Cause we're the best of friends....

Heidi, my bestest of best friends, came to visit Utah last week. I was so stoked that we could get together while she was in town, because she only gets away from California once a year. Heidi and I have been friends for over 22 years!! When we get together all we do is laugh-Hysterically!! I am so thankful that I have been able to maintain a friendship with her for so many years. One thing that you learn really fast when you "grow up" is that great, true friends are very far and few! But she is more like a sister to me- A sista from another mister, is what we like to say. These are some pictures that we took.... they are self explanatory!

HaYdEn'S 3 rd BiRtHdAy and then some......

So more or less I have been a slacker with this blog lately... Some really cool things have happened recently, like Hayden turning 3 years old!! I can't believe how fast my little man is growing! It seems just like yesterday that I got to meet, hold and see his sweet little face, for the first time! Words cannot express, how incredibly blessed and grateful I am, to be Hayden's mommy! He literally is my whole world and then some(so is his sister Myah)!! Not to sound cliche, but time really does fly by when you are having fun. Here are some pictures, of the many birthday celebrations that our families had for him......

August 2nd- Hayden's actual birthday:

Hayd playing at the Clearfield Aquatic Center's water playground.....

Myah, Jas and Hayd swimming.......

Kirb and Myah waiting for Hayd to go down the slide......

Having so much fun........

Hayd's cake at the BBQ at my parents.....

August 8th- The BBQ at our house the following weekend for Hayd's birthday......

Here's Jas, Uncle Bobby, Auntie Marissa, Grandpa Ray and Uncle John doing heelstretches.....

Auntie Keely & Oliver, Michael, Gabriella, Uncle C.H and Grandma Mindy.......

Spiderman pinata time.....

Hayd eating some candy.....

It was sooo awesome to have our whole family (minus Grandpa Kirby who was on-call) together!!

In Remembrance......

Eight years ago today, my family lost such an amazing man- My Grandpa Swift. Shelley was a man with such a great heart and sense of humor. He was one of the most brilliant, loving, understanding and compassionate men that I have ever had the opportunity to know and love. I have so many wonderful memories of him. Like going to his farm to pick cherries and peaches, riding on his tractor, going for rides in his most awesome convertible Cadillac, going out for Mexican and Chinese food, listening to stories of his life, Crossword Puzzles, Sweep-stakes,Jeopardy and the Golden Girls, watching him cook and making sandwiches with 1000 island dressing instead of mayo, watching him tend to his beautiful yard and gardens, eating spaghettios for breakfast when I would sleep over, sneaking into his office with my cousin Nancy to steal gummy worms, Easter Egg hunts and the awesome Pink Acid washed Denim Jacket, that he and my Grandma gave me for Christmas when I was 7. I literally could keep going on and on and on! The most important thing about my Grandpa Swift was that he loved and accepted me for who I am. Truly, I am blessed to have had him for my only Grandpa!! Still after 8 years my heartaches, that I no longer have him in my life. But I know that he is in Heaven, no longer sick and suffering, watching out for my family and I. So I am writing this post to express my love and gratitude that will always have for my Grandpa. I love you Grandpa. I miss you! There isn't a day that goes, by when I don't think of you!!

Antelope Island....

Saturday our family took a trip out to Antelope Island. Jason and I hadn't been out there since we were little kids. It was super hot, but really cool to show Myah and Hayd the Buffalo, Antelope and the farm that is out there. We even got to pet some horses that live there. I would have taken tons more pictures, but the battery died in the camera.

Sheesh they are MASSIVE!!

July 24 th......

Here are some of the highlights from our family's July 24th celebration at my Mom's.....


Fireworks.....


Cheers from Kirb.....


Myah, Grandma and Hayden...it is rare to have them sit still long enough to get a picture!!

Grandma and Hayd.....

Grandma and Myah.......

Family Farkle Fun- (I know you will appreciate this one Nancy, Chrisanne and the rest of the Lage clan!)

Last but not least- My little cowboy wearing GiGi's(Grandma Nancy) glasses.....

Haircuts......

So Hayden has been needing a haircut for awhile. Due to the fact that it is such a traumatic experience for him(and me), I have been on a search for a great hair salon that caters to kids. Over by my Mom's is this place called Snipits. So I thought I would give it a shot. I highly recommend it to anyone with children. It has such a fun and easy going atmosphere. Hayden did way better than I anticipated. He even smiled a few times!! He got to eat suckers, blow bubbles, and after it was all over, he got a toy airplane for being such a good boy... Now he is a stylin' little man with an awesome hair do!

The past few weeks....

-The 4th of July get together at Grandma Kari's....



Extremely noisy fireworks....




Tiyana and Myah....What silly girls!




Jason.....


-Fun in the sun with the cousins....




Hayd isn't quite sure if he likes it or not...




Myah is a swimming machine.....



Post swimming ....what a comfy couch!


-The Farmington Parade.....



Here's Kelly, Myah, Hayden and Jason....



Waiting for the candy.......





Hayden and I... he isn't to thrilled to be sitting on my lap.......