My Sweety

I got tagged the other day by Steph. I am excited since it all about Mike!
Where did you meet? A girl that worked with me set us up on a blind date, I can honestly say it was love at first site.
How long did you date before you where married? We went on our first day in May and married in December so about 6-7 months.
How long have you been married? 5 wonderful years this December.
What does he do that surprises you? Love it when he cleans the house when I am gone and I come home to a spotless house ( even the is laundry done).
What is your favorite feature of his? I love his hands they are so strong, I feel so protected when I hold them.
What is your favorite quality of his? There is so many that I could name, but I have to say patience, he is one of the most patient people I know.
Does he have a nickname for you? Yes, he calls me honey or sweetie.
What is his favorite color? Turquoise Blue loves the colors of the Miami Dolphins.
What is his favorite Food? Mike loves a good steak and prime rib, but one thing about Mike is that he will eat anything that you give him and he loves to try new things.
What is his favorite sport? I would have to say that in number one favorite sport is Fly Fishing, he could spend hours on the lake fishing and catching fish and then letting them go he loves to fish, but hate eating it (crazy I know). He also likes to hunt, and watching Monday Night football.
When and where was your first kiss? About 1 month of dating and he was taking back to my car at Sportsman's Warehouse and before I got out of his truck he leaned over and gave me a kiss. My heart melted and I know I was in love.
Favorite thing to do as a couple? Just spending time together, nice dinner and movie or just a little drive to enjoy each others company.
Do you have any children? 3 wonderful boys: Austen 10, Tanner 9, and Jake 16 months.
Does he have a hidden talent? Can fix anything I may through his way.
How old is he? 28
Who said" I love you" first? Mike did and I can remember it like it was yesterday because it meant so much to me.
What is his favorite type of music? He pretty much listens to it all I don't think he really has a favorite just depends on his mood.
What do you admire about him the most? There is so much that I admire about my husband from being a GREAT father and husband to a hard worker and providing well for his family, he loves and supports us in everything that we do and I love him for that. He is also such a great example to our boys and his love for the church is amazing.
Do you think he will read this? Not unless I show him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPH!

Happy Happy Birthday Stephanie dear happy days will come to you all year. If I had a wish that it would be a Happy Happy Birthday to you from me! I hope you have a great day and go do something for yourself. Love ya tons!

State Fair 2008

This last week we had the chance to go down to the fair and enjoy some time together has a family. The boys had a blast riding on the rides and enjoying all the yummy food. I have to say I love going to the fair, not quite sure why, yet to figure that one out. But as long as I can remember we always would head down to the fair grab something yummy to eat, walk through the building and then head for the rides. I guess maybe I want my kids to have the great memories of the fair like I have or maybe I am still a kid at heart. Jake's 1st corn dog from the Fair

Austen doing the weather at the Fair

Tanner doing the weather Fair

Jace and Austen waiting for the ride to go

Tanner, Austen and Jace waiting patiently in line

Braxton and Tanner waiting for the ride

Austen 1st Science Project

Austen had his first Science project for the year. I am sure there will be more to follow. He was so funny he came to me on Sunday after noon, a little nervous may I add and told me that he had a project due tomorrow. I asked him what he had to do and he say make the earth and show the layer inside the earth. He had to use things that we had around the house, that was one of his teachers rules. I had a few things and this is what he came up with I was very proud of him. I just need to say that he was so excited when him and his dad finished it last night at 11:00. So here it is his finished projected made out of Fruit Loops.

The center is crushed Fruit Loops

He was so proud of his work

When he came home from school, I asked what his techer thought and she told him, that he did a very good job and it looked yummy! Way to go Austen I am very proud of you.

Camping over Labor Day !

My parents went up to Green Canyon for Labor Day to camp for the weekend. We decided to go up Saturday for the day and let the kids go swimming and play around the camp site for awhile. It was so nice to get away and relax. We had a great time swimming, had a wonderful dinner and just enjoyed time with family.

Austen, Tanner , and Jake swimming

Blake relaxing

Mom working away on school work

Mike, Tanner, Austen and Bridger hiking to the cave. Hard to see them. Mike is the little yellow dot with the boys to his left.

I didn't have a picture of my dad, but I want my parents to know how much I love them and thanks for making it a fun day for my little family. The boys had a ton of fun.

Happy Grandparents Day!

I thought I would do a little post on my parents and Mike's parents for Grandparents Day to tell how much I love and am so grateful that my children have such wonderful grandparents. And how grateful I am also to have such wonderful grandparents who love me and have supported everything that I do.

Grandpa and Grandma Carter

Grandpa and Grandma Sorensen

(Trying to make the picture not so blurry sorry.)

As a mother I am so grateful to have such wonderful parents on both sides that show my children so much love. They are always there to support my children in everything that they do. I love all of you so much and will never be able to thank you enough for everything that you guys have done for my children. Have a great Grandparents Day and remeber how much we love you guys and how blessed we are to have you as parents and grandpa's and grandma's.

"My Posse" (pause my music player at te bottom first)

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Jake's Cowboy Boots

I bought Jake his 1st pair of cowboy boots the other day and he loves them. Stephanie's little Carter got some the other day and when Jake saw them he loved them, so I decided to go and grab him a pair. Let me tell that we have to wear them everywhere just like the football helmet. He loves to wear them all over the house and when I take them off of him, he will try to put them back on by himself. Gotta love the little personalities they start to come out at this age. I love him so much everyday he is trying something new. The pictures are not the best, but they are as good as they are going to get when you are trying to get something on the run. Also I thought I would throw in the picture of Jake's thighs. Have you ever seen so much meat on a little thigh. I love my chunky monkey.

Austen and Tanner's 1st game

Football season is off to a great start. Austen and Tanner had their first game tonight against Eagle Rock. They played them in a jamboree on Saturday and got we are bums kicked, but tonight they did awesome they took the game by 5-0. They played really hard as a team. I absolutely love watching my boys play ball. They are so much fun to see them play and watch them get excited, Mike is helping coach so me and Jake sit on the sidelines and cheer. I had to had a picture of Jake, he can't be left out of the fun, so we found him Austen's old football helmet. He wears it everywhere.

First Day of School

Well the day has finally came to head back to school. I have to say that I have bitter sweet feeling about today. I am so ready for the routine things to start again or should I say at least try to get into a routine. Life is crazy! I will miss summer it went way to fast. I love watching the boys play and staying up late and just enjoying the warm weather, but getting back to the normal life of bedtimes, dinner at a regular time and just feeling some what organized will be great. The boys were so excited for school to start to day a little nervous, but the did great. Austen will be in the 5th grade and Tanner in the 4th. I know it seems like yesterday that they weren't even old enough to go to school and now they will be in Junior High before I know it that is scary. Also today after we got the boys off to school Jake and I head out to do some things and meet my sisters and mom for some yummy lunch and a little shopping after the shopping Jake and I headed off to the doctors for his 15 month check-up and yes, the dreaded shots. He was a little upset, but over all he did pretty well. I just want to tell me 3 boys how much I love them and how proud I am of them. Just a little side note Jake was a little at sad to take any pictures of his shots. I will have to post the later.

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Husband

I just wanted to wish my sweetheart Happy Birthday. Today is his birthday and I just want him to know how much I love him and how grateful I am to have him in my life. He is working up in Driggs today and has to stay until Wednesday so we celebrated earlier with the kids. 10 Things about my dear husband
1. He has a great love for fly fishing, hunting, and being outdoors
2. Strong hands and arms they make you feel so safe and secure when he holds you
3. Harder worker, provides well for his family and makes sure all are needs are met
4. Great supporter in everything that we do
5. Loves to tease and make people laugh
6. Had surgery in his arm pit that cost us $1700.00
7. Served a mission in southern California
8. Took me and my two boys to the temple and were sealed for time and all eternity
9. 1 year until he is a journeymen
10. Helping coach Austen and Tanner football team

I just want you all to know how much I love this man he has brought me so much happiness and I didn't ever think that I could be has happy has I am know. I have found my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, someone to take my frustration out on and and most important my companion for time and all eternity.
I love you Mike and hope that your day was filled with so much joy and happiness.

Last week Austen and Tanner started Grid Kid Football. I can't believe that they are both playing this year. It is crazy how fast they are growing up. Tanner was alittle nervous this being his first year and not knowing what to expect. Austen he was so excited. He literally eats, sleeps and drinks football, he talkes about it every minute of everyday and is always trying to find someone to play football with him. They are both doing really well and I am so proud of them. I love watching them ride of on their bikes with their pads and water bottles and head to football practice. I love them both so much and am so proud of them both. I can't wait to watch them playin their first game. I love watching my boys play sports it is fun to watch them grow from the beginning to the end. He is a couple of shots of their 1st practice

Happy Birthday Hannah

I just wanted to wish my niece Hannah a very Happy Birthday and tell her how much we love here and how proud we are of her. She is growing up to be such a pretty girl. Have the best day ever and do lots of fun things. I love you tons. Once again HAPPY 9th Birthday.

Jake's First Haircut...

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Look who's mobile....

Jake!! We went to the park Sunday for a picnic and here's a few sots of Jake moving around with his "lion" - grrrrrrr!

And if I had some honey butter I spread it on these cute little "rolls" and gobble them right up!!
My camera is still MIA - which really bums me out! My camera and a pair of Mike's work pants are missing - my camera was setting on top of his pants. It really bums me out, I really am hoping that someone didn't come into my house and take it, that would be kinda scary. Hoping I or someone else has just misplaced it and can't remember!! But we all have racked our brains. So frustrating!!