The Fun Stuff

Well, the last few months, we have done a lot of fun things. I can't remember all of what we have done because I haven't posted in FOREVER but here are the highlights of those activities:

Camping...we went camping up Scout Mountain a couple of months ago...it was a short but really fun. We don't do things like this alone very often and I would have to say it was very memorable for me. The sleeping wasn't great at all but it was worth it.
Can you say redneck camping...I can...this is total redneck camping. I love it.


Hannah and I had the opportunity to drive up to Washington with my mom and my two brothers. It was a long drive but it was so beautiful. Here is a few pictures from the day we went to the lake. GORGEOUS!!!

Heavenly Birthday

A year ago on this day I gave birth to a Beautiful and PERFECT little boy. I wasn't sure if I should post anything today, it is a really personal day, but I have learned so much this past year that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about a very special person. Cameron was our first little boy and we couldn't have been more excited to have him. I couldn't understand completely why things worked out the way they did and to be honest I still don't know. But I do know that he was chosen to come to our family for a reason. Maybe we could handle it better or needed that test of our faith...who knows. He definitely has made our family stronger and we rely on the Lord SOOOO much more. Anyways, little did I know that while we were struggling with the loss of our boy that another wonderful woman named Becky was going through the same thing. These little boys were needed that day I guess. Becky you have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly and I am so grateful for your little words of encouragement, they have gotten me through so many of the hard times.I truly believe that these little boys and girls that come to this world and leave so quickly are part of a great army in Heaven. I am sure we have all noticed how corrupt and evil this world is becoming. Living in Idaho, I am sheltered from a lot but I am not blind, I can see very clearly the warning signs of our Heavenly Father. I am not, and have never, thought of our Cam as a little baby...I think of a strong stripling warrior working hard to prepare us and help us get back to our Father in Heaven. So for everyone who has lost anyone, especially those have lost a baby, They may have gone to soon for our liking, but we will see them again someday, and we should be so proud of the hard work they are putting forth in Heaven. Sorry this is so mushy, I always seem to post these and I am sorry if they are a little depressing, but I hope nobody thinks that. Megs, I am so sorry that you had to go through this trying time but I think your little "bean":) and Cameron are joining forces to fight against evil. I promise the next post will be full of pictures and fun things.

Just Rambling, A LOT

I think that life is starting to catch up with me. The reality of growing up is something that I put on the back burner because I am still very young but believe it or not we are growing up, and I can't avoid it. With Shiloh graduated we are sort of forced to start a new chapter in our lives. I am very grateful that he is finished but then the burden of trying to figure out what to do hits pretty hard. As for me, I can't be anything but grateful for the blessing of my wonderful family, but I can't help but notice a huge void in our lives. I am constantly looking around for that 4th person in our family. I love it, but hate it so much. I get a little nervous for my sons first birthday. It tears me apart not being able to know him, but I absolutely love the fact that I KNOW I will get to see him someday and I will have eternity to get to see him. Although we don't get to have him here physically I feel him in my life constantly. In fact, last night when we were praying, I prayed that Cameron might be a little guardian angel over Hannah and just help her to know that he is there and he loves her. I never thought of that before, He loves his sister and I know she knows him to an extent. Then it hit me, if he loves his sister he has got to love his mommy and daddy. It was absolutely overwhelming and I just bawled. Anyways,sorry for the rambling this tends to be my other journal. I just have been having one of those months...you know...those emotionally months, I am sure we have all had them. It is also a very grateful month. Even though life isn't going the way we planned, I think both Shiloh and I have felt the comfort and love of our Heavenly Father so strongly. On a side note, I have a cute daughter. She is so sweet and very mothering. As we speak she noticed that I was crying and came up on the couch, wiped my tears and because of my sniffling, of course checked for boogies in momma's nose. (She copies me way to much) What a blessing. I am pretty sure that is my other melt down lately, my baby is growing up and is definitely turning into a toddler, 2 going on 12. Well we have had a great month so I will post some pictures of of adventures soon. Again, sorry for the rambling, but if you got this far, THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Who says you can't potty train on the go!!!

Major Catch up and picture overload

Wow, it has been way to long since our last post. You know you have waited to long to update when people start asking if you have taken down your blog. OOPS!! I have just gotten so far behind that it is hard to know where to start. So many things have happened in the last little while. After our last post Shiloh graduated with his bachelors degree. We are really excited that he doesn't have to go back to school, unless he decides he wants his masters, but I am pretty sure either way he needs a break and so do I. We have been having so much fun this summer. We have gone to Island Park quite a few times and we also went to Jackson Hole with my family. Shilohs family had a HUGE family reunion in July. It was a ton of fun. We ran in the Pioneer Day Fun Run (5K). I am not a runner so that we a challenge for me but it was surprisingly really fun. That is just prepping Shiloh and I for our 10k in September, wish us (me) luck. We have gone to Lagoon and Ross Park and have had a blast. It is sad to see that the summer is almost over. I about had a heart attack thinking that this last trip to Island Park might have been the last trip with the boat. It is just not fair.
Anyways, Hannah celebrated her 2nd birthday. I can't believe my baby is already two years old. Time is flyin. So much more has happened but I think pictures will say it better than me.
WARNING, this slide show has over a 100 pictures so beware!

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Catching Up!

It has been a while since I last posted anything. I have had a lot to post about too so I am finally getting around to it. This last month has been fun and hectic and pretty life changing in a sense. First of all, our little boy would have had his 1/2 birthday on the 6th. I can't believe it has already been six months. I feel him in my life constantly. We are very blessed. I am hoping we can get his headstone in by memorial day, we will see. Hannah is just crazy. She copies EVERYTHING we say and is just so much fun. Shiloh GRADUATED...YEAH!!!! It has been a long few years but very worth it. Shiloh and I have some fun plans for the future ...job wise... I will update everyone on that when we know more about it. I am excited. We were able to talk to Shiloh's brother Nate on Mothers Day! He is serving his mission in Australia. He sounds like he is doing pretty good! To keep this post short and sweet I will just say that life is wonderful. It is definitely not perfect but we are trying to make it that way. We are sort of starting a new chapter in our lives, don't really know how it is going to be but I am lucky to have Shiloh, he always seems to make things fun and easy.

Our Spring Break

Well this is a little late but I thought I would share some picutres of our spring break. We went on a 4 day 5 night cruise to Catalina Island and Ensendada, Mexico. It was really fun. We left Hannah with our parents so we could relax and take a small break from her demands. It was a lot of fun. We hope we can go again, but maybe take a 7-14 day cruise and somewhere a little more tropical. Anyway here are some pictures (just to warn you...there are quite a few and the slideshow layout kind of cuts off part of the pictures so sorry if they aren't the best) Enjoy!

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