Playing Catch up...again

It seems like this past month has passed by way too fast again. Here are a few pictures of some of the things that we have been up to.

Cameron started up playing soccer again. We signed him up in Saratoga Springs because EM doesn't have spring soccer. He loves being goalie and was thrilled that he was the first one to be goalie.

Jeff was able to take Cameron- along with our good friend Jason and his two boys- to the spring scrimage up at the University of Utah. Go Utes!!

During spring break we went to the Living Planet Aquarium with our good friends the Nacarratos. Next time we go I really hope that it isn't quite so crowded.

Easter 2009

Easter this year was another wonderful holiday. I love the fact that Easter doesn't seem too over merchandised, so I feel like we can better focus on the true meaning of Easter. Our Bunny doesn't go overboard on baskets here either. For the last two years they have gotten seeds in their baskets and have loved it. (Hopefully this years growing season is better than last years!)
Here are the kids with their baskets...



And the kids in their Easter clothes- Thanks Grandma!

A trip to the Farm

Last Thursday we were able to go to the farm at Thanksgiving Point with our good friends the Naccaratos. This time of year is the best time to go. They had so many baby animals! There were baby chicks, a calf, baby bunnies, goats. The kids had a blast. And it was right before the big storm Thursday night, so there was hardly anyone there- maybe 10 other people on the whole farm!




And of course no trip to the faem is complete without a pony ride! (free with your admission!)

Abby's first haircut

Yes I know she is 2 1/2 years old, but i just couldn't bring myself to cut it yet. But it was just really uneven and out of control. So, some places got 2 inches cut off and others were only anout 1/4 inch. Needless to say she looks much better.
Before

After

Grandparents

Pug's Grandpa Fetzer has had an amazing life. He was the church architect for many years and designed many of the temples throughout the world. He is also very meticulous about the details of his life and records everything. And so, a few yeas back he compiled the events of his life into an amazing book and had one printed in a nice large leather bound book for each child grandchild and great-grandchild. Each great-grandchild would receive their books when they turned 8 (usually at their baptism). Unfortunately Grandpa and Grandma Fetzer are not doing very well health wise and were not able to make it to McKenzie's baptism. So, last Saturday we made the trip up to their house to visit with them and for them to give McKenzie her book. We love that we have such an amazing heritage (from all sides of our family). The kids loved being able to visit and spend some quality time with such amazing people. We love you Grandma and Grandpa Fetzer!

McKenzie getting her book

The Family together

McKenzie cuddling with Grandpa

A Fit Life

For awhile now I have been noticing that my life seems to be at a stand still. I do the same thing everyday, worry about the same stuff everyday, make the same foods every week, do the same laundry every couple of days, etc., etc. I seemed to have some sort of epiphany this morning. I need to be fit. Now I am no talking just about exercising- which I do need to do- but my whole life. I did start running awhile back to train for a half marathon, but after having intense knee pain I have stopped for now. At the moment I am starting some weight training (thanks to Amy Mutchler for the ideas!). I am sore to say the least, but in a good way- I am doing something new. But the rest of my life still seems stagnant. I need to get spiritually fit, financially fit, my house needs to be "fit" (i.e. clean and organized), spending quality time with the kids needs to be fit, my meals need to be fit (good meals that my kids will eat). So, if any of you have any ideas for any of these issues let me know- how and when you study scriptures, how you budget, how you can spend quality time with each child and have a clean house, any recipes that are an especially big hit in your family...whatever help you can give.

Disneyland and our 9th anniversary

This post should have been done a while ago, but there just isn't enough time int he day to do everything that needs to be done, so here it is now. Back on March 9th Jeff and I celebrated our 9th anniversary. Luckily, my mom was in town for McKenzie's baptism- so we asked her if she would stay an extra week and watch our kids. So, the day after Kenzie's baptism we left for a grand adventure- DISNEYLAND! I know, that is usually a place to go with the kids (and we have taken them there a few times before), but we wanted to go and have fun without them. It was great. Sunday night we stayed in St. George, then drove to Cali on Monday. Monday afternoon was spent at the beach followed by dinner at In-N-Out. The next three days were at Disneyland. It was perfect. It was early enough in the year that the crowds were very minimal and the weather was great- mid 60's. It was nice to walk around holding hands and only have to think about each other. There were times when we missed the kids, but we knew they were in good hands.


Just a few pictures from the wedding day- man do we look young!



At Disneyland.


At the beach.