Monday, October 5, 2009

The Time of my LIfe!

About a year and half ago, Kenny won a free trip at a business conference! He really wanted us to take a trip without the boys, I was skeptical as to whether I could have a good time without them. My only stipulation was that we wait until Jack was a year old (I was pregnant at the time he won the trip).
This has been one of the most amazing weekends of my life! ~and it was mostly free.
We went to Midway, UT (in Heber Valley), and stayed at the Zermatt Resort. We had so much fun!! Here is a quick breakdown, with a ton of pictures...
On Friday, we spent most of the morning at the temple. How wonderful, to be in the temple and not have to worry about getting home to a babysitter!!
That night we went to my mission reunion, after eating at the most wonderful all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffet (at the Zermatt-included in out package). The mission reunion had a really sad turn-out. Here is the only Liberty Jail representation...

Jen, me, and the Bennions
(Elder Bennion says Hi to all the Liberty Jail sisters who were not there, but might be reading this post!)
On Saturday, we hiked Bridal Veil Falls. A rather touristy place, but neither of us had done it before and it was close. We had so much fun!!
Beautiful Colors!
A cool bridge- I am sucker for bridges and waterfalls. Both are totally amazing!
What a Hottie!
My attempt to take our picture.
Kenny thought that he could do better.
At the bottom of the falls


Half-way up! It felt like a shower, standing so close.
This was a little drier!
So Pretty!


This is about as high as we got, before we ran out of time! Great view!
A view of the falls from the same point.

Kenny insisted that I take a serious pose, how did I do?
Water coming out of the mountain...
The trees on our hike down.Kenny is obviously having too much fun with the camera!
The Zermatt was amazing! Here is out bedroom... The kitchen and dining room...
Kenny made me a candlelight dinner...what a sweetie!
Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the living room with the amazing fireplace!
I was super excited to get home to my boys.... Home, Sweet Home!
I think they missed their mommy!
Kim and Ryan kept the boys for us, and we owe them big time. I have decided that every mommy and daddy need to get away! If I have made anyone jealous, start saving and take a trip with your spouse, you owe it to each other and yourselves!!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Birthday #28

Well, I am getting up there, but at least I can still blow-out all the candles (as you can see form this ridiculous picture)!

Hailey made me a beautiful collection of homemade artwork!

Kim made me the most fabulous chocolate cake ever. She calls it "Death by Chocolate" cake. That is the only way to go, if you ask me!

As always, Jackson ate very well. The picture is super blurry, but I couldn't bring myself to leave it out!
Thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes, the cards, and all the hard work. I feel grateful and very blessed!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Well, we finally got family pictures taken...much to Kenny's dismay! I have to give him credit though, he was a really good sport!
All of the pictures were taken within half a mile of my house!
This is my favorite...



The boys!
They didn't cooperate as well as I would have liked!
Tanner


This is my favorite of Tanner

...but this is a close 2nd!
Jackson
This is my favorite of Jack-Jack, his eyes really are that blue...it is probably the thing he is most conplimented on, and the thing that most melts mom's heart.


Just for fun!
Jack is in great contemplation here!
Wouldn't want to forget this when he is grown and gone,...right?!


That blasted binkey! Who left that in his mouth during pictures??
Family...we're in this together!
Sharli took these and she did an amazing job! you might remember that she took some adorable Jack-Jack picutes about 9 months ago...she is so talented, especially if she can make this crazy bunch look good!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Kenny's Dad won his Silver Beaver Award this month.
We went out to Provo to see him awarded. It was a long meeting, but we were glad that we were able to go.
The presentations was at the Provo Tabernacle.
The Silver Beaver is the 2nd Highest Award in scouting for leaders.
Kenny said that he is just one of many young men that can say they have their Eagle because of Craig Stansfield!
Thank You Dad, for all you do!!- Love Kenny and all the family