catch up

I've been feeling a bit guilt ridden over not posting for so long. Remember a few months back I promised myself I would make the time to post... well, obviously I have not. I just don't know where I used to find the time. A few years ago, I never would have believed it was possible to have any less time, but I have been proven wrong again. Life is so much busier now! I always thought that as my boys grew older things would get easier and in some ways things have gotten so much easier... no more diapers, or sippy cups, we ditched the big bulky car seats, they can now pour themselves a bowl of cereal, they entertain each other more, I rarely have to get down and dirty with them, I can even wear white again! But now I realize that the older they get the busier my schedule gets. We now have school drop off and pick up times, weekly birthday parties, and play dates, co oping and field trips, after school programs and sports. Honestly, I never stop running. I'm also working 4 days a week, trying to get in some "me time" by going to the gym 4 days a week and snowboarding at least once a week. By the time all of these things are done and the kids are in bed at night, the last thing I want to do is tap away on the computer, plus I usually have a sink full of dishes and a mountain of laundry at that point so it really isn't an option anyways. By then the only thing I want to do is pass out on the couch... Some days I am so exhausted, so overwhelmed, and I find myself wondering.... how in the world do my friends do it with more than two children??? I think you all are Amazing!

Anyways... I hope I don't sound like I'm complaining. I'm definitely not. I am happy. I am enjoying every moment and having lots fun in this busy era of life! FUN has remained number one! I have not stopped taking pictures, I've just stopped sharing them, so now it's time to play a little catch up.

Zach turned 7!! Originally I wanted to have a big party at home with lots of family and friends, but the day before the party I became overwhelmed with anxiety (this seems to be the story of my life) we had not finished our little renovation project and I just couldn't pull it off. I wanted everything to be perfect. So in the end we just had a little party with friends at beautiful Liberty Park... it was just right.

Batman, I mean CAM turned 5! We went to the Tracy Aviary for their Halloween Hoot! This was so cool. The kids got to run around in their costumes and do some trick or treating. It was a beautiful Fall day! There was hardly anyone there other than our group. We can't wait to go back next year. Definitely a must do if you are in Salt Lake around Halloween!

We even squeezed in an over nighter to the West Desert. We LOVE our new tent trailer! It makes camping with kids sooo much easier! The boys caught lizards, lugged dead trees around, played with the walkie talkies and of course made a few new dinosaur videos. Dad played with his potato launcher. I figured out how to use the outdoor cooking area. Then we both spent a little time getting everything organized in the trailer so that the next trip will be even easier!! Bring on Spring!!!

I've been doing lots of co-oping and Field trips with Cam's preschool. It has hit me like a ton of bricks recently that my days with a preschooler are numbered. I've been putting in some extra days with Cam and his class. Just soaking up every moment of this special time. I will absolutely miss it when it's over...

And lets not forget Christmas! Somehow we pulled it off again!!! (does anyone else feel that way about Christmas)

Zach and Cam decorating their own little trees

Mama's tree

Making their gingerbread train.

Christmas Eve at Grandma Beth's...

Christmas morning at home...

Christmas Night at Papa's...

Whew.... that was a long one. Thanks for sitting through it ;) at this point I can barely stand to sit here and wrap this thing up... Oh shiz! I've got to hurry and get ready for work!

Thanks for reading!!