so Taylan doesn't go too far from Uncle Log.

Mommy and Taylan

Triton with Pa's now pup, Rusty.

Taylan sitting on a ball looking out at the beet field.

My angels....Notice they are asleep!

I was thinking the other day how much I love to sneak in and kiss my kids when they sleep. First of all because they are still, second because they are clean from a nightly bath and smell good and finally because they are so beautiful when they are just snoozing so calmly.

So we decided to take a few pics of their funny sleeping comforts!

Taylan loves that black gorilla my mom got him at Busch Gardens in Florida this summer.

Yes, Astronauts have to sleep too:)

Taylan keep taking his pants and diaper off so when I go in to get his sippy cup, this is what I find.

Logan and Jen's Wedding!

Logan and Jen were married on the 16th of August at the Double Tree Riverside in Boise. We all stayed at the hotel with them which was so nice to be close and have a place to nap the kids and and be close to everything going on.
We had rehearsals on Friday night, which Triton (one of the ring-bearers) did well. He thought it was a lot of standing but got to be quite good friends with the bridesmaids and Megan the little flower girl. Saturday was full of getting hair done, doing Jen's makeup, dressing kids, pictures and all the last minute things that come with the big day. We were so excited to see everyone in their outfits. We had spent the Thursday before the wedding trying to get the right sizes of suits, finding bow-ties that matched, shoes that matched, ect. So we were glad to see it all come together nicely. THE BOYS LOOKED SO ADORABLE! As you can see.
Taylan of course was not crazy at all about standing still for pictures but it turned out cute. They were married by one of Jen's coaches, Coach Erin, and my parents sang. Triton decided last minute to not go down the isle so when he didn't walk down with Houston and wasn't with us when Logan came down the isle, I was in a panic. Needless to say we found him in the back just hanging out. I guess it beats a total meltdown on the stage during the ceremony. The whole night was great. It was so nice to see all our friends and family that had traveled for Logan's special day. It made me feel old to have my little brother finally hitched...but we warned him after we met Jen that if he didn't marry her we would take her and get rid of him! Just kidding, we are so proud of Log, and my boys have had a hard September not having him around. Triton still wakes up some days and asks in if Log and Jen can have their new house be with us. He misses teasing with Logan in the morning as Logan got ready to go to BLM this summer.
The reception was by far one of the most fun receptions I've been to. They had a band from Logan, UT come play and they were a hit. All of us were dancing, yes I even got Tor to dance (three proms and our wedding later and he danced, half enjoying it:)) Taylan ran all over and Triton found that he and Megan were quite the partners.
The next morning, we showed him a picture of him and Megan dancing and he just rolled his eyes and said "that's not me that's Hagen" We figure it won't be the first time he blames something on Hagen.
We love Jen's family, they are very laid-back and so fun to be around. We couldn't be prouder of Logan and Jen. I love this last picture because I always knew that whoever Log found to be his Only One, he would cherish forever. He does love his Jen!

Mary Kay Seminar 2008

The last week of July I got to go to Dallas for the annual Mary Kay Seminar training. This year it happened to fall the same week as the Cabin week. So I was a bit sad to leave while the family was still at the cabin...but it didn't take me long to get use to only having to take care of myself. I love going with all my friends and especially love having a week to learn new things and focus on my business. We got to tour manufacturing, which is one of my favorites because I love to meet and thank the people who work such long hours to make my job easier.

Plus it amazes me how they make each product. This year we also got to go to the corporate office for a special invitation dinner and tour Mary Kay's office, which is not open to the public. It is always an honor to get to do that.

Another honor for me this year was that I earned the chance to sit in the arena. In the past I had to sit in Hall A which is just an overflow room where we watched the speakers and performances on a screen. But this year i got to sit in the arena with Shelly (my director.) It was great to get to spend time doing something I love and get to see all the new stuff we have coming out.

However I was ready to go home to my boys and was so grateful to all the Roberts family for helping Torrey with the kids at the cabin and to Lacee for keeping our kids after the cabin.

When I got home the kids were at Lacee's in Carey. I didn't get in off my flight until 11:30pm. Torrey and I actually got to be alone in our house. We slept in til 10, which was great, then went to breakfast and got to drive to Carey just the two of us. We realized that we still have a great time together and actually enjoy our conversation time...especially when it isn't interrupted.