Our new bishop

What a week!! We knew that our bishop was moving, but we were shocked when the Stake President invited us to his house last Tuesday night and he extended the call for Nathan to serve as the new bishop. We are both overwhelmed, but I am so proud of Nathan. The Stake Pres. said that I will need to be released from my calling ASAP, so I will have served as the Relief Society Pres. for just over a month--kind of crazy. Church today was good. Nathan's boss Denny and one of his paralegals came to support him and his dad ordained him as a High Priest. My mom had already planned to be here over Labor day, so she was also here to see him be set apart. We were both asked to bear our testimonies and there was a good spirit in the meeting today. A whole new adventure awaits. I know that Nathan will do great things for this ward!

Happy Birthday Alison!

Alison turned four last Saturday! We spent the day swimming and then going to Chuck E. Cheese (which, by the way, is NOT a good place to go on a Sat.--so crowded!). Anyway, she had a blast! Sunday Nathan grilled out for his parents, grandma, brother and his family, and some good friends. Alison was so spoiled!! The food and company were fabulous. It was a great day!

Alison with her new Sharpay doll. She likes Sharpay because "her has blond hair like me and she so bootiful!"

Obviously we are biased, but what a cute little girl!!!

Make a wish!

Back to school!!

I am so excited to have the girls back in school! Rachel started back on Aug. 6th. and she is already adjusted to going to school all day. She loves her teacher and is very excited about school lunch! She is riding the bus home from school each day (Nathan drops her off on his way to work). We feel very spoiled because the bus stops right in front of our house.

Alison started preschool this last Monday (the 18th). She is going to school at the same elementary school as Rachel. She is thrilled to be going 4 days a week in the mornings. Alison is also excited to be riding the bus. She looks like such a big girl going to school like her big sister!
As for me, I am feeling pretty spoiled to only have one to take care of in the mornings. I actually went visiting teaching this week and it seemed so odd to only have Hailey with me. It will be nice to spend some quality time with her!

The city that never sleeps!!

Last weekend Nate and I had the awesome and long awaited opportunity to go to NYC to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Nathan's parents came to our house and watched the girls for four whole days. I don't know if we can thank them enough!! It was so amazing to experience all of the history and excitement of New York City--without kids! Yeah, like I said--AMAZING. Here are some of the highlights of our trip.

This is our fancy hotel. It's a French chain called Sofitel. Great location and a BEAUTIFUL room.



Nathan surprised me and called the hotel ahead of time to let them know that we were celebrating our anniversary. The basket on the bed was filled with bath products.

This restaurant was across the street from our first show (Chicago). It is called The Playwright. Fabulous!!!

That's me standing there looking like a dork. Oh well. I was excited!!

At Chicago. What a great show. Very sassy.

We took a harbor cruise that took us right in front of the Statue of Liberty. It was relaxing and the weather was so beautiful.


Nathan's was thrilled to see the Yankees play in the old stadium.This is the last season here. The new stadium is almost finished (It is across the street).

Great seats too!

Our second show we saw was a matinee of Grease. It was fun and energetic.

Do I need to say more??? We had Heath Toffee crunch cheesecake in this deli called Roxy in Times Square. It was seriously the best cheesecake I have EVER had. Yes--Utah ladies--even better than the Cheesecake Factory!!!

Our final show on Sat. night. We saw Legally Blond and we were so happy that we did! It was our favorite of the three shows. It was funny, modern, and the talent was unbelievable. It was the only show we attended that received a full standing ovation.

What a great trip. We will never forget it!