Sunday, March 22, 2009

An Update--Finally

Obviously, I have been in a little bit of a blogging rut. I guess winter just does that to me. I decided today that an update is LONG overdue. So, here it goes. After the ice storm things were bleak for several weeks. The kids missed 10 days of school and unfortunately they have to make them up. BLAH! My kids will be in school until the 2nd week of June. What do you do? After the storm Nathan and I took a whirlwind trip to Salt Lake without the kids (thanks grandma and grandad!) We were so excited to see family and friends and satisfy many of our Utah food cravings (can anyone say Bajio???) Here are a few photos from the trip:

The night we arrived we had dinner at my brother Dan's house with my mom, dad, and grandparents. So much fun to see everyone!

My dad with Dan's girls Leah and Olivia

Grandma and Grandpa K.

Lunch at Sweet Tomatoes (so yummy!) with Nathan's brother Will and his wife Kristy

After we came back it seemed like we just couldn't get the whole family healthy at the same time. All three kids had the stomach flu (one kid a week) and I had a sinus infection. We are now finally feeling healthy and we have been enjoying some beautiful spring weahter. Here is a picture I took of Rachel and Alison a few weeks ago--notice the coats--it was still cold outside. I make the kids play with their moon sand on the back portch (regardless of what the weather is like). I definitely don't want that mess in the kitchen!

Princess Hailey has become obsessed with dressing up. Everyday it is something new :)
Anyway, sorry about my lack over posts over the last couple months. I will do better! We have lots going on with soccer, dance recitals, and lots of fun summer activities to look forward to. Our biggest news is that we booked a vacation to Disneyworld in September. I am thrilled to not only have something to look forward to, but something to plan over the next several months! So fun! Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well!

8 comments:

Melissa said...

Its about time....I thought the ice ate you up! Good to get an update! I miss you!

Heather said...

Hey! It's good to hear from you! I'm glad you're all well and healthy again.

Katie said...

I was wondering if you were ever going to update again. We miss you guys. A very happy birthday to miss Rachel this week. We will miss you for Abbey's baptism. Take care we will see you soon.

Tanya said...

Moon Sand gives me anxiety...I'd like to have a word with however created that stuff! My kids seem to always get some as a birthday gift. I'm with you, outside only. Anyway, nice to know you guys are alive, busy and well. Miss ya!

Becky said...

Hey!
I missed you! I checked faithfully at least once or twice a week!!!
Wish we had been in Utah when you guys were! But maybe we can squeeze down to see you this summer!!!
Sessa looked at Rachel's picture and said she looked beautiful. And Alison, too.
Then she say Hailey, thought it was Alison, and said she looked georgeous!!!
Super happy Birthday, Miss Rachel!!! We are going to be calling you very soon!
PS Amy, what did you think of ANTM last night?

Becky said...

I'm happy to see an update on here too. Fun pictures of Grandma and Grandpa and your dad AND all the kids. I can't wait for Grandpa to come and input a missionary application so he can see their picture. I wish I could talk them into taking my other computer so they could see the blogs first hand.

Jen said...

So good to hear from you. Glad you got to get away and that everyone is feeling better. Not fun! We have yet to try moon sand so thanks for the warning! Jen

Goodkids said...

I'm with you on the Moon Sand. I think I gave my kids such anxiety when they got theirs out the last time (too many, "Oooooh, do not drop that on the floor!" and "Oh my gosh, I have to sweep AGAIN!") that they haven't asked to play with it again! Anyway, I'm glad you guys are over your sicknesses and doing well. I'm still really sad I didn't get to see you when you came. I miss you so much!