Masquerade Ball

Such a fun night!
Kyle and I went to a "Lords and Ladies Masquerade Ball" last night! We had never been to a masquerade ball before, and it was an amazing event. It was a charity event to provide food for children in Africa. Kyles work bought 4 tables and we were lucky enough to be able to go! We rented our costumes at Hale Center Theater in Orem. Our friend Tina made the masks, and our next door neighbor, Shari watched our kids for us. Thank you to Tina and especially to Shari! We began the evening in the foyer of Hatfieldadelphia in Lindon, Utah- (a beautiful luxurious place!). There was a silent auction in there! Then we were escorted downstairs into the dining area and all of the women were given red roses!We ate a great chicken dinner. At our place settings, there was a white chocolate mold of a mask on a stick! Yum yum. Sorry no picks, I ate it and THEN thought I should take a picture of that. :) There was some fun entertainment... belly dancers, professional story-teller, Gipsy jugglers, and an auction.
I got to wear two huge "hips"! What a fun dress I must say! And check out Kyle, yes... he really is wearing TIGHTS! That's my man in tights! I just loved saying that all day!
Then we were escorted outside in the garden area where there was a Ramada with ballroom dancers performing! It made me miss dancing like CRAZY! They were very talented!
Below: Is Tina, Jon, Me, and Kyle.
This was us when we first arrived.
I had my handsome prince by my side! I felt like a fairy princess all night long.
Kyle was so wonderful, he even danced the waltz with me. Which is one of my two favorite couples dances! Thank you honey! I am a lucky girl!

Farm Country

We took the kids to Thanksgiving Point's Farm Country. We met up with the Asmus Family too! It was a fun time! My camera ran out of battery when we got to the pony rides. :(
Below: Kaylee by the bunnies. Her aunt Kellie has 2 bunnies and so she named all of these bunnies after them,
"Basil and Clover".

Kaylee, Konnor, & Zach by the pigs!Below: Kaylee and Kate in jail. They don't look too miserable! (more like monkeys)
Little Cheeseballs!
Konnor and Kaylee having a giggle!
Too cute for words! Kate and Kaylee are soooo adorable!
I love this smile of Kaylee.
The ducks and geese.
The pond...
Kaylee's favorite spot of all. THE HORSES!

Proud little Cowgirl!
THE END...

The 12th

Kyle and I went on our first date on the 12th of August. We went to Los Hermanos for dinner and then walked the trail up Bridal Veil Falls. Then we were married on the 12th of February. The 12th quickly became a special date for us. We wanted to start a tradition when we first got married, so on the 12th of every month since Kyle and I were engaged to be married we have done a special date. We take turns of who is the one to plan it. It is a fun way to remember our special day every month. It makes us feel like newly weds still! So last month we took the kids to Bridal Veil Falls to remember our first date in August 6 years ago.

Below: Konnor pointing up to Kaylee. Kaylee up in the tree! She is such a little poser! My little sweetie....
Kaylee and I walked in through the freezing cold water to get to the rocks.Did I say the water was FREEZING?
Below: Konnor man and I giggling at dad.
My handsome hubby! He won my heart on this very trail 6 years ago!

Best Orthodontist Ever

I have the best Orthodontist EVER! (Dr. Thompson in Orem) He rented out an entire water park for all of his patients and their families to have fun! I have never seen so many people with braces in all my life! We went to the brand new Lindon Aquatics Center. It was so fun! There was a "flow rider" if you wanted to try and surf or boogie board. That was very entertaining! Kiddie pools, slide, hot tub, and our favorite... the lazy river.
Kaylee and Konnor just loved it! Kaylee wanted to go around and around!!
Below: Kyle taking Kaylee on the slide! What a big girl!
Here is Konnor and I.
This is the Lazy River. I had to get a pic of it because Kaylee was having SO MUCH fun!
Thanks Dr. Thompson! If any of you need braces... GO TO HIM! He was the cheapest I found, quickest time quote, and really fun and generous!

Friends Parting Paths

As most of you know, one of my best friends, Wendy West, just moved to Michigan. I knew it was going to be hard, but really! It is very hard. We saw or talked to each other nearly everyday for the past 5 years. Our girls were also best friends(Kaylee, Ayden, & Claire). I believe that people come into our lives for certain reasons. I know that Wendy came into my life to be my friend, to make me smile on hard days, to understand my circumstances, to give me strength, to love me, to be silly with me, to encourage me to exercise, to not judge me for my many faults, to serve me non-stop, and most of all to be there for me when I needed it most! (I can't even see the screen clearly through my tears. They just started pouring out of my eyes.) She is someone that I will truly miss. I know we will always be friends and be close in heart, but not being able to just walk across the cul-de-sac to see her is going to be hard. Friends like Wendy and Jeremy are very hard to come by. Those people in Michigan have no clue how lucky and how blessed they are to have the West family as neighbors. Here is a pic of our good bye hug. My hubby took it without me knowing. I was bawling like a baby then and I am bawling like a baby right now.(F.Y.I. Wendy is just smiling cuz I am a boob!)

Neighborhood Watch

Saratoga Springs just had a Neighborhood Watch Against Crime. It was pretty neat! There was some training for little kids if a strange person tries to grab them. There was a self defense mini-course for little ones. They could sit in police cars, get badges, wear "drunk goggles", and much more! Below is Konnor and I when the Air-Vac Helicopter was arriving.Kyle and Kaylee girl. She loved that helicopter!
Kyle even got to talk "Pilot talk" with the helicopter pilot.
Kaylee got to get inside the helicopter. It was pretty cool. A lot bigger than you would expect.
This was a K-9 Police Dog. He was asked to pick the backpack with drugs in it. Those dogs are amazing! Konnor LOVES dogs. He was loving that! Kaylee even found her friends here! So, the 3 little ones are; Kaylee, Mara, and Kenyon!
It was a really fun night out with the family. I think it is very important to teach our children to stay safe and to respect the law and enforcement.

Home Makeover Part 4

For all of you faithful blog readers, we decided to paint our bedroom red!!!! Here is the beginning of that!....

KONNOR IS WALKING!!!!

Konnor's first steps were on Saturday, August 15th, 2009.
He took 8 steps that night. And now it is Monday and the most he has taken was 25 steps before he falls. He is so excited and proud of himself for accomplishing such a big task! (He is 15 months old) He also stands up from sitting without support as of Sunday! 2 big milestones in his little life!


YYYYYEEEAAAAHHHHHH KONNOR!!!!!