Fun times at Papa and Mimi's Cabin!

These boys love going to the cabin. Like really love it. They get as dirty as they want and mom doesn't care and they get to eat awesome food. Pretty much they get spoiled... no wonder they love it!

The lake was almost completely dry and the kids wanted to ride the 4 wheelers on the muddy ground. They had a blast playing, riding and getting dirty. We even had a picnic!

4th of July FUN!

Every year we have a big BBQ at my parents on the 4th of July. This year was no different. My boys love this holiday! Such a fun day spent with our loved ones and crazy cousins!

We went up to the Hall cabin after the 4th this year. We had a blast, like always! The boys did awesome on the sit & ski. Ledger absolutely loved it. He wouldn't get off!

OOPS!!

This little guy adores his great-grandma Hall. I love this picture of them!

Ellie, Oaks, Lawson

 We also took the kids to see Beauty and the Beast. They loved it!

And...Luke and I tried to wakeboard together...We kinda got it! We will really have it next year...if Luke doesn't try killing me again!! 

What a ride!

GOLF, TBALL and Summer FUN!

Summer started off with a BANG! It seems like the boys wanted to be involved in everything. I can't say I didn't enjoy it though! My favorite was golf though. We went everyday. I loved being outside and the boys loved it-for the most part. Ledger got burnt out after about 5 holes.You should have seen this crazy mom..loaded down double-stroller hauling 2 golf bags, 1year old, a cooler with every snack available, coats, sunscreen...you name it we had it. It was quite a sight!  Aren't they the cutest golfers though?! So.Much.Fun!

Ok, On to T-Ball..The boys had so much fun playing ball this summer. It was a little crazy becuase we had games everyday. Needless to say, between golf and t-ball, Lawson lived in his stroller this summer. Such a good sport!

We also celebrated Luke's 30th birthday this summer!! We had so much fun with all of our friends! We love you guys!

A Trial and Blessing in our lives

On May 15, 2013 we received some of the most terrifying and life changing news in our life. My mom was diagnosed with cancer. It was an emotional roller coaster. It has now been 9 months since we received the news and all is almost well, but it was one of the longest, hardest, most faith-taking 9 months of my life. These are pictures we took in Salt Lake after we received the wonderful news that her cancer had not spread further than 5 lymph nodes.  We were so happy and so blessed. We went to the Cheese Cake Factory and the waiter asked if they was a reason we were out celebrating, and my mom said,"Yes! I have breast cancer, but only breast cancer! It hasn't spread!" It seemed like a funny thing to celebrate but we were Oh so grateful.

Mom started chemo the 2nd week in June. She had to have 8 rounds every other week so 16 weeks total. It was the LONGEST 16 weeks. My mom had the hardest time with it. It was awful watching her go through all of it. We felt helpless but she got through it. She was amazing and so strong through it all. I know it was a nightmare for her. This is a picture of all our us getting pedicures the day before her first treatment.

2 weeks after her first treatment, mom's hair starting falling out. It was driving her crazy and she wanted it all gone. So, Paige came over to do it at the house. Ledger wanted so badly to do it with her. He wanted to be just like Mimi.

Love love these pictures. They will always remain some of my favorites. A picture of such a strong woman!

I am only able to write this now because all is well. Mom is in her 3 week of 7 of radiation. She is back to her normal self that we missed so badly for 5 months. I can't imagine life without her. I am so grateful for the many, many tender mercies our family was blessed with. My mom is a fighter!