Aunti K, Uncle J, Christopher and Dalin

What a great Trip!! We saw estes Park, Went to Dalin's Band concert, I had my first Gelato, Got to know Longmont, Kollin had his first (and second) plane ride... so many great things! We decided not to see Denver and to spend as much time with Krystal and her family as possible. What a wonderful choice! I loved seeing Krystal and Jay in their element! Their home is so welcoming and warm.

Kollin LOVED his Aunti K and his cousins!! He laughed and laughed all weekend. Aunti K was basically Mom #2. I have never seen him warm up to someone as quickly as he did with my sister Krys. There were so many firsts for him with her. He walked in her grass, he allowed Krys to carry him out of a building (until now it had to be me or Ken), he looked at the world cheek to cheek with her (again, only Ken and I get that snuggle), he bit her (he only bites me, I know it is bad I am working on it). Christopher and Dalin got him laughing more times that i can count. They are such great cousins. He loved playing with them.

The main reason we went over was for Krys and Jay's wedding. What a wonderful wedding it was!! Krys was beautiful in her gown. WOW! As soon as I saw her I started to cry (I think Jay did too). The ceremony was so tender. They wrote their own vows! What an honor it was for us to be able to join them in such a tender ceremony. Afterwards they threw one heck of a party!!

Cocktails with a pianist from a piano bar! No stuffy canon in D for them. Bring on Brown eyed girl! Country band for the reception, bbq for food with a kids buffet! That's right, they even thought of the kids and gave them mac n cheese! The night was filled with laughter. What a great night. I even did a little swing dancing with my Brother! Haven't done that in YEARS! I was a little sloppy but Eric made up for it.

Ken and I have been home for a whole day and I miss them already. Why does Colorado have to be so far away???

Grandpa Marble - Born Free in America!

The day before Mother's day my grandfather passed away. He had been struggling a bit for about 6 months to a year but all in all he was doing pretty well. We had just seen him at Easter and he was in good spirits. He even took his wheelchair for a walk around the pavilion. It was quite the shock for me (and many other family members) to have him go so quickly. I am glad we were able to see him at Easter and go up after Mother's day to see the Park and say our farewell.

Grandpa was very proud of being an American. After every prayer, he would have my Uncle Dee start all of us and we would yell "woo hoo! Born Free In America!!" three times. We went to the Play 1776 a few years back. When the play was almost over and they were signing the Declaration of Independence my grandfather stood up and yelled it. I was so embarrassed at the time but now it is a sweet memory I will treasure.

I am so lucky to have this man as my grandfather. He was amazing. I have so many wonderful memories of him tinkering in his shed, playing with us in the grass, driving too fast for Grandma, the coveralls....the list is endless.

If you are ever in Tremonton, stop and see Marble Park. My grand pa built the park. it was an old gravel pit and he converted it into this amazing Park. If you ever wonder where I get my "do it big" personality, it is from him. He couldn't just lay sod and put a swing set, he had to make this! Here are just a few photos.

I love you Grandpa! WOO HOO!! BORN FREE IN AMERICA!! WOO HOO!! BORN FREE IN AMERICA!! WOO HOO!! BORN FREE IN AMERICA!!

Mother's Day

Ok, I know I am a little behind. It is ok to do a little catch up!

For the past 6 years, we have planted the pots in front of my Mother In Laws home for Mother's day. We love going shopping for just the right plants. She loves purple and yellow so we try to make sure there are both those colors in whatever we plant. Here are this year's flowers.

Kollin even helped plant them. It seems as though every time we go over to plant, Chris and Kirby are gone. They come home shortly after we finish. This year was no different. They came home just as we were cleaning up. It was perfect timing. Kollin was able to give Chris a giant snuggle for Mother's Day!!

Easter weekend!

I am learning to let go of the "supposed to's". Kollins first Christmas was supposed to be... kollins first Easter was supposed to be... I am beginning to just let go and let it be what it is, no expectations. What a wonderful weekend it was!!!

First we went to Tremonton for an Easter Egg Hunt. My Grandparents have done an Easter hunter since I was little. It is amazing that it has lasted this long. There is a hunt for the itty bitty ones, one for the older ones, and a scavenger hunt for the even older ones. We all get together and eat and play for a few hours. My Grandpa built the park you see above. It is really cool!

This is the first year we have been to the hunt since I was a teenager. It was wonderful to take Kollin and see him in awe of everything. He even got to spend a little time with his Great Grandpa.

Sunday we woke up and had a little hunt with him at the House. Ken's parents (Grandma Chris and Pop) joined us for the shortest hunt ever. Kollin went right for the basket and ignored all the eggs in front of him. It was so cute!! He will be a better hunter next year (maybe).

Last but not least, we had all of Ken's siblings over for brunch. Everyone was willing to make the trek out on short notice. Kollin loved playing with all of his cousins and Aunts and Uncles. It was a great weekend. Happy Easter Kollin Bear!!

Popeye the sailer man

Well, thanks to my homemade mixes, we have found out that Kollin has a food allergy. He is like his cousin Christopher. No Spinach for Kollin bear. Hopefully this will be his only one. Sorry sweetie, you wont be as strong as Popeye. We love you anyways - tee hee

Not on the grass!!

Kollin is crawling!!! He decided to start crawling about three weeks ago. We are having so much fun adventuring around the house. He has to figure out his world again, this time on his knees.

Since it is spring (not that you would know it with the weather we have been having) I want to take him outside a lot. He loves the outside, the new noises, sights, smells, etc. The only thing he doesn't like is grass. He cannot stand it. I take him outside and sit in the grass with him several times a week but he still doesn't like it. Don't tell Grandpa Marble - the sod farmers grandson doesn't like his product.

Here he is - he freezes in whatever stance he is in and picks up his hand. He will stay there for a while and then start calling out for me. He really doesn't like grass. We will get there. I will have a picnic in the park with him one of these years!