Happy Birthday Mo!

Today is my very best friend, and my sis's birthday. Mo is the very best friend that I could ever have. I couldn't ask for a better sister! It has been the best thing ever having her move down here to Meadow. We live only a few blocks away from each other, and I love it. I know that there was a reason that she moved down here when she did. There is no way that I could have made it through the past year with Jeremy in Iraq without her here. She was truly a lifesaver. There wasn't a time when I needed to run somewhere or go on a weekend trip or whatever that I knew my kids were going to be well taken care of. She was always so willing to do anything to help me out.

I have to say that growing up, I didn't think that I would be saying this. We didn't get along too well, like most sisters I think. But the older we got, the closer we got also.

There isn't a day that goes by that we don't talk on the phone at least 5 times. And my very favorite thing to do is our daily 10:30 coke run. Oh, and we do stop and get the mail too.

We have so much fun together... especially after a long shopping trip and we start getting tired, everything seems to be so funny! We get silly and laugh and laugh at the dumbest things.

I am so glad that we had the opportunity to go on our cruise to Bermuda together! I think that was seriously the funnest time we have had together. (And I still remind her that she owes me the rest of her life for taking her with me:)

Happy Birthday Mo! I hope you have a GREAT day! I love you!

Blaze Game

Last week we were able to go to the last home game for the Utah Blaze. This was my first time to go watch an arena football game, and it was so much fun. The guys had all been to a game before on a "guys night out". We went up with Gary Robins and his grandson Tyson, who is one of Carson's best friends in school. We had awesome seats in the lower bowel, courtesy of Aaron Boone.

Of course we couldn't go home empty handed, the boys got to pick out something to buy, and later get signed by the players.

Carson, Tyson, and Bryson ... being wild and crazy as always!

This is Cheif, the mascot. He came out dressed in this big balloon suit and put on a good show. We had a lot of fun watching him.

Here is "Boone" the boys hero! They got to go down on the field after the game and get his autograph and of course he had extra special things just for them in his pocket. He was great!

The boys posing with Cheif on his Harley.

A Wonderful Homecoming

I know that there are a lot of you that have been waiting for me to blog Jeremy's homecoming and I am finally doing it! Sorry it has taken me so long, things have just been a little hectic around here the last week.

Jeremy flew in on Memorial Day and let me tell ya, we were all so excited. My kids were so excited and Bryson just kept saying, "I can't believe dad is really coming home!" I felt the same way. I couldn't believe the day was finally here.

We got to the airport, or the "slab" as they call it in the military. The atmosphere there was full of total excitement. The flight was about a 1/2 hour early, so we didn't have to wait too long.


It was the BEST feeling to see Jeremy step off the plane!


After getting off the plane, the guys walked through the flags and then went to greet their families.


Carson, Lisa, and Tylie waiting patiently after the plane had landed.


Carson and his Uncle Ky watching for Jeremy.


Lisa and Tylie when they spotted him!


Bryson hugging his daddy.


Our family ALL together again!


Daddy's little girl.


It took Tylie a little while to warm up to Jer, but as soon as she did, he couldn't leave her sight. She has always been a daddy's girl.


Bryson wanted to carry Jer's backpack, but I think it was as big as him.

All the family that was there went out to Chili's for dinner after we left the slab. We had a good time visiting and catching up a little bit. When we finished, my parents took the kids home and we stayed up in Salt Lake because Jeremy had to go back the next day for some more briefings and paperwork.


When we got home the next day, my sis Mo had taken all the kids down to our house to hang signs and decorate it all up for us. The kids had a blast decorating it to surprise us. They even drew big pictures on the driveway with sidewalk chalk. They were so proud of themselves.


Mo lined the sidewalk with flags.


Jeremy right back where he belongs... AT HOME!!!

I just want to thank EVERYONE who has helped us in anyway this past year. We have the BEST family and friends possible. Those of you who know me, know that I am a 'little' bit stubborn and don't like to accept any help. I try to do everything by myself. It has been a learning experience for me to accept help when I have needed it. Whether it was helping out with my kids, helping in my yard, shoveling snow, or just calling to chat, it helped out! Thanks to everyone... WE MADE IT!!!