Island Park

We went on a cabin shopping trip with my parents to Island Park. What a beautiful place! We hope to be spending a lot more time there in the future. Who wouldn't love 4-wheeling with Uncle Todd? How cute is she? Can you see Millie? We drove the Motorhome to Island Park. The kids were all tuckered out on the way home.

So We Will Never Own a Horse

My Sister-in-Law Ashlie is a fantastic horse rider. While we were home, she took us to her Grandpa's house and let the kids ride horses. We had a fantastic time and the loved every minute of it. Kyler loved it, until he got off of his horse and started itching. In 10 minutes his eyes were almost completely swollen shut. He had such a bad allergic reaction that even the whites of his eyeballs became swollen. He looked terrible! At the end of the day, my Mom said, "Kyler, I hope you enjoyed your horse ride, because it is the last one you will ever take." Isn't this cool? Ashlie has been riding horses like this since she was 8.Halle loved it!

Millie and I in the tack room. Poor Kid!

Cousins...

My kids are so lucky to have wonderful cousins! We went home last week when my sister Clarissa and her daughters visited from Texas. They enjoyed every moment outdoors at Grandma and Grandpa's. They loved every minute. We wish we could do it every day!My three kids loved Grandma and Grandpa's new tractor. My great Dad built this fun playhouse just for the little girls. They could live in it 24/7 if we would let them. They decorated it, had numerous tea parties in it, and played house till their hearts were content. The 10 cutest kids in the whole world. Thanks to my brothers, we enjoyed a fantastic dutch oven dinner.

Grateful Sunday

I am filled with gratitude today. Dan got really sick to his stomach on Friday night. He had a terrible night and was so sick that I decided to take him to the ER early Saturday morning. He was near passing out, his whole body was cramping, and he couldn't even speak coherently. I called Dan's sister Heather and asked her if she could rush to my house and watch my kids while they were sleeping. She left her family and rushed to mine. I didn't know how I was going to get Dan loaded in the car - as he was so weak, he could hardly walk. I ran to the garage and backed the car out and laid the seat back. While I was outside, a man from our ward just happened to be on an early morning jog. I got his attention and told him my dilemma. He followed me right into our house and gave Dan a blessing. He then helped get Dan into the car. I thanked him profusely for taking an inspired early morning run. We spent the morning in the ER. They gave Dan an IV with nausea and pain medication. After some tests they determined it was a combination of a virus, food poisoning, and dehydration. He was able to go home later that day and is doing a lot better today. The brother that helped us went home and called the Relief Society and the Elder's Quorum. While we were in the ER, our home teacher called, and a very good friend from our ward called to see what they could do to help. We got several more calls throughout the day offering help and my visiting teacher brought us dinner that night. We received calls from several family members and they each told us that Dan was in their prayers. Dan's parents even delayed their trip to Utah to make sure he was going to be OK - and were ready to come to our house if we were to need them. I was supposed to be in charge of fundraising Car Wash for my Special Olympics team. I called my sister-in-law Janae and she took care of everything that I asked her to without a moments hesitation. I am so grateful for all the wonderful friends and family that care so much about us. I was so touched by all of the help we received and the love that we felt. I am truly grateful for a Heavenly Father that answers prayers, and for loving people that help Him meet our needs. Dan is recovering really quickly and he is going to be just fine. Thanks to all of you! I love you!

It's Official...We made it through the 1st year!