What a busy time we have had lately. Many of you have been wondering if Kevin was able to survive his time alone with the kids? The answer is YES--but just barely. He was certainly happy to have mommy home. The weather in Calgary has been miserably cool and rainy, which always makes it more challenging to keep the kids occupied. I think he did a terrific job.
I indeed had some success in the house shopping department. We bought the above house, which is located in South Provo, on your way to Springville, it's up on the mountain to the east. Mom and I had quite an adventure working with three different realtors, and then ended up buying this one that was for sale by owner. House shopping ended up being quite stressful but in the end I feel very lucky and blessed to have found this house. The rest of my time in Utah was fabulously fun. It was great to see Scott and my other good friends, and it was great to do some shopping too. All in all it was a successful trip. It's very unusual for me to have that much time away from my kids...in fact I have never been away from them for that long. It was a nice break.
Brayden finished swimming lessons this week. He graduated from "Floaters" and is now a "Glider." I have signed him up for some more lessons in July. He has really come a long way and he really enjoys it.
Yesterday was a sad day for both Brayden and Mom as Brayden enjoyed his last day in his current preschool. I have enjoyed it as much as Brayden (or probably even more). He even got a diploma and a special certificate for completing the "Alphabet Bus." Good Job Brayden!
I have been working this morning on sorting through all our stuff in search of "garage sale" material. We plan to have one this Saturday. So if you are in the area...drop on by!
Lately, Makenna is into sunglasses- hers, mine, whatever she can get a hold of. 
And Brayden is into posing. He knows that if he hugs or cuddles his sister I will usually take a picture- so he arranged this "Kodak moment" and then he posed with his serious, somewhat gangster-like facial expression. 
I indeed had some success in the house shopping department. We bought the above house, which is located in South Provo, on your way to Springville, it's up on the mountain to the east. Mom and I had quite an adventure working with three different realtors, and then ended up buying this one that was for sale by owner. House shopping ended up being quite stressful but in the end I feel very lucky and blessed to have found this house. The rest of my time in Utah was fabulously fun. It was great to see Scott and my other good friends, and it was great to do some shopping too. All in all it was a successful trip. It's very unusual for me to have that much time away from my kids...in fact I have never been away from them for that long. It was a nice break.
Brayden finished swimming lessons this week. He graduated from "Floaters" and is now a "Glider." I have signed him up for some more lessons in July. He has really come a long way and he really enjoys it.
Yesterday was a sad day for both Brayden and Mom as Brayden enjoyed his last day in his current preschool. I have enjoyed it as much as Brayden (or probably even more). He even got a diploma and a special certificate for completing the "Alphabet Bus." Good Job Brayden!
As much as these little munchkins would love to tag along on my trip to Utah, this is one airplane ride I will be enjoying in peace. I can't wait. Kevin is taking a few days off work to watch the kids and he is really looking forward to his four days alone with them (yes there was a hint of sarcasm in that comment). Any prayers and phone calls offered on his behalf will be greatly appreciated I am sure. The purpose of this trip is to find a house, which is a hefty and somewhat stressful task. Hopefully there will be time to enjoy all the family, friends and food Provo has to offer.
When we told Brayden we were moving to Utah, his first question was, "Do Benjamin and Daniel know how to get to Utah?" I reassured him that they knew how to find us and would come and visit sometime. After he felt better about that point his next question to me was "When we move to Utah are we going to live outside or inside?"
The reality of our upcoming move came crashing down upon me as the realtor posted a for sale sign on our lawn. It even got more scary when we heard about our first offer coming in. I know it's just a house but I'm having a hard time letting go. I find myself listening to break up songs on the radio and thinking of my house- pathetic really, it's pathetic!
