HaPpy 4th of July and more

We spent the weekend with Caleb's family camping. We had a great time. Great weather and great people. It was nice getting away from the everyday stuff. We rented a tent trailer which made camping so much easier. I keep telling Caleb that I want to become Trailer campers permanently. So someday this might just happen. For our first camping trip of the year I would have to call it a success.

Cort has officially been gone for a year. Well as of the 1st of July. Half way there....that's great. If you remember back to the post of the day he left He and I made a deal. That I wasn't going to cut my hair for two years. I joke that I am going to be able to tuck my hair into my socks by the time he comes home. I will post a pic tomorrow of when he Left and today to show how it is coming along.

I hope everyone has had a WoNdErFuL 4th of July.

A little different

This past weekend I had to work. Caleb spent Sat with our nephew. They went to see The Karate Kid. I love that we get the opportunities to spend quality time with our nieces and nephews. As the two younger ones get older I hope we can build great relationships like we have done with the older two. I always joke that Caleb and I are their favorite uncle and aunt. I am joking...well most the time. My kid at heart really gets to come out. As one of my sister-n-laws says I am the fun aunt. I love that title....too bad it doesn't come with a crown and sash. **** my little secret is I don't do it for them..I love to be goofy, play catch, go to a pool or water park and play games. I get to use them to do the things that ADULTS don't do. PLEASE don't tell them because it might ruin my rep.
We both got to spend time with are dad's on their big day. Both our dad's are Amazing. Laid back attitude, both think they are funny, kind hearted, would do anything for their kids and most of all LOVE Caleb and me. I know I am my dad's favorite daughter and Caleb is his favorite son-n-law...and since this is MY blog I can think similiar thoughts about my father n law...I would just never publish them...

Two things were different this year...Two people were missing...my dad got a letter and shirt from Cort. It was soooo great that Cort sent my dad something. Last year at this time we had Cort's farewell, Father's day and my gpa Gardner's b-day. Today he would have been 90 years old. We had a great weekend.

Out with the old....in with the new

This past weekend Caleb sold his motorcycle and bought a motorcycle. We drove to Colorado to meet up with the guy that bought the bike from us. 6 hours in the car is way to much for us. I have no idea what people are thinking who decide to take road trips across the country. Even more confusing is the people who do it with children. Do I have to give them some credit or take points away? Caleb found a new bike and picked it up last Friday. I have already knocked it over. The same day he got it. He is still trying to convince me to get my own. Ha I laugh in the face of danger....Laugh because I am not stupid. I do not trust myself on motorized 4 wheels let alone 2. I will stick to my two wheeled PEDAL bike, thanks anyways babe. There is only room for one Evel Knievel in this house, and he won that title a couple weeks ago.

My mom and I are going to work on a little craft project this Friday. If all goes well you will see pics of it and if it doesn't, I will destroy all proof that our idea failed miserably. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the next two days. This could impact how I play volleyball on Thursday night. So I might take a couple hours off to get my game on. I will keep you posted. If you don't see pics don't even ask what we attempted to do. Failure brings out the worst emotions in people.

HaPpY Long Weekend

Caleb and I had a great weekend. We spent Saturday with our nephew. We ran some errand and took him to see The Prince of Persia. It was a good show. I had no idea what it was about going into it but I would recommend it for others to enjoy. We played in the backyard. Well, my nephew and I did since Caleb is still broken. We just hung around the house on Sunday. My parents and gma dropped by for a few min to visit. Today we had a BBQ at Caleb's parent's house. We celebrated his gpa's 77th birthday. We enjoyed the great weather and great times with each other. We can always use more weekends like this one.

Let me Clarify

Caleb was not lifted out by helicopter. He ended up going to the doctor and didn't break anything just strained his foot and is walking around in a boot. He is a little sore but good overall. Sorry to have worried some people.

How much for a helicopter?

When you have to ask yourself this question you know you are in trouble. A broken toe maybe foot. Two sunburned arms and a burn on a leg from hot exhaust. Being thrown over handle bars and pinned under 400lbs. No way to stake a tent so slept with saber tooth tiger beetles.

Went and bought a b-day present. Cooked pasta for one. Slept Friday night on the couch. Cleaned a little. Went and ran some errands. Got all dolled up for a night on the town with my parents. Played games Saturday night. Had a PJ party planned but was short lived when got a phone call saying "I am on my way home".

It's nice to be home together. I missed Caleb so much. When he sent me a text on Friday night saying he was broken and not having fun it broke my heart. He was looking forward to this trip to Lake Powell. When he started to question how much it would cost to have a helicopter come into the middle of nowhere to save him, his "fun" weekend was over.

It's the middle of May

Bike rides, yard work, volleyball, mother's day and so much more.

Caleb and I have both been going on bike rides since the weather has been a little more supportive. I am really enjoying my bike. Getting out on the road really lets me clear my head. Caleb has his motorcycle back up and running. He has gone out on a couple rides. He is going down to Lake Powell with some friends to go for an overnight ride and camp out.

Caleb and I planted a few plants and ground cover in our front yard. We are also testing out a local yard care company. They started last week. They come and edge, trim and mow our yard once a week. So far so good. the time savings alone is worth it. We will see how it works out.

I have been playing volleyball on Thursday nights. I love it. I get a pretty good workout. It beats doing nothing. I am sure my couch has noticed our relationship getting a little more distant.

We had a great mother's day. We had breakfast with Caleb's side of the family at our house. We both went for a bike ride then went to my parents for dinner. Cort called us just after 6:00pm. He is doing so great. Happy as can be. It was great to talk to him. Overall mother's day was great. I think this was one of the best mother's days we have had.

and so much more....we have had good family times, Caleb and his brother went to a REAL soccer game. We helped a niece make posters and handouts for her school election. Caleb has a new BFF. Caleb helped both sides of our families with little problems that have come up. I love that people need my amazing husband. He helped with water pressure issues, computer problems, driver seats that are stuck in the worst position possible and sprinkler issues to name a few.

I guess that is enough for now. Have a great week. :)