The Train Obsession Continues

Levi was sleeping, Kenzie was at a friends house, and I was excited to get a shower in before noon. So I hopped in the shower while Cache was playing with some toys. When I came out, here he was. Sitting fully engaged watching a movie (he had put in by himself). I had to laugh because the movie is a train movie. NOT just any train movie. This is a BORING documentary of trains. No music, no excitment, just old men talking about different kinds of trains. I watched it for approx. 10 minutes and about died of boredom, but Cache LOVES it. I had to take a picture because he was as happy as a clam and was content to stay there until it ended. Boys will be boys I guess.

Below is exactly how I found him......

Can you guess what is he's eating?

A. Oreo cookies

B. A candy bar

C. Dirt/mud from the garden

If you guessed C, your right! Dirt from the garden. Every time I go outside to work in the garden, he starts his big feast. It builds up immune systems right?

180 Degree Turn Point in our Life....

So I'm sure some of you know, and others don't.....BUT Bryce was laid off 6 months ago. We've been blessed to make it through but it has been rough. Anyway 2 weeks ago he interviewed for a job with Provo School District. Starting with 157 applicants it came down to him and one other guy. I was sure we had it in the bag. The other guy got it and I was devistated. A couple days later Provo School District called and offered Bryce a job teaching Special Education. They are going to pay for him to get his certificate while he teaches, and then they are going to help him get his masters too. Within 3-5 years they think he can be a principal or in some sort of administration position. Pretty Crazy huh? Never thought we'd be heading down this road, but with the Aviation and Construction markets, this one looks much more stable. :) SO....that is what is newest in our life.

Quote for the Day

As Bryce is "dipping" me giving me a kiss, we hear some snickering in the kitchen. "hee...hee...hee; you guys are in LOVE! says McKenzie. "That's why you have kids!" she says. It made me laugh because, really.......that IS why we have kids!

Monumental Day in Amy's History

I have been so busy doing other things, I haven't blogged in over a month! Crazy! Anyway this weekend Bryce and I got to spend the weekend w/o kids in St George. We went there to do the St. George Tri. Unfortunatley for the athletes and fortunatley for me, the swim was canceled do to high winds. I was stoked! I haven't been in the water much this year so I was happy all I had to do was bike and run. They had a run/bike/run event. The run was pretty miserable because it was all in thick sand. Not so fun for the average road runner, but we managed. Because there are over 2000 racers, they start everyone in waves, so we never know how we do until the end. After we came across the finish line we cooled down a little and went to see our results. Bryce leaned over to me and said "Good job, you won your age group." I was like "Sweet!" THEN.....he leaned over again with a not so happy face and said......"What? You beat me!!" NOW this had NEVER happened and I don't think it will EVER happen again, so that's why it HAD to be blogged! I was stoked, but he didn't seem to be. I think his training efforts have just skyrockeded. We found out yesterday that we both got in to the St. George marathon. I'm sure I will see him putting more time into his training. At least I got to beat him once right?

A Birthday Surprise!

Yesterday was my birthday. Usually I wouldn't really document it, but this one is up there on the charts of a "perfect birthday". It started on Saturday. My friend came running across the street with an early birthday present. A massage! Scheduled the morning of my birthday. Right then, my birthday was already great. I LOVE massages! THEN, thanks to facebook and texting, I think I had like 30 people wishing me "happy birthday" throughout the day. Anyway, after the fabulous massage, my neighbors took me out to lunch. A nap followed the lunch. Naps (for the Mom) are rare at my house. After the nap, I had to go teach a class. Bryce met me after to take me to dinner with some friends. While we were waiting for our friends to join us, he said "Are you ready for your last present?" He had already given me a present so I didn't know there was a "last one". Then he said; "you have an all expense paid to".......where would it be? "The Provo Marriott", he said. Okay, I didn't think there, but then he went on to finish his sentence. He had packed my bags and got me a nice room in the special access levels. Meaning, you have to had a special key to even get to those levels of the hotel. I have had a hard time sleeping, so he took the kids, and had me stay there to enjoy a little "me" time. When I unpacked my bags, he had packed a bunch of treats, my book I'm reading, and everything else I might need to enjoy my stay. There was a lounge that was included where you just go and pick out what you want to eat, dessert, breakfast, whatever, and they get it for you. Totally included. So fun! It was a little weird at first without my kids and husband, but I adjusted just fine. :0) It's always so refreshing to take a little time for yourself.

My neighbor made me this little spring treat. Isn't it cute?

6 Months Already

Levi is officially 6 months old. This is a HUGE graduation day for me. Now I can take him to the gym day care. HURRAY!!! Pretty sad that, that's the first thing I write huh.....

Anyway I just thought I'd mention a few milestones up to this point.

- He cut 2 teeth at 4 months, but nothing more since then

- He continues to be the happiest baby I think I've ever seen.....really

- He's officially crawling (yikes!)

- Levi has less hair now than he did when he was born

- He's very loving/loveable

- Is patient. Most times I tend to the 2 older kids before him...poor kid

- He's already wearing 12 month old clothes

As you can tell (and I mentioned before), he's patient and puts up with his older siblings, even though you can see he's a little worried. I would be too. ;)

He is SO smiley. I love it!

Here he is for the first time in the sink, taking a bath. It was a success!

It's been so fun having him around. He brings such a fun, happy spirit to our home. :) Every Mom needs a Levi in their life. He's my ray of sunshine throughout my day!