Summer Lovin'

I really can't believe summer is more than half way over. It was not such a great start to an adventureous summer with the passing of my last grandparent, Gramps King. He was a wonderful man and raised an amazing woman. May he rest in peace and maybe even fish.

I had knee surgery the second week of June at the Park City Hospital. That place is amazing!!! The reabilitation was much more than I expected and it put our summer activities on hold for a while until I could walk better. It feels much better now but I still am doing stretches daily in order for the muscle to start working better. I am back at the gym now and appreciate the beautiful mornings as I wake and appreciate the health I have.

We had the Pohlman Family reunion at the cabin this year. Steve and Susan spared no expense as they planned the activities. They really are very thoughtful and think things through. We shot paint guns, had some ladies come and do our toe and fingernails, golfed, geo cached, junior olympics, helicoptor rides, and so much more!!!! The first morning, our agenda said "All hands on deck". We were on the deck at 8:00 and soon heard a helicoptor over head. Then we saw John in the passenger seat. Susan then handed each of us a paper for a ride. It was a blast and the boys loved it!! Thanks Steve and Susan!

Summer would not be complete without a few trips to Eden. The flowers were amazing this year!!!! The weather was chilly at night yet great for swimming during the day. We got my parents up to the Pohlman cabin early on a Saturday morning. THEY LOVED IT!!!! I think they were actually surprised by how much they loved it. The best part was when Steve handed my parents paint guns and sent Robb down to run around like a chicken. My Dad was huddled over laughing. It was hilarious!

Movin' On

In February we heard about a house that was going to go on the market in an area we had interest in. We had been looking at houses but never seemed to find something that would work. Our requirements included a garage, master bath, quiet street, preferably a rambler, walking distance to school, backyard for playing ball, neighbors with kids, and much more. I managed to have Alan's brother get the number of a guy working on a house. I called and he said he was listing it that night. I asked him if we could go through it before he did. He said if we came right then. I ran out to it with my Mom and knew it was the one within 5 minutes of entering it.

I called Alan at work and he went over to see it also. We wrote an offer that night and they accepted the offer the next day. We closed the middle of March. We made a few changes to the house. There was a formal dining off the kitchen but we put slate in and had lockers built so it is now an office/ mud room. We did new carpet and base boards in the three rooms upstairs. Finally, we had the master bath completely remodeled. Well, we are still having it remodeled. It is taking FOREVER!!!!! It better be done next week.

We started C in the new school before we moved. He cried for three days before. Then, he had a smile on his face as his teacher showed him around the classroom and as I picked him up his first day. HE LOVES IT! Feewwwww! I was very worried about him. But, he surprised me, once again!!!!!!

We moved Saturday April 16th and love it. Our neighbors are so kind. One neighbor brought dinner for the next night and one brought breakfast for the morning. The ward did not wait very long to have us meet the bishop. In fact, I received a calling before we even made it to church the next morning.
I am now Secretary in the Primary Presidency. I am excited to be with the boys and meet all the kids in the ward.

We are still unpacking and will probably be for quite some time. I guess that is how it goes. I really do feel great where we are and enjoy being so close to so many things. I also like the sidewalks!

We will miss our cute house on Monarch. There were sooooo many memories created there. It is a GREAT house and we grew in many ways as a family there. But, we are also excited to create new memories in our new home.

It has been a stressful month and a half but I am ready to get settled and back into a routine in our new home.

Happy Birthday C Man!

Are you really 6? Another year has passed and you accomplished a lot! Kindergarten, training wheel removal, basketball, wearing jeans, addition, subtraction, reading well, telling time, jumping off the high dive, a little more patience, a lot of questions, holding doors for others, and so much more.

Your birthday was celebrated for a LONG time! We headed to Eden where we went to H and B's. We also sang happy birthday and you received more marbles. Papa took us down to Ogden to FlowRider and you tried a little knee boarding with the whole fam. You were pretty hesitant but soon joined in the fun. The drive home was one of the scariest as we were the first car up the canyon in white out conditions. A moment to never forget.

We came home from Eden to celebrate at Grandpa's and Grandma's. You received a new bike, a camping sleeping bag, and much more!
The actual night before your birthday, Nana and Papa took you to all you can eat sushi. You sure ate a lot! Then they took you to Arctic Circle for an ice cream cone!

On your birthday, your brothers' brought donuts to your class to give to your classmates. We wrote messages on the front window and you felt so special. You got a new haircut. We went to your cousin's basketball game later that night and when we returned home, Daddy took you and Moo for a quick adventure.

The day after, Mimi and Jigger took you to see Jigger's basketball game and then to Leatherby's in order to keep you away from Daddy. We had spent the morning at St. Marks Hospital where Daddy had surgery to fix his hernia.

Hopefully the birthday celebrations are over until next year. You definitely lived this birthday up to it's fullest! Love you C!

HaPpy BirThDaY Moo!

Another post wishing Bear a happy birthday! This time it is for 4 years! So much to say about Moozers. First, we sure do love you. You can still be sooooo sweet and always willing to share.

The past year, you have learned to tease your little brother (wonder where you learned that from). For some reason, it usually only occurs when your older brother is home. Maybe three is a crowd because you are best buddies with O when C is at school.

You LOVE your Papa, going to Grandma and Grandpa's house for Wii and ice cream, Utah Utes, playing basketball on your Eagle team, playing basketball with our fam at the church, donut shots, CANDY, and coming up every night after being tucked in and saying "Mom, I need to tell you something." Then you whisper something in my ear. It usually includes needing a drink, a tummy ache, an ouie, or being hungry. I guide you back to your bed and soon your are sound asleep. Not quite sure when you will realize it does not get you anything. Maybe it is just that one last hug that you are really searching for.

You learned to ride a bike over the summer. You started preschool with Ms. Mandy as your teacher. You love going to school and playing with friends. You still take a nap daily and like to stay up to watch the Jazz games.

Some of our favorite sayings from you include, "Mom, I need to tell you something." You always make sure you give Daddy a bear hug before leaving for work. You cry A LOT when playing football with C because you have learned he quickly gives you an extra point or the ball back so we will not come intervene. You are a cuddle bug. PLEASE DO NOT EVER STOP! You love to be read to. Last week you memorized a book but were so proud you learned to read! Not sure how many times you read that book called, Dogs. When C has a friend come over, he is your friend too. Your favorite friends include Parker and Will from school and Owen from the neighborhood. You miss Tommy and Mitchel because they moved a few months ago. However, they stop by every once in a while and the sports games are back on! Even when it is FREEZING in the backyard!

You have a few more time outs lately and seem to get frustrated more easily but calm quickly and know when to say sorry. Lately, you have been asking a lot about heaven. Who is there, if we take our stuff with us, what we do there, and when you get to go there. Sometimes, Bear, you bring a little heaven into our home and hearts. Happy fourth birthday. WE LOVE YOU!

You asked for your traditional Snowball from Harley and Bucks.

We had a birthday dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's where you were spoiled with gifts!

On the morning of your actual birthday, Jigga and Daddy made you the "BEST BREAKFAST EVER"!!! It included donuts, candy, root beer, sausage, pancakes, and more!!!! Needless to say, church was not fun sitting with your three sugar filled boys!

Soldier Hollow

Yesterday was so much fun! My Mom, Dad, C, M, and I went up to Soldier Hollow to go tubing. O stayed home with Aunt April (THANKS APES!!!). We had a blast!!! I felt like I was 17 again hanging out with my 20 year old Mom. It was beautiful and the boys loved it. After the first run, C said he hated it (typical!). Soon he was off on his own. He would drag his tube up to the rope, jump on, ride up, get off, walk to the start, place his tube, and jump on. Off he went! Moo wanted to go with his Papa but also managed a few solo rides! That kid has zero fear! People were laughing at him. He did look pretty cute.

Two hours flew by but we were exhausted! We headed for home but the boys were STARVING! We hurried and stopped at Dairy Keen for a few hamburgers and ice cream. As soon as we got in the car, the boys were out cold.

Thanks to Nana and Papa for a wonderful afternoon. We had a great time!

While we were gone...

Megan and Robb watched the boys while Alan and I went to Chicago last month. Look what we got for Christmas! These are only a few pics but we were very surprised. I can't believe the munchkins kept it a secret!

Merry Christmas

AHHHH! I feel like I can breath! It was so nice this morning to not have to wake up and think about what our day was going to look like. We did not have to be ANYWHERE or do ANYTHING!

The week of Christmas seemed a little crazy pulling together all the last minute things. Alan went to Vegas for two days to the Utah game so it made things a little busier.

We went to my Mom's on the 23rd for her candle light dinner, the nativity scene, and gifts. The kids thought they were so great because she insisted on letting them drink from her goblets! Alan and I let them be and waited for glass to shatter. However, they all made it through the meal with no problems. The boys looked so cute in their costumes! I love watching them. My mom gave all my siblings new baby books she had been working on for a long time! Thanks MOM! Looking back, we think Moo might have had a flu bug but that kid is amazing and never complains about anything! However, looking at the pictures, you can tell he did not feel so red hot. He also threw up the next morning.

We went to the Pohlmans' on Christmas Eve where we made our own pizzas and once again did the Nativity Scene. O got to be Joseph there and had no idea what was going on.

We headed home to a few gifts under the tree. Pj's for the boys. Megan and Robb stopped by and gave us their gift! While we were in Chicago last month they dressed the boys in new jerseys and took them to the stadium where they took pictures. LOVED IT!!!!!
Christmas morning we woke and C was super excited. Alan tortured him by telling him we had to wait for O to wake up. He finally told him we could wake O by 8:30. Alan takes the boys shopping for each other every year. This year, C gave M a Nerf gun and M gave C some soccer nets. It has been such a great opportunity for them to give. It also make me happy that the first thing they want to do as they get to the tree is give each other their gifts!

Santa brought a load of marbles because he did not communicate well his elves! Leapsters, Utah apparel, Toy Story items, and more filled stockings and boxes under the tree. Of course, C mentioned he must not have been on the really good list because he did not receive an orange in his stocking! How does that kid remember things?

Omelets and gifts were next on the list at Grandma and Grandpa Pohlmans' home. As we settled into the couch to open gifts, C once again complained he did not feel well. I thought it was just Christmas excitement. However, a few moments later he ran to the bathroom and we soon realized the flu bug was going to join us! We put him in a different room with a new movie Grandma had given him for Christmas. Poor little guy. Alan's parents went way over bored again! They do shopping for every single one of us!

We went home and spent some time picking up Christmas and hanging around home. Soon we were off again to my parents for dinner and some relaxing time by the fire. (As relaxing as it can be with all the grandkiddos around).

Off to bed and then a wonderful sabbath day followed where we once again remembered our Savior, His birth, and what that blessing brings to our lives. Merry Christmas 2010!