BRITISH COLUMBIA

So our trip of course, was way short! We left here on Tuesday evening drove to Lethbridge and stayed with Brennans aunt and uncle, then headed to Castlegar on Wednesday. I finally got to meet my cousins little guy Ryler he is 10 months and adorable. We spent the two days there suntanning, playing on the beach and boating... seriously amazing to just relax and do nothing! I loved it, and I think the boys did too :) Saturday we headed to my mom and dads, got Sunday of convention, and then it was family time! It's been almost 2 years since I was home last, and we only stayed 4 days so I got as much family time in for the boys as possible. I think that part was successful and hopefully now they will recognize their family. Isn't that terrible that my kids barely know their other side of the family, it is terrible and mostly my fault! Anyways I promised myself as we pulled away from the Island on the ferry that it won't be so long before we go again aaannnnd we'll stay longer then 4 days. But regardless of the shortness we had a great time with all my family. My sister gave the boys so much love and fun they won't be forgetting her anytime soon! And of course lots of love from grandma and poppa too! Here's a few of my favourite pictures of the trip. sorry if I get carried away with too many pics :)



 


Ryler




loving the beach



Me and Kane




Rye wishing it wasn't so cold so he could jump in too!

 




loved swimming with mom and dad

 


all the boys on the trampoline




Alicia and Ryler




Ferry ride




so excited to be at the "locean"




playing with poppa




petting zoo with auntie Samantha





loved the goats




presents from great gram





kayaking with auntie




wading in the ocean






 



picking fresh nectarines




Kane giving Rye's feet some tickles!



I TAKE SOME OF IT BACK

So I ended my last post by saying that "this is my life, and I wouldn't change a thing". But when I looked at it again and again I realized how much I sound like one of those moms/wives that is so so happy with their life you almost wonder if they're for real? But lets be clear, if I could change somethings sometimes, I definitly would. But when I look at 2 happy healthy boys along with my growing belly and a great hubby, I can't help but feel that I have so much to be thankful for! And what right do I have to feel entitled to change anything...

So I hope no one read the last post and started gagging as I mushed on and on about how great my life is and what an important job I have as a mother. Of course I would love to change a few things (if I let it, the list could be endless :) but because I feel blessed everyday for what I DO have I think i'll continue to enjoy my life the way it is.

THIS IS MY LIFE

So again I realize how terrible I am at updating a simple blog! Really you would think that being a stay at home mom I wouldn't have that much to do right? Well your right I don't have THAT much to do, but what I do have to do while being a mom is very important to me. And it requires some serious love and devotion from yours truly that doesn't come from time spent in front of the computer! As you can see from pictures Bren and I are trying the best we can to give our boys a well rounded up-bringing, from swimming in the tiny town pool, to cattle brandings and playing with calf nuts :S This is my life and I wouldn't change a thing!

SUMMER UPDATE

So the month of June has flown by, and now were settling quickly into July! And along with July it seems like some nice weather (finally!) So in the last month or so... Brennan and his brother went to Salt Lake City and brought back a trailer and a boat, along with a few treasures (new camo hats and lawn chairs) for the boys. Grandma and Grandpa moved out of their house and into a smaller place, so we had family sized garage sales for a couple days, and Kane and Rye loved spending time with their cousin Zack. Then the snow birds came to Moosomin so we had a little tailgate picnic and watched them. Then our little family trucked down to Idaho to pick up a camper just in time for convention... So we've been busy and still trying to find time for all the things that need to be done at home too!