For Jaymz’s birthday we got him tickets to have a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine. Brandon and I were nervous that it would not be worth the money, but we had such a great time at the Herber Valley Railroad, spending the day with Thomas we think we may do it again next year!
Before going the the Heber Valley Railroad to see Thomas we had lunch at the “Home of the Train ~ Dairy Keen,” in Heber, if you don’t already know it is the cutest burger place there is. They have a train that rides around the dining area for everyone to see and it usually has the Heber Creeper on it but this day they changed it to Thomas for the special arrival.
It was a chilly day but we wore our jackets and did all the activities they had planned for us, such as mini golfing, story time, and of course meeting Sir Topham Hatt.
Jaymz thought it was awesome to see a big Thomas and he love riding in the cars that Thomas pulled. We sat in the seat labeled James – Jaymz thought it was the coolest even though the picture doesn’t show it because he was not sure about standing on the seat.
Although Jaymz was a little disappointed when we said we were going to meet Thomas and take a picture that he was not able to get on him and ride him with the conductor so those pictures did not turn out the greatest.
I think the funnest thing we did all day was the free little diesel train car ride. It was really fast and Jaymz loved zooming by Thomas!
All in all it was a great day that our little family enjoyed.
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 2:29 pm. Add a comment
Sorry I have not been keeping up on my what’s for dinner blogs, life has been really busy here! So here is one of our new favorite salads, we just do not add the peas anymore. I love it; it is very light and fresh…great for summer BBQ’s. We have also just had the salad all by itself, we just love it so much!
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 2:30 pm. Add a comment
Here are the scrapbook pages for Jaymz’s Arts & Crafts Birthday Party! I had so much fun planning this party, the only problem was coming up with the money because I had so many fun ideas (I ended up having to cut a lot of them out because of money and time). At the last minute we had to bring the party inside because of such a rainy morning which made us cut out wall painting and drawing on the sidewalk. Brandon thought of a game to do instead, guessing what the items where on the t-shirt I made for Jaymz’s Big Day! We also made sock puppets (a big hit with the kids) then ate goodies and had cake and ice-cream. We loved having everyone over for all fun!
Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago at 9:48 pm. Add a comment
Just before Jaymz’s birthday he got his haricut by his Aunt Deanna @ Cookie Cuters! I have a few reasons for finally allowing his curls to be cut off:
1st, I was sick of people asking how old “she” was and needing to correct them.
2nd, he needed to look his age and for some reason shorter hair on boys makes them look older.
and finally the 3rd, which is the most important reason of all, Jaymz asked me to cut his hair, he wanted to be like the big boys – Daddy, Shilo, & Presley (he has seen all of them get their hair cut multiple times)
Jaymz’s Birthday was this last week and we did a week of celebrating! On his birthday we had donuts for breakfast, opened presents from Brandon and I, and a Jaymz & Daddy had dinner out (I needed to go to Relief Society to get my CPR certification). The next night we went to Tepanyaki for dinner (Jaymz loves to watch the Hibachi Chef cook). Then on Saturday we had his craft birthday party, it was a blast, I enjoyed all the work I put into it and I hope everyone else did as well. Jaymz has become such a big boy and he is very independent, I love him more and more everyday and hope he has another great year!
Some of the things he loves at the moment:
- Strawberries, Cheese, Watermelon, Sushi (if he has dipping sauce – soy sauce), Rolls/Bread. I am so glad he will pretty much try anything as long as he has dip dip (ketchup or a sauce he likes) and usually once he tries something he will eat it.
Birthday Pictures will be posted soon!
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:45 pm. Add a comment
Our Wedding Day May 2004
WOW! 6 years fly’s by when you are having fun with the one you love, who is also your best friend! I still cannot believe I have been married for 6 years, a lot has changed since our wedding day in 2004. We moved to Colorado and after 5 years of being there we moved back here to Utah. We have gone through many different jobs and I think I have the best one now (being a mommy). We have had our wonderful and amazing baby, Jaymz – who is not much of a baby anymore, plus we have had many other changes through the years. The most constant thing I have through all of these changes is my wonderful husband Brandon, the only change he has had is that he has gotten older; he is still always there when I need him. He is my rock, my support, he does not judge and I love him more today than on our wedding day 6 years ago.
Our most recent family picture, December 2009
Posted 4 months ago at 8:58 pm. Add a comment
Brandon found this awesome website that helps with meal planning called Relish!. I have been trying it out and so far I have really liked it, it makes meal planning much easier and it does not take nearly as long to plan for the week. This is one of the meals that we have enjoyed from Relish!, Breakfast Burritos with Spicy Potatoes.
If you want a recipe just ask and I can send it to you.
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago at 12:04 am. 1 comment
I think this year I have had the worst spring fever ever and I am so glad we are finally having some warm weather. To help with the colder weather last weekend we took a camping trip to Moab with my cousin Stacy and her family. It was great to get out of the cooler weather and enjoy the great outdoors. We camped just outside of Moab and hiked in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Arches National Park…all I have to say is IT WAS AMAZING! I will be the first person to tell you that I am a city girl but three days and two nights was not too bad when you are having a good time with people you love. I think I have a new hobby that the entire family can enjoy, hiking. I would rather have been in a nice warm bed but if I have to camp so I can do more hiking I will. Overall we had so much fun I want to go back as soon as we have the money again or maybe try somewhere new, who knows!
Thanks to the Haaga’s for letting us borrow their carrier and spending the weekend with us. I guess that is another expense we will have if this becomes a full blown hobby for our family, oh well the memories we will make will be priceless!
Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago at 11:05 pm. Add a comment
I made this salmon for our family because we are trying to eat healthier and we are not really fish eaters but it turned out great; I think we will make it again!
If you want a recipe just ask and I can send it to you.
Posted 5 months ago at 4:24 pm. Add a comment
We spent our Easter weekend out at the Peay Family Ranch riding four wheelers and eating lots of yummy food! There was an egg hunt for the kids on Saturday morning in the cold windy weather but we filled our basket all the way to the top anyways. Jaymz got a little Matchbox car as a prize once he was finished and we then went home for a big breakfast that Grandma Ranch (Great Grandma Peay) made us! Later that day after naps we got all the family together to have our big linner (lunch/dinner). We hung out the rest of the day playing games, doing puzzles, and riding the four wheelers; later that night we took Jaymz into the hot tub and he loved it! When it was time to get out he screamed and screamed, that is when we knew it was time for bed! The next morning we saw that the Easter Bunny had come and gave us lots of treats and candy! That day we dyed eggs and did a lot of the same things until it was time to go home. It was a great Easter weekend with family!
Posted 5 months ago at 1:03 pm. Add a comment
My cousin made this really cute salad for us at our Easter play date. I think it is perfect for kids because it tastes good and is healthy!
If you want a recipe just ask and I can send it to you.
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago at 12:30 pm. Add a comment
