A Reunion and the 24th

 A month or two ago we found out that Chad's grandpa was half Arabic.  Which makes Chad an 1/8 and my kids 1/16.   It is actually a really cool story and the pieces he has been able to put together about where he came from are awesome.  This past Sunday we were able to meet a big group of them that came from all over the country.  We spent about 4 hours at a park talking and getting to know them.  I think Chad's grandpa looks so much like them and they were all so great and kind.

 The 24th of July has been one of my favorite days so far this year.  Chad and I both had it off work.  We got our house so clean this morning.  Had a BBQ outside with the neighbors, went to the movies, lost Leighton there for about 5 or 10 minutes..scared the crap out of us, went to Fiesta Days, and got pizza to watch the Mapleton fireworks.

 I want to go to Disneyland again because this kid was loving the little rides here.

Independence Day

 We spent our 2nd weekend at Snowbird with my parents.  We bought all day passes and rode the zip line, alpine slide, jumped on the tramps, and went to the top of the mountain on the tram.  By the end of the day we were pooped but it was nice to be out of the heat and crowds for a few days.  They even had a rock slide in the canyon that prevented Chad from getting to work.

Busy Weekend

 Chad's Spartan cheering squad.

 1st checkpoint that we could see him at.

 My He-Man!

 Chad and Jason at the finish line.

 So insanely H.O.T!  These poor kids were out in the sun watching this race for over 3 hours.  I think it may have been as hard for us as it was for Chad.

 Spent a fun 24 hours at Snowbird.  It was our first time being there and we had such a good time.

 Schaeff and Chad looking over the valley.  This may be one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

 Relaxing his muscles by the pool.

Group picture before we had to go home.

My kids are so blessed to have Chad as their dad.  Little Leighton has him wrapped around her finger and Schaeff Dog thinks he is just the coolest.  It's been a great weekend celebrating our dad's and all that they do for us!

Lately and someone buy our House!!

 Chads parents took us to Park City for Memorial Day Weekend.  I only took 2 pictures but we had a great time with everyone.

 Work took me to St. George for an extended weekend.  The kids did lots of baking with grandma which they loved because their mom hates that kind of thing.

 I would love to sell our Provo townhome if anyone is interested.  Great location..come check it out!!

 Living Room

 Kitchen with solid surface counters and tile

 Dining Room

 1/2 bathroom downstairs

 1 of 3 bedrooms

 Extra large Master Bedroom.

 Master Bedroom.

 Master Bathroom

 Bedroom 3

 Closets in the kids bedrooms have tons of room.

 Full bathroom with big linen closet.

Large open landing upstairs.

Mother's Day

 Chad and I both got to spend time with our mom's this past weekend.  We are so blessed to have amazing mother's and grandmother's.

 My St. George family all came up for a visit to celebrate Schaeffer's 2nd Birthday.  We loved having everyone here and he loved all of the extra attention he got.

He is pretty excited to be a 2 year old and we love watching him grow up.

Schaeffer turns 2!!

 I can't look at this little face and not smile.  I love this little mama's boy more than I ever could have imagined.  He is so cuddly and snuggly with the most infectious laugh.  He's got a temper paired with a tender little heart.  He keeps us on his toes with his fun little personality and we can't imagine our family without him.

We all woke him up this morning and brought him down to have a pancake breakfast.  Chad and I had to go to work but his sweet babysitter Karen made sure to give him the birthday treatment at her house.  That night grandma and grandpa Ashby came over and aunt McCall was able to stop by for a little party.  We sent Schaeffer and Leighton on a scavenger hunt to find his presents and they were so cute and excited to race from room to room.  For dessert we had root beer floats and cupcakes.  It was a perfect night for our perfect little boy!!!

 Showing daddy his new movie.

 

 

 So excited for his new glove and ball