Sad Day

So as most of you know, Zach lost his mom, Cynthia, a week ago. They found her in her home unresponsive and wasn't able to bring her back. She was sitting in her recliner chair. We all think she died of a heart attack but really never found out if that was the cause or not. She was severely sick for the last 5 months, and living with us in our home. She had just moved out a week before she past away. It is a very sad time in our lives. We have once again lost a dearly loved one. I am most upset for my kids. Another grandma gone. It breaks my heart, but I know that Cynthia wouldn't have wanted to be here and be miserable like she was. She is at peace now and is with her daughter, Melanie. We are happy for her. My kids are doing ok with the fact that grandma is in heaven now. Karter is so strong and just says that he knows he will see her again and he has 2 guardian angels now. He is so amazing to me. Kaidynce doesn't understand, and I don't expect her too. She keeps asking if she can go to heaven with grandma to see her. I explain to her everyday that she will see her again just not anytime soon. It is a bittersweet thing. I love my kids and wish that they could have grandma here longer but that's just part of this life we have to live. I will miss Cynthia very much. She was an amazing friend and mother-in-law. As for Zach, he is coping as much as he can. I feel bad for him for losing his mom, cause it is a painful thing to have to go through. He is strong though. He will just keep on with his busy life. That's what I love about him, he doesn't slow down, a trait handed down to him from his mom.

Fresh Powder

Happy New Year everyone!! It's been way too long since I have posted last. Sorry about that. Sometimes life just doesnt slow down long enough to blog, but I will try to do better! To start off our new year, we were invited to go to Island Park and stay in a cabin for 4 days with 6 other couples, and NO KIDS!! IT was heaven. We spent most of our time on the snowmachines. The snow was perfect, fresh powder, and the hot tub was always full. We had good food and great friends! A perfect way to start off our new year. So I have decided that that is what I want for my new years resolution, to have as much fun this year as possible. I'm not going to fret about my weight and what I'm eating. That idea is over rated. Nope, I am having a fun year and I am doing everything I can to enjoy it to the fullest. That should be an easy resolution to keep!

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Happy 5th Birthday Karter

Well Karter has finally turned 5! His birthday was on the 22nd but we celebrated it on sunday with all of his cousing, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We just had a little shindig at our house and ate cake and icecream. Nothing fancy but Karter enjoyed every bit of it. He was spoiled rotten with new toys, tractors, games, treats, clothes, and legos. It was awesome! Then on his real birthday, Zach and I took Karter and Kaidynce to the park to play, then Fongs, and icecream. It was a great day. Karter is amazing. He is so smart and funny. I love his big sense of humor! Every day is an adventure with him. Thanks everyone who supported my little man at his birthday party!

Sand and the Sun

On Wednesday me, my sister Jennie, our kids, and Diane and Cynthia headed out to the Egin Lakes for a day in the sand and sun. It was so hot and the water was warm! Perfect! The kids had a blast playing in the sand, building sand castles, throwing frisbee, and snail hunting. We all took out a little lunch and snacks and had a good old time! We stayed out for 5 hours. It was a great way to spend a day . The kids enjoyed every minute of it, and so did everyone else. We had a relaxing yet exciting summer day. If you are bored and don't know what to do , head out to the lakes and have yourself a fun day in the sand and sun!

Cancun

Hola!!! So about 4 months ago I got a call from my girl, Lacey Hawker, asking us if we wanted to go to Mexico with them. Of course we said yes and started making plans. My sister Jennie, had mentioned that they wanted to do something fun for their 10 year anniversary, so I invited them to go to. Time went fast and on June 2, we flew out to Cancun, Mexico.
It was AWESOME!!! We stayed at an all inclusive resort called GR Solaris. The food was ok but the resort was wonderful! It was very clean and the staff were soooo fun! The weather couldn't have been any better. It was HOT! Just what we all needed. The ocean was beautiful and the sand was white. PERFECTION.
We had a lot of crazy adventure. Like getting lost in down town Mexico after trying to find Wal-mart. (Yes even in Mexico we have to go to Wal-mart.) It was scary. But we made it safe and sound. Thanks to our bud Cody who happens to speak Spanish. We drove almost everywhere and every time it was an adventure. SO FUN! WE stayed there for a whole week and it was one the best vacations we have had. Thanks Hawkers for the invite!!

Happy Birthday Kaidynce

So little miss sassy Kaidynce turned 2 on the 22nd ! We had Grandma Cynthia come over on the day of her birthday and we decorated a clown cake for sissy. Karter, Kaidynce, and their cousin Anjanae helped and they did such a great job. Then we celebrated her birthday with her aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and great grandparents on Saturday. We had some yummy food and delicious cupcakes to eat. Kaidynce got spoiled with a new tricycle and clothes and toys. It was a great birthday for her! Thanks everyone who came and supported Kaidynce on her special day!