9 going on 19!

Well my baby is now doing her own hair!

I remember when I marched into my mom and told her, "MOM I am now going to do my own hair!!!"

Tay has been sweet about it, but 9! I have to admit she is good at it!

Anne Frank 3rd grade

Is that Anne Frank? Oh few I thought I was seeing a ghost, it's only Taylor!

 Taylor had a wax museum/report on Anne Frank. She did a fantastic job. She even had  tons of facts memorized. She also took Anne's story very personally and was shocked at how the Jew's were treated. She loved having dark hair, and loved that so many people told her that she looks just like mom!

Tay I am so proud of the student you are. Your excitement for school is invigorating and your passion is inspiring, I feel blessed to have a child as genius as you. Keep up the hard work I promise it will pay off! LOVE YOU!

Bonelli Park in San Dimas, California

 On March 12 and 13th we made a last minute decision and pulled the kids out of school to go and support Bryson at Bonelli. I was so very excited to get to see his first national pro MTB race in years, plus we escaped the snowy weather. The kids and I just played for 3 days, don't get me wrong it is always work. But it's work at home or on vaca. The race was at an amazing park so the kids basically had a blast the whole time.

Bryson was 25th in cross country, pretty dang good for starting in dead last! And 14th in short track! We are so excited about what this year holds for him, he is amazing. We all love you so much! GO GO

St George and the first MTB race

We had a great time at the first MTB race of the year, unfortunately lady luck was not on bryson's side. A broken chain, a teenagers bike, a flat tire, and lots of running kinda sucked. But we had a blast supporting and cheering for him. Myles yells "go go daddy". And the girls are finally old enough to ride around and generally have fun!!! I seriously thought the day would never come. They rode their bikes for close to 5 hours! We heart St George!!!

Coranado Island and turning 30!

 We had a wonderful family trip to Coranado Island. A little quaint touristy town right off of downtown San Diego. This was a first time visit and it was beautiful, the beach was georgous. We stayed in a hotel the first night then had a beach house to check into but couldn't check into until the evening. So we did what any family does we EXPLORED. First to down town San Diego.

 Then Bryson decided to take us to mexico! Why no reason really. We were just so close. I voted no it was not worth it. The girls screamed in terror.

 As we entered Mexico we asked one another if we needed passports? We did not have them with us. Bryson was gitty and excited such a free spirit.

 Can't you feel all the excitement?

 Well we did not even get out of the car. We did however buy a bango and nacho libre wrestling masks. don't worry we did sit in a 2 hour line to enter the USA. And you can buy anything your heart desires while sitting in grid lock with your 3 kids without passports. We had a lil talking to at the entry but after 5 minutes they set us free!

 Next we headed to Coronado beach. This was Myles first time ever at the beach. He loved it so much. And it was so cold 60 degrees with rain here and there. He fell in and was shivering with blue lips and we still couldn't talk him into leaving. Finally I just picked him up and ran soaking wet Myles kicking and screaming the whole time. Oh he will be in heaven when we have a "beach day" on a warm day.

 Pretty sure they were the only 2 to get in past their waist! Oh california how we love and miss you!

 On our final day I took the kids to the zoo with some of my family.

 I told Myles he could feed a giraffe and that it would be the best day of his life. When we arrived at the giraffes we found that the feeding was only on the weekends. We were bummed. But Myles picked up the biggest chunk of bark he could find and stretched his hand to the sky. Offering the closest giraffe some food. It melted my heart! It's so funny because he understands everything but simply can't express every word.

 At this point we had been at the zoo maybe 15 minutes. My camera was full so I started deleting pics to clear some space. While backing up I noticed 1 step but missed the log. My sis Starr yells "It's one of us!!!" Next thing I know I'm flat on the ground with my sisters above me asking me if I'm ok. Apparently I missed the log rolled my ankle, fell hard onto pavement, shortly blacked out, and bruised/skinned my knees and elbow. Yep it's official I am 30, but man doesn't it sound like I'm 70! So I hobbled along for the rest of the day. It was awesome!

This was a birthday trip for me. The big 30! It's funny this birthday is seriously the one I put the most thought dread and desires into. Funny I remember in my 20's I set goals to hit by my 30's. When I achieved those goals I set more, and so on and so on. Never in my life had I placed such high expectations on myself. Well I'm here to say 30 is wonderful! I am so happy and so blessed and no number can change or affect that. I feel so blessed to have the life of my dreams. A husband who amazes me daily, and never stops. 3 kids who have brought all of heaven into my heart, home, and soul. And the gospel of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. I love my testimony. I love the scriptures. And I love that I can talk to my Heavenly Father, and that he knows me and answers me. This life is such an amazing journey and gift.

My goal for the next 10 years is to live every moment to the fullest and love life! As it is a most precious gift!

Fav recent quotes...

We were living it up in California last week and the conversation at the beach house went a little like this...

Me, "Skyler are you in your luxury life?" Sky "Uhm (lots of looking around) well it's perfect but there are just not enough sparkles for me!" Me, "What do you mean?" Sky, "Mom in my luxury life every inch has sparkles. In fact I'm going to invent the spark-a-nator. It is a portable device that is used to spray sparkles on every possible surface. What I need sparkles!!!"

On the same trip

Sharwan "If you could be anyone else would you?" Sky "No if I was some one else I couldn't be my crazy self! And Taylor couldn't be so sophisticated!"

warmth in st george felt like summer to us

we took a jaunt to st george last weekend turns out 60 degrees is heaven! we stayed w bryson's cousins fam and all the kids loved it. Sky spent 6-8 hours a day cruising in a go kart. T spent her days reading drawing go karting and just being herself. She also climbed the red cliffs like a mad woman and gave me a heart attack! Overall the vaca was so mellow and relaxing I LOVED IT!

On a funny note the girls were teaching Myles how to say GRASS. It went a lil something like this...

Myles say grass. G- R- ASS... G-R- ASS... G-R-ASS... they had no clue the were saying @**! SO funny for girls who will not same the name of a donkey even when it is in the scriptures during family study!

I have to say I am feeling so blessed right now! My health is great thanks to my new diet. My kids are my joy and happiness. And Bryson has an amazing job and sponsorship this year. We have so much to be thankful for!

10 years! You bet ya!

How blessed I am to be celebrating 10 years of marriage with my very best friend! Bryson I love you so much. You are every bit the man I thought you were ten years ago and somehow you are even more amazing now. You are truly the greatest father in the world. I love watching you with our kids; the fun, the giggles, the love. They all look up to you in every way. It is amazing the things we have been through together, and the fact that we have 3 kids HOLY MOLY! You have fulfilled my dreams. I am grateful for how hard you work for our family and am so blessed to be able to stay home with our kids, thank you so much.  I love you for everything you are and the amazing husband you are. You are wonderful to me and I so appreciate it. I am so excited to watch you live out your cycling dreams this year. I'll be by your side supporting you always. I am so proud of the amazing accomplishments you have achieved this year, you are inspirational!

Here is a list of things we are going to cross off in the next 10 years together:
Hawaii (alone)
Tour de France
I'll do a bike race, I promise.

I LOVE YOU!