About Time

So I have finally gotten my act together and blogged! Yeah! There are several posts, so just keep reading! I am not totally caught up, but hopefully I won't be so neglectful in the future! LOVES to all!

On the Road Again

Oh we just couldn't "wait to get on the road again"! In fact, 9 days after getting back from Island Park, we hopped in the car again, and made our way BACK to Utah! We spent a day up in Park City shopping at the Outlets, stocking up on school clothes for Coleman. (I can't believe I'm saying that!) And a few other goods! While we were in Carter's, Phil decided to take a load off and play blocks with the boys! After hours of shopping we ate at a really yummy place (can't remember the name, sorry!) with the best pizza and pasta. Thanks Mom for joining us, and helping with the boys!

We also spent some time with Roylance's and got to meet Andrew and Kendra's newest arrival, Kaden. He is SO ADORABLE! Kaden makes the 4th grandchild for Grandma and Grandpa, all of which are boys! Too Funny!

On Monday, we began our trip to Lake Powell with the Roylance Family. We arrived at Wahweap Marina around 8 pm, and then it was mass unloading onto the house boat. We spent the night on the boat in the marina, and can I just say that it was a very LONG night. A wind storm came through, and all the boats were bouncing back and forth in their slots. It was so loud! The next morning (after a few issues getting the ski boat and jet skis to work), we were finally on our way!

Grandpa let Coleman and Teegan help drive the boat. Coleman saw the keys, and decided to turn the house boat off. Do you know how long it takes to get a house boat turned back on and up to speed again? Yeah, we had a nice five minute stop. Thanks buddy! :) Luckily, everyone was nice enough to just laugh at my naughty child. We found an AWESOME spot this year with a really nice sandy beach. The boys spent all afternoon in the sand! What am I saying? They spent all WEEK in the sand!


Phil insisted on taking the boys down the slide. They didn't mind as much as I thought they would. But after a couple times, they were done! Oh and don't be disturbed by some of these pictures. It's like you can almost smell us, just by looking at the pictures! *On a side note, I did bathe every night, I just had to do it in the lake water!

On Friday morning, we had a visitor on the beach where the boys were playing. Yikes! It is totally different seeing a tarantula in a science lab, and seeing a tarantula in it's natural habitat. I started watching EVERYWHERE I stepped!

Friday was our last day on the boat, and can I just say I LOVE Lake Powell. It is so relaxing and filled with yummy food, fun games, and awesome people! We had a blast going on the Jet-Skis, Boat Rides, Tube Rides, building Sandcastles, making waterfalls, taking Naps, and surviving the torrential downpours and wind storms (which always seemed to hit in the middle of the night)! We all had TONS OF FUN!!! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a fun trip! :)
On Saturday, we got up and packed up the House Boat, and shoved off towards the marina to clean up the boat. After loading our car and taking a much needed shower, we began our trip for home. I BEGGED Phil to change our route up a bit and meet my family in Fairview for a Dutch Oven dinner. I can't say it was the best idea I've ever had, but it was fun to see my parents, Amber & Gregg, and Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins that I hardly ever get to see anymore! And thanks Amber & Gregg for letting us crash your dinner, and not even help clean up. How rude of us. But it was really yummy!

On Sunday morning, we left Grammy and Grumpy's house bright and early, so we could make it back home at a decent hour. Wow! Were we ever grateful to be in our own beds?!?!

So overall, in the month of July, we had been in Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, and Arizona. Those are some seriously large states to travel through. Oh and my brother-in-law pointed out that they also include states on the Northern and Southern U.S. border. Man are we glad to be out of the car!!! Now, hopefully we will finally be able to get settled in our house! :)

4th of July Weekend

We had a roller coaster ride the last week of June. We were FINALLY able to sign on our house, and move in. My parent's were kind enough to come and help us out (Thank you, Thank you!!!) We moved in on Friday, June 25, and on Sunday (June 27) the boys and I flew to Utah. It was CrAzY! But we survived! We spent the first part of the week enjoying time with family, doing a baby shower for Kathryn, and Girl's Night Out (which I already posted about!). Oh and the boys had their first sleep over (without Mom or Dad) at Grandma and Grandpa Roylance's. They had so much fun!

On Thursday, July 1st, the boys and I drove with Mom & Dad to Idaho Falls. We made lots of stops on the way, including: IHOP in North Salt Lake, Smith & Edward's, Lunch in Malad, and swimming at Soda Springs. I of course, did not take a SINGLE picture that day. Phil joined us late Thursday night, and our family trip began Friday morning. We first enjoyed the falls (in IF), and then we made our way to Bear World. It was so fun for the boys to experience it with their cousins! They were loving the petting zoo part! They also went on the rides, but they didn't enjoy them as much. (I know, my kids are funny.)

After Bear World, we made a quick stop in Rexburg for lunch, and some grocery shopping before heading up to the cabin we had rented in Island Park. It was in a pretty area, and I loved that all 24 of us were able to fit!

On Friday morning, we took family pictures. We did a Mott family picture, and then each individual family. The boys did pretty well, until it was our family's turn, and then they were HORRIBLE (hence the stupid sticks in the picture). I'm still waiting for a copy of the family picture (hint, hint) so I can post that! Thanks for the cute shirts and jackets Mom!

That afternoon, we went rafting down the river. I didn't take any pictures of that, but I wish I would have, because it was BEAUTIFUL! I was a bit ornery on the trip (Sorry Family), but I blame it on Teegan being horrible, because of lack of sleep and Coleman getting sick.
Even with Coleman not feeling well, we decided to still go and enjoy Yellowstone with the family. We hit up the regular spots, and Coleman was a real trooper through it all. Even during the hour and a half that we sat in ONE SPOT due to an accident that occurred (not serious). Yikes! After that, we couldn't get out of the park fast enough!

On Monday morning, we packed up and left the cabin. On our way home, we stopped at Mesa Falls to enjoy the sights. Phil and I hadn't been there in so long. It brought back some great college memories! We also did a quick lunch with Natalie, Jacob and Preston. Thanks guys for seeing us on such short notice!

Girl's Night Out

(So I apologize to family and friends who have already seen this, but I wanted to add it to my blog too! Oh and sorry Ash for stealing this, but you had better pictures than me!)

I basically FORCED my mom and sisters to join me in going to see "Eclipse" on opening day. And because they went with me, they got to experience it on IMAX, because that was where the best reserved seats were. We first headed to Thanksgiving Point for dinner, and then headed to the movie. Can I just say, I had so much fun! Not only did I LOVE the movie {of course!}, but I ADORED that time I had with the girls. Thanks for joining me! LOVE YOU ALL!

Celebrating June

There are so many other things I should be doing right now, but this is my last chance at the computer for a couple weeks. We are getting ready to sign the papers on our house, and will be moving soon. Yikes! Anyway, on to the blog!

Here is a little bit of random that started off our summer:
We went to the park with our friends, and they treated us to Ice Cream Cones. The kids looked so cute, lined up on the bench with messy faces! On one of the rainy days, Teegan got bored, and decided to add to my decor. I thought it was pretty funny! And of course, after taking Teegan's picture, Coleman insisted on having his picture taken too!

Once the sun came out, the boys were all about playing outside, and are constantly begging to have the swimming pool out. It's not anything fantastic, but they love it (and so does Dad!) We also headed to Eagle one Friday night to check out the Carnival, and eat some yummy food! However, it turned out the carnival wasn't so much fun, and Phil and the boys didn't really want any of that deliciously greasy food. Oh well, I enjoyed it!


Last week, Teegan turned two! He is growing so fast! It was a very busy, but fun day. We went to 5 Guys Burgers and Fries for dinner (Teegan LOVES their hot dogs), and to Wahooz Family Fun Zone to celebrate. The kids got to play in their big Jungle Gym, and also played the arcade games. They won big blow up swords in the end, and had a blast attacking Dad with them! Afterwards, we headed back home for presents, cake, and ice cream! Teegan was so spoiled! Thank you everyone for thinking of him!
I made Teegs a Mickey Mouse Cake, and can I tell you what a disaster that was? I had some major issues just trying to get the cake out of the pan, and after making the second batch which ended in the same results, I just ended up gluing it together with the frosting. Oh and did you know that no matter how hard you try, you CAN'T mix enough food coloring to make black? It just doesn't work. Anyway, poor Teegan received the World's Ugliest Cake for his birthday. I think next year, I'll just buy one! All in all, it was fun to focus on Teegan for a day! He is such a sweet little boy!

Coleman has especially loved playing with Teegan's new toys. One of which is the soccer ball and net.


Well I better head, I have to be at the title company in an hour! Happy Summer everyone!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday to my sweet little man! He is turning 2. I can't believe how fast time has flown! Two years ago today, we were celebrating Father's Day by fixing dinner for the missionaries, and my contractions began getting a little too close for comfort, so after a few phone calls, our friends were on their way over to feed the missionaries, and take care of Coleman, while Phil and I headed for the hospital. A few hours later, this little guy was finally ours!

Teegan at one year. Look at that chubs! :)

Teegan at (almost) 2 yrs.

Wow! It is crazy how much they grow! Right now Teegan is starting to speak in sentences. He has a hard time getting out of bed in the morning and after his nap (he likes to just lay there for a bit). He loves to be outside, and especially loves getting his hands dirty. He adores bath time . . . except for the getting clean part. He loves to eat "sta-beh-dees" and almost any other fruit. He doesn't really eat breakfast (with the exception of a few marshmallows from the cereal). He likes to watch Mickey Mouse, Wall-E, Chipmunks, and Penguins ("Happy Feet"). He can always spot an airplane in the sky, and ALWAYS shouts and points when he sees one. Teegan could eat "ummies" (Ice Cream) and "cooookies" for every meal. He absolutely loves Coleman, and tries to copy everything big brother does. He loves to give hugs and likes to cuddle (at least with Mom!) And he is so smart, but also very stubborn! For two months now, he has called Coleman, "Teeguh". We have tried over and over to tell him that his name is Coleman, but he refuses to do it. (Coleman has finally accepted this and responds when Teegan says it!) Anyway, we are so blessed to have Teegan!

We love you so much Teegan!!! Daddy and I are so grateful for the opportunity to have you for a son. You add so much to our family, and we can't imagine life without you. Thanks for being such a happy and sweet boy. Happy Birthday!!

Seriously, so BLESSED!!!

Anyone remember this little beauty?

Well, yesterday, we FINALLY heard the good news. We got the acceptance letter, and now we are preparing to close on it. Did I mention that this good news came the day before we WALKED? Today was our last day of waiting. We knew that if we didn't get a letter by today, we wouldn't have time to close on it before the end of June. And at the end of June, we would lose out on the tax credit (which was basically the only thing keeping us attached to this house). Not to sound completely fake and infatuated with money, but this process was HORRIBLE, and we just wanted to be done and start over on a house that WASN'T a short sale.

If you want to see more pics, I did a post about it, oh 2 + months ago. Which means, that is how long we have been waiting to see if the bank would even say yes to our offer. Anyway, now it is just finishing up paperwork, un-winterizing, doing another appraisal, getting an inspection, packing, closing, cleaning, renovating, more cleaning, unpacking, etc . . . all in the next 16 days. Maybe I'll just go hide under a rock and let someone else do all that work! :)

Yeah for Blessings!!!