Martz Madness

picture updates

2012-01-24T09:16:00.003-07:00

Love Buddha kisses!

The boys LIVE in their jammies. I hate these kinds of jammies, they are SO cheesy, but of course, the boys LOVE them. Ben is spiderman EVERYDAY and Isaac now has Mario jammies and those seem to be rocked everyday as well.
Ben was "hanging around" like spectacular spider man. This is a very normal phrase for ben to say.
Buddha turned 2 on January 4th. Life is always better with Buddha around. He brings us so much laughter.
Seriously! THE CUTEST LITTLE HAM OUT THERE!
Isaac is turning 4 March 2nd. We cant believe it. Isaac is the very reason we love having our little family. He was the beginning of joy we never knew existed! He is very smart, silly and full of energy.
One of millions of attempts to get a more recent family picture with no photographers around. We have not edited anything on these and the morning didnt go as planned so the sun was in full force-but I dont care, I wanted the picture! Thanks Chris! (plus, I am like3 months pregnant in this picture and really wanted a picture of the four of us before baby boy #3 joins the circus.)

Baby #3 is a .....

2011-12-07T19:23:00.002-07:00

BOY!

We are pretty excited. We love our boys and I personally always wanted to be the mom of lots of boys. Feeling spoiled this holiday season!!!

how are we? where are we?

2011-09-28T13:30:00.002-07:00

I am SO bad...I just dont want to load pictures. I am being lazy. It will come soon because I need my camera memory.

We are fantastic! Life here in the sunny southern Utah town is AWESOME. We still spend our days at the lakes, pool and in Zion.

Paul is still busy with work and loves his little town pharmacies. Paul is happy and healthy. He still rides his bike to work everyday. I think its cute to kiss him good bye and then the kids and I wave as Daddy rides down the street with a helmet, bike and backpack like all the little kids who are headed to the bus stop. The neighbor kids LOVE it as well. Paul and I are often riding bikes, which I just realized will be tricky as my baby belly grows. Pauls legs have gained SO much muscle. I used to buy him 34/34s(which last year he was hardly fitting into) but now he needs 36/34 for his legs to fit into his pants. Its kinda funny because this guy loves his muscle growth and has done squats often but has NEVER had this kind of growth in his legs. I dont think he will ever quit. Matter of fact, rumor has it, my brother Rob started to ride his bike to work too. Cool.

I am feeling pretty dang awesome considering my first trimester usually makes me crazy sick. I feel nauseous most the day but can control it and still have my fun days with the babies. I often go to Sand Hallow with the boys and let them play in the lake and sand while I read. Its crazy cause I am usually there on the beach alone. Its SO nice. I have my friend, Jen Bjelland, go with her 3 little boys sometimes. I am getting ready to go back to school. Poco a poco. I have my associates done-minus one elective. I will be doing my BA in either social work or psych. Then on to my masters in Psych so I can work at LDS services. I had a really neat personal experience, even spiritual, and I know this is where I need to be over time. I will not be going full time. I expect it will take close to 6 years but then being a mom right now is all I care about. I am in the R.S presidency and enjoy the service to those around me. I love getting to know people through service. I cant imagine wasting my time/energy on things that don't matter in this life. I don't get fulfillment on many addictions/hobbies that are not service related. I suppose I just enjoy loving people and talking to people more than other hobbies. I think my hobby as silly as it sounds are my kids and maintaining my home. I take pride in being a good wife and mother! I love having a dinner my husband enjoyed, clean babies, laundry done, house cleaned, bills paid, service to others rendered and then relaxed "quiet" time with the hubby at night. That really makes a perfect day.( perhaps it helps that I am not crafty)

Isaac is everything fun. He loves to learn. He likes practicing his letters, he LOVES spider man, "wursery", talking and talking. He was a young talker...but has only exceeded that skill. He loves to tell me about his plans, his beautiful day, read me books, entertain Ben, boss Ben, wrestle Ben, bug Ben, read to ben, ride his bike, swim (he is an awesome swimmer for a 3 yr old). He really does have a handful of books memorized and Paul and I are in love with how cute it is to hear him "read".

Ben is awesome. He is all about meat and cheese. He loves rice. Paul and Ben are going to be loyal eaters together. They both enjoy the same foods. Ben has about 4 books memorized and LOVES to read. He loves to sing and sounds adorable. He loves church!!! (and they love him).

He is snugly and loves to follow Isaac around. He is becoming a pretty good swimmer as well. He is most often called Buddha around here. When you ask Ben what his name is he will say, "Iceeee". Then Isaac will correct him and say,"No, say Buddha. I am Isaac.". Its that common. Ben has not learned to crawl out of his crib yet...which I love. He loves running and riding his bike. He talks as much as Isaac did and we love to hear his thoughts. He is very opinionated and stubborn. He likes to wear his Utah football shirt.

They will both be spider man for Halloween. I think Paul may join them. I have a house full of super hero's. Both boys still nap everyday. Its nice to have them entertain each other. I am so glad I had two boys together.

Paul and I are really anxious to meet our new addition. Strangers will see my two boys and then say, I bet if this is a girl you are done. I find that so odd. Why would I be done? I am not about "getting one of each" and then calling it good. Its not like buying ice cream and getting chocolate and then vanilla and being done. Its about a family. Its kinda exciting regardless of gender....right? Of course pink is cool with us...but we love our house of boys. I love how easy, even though they are CRAZY busy, boys are. I have trouble asking people to watch the boys because my boys don't sit. They MOVE. I have watched other kids and mine are very busy. (Which keeps me busy).

Well- enough here. Pics coming soon because they are WAY over due. Much love to all our blogger friends and families.

We count our blessings, enjoy the sunshine and make new memories. Life is so good!

3 is better than 2...Right?

2011-08-25T16:58:00.002-07:00

We are SUPER excited to be expecting a baby again!

Over due update...kinda

2011-07-11T16:34:00.010-07:00

Red Cliffs (15 mins away) is across from Quail Lake...we play here often. The boys do really well on this little hike.(walk)

Quail Lake- The water is SO clear and it reminds us of a mini Lake Powell. Sand Hallow is about 10 minutes away.

Love Playing in Southern Utah! This is the Subway hike, I think its 10 miles. You walk(swim) through all of these CRAZY beautiful places.

Hey blogger friends.

We moved to Hurricane Utah. Yes, that means we live in swimsuits and flipflops 95% of the time). WE ARE SO SO HAPPY. Paul and I have always wanted to live in Southern Utah, but all the pharmacies were not hiring. Back in April we were coming back from Disneyland/beach trip and my brother Rob said he met a pharmacist who was "always looking for his next best pharmacist" and told Rob to have Paul call him. Paul stopped by and it turns out it was the owner of two small town pharmacies. (Paul LOVES working in the small town pharmacies). He told us we could come down May 1st to work- keep in mind we had NINE days to leave Herriman. Looking back I am SO glad it was a quick move because I miss my friends and family there, TONS, but didn't have time to get upset over it because we had to GO!

We are here and HAPPY! We have said over and over that it feels like vacation most days. We have hiked the Subway (the most beautiful place on earth), we play at red cliffs, Quail Lake, water parks, lots of bike rides, hikes and trips to Zion and Kolob Canyon. Seriously-we play all the time. Its just amazing to have SO much to do so close. (Target is approx 18 mins away-the temple is 21 min away-that is such a sad thing for me) but other than that....FUN.

My parents left a boat up here so we went boating on Quail and Gunlock. It feels like old days but with my kids on the boat now. I LOVE IT!

We live in a little house that seriously-I love the size....for now. It takes minutes to clean up floors, rooms, bathrooms and the yard. (which we planted and had tomatoes months before we are used to from living up north). The last house took HOURS to clean. It was annoying....I DO NOT MISS 5 bathrooms and 4800 sq feet.

There is a little pool/hot tub here and Isaac has learned to swim with his floaties..." Mom, my floaties swim awesome, huh?". He has a constant smile with those on. (CONSTANT)

I have not found the cord to download pics yet, but am planning on that soon.

Paul turned 33 in June. SO weird! He is LOVING life here. He rides a bike to work everyday and loves the muscle growth in his legs. He really is funny about living here. I swear he talks about how much he loves it at least EVERYDAY. SERIOUSLY! He fishes, hikes, swims, bikes and boats...he is a happy man!

I love the LONG sunny days, thunder/lightening storms and exploring with the boys. At times it feels like dates with Paul because we are doing something new all the time and its exciting.

Our ward is really cute. Lots of old/young couples. Everyone seems to know everyone or is related....speaking of that, Colorado City is 20 miles away. Its interesting and freaky to see how they live. It seems SO unnatural.

More later...even pics. :)

Hope everyone is well. Lots of love from us.

Paul. Heather. Isaac. Ben.

Beautiful Bubbles

2011-04-03T10:15:00.006-07:00

This morning we woke up to a snow storm of heavy wet thick beautiful snow. Everything was perfectly layered with white. The boys NEEDED to go outside to mess it up ASAP....so we did. Ben thinks snow and bubbles are the same, so he was overwhelmed!

I love these snow storms because the snow is gone SO quickly and the sun is out all day.

It is crazy to think that yesterday I mowed the lawn and all the kids were playing outside riding bikes and swinging. Utah spring weather is just fun-ky!

Updates and Big News

2011-03-27T07:51:00.007-07:00

Paul's Grandma, Roxie, passed away in March. We are happy she is home...she was almost 99.

All the brothers and cousins, maybe not all.
Just blessed with really awesome, generous, GREAT friends.
Ever have a moment when you are SO in love with your spouse? I love those moments...this was one of them. He was busy visiting with his brother and sister and I was just SO totally in love!

I know some people don't feel that kids need birthday party's...but I feel differently. It doesn't cost much and LOOK AT THAT SMILE! Priceless!!!!!

Isaac's girlfriend, Gracie girl, loading her gun! We love how tough she is.
Kids playing in the blow up ball at Isaac's party. Such a hit! (thanks aunt Joyce) The kids looked like hamsters rolling around the house.
I slept in and Daddy built the boys a tower.(notice the Nerf bullet on the wall..they are EVERYWHERE)
SO glad we have a 2 year warranty on "Light Buzz". Whats wrong with this picture?
I think its important for kids to help around the house at an early age...so if Ben wants dinner, he must shovel the walk.
The boys are just fun. I love having two of them and I love being home for all their silly ideas.
The way we role in our house....sometimes.
Uncle Ryan and Ben like to rough house! Ben was winning this one.
Oh, the BIG NEWS.....ISAAC IS POTTY TRAINED! After his birthday party he decided he was good to go. Honestly...he has been for months but didn't care until recently. We are SO EXCITED. This is him "pushing poops" as he likes to say it. He literally used to push on his head hoping something would happen. (no accidents yet!)

HAPPY VALENTINES & proud moments

2011-02-10T14:16:00.009-07:00

HAPPY VALENTINES FROM OUR FAMILY!
Isaac is ALWAYS doing silly things like this at nap time. Moments like this remind me how similar he and his daddy are.

Does that look comfortable?

He wanted to do silly faces...

Thanks to aunt Joyce our boys fight over wearing these around the house.

Ben found this on the pantry floor and all we heard was "mmmmmm". When we looked this is what we saw. (it was not open- you have to be a little older than 1 to have your own)

We play games all the time. I usually win Paul at scrabble but I have NEVER been able to use all my letters like he has. He has actually had this happen a few times already this year. SO JEALOUS!

He was embarrassed I wanted a picture....but proof is good!

Ben turned one earlier this year. Jan 4th. WE LOVE HIM. For breakfast he started with a cupcake followed by waffles, yogurt and milk. He is so much fun. I cant imagine life without him. He makes me smile ALL day. I LOVE this age!

Another proud moment with the wings.

Fall 2010

2011-01-14T15:43:00.005-07:00

I love family pictures. I love the way it captures time. Each day I am so blessed with these boys surrounding me. I love being a mama and a wife. I love life!

Paul and I enjoy this past time a LITTLE too much! But its part of being a mama and a wife.

These boys are adorable and beautiful! Whats not to love???

Christmas Deers and other fun moments

2010-12-13T20:33:00.003-07:00

Isaac and Daddy love to play in the snow together. This is always full of funny memories.
Our beautiful niece, Sam, brought over a gingerbread house. Isaac was beyond in love with it....so was Paul. (doesnt my boyfriend look pretty cute? Its weird to see us getting OLDer)

Isaac tends to "get all aked" for nap time. I found him like this the other day with a dirty diaper. Doesn't he look too comfortable for a poopy diaper and a three hour nap naked?

That same day I took a picture of the NEVER ending kisses I give to Ben when he wakes up from his nap...and all day anyway. LOVE HIS CHEEKS!

LOVE MY CHRISTMAS DEERS!
Isaac called these Christmas Deers- Sometimes Dollar store items are priceless.(Isaac broke them that night.)

Isaac was SO excited for his friends party...he asked for some cologne so he could smell "handsome". HE DID!

Guess who is walking?

2010-11-27T21:55:00.004-07:00

We love this little boy!Ben is ten months old. We cant believe it!

Ben has been walking for a little over a month but just decided this weekend he is a walker. He will take about 10 steps on his own. It is always such fun to watch a baby learn new things.

Thankful for 2010

2010-11-24T18:15:00.008-07:00

I am thankful for the gospel of Christ. I am blessed to have the knowledge and power that comes from Him and from the atonement! I am most thankful for that this year. Then I am SO thankful for my new baby this year. Ben is PURE JOY! I am thankful for Isaac and all his adventures. I am blessed to have my house NOT burn down. (it stopped after it burned our backyard-close call). I am thankful for my family and my parents...that includes my fantastic in laws! I am thankful for the temple and the strength it gives me. I am thankful for good friends. I am spoiled with AMAZING friends who are so inspired. We are lucky to be the recipient of others good works. We are blessed with answers to prayers. We have a great ward.
I will just put some random pictures of my blessings. I love this holiday and I think its awesome that we first talk about Thanksgiving and then we celebrate Christ and the season of giving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and family! May you all be blessed and know we love you! Silly Boys!

Always thankful for a day at the beach.

Always love being out on the boat in California. Sometimes I miss having access to the lake so close!

Thankful for my parents.

This was last Christmas but the tree is up and we are blessed to be here with that pretty tree again this year.

Thankful for my in laws.

Thankful for our little family. The most important part of life! Feeling Blessed we are healthy and that Paul is healthy. This year he was sick...things are looking better! Its nice to see him come back and feel better. Baby- we love you and are RELIEVED you are feeling better. Welcome back! Its nice to have you here! ;)

Joyce bought Isaac his spiderman costume. He KNEW he was spiderman when he saw himself in the mirror. We are blessed to have Joyce in our life! Another answer to prayer! Isaac loves you joyceee.

The fire! Almost lost the house to a fire. It was interesting to drive away with nothing but our little family and having that really was ALL that mattered. Again, lots and lots of friends offered their love and support thinking it was gone. Paul must have said" I am so glad we are all here together...its all I care about", about 200 times.

We were shocked the house was still here. That was another emotional shock. One minute we are mourning the loss and the next minute we are confused and shocked it was still standing. Kinda an emotional roller coaster this year.

Our family loves little hikes like this one below. We are blessed to be a family, to be healthy and to be together. We have lots of family time and it NEVER gets old....what a blessing!

Ben

2010-09-21T19:38:00.004-07:00

LOVE HIM!

Summer stuff 2010

2010-08-30T07:50:00.008-07:00

Lots of driving in June
Daniel and Sarah's wedding in L.A.

Cooper and Ben taking naps during the wedding. They are one day apart...Ben is the baby.

Cheyenne and I at the wedding...almost as pretty as the bride- almost.

We stayed at state line in a gross hotel...the boys slept great. We got there LATE and woke up at 4:30am to make sure we got to L.A. in time for the wedding.

A family picture attempt outside the creepy hotel. The lights AMUSED the boys.

This trip started on Paul's 32th birthday. We stopped to have dinner with my parents and Rob n' Amy in St. George before we got back on the road. If only we could live there!!!

Are you my mother? Really?

Ben in his "Bens Bananas" outfit.

Isaac loves to play in his baby brothers toys....and call for help because he is stuck.

I LOVE BABY BEN. He is losing his chunky body because he is crawling everywhere and climbing stairs and walking along the couch...why must they learn to move so young???

The way we find Isaac...OFTEN!

Just fun being a boy outside... I love his silly moments like this.

Isaac loves to play and run around these kinds of family fun centers. We love that he doesn't even need coins. After about an hour or so he is good to go and we spent nothing.

I love bathing Ben in our Mud Room. Its so much easier to clean him this way. He loves it as well.

Mountain Days

2010-08-28T10:58:00.005-07:00

Paul took us to the mountains lots this summer. It really is the best place for boys to play...of all ages!
Little stream, a lake and some rain= why put clothes on???

SO EXCITING!

LOVE OUR BEN! This is his face about 90% of the day, everyday.

Swimming

2010-06-14T09:44:00.003-07:00

Our favorite summer activity.

Pictures like this make me feel overwhelmed with joy. I cant believe I am living these moments. I cant believe those are my babies! I cant believe how super cute they are! I am a blessed mama.

Kennedys Dance

2010-06-10T15:48:00.007-07:00

We love going to Kennedy's dance recitals. I personally feel like it was 10 years ago when I was dancing on stage at her age. Isaac was really excited to see Kennedy. He loves her. I know how important you feel at that age when you have family there to watch you.(My brothers always thought they were going to die until it was over.) She is a good little dancer and apparently Isaac thought he deserved a turn after her. He was very serious about getting up on stage and having his turn. (he dances naked on the counter after bath time so I should not be surprised that he was not shy about this)

Thanks Allison for inviting us.

Isaac was so happy to be there, so was Ben. He watchted every dance as well.

"Mommy, its Isaacs turn to dance. Mommy, its Isaacs turn to dance."

I should also note he wanted the lights to "turn off" so he could do his dance.

Petting Zoo

2010-06-09T09:58:00.005-07:00

Isaac LOVES animals. He likes just about all of them and thinks they all like him. The petting zoo was great. I am still convinced he likes the table jump the best.

After the petting zoo. I have millions of pictures of Isaac asleep. I LOVE him asleep.

I cant believe I am a momma to two boys. It doesn't seem REAL.

This was his favorite thing to do at the petting zoo. Why? Little girls, like my cousins daughter that went with us, don't have much interest in jumping off of things. Boys are funny little thinkers.

"I'm a cowboy mommy-go away please, I got it". ( I smiled the whole time he was on his horse, so did Isaac.)

This was just gross to me. Isaac loved feeding each piece of corn to the goats.

Isaac (If only for a few hours a day sometimes) and Lydia in Jail.

Another fun day with the boys. I love summer because we don't have to do much and the days go by so quickly and the weather feels AWESOME. I feel like we have endless possibilities with long summer nights.

"Beseball Glub"

2010-06-09T09:29:00.008-07:00

With warm weather comes the NEED for out door activities. Isaac has a LOVE for ALL sports. ALL!
We cant help but fuel his curiousity. So we knew he would NEED a baseball glove ASAP with warm weather and many walks to the park. To say he LOVED it would be a HUGE understatement. H U G E !

Isaac was excited for his "prensents"
Ben was THIS excited!

Daddy and Isaac had to squeeze Isaacs hand into the glub that is made for a 5 year old...why wouldnt a 2 year old NEED one????

"Mommy- we go to the park to play beseball and a glub. Its going to be fun, huh mommy?"

Trying to hold his glub on while he walks fast to keep up with Joyce, Ryan and Daddy.

He throws the ball out of his glub, not with his free hand. Kids always make everything harder than it already is, but also more fun!

He had the best day ever on that day for that moment in his little 2 year old world. We felt the same way.

Samson Sue Martz 12/28/05-5/18/10

2010-05-19T07:31:00.018-07:00

Sammie Sue we LOVE you!
He loved to look for deer out of this window.

He was always sweet to Isaac.

He was happy to have Ben.

He was part of our family.

He helped to inspect the new house.

He enjoyed his Holidays.

He went on all our vacations and was an AWESOME co-pilot.He kept Paul company through all his late nights of studying as well. He really was close to Paul.

He LOVED bike rides and walks.

He loved to play out doors and NEVER ran away. Seriously- he ALWAYS came home.

Kennedy, our niece, loved Samson. I think he was her favorite cousin...FOR SURE! No child LOVED him the way Kennedy always did!

He was part of the family and extended family. He was up for football games and movies. He used to growl at us if we talked during a movie. :)

He let Isaac and other children chase him FOREVER. He made Isaac laugh all the time. He really was Isaac best buddy. They spent their days together, walks to the park together, shared MANY meals and took naps together.

He was SO good to our growing family. Before we knew we were expecting Isaac, Samson would lay on my stomach and smell my stomach. When I came home from the hospital Samson took one smell of Isaac and never smelled my tummy again until I was pregnant with Ben. Such a tender memory.

Again- helping me watch Isaac.

Yes, we tormented him in outfits. He was our first baby. He was our WORLD before we had kids.

When we put up the crib and the high chair we came in the room to find Samson VERY curious. He inspected this crib ALL night. He even climbed in. We laughed so hard that night.

He use to sit like a bunny. It was my favorite!

One of our many trips to California. He loved our family. The kids loved him.

Snuggling Paul on our way through Vegas.

Visiting my grandma and grandpa in California. My Grandma passed away 4/18/10. I have to hope she is keeping an eye on him.

In our first house he would sit here for HOURS waiting for the neighbor kids to walk by or for Paul to come home from school. We would see his face here when we left to the movies or church.

Our neighbor, Maddie, LOVED him. He put up with LOTS of little kids when he was a puppy.

Here he is on his first Easter with our niece, Elena. She LOVED to share her food with him. He would get a lick...then she would get a lick...

I bought him while Paul was at drill. It was a surprise. Paul was SO happy. We found him at the pet store and checked on him for three weeks. Finally, my mom said...go get him, you won't regret it. SHE WAS SO RIGHT.

WE LOVED THIS PUPPY TOO MUCH! HE WAS SO LOYAL, CUDDLY, KIND AND A GOOD FRIEND. HE MADE OUR HOUSE A HOME AND WE ARE SO GLAD WE HAVE SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. WE JUST WISH WE HAD MORE TIME.

Updates

2010-05-06T10:56:00.007-07:00

Ben is now four months old. Time is flying by. We love this little boy and enjoy his sweet personality that shows more and more everyday.
This is where I let Ben hang out when I get ready in the morning. This is a safe place for Ben so his older brother can't pinch his nose or drive cars over his face.

Isaac fell a sleep in our bed the other night waiting for daddy to take him to bed. We cant believe how much Isaac has grown...siggghhhhhhhh.

We went to California, my grandma passed away, and we took a side trip to visit the family in N. Edwards. Paul and Tyler took the kids to one of the hills to hike and play. Kayla and I stayed home from this adventure cause the babies couldn't go (I mean, why would they want to??). Alaina came back and said it wasn't that fun, I heard Kayla tell her not to tell Tyler and Paul because they were excited to go. Alaina-this is so typical when boys want to "hike and explore". They did come back with a sheep. So funny.

Isaac holding one of Paul's favorite little animals.

Milloy and Alaina(not having fun...don't forget.) -SO cute!

We took the boys to the zoo in April. This is one of those horrible attempts to get a picture of us all on the little train. It was a nice afternoon and tons of animals were out playing. Paul and I enjoyed the trip. Isaac was a bit grumpy.

GRUMPY ISAAC!

Ben is growing so quickly. He is now four months old and over 15 pounds and tall. He is in the 90% for height and 75% for weight. He is so cuddly and quick to smile. Paul and I were talking about how sweet Ben's nature is. We never thought of Isaac as "Sweet" or cuddly. Ben is crazy about Isaac. He talks to Isaac more than the rest of us and he likes to watch Isaac. Isaac can get Ben to laugh by doing just about anything. Ben is rolling and scooting around. He cries the MOST painful cry when he is hungry and I am not there to feed him. He wont take bottles. He will take a pacifier for a minute or less-sometimes.

Isaac is a smart little boy. His sentences are so detailed and he never ceases to amaze us with what he remembers. He is busy riding his bike outside, asking for walks to the park, drawing with chalk and anxious to go swimming. He loves to be outside. He comes in and stinks like a little boy...like dirt and rocks and grass.

Paul and I are enjoying the boys and are both anxious for spring to be here and STAY.

(the better memories are on a different camera but I am lazy and don't feel like loading those ones right now-more later.)

Married with children-a testimony

2010-04-13T14:39:00.010-07:00

Its hard to imagine that I get grumpy because my house is not perfect and my clothes don't fit like they do on a manikin, but I do.

But today I was thinking about the funny things that happen all day that I will forget and how I will go to bed thinking of all the "to do" items that rolled over for another day.

1. Isaac was commenting on all the nice clothes he saw...at WALMART.

2. We made lunch and gave Isaac BBQ sauce and Ranch to dip his food in...he used his fingers and ate nothing.

3. I put Isaac down for a nap- Ben is up and needs to play.

4. Walking to the truck in snowy rainy weather, Isaac says, " look its on my arm mommy- get it off". I like how he thinks its dirty.

5. Ben was supposed to be nursing but instead wanted to smile and blow raspberries. Funny later-not in the moment.

These are not bend over backwards funny things. They are all a normal part of my day and my days fly by. I am so tired most days and feel overwhelmed but when I stop to play with Isaac's tools or read a book with him and snuggle Ben-my heart is FULL and my Soul is smiling.

I have been hearing and seeing lots of sad things about marriage and family.

I have such a firm testimony of marriage. It may not be easy for those of us that have imperfect spouses or have not realized they are imperfect themselves, but I have seen what happens when we give up on our marriage and break our children's homes. I believe the Lord knows why we MUST keep our marriage together. Why we must find JOY in the journey. Why we must point the finger of blame on ourselves at times and WHY we are commanded to repent and forgive! I like how he believes in marriage and in eternal families. I like that we know it DOES matter to be together. I like watching my boys have their daddy and mommy around.

I was visiting my Grandma last week in California. She is dying of liver cancer and dying fast. She kept telling me to take care of my family. I watched my Grandpa kiss her every chance he had. I heard him talk about her and how perfect she was as a friend, mother and wife. I heard him telling her often that he loves her more than words can express. I know they had some trials but I ADMIRED and gained an even bigger testimony of living in a way that my husband will say the same. I was so touched by her calm collected emotions while we all cried about losing her but how she felt more than ready to go. I admired how she lived and how she gave her 5 children a home with love, gospel principles, their father and even a CLEAN house. It seems like life is short when you think of the stages we go through before its over. It really does matter to provide a good home and live a selfless life.

Well- with that off my chest, I should probably get back to my to do list. Maybe I will add eating warm cookies with Isaac and watching his favorite show on there. ;)

ps. Maria- we will FORVER love the hundreds of pictures you have taken of our family as it grows! they really are priceless.

Isaac is "TWO years COLD"

2010-03-05T17:38:00.007-07:00

We really cant believe Isaac is TWO. He is SO rewarding! He is more fun everyday. I know his doctor said he is "a genius", but he really does know things and say things that surprise us. He is a bright boy and has an amazing memory. She told us that he is similar to an advanced 3 year old. Which is kinda sad because I don't want him to grow up so fast- but it has been REALLY fun to hear his little baby thoughts that I guess we would miss out on if he couldn't talk so well. Isaac's world revolves around- his skateboard-bath time- books- Curious George- riding his bike around the house-his "pack pack"- FOOTBALLS- his construction, football and bike helmets- Tractors and every other ball or thing he can throw or crash!He just decided to crawl out of his crib (kinda feel lucky he waited this long) and so the freedom of keeping him in one place is over. That alone has created new worries and a new loss of MY freedom. (sighhhhhhh). He is a good big brother. He is very good at shopping and loves to explore. His favorite stores are "the football store" (Sports Authority-visited about 3 times a week)-"Targit"-"Cossco"- and "The animal store"-(Petsmart-which I HATE to smell...smells like walmart). He likes to point out all the nice furniture at Osmond Designs and try out all the couches and chairs. He LOVES shoes and Boots. He thinks he can snowboard. He eats almost NEVER-but continues to enjoy cheese, almost all fruit, frozen peas, oatmeal, bread with butter, yogurt and sometimes he likes ice cream. He loves water and milk. He still thinks fruit snacks are "candy" and enjoys about half a juice box. (this is kinda boring to most of you-but its a journal of Isaac when he turned 2 for our memory).

He is SO kind and almost always says thanks or thank you so much. He often tells us "Good job Daddy or mommy". He refers to himself in third person..."Isaac where is your other shoe?" He is also a great little cleaner upper!

We Love this little boy and Love all he has taught us so far.

Snowman-you taste so good!

2010-02-25T15:17:00.005-07:00

Can you find Ben??? He is always happy to hang out on his changing table downstairs. Isaac was the same way. This picture of Ben smiling is a few weeks old already-but he smiles more often and continues to melt our hearts.

OUR PROUD SNOWMAN!

Paul and Isaac built a snowman a few weeks ago. I thought it was cute so I snapped a few pictures of Paul building it and Isaac eating it.

Nairn Rd.

2010-02-11T15:53:00.002-07:00

I miss my friends from Nairn Rd.

(and those that should have lived there)

Its a Funny thing...

2010-02-03T15:57:00.006-07:00

Grandma Martz with Isaac

Grandma Miller with Baby Ben

Being a mom- I don't remember what I did that was SO important before. I don't remember anything bringing me this much JOY or challenging me this much. I don't recall having so much fun or laughing as much. I don't remember feeling SO important or wishing moments could LAST forever this often. I don't remember what I did just FOR myself. I also don't remember thinking of ways to fit a shower into my day. I don't remember caring much for footballs, curious George, Play-Doh, skateboards and the series of No David books. I don't remember ever being SO aware of someones bowel movements either!

Its a funny thing being a mom and the things we do during the day. A minute ago Isaac was requesting to watch a movie. He could not decide between Curious George or Napoleon Dynamite. So I changed them out 10 times before he could decide....then one more time.

Paul and I have cried recently because Isaac has had such a high fever for SO long and he looks SO adorable with his "super Why" toys in tight grips and his arms folded for a blessing. When the blessing was over he said" all better Isaac".

I love watching Ben swim in the kitchen sink for his bath time. He LOVES the water. He even loves it going over his eyes. I enjoy the quiet time with him each night at bath time. Newborns are such a mystery. I am excited and curious to see what Ben will be like.

So much of my day is really fun and I laugh out loud often-perhaps I even laugh just to not cry. It doesn't matter- I love when the house is quiet at night and I look over and see my husband next to me asleep. I look in Issac's room and he is out and so peacefully sleeping and growing. I hold baby Ben and feel so fortunate to have another little bundle of joy to keep me company ALL night long. Its a good feeling to be a mom almost always-even though I probably smell like spit up 99.9% of the time.

I am blessed to have many friends who are really excellent mothers and teach me some of the tricks to finding the joy while juggling the chaos. Paul and I have had PERFECT examples of Mothers who enjoy children and all their stages. As I get older I realize the importance a good mom is to a family.

Blessings from Isaac

2010-01-31T15:31:00.003-07:00

When Isaac saw that Ben was sad during the photo shoot he decided he must need a blessing. He said "Heavenly Father....all better baby Ben".

He has done this a few times to us as well which shocks me because he picked up on it after seeing Paul receive a blessing at Christmas time and me the night before delivering Ben.

I hope his faith and testimony of Priesthood blessings NEVER leaves him.

A minute ago he gave me a kiss and then said, "Its good?"...which I responded...OF COURSE!

I love being his momma- he is SO much fun and so very bright!

KIS*SES

2010-01-29T09:58:00.003-07:00

Is it possible to kiss your kids too much????

Seriously!

We kiss our boys ALL the time. I kiss them when they cry, and lots of kisses makes them cry... so I kiss them again. I kiss them before the bath and after, before a diaper change and after, before a nap and after, when I put them in the car seat and take them out, and all day in between. I honestly cant help it. It will be a SAD day when they tell me NO MORE KISSES!

More pictures to come...Maria took some adorable and FUNNY pictures! WE love our new baby Ben!

Miracle #2 AKA: Benjamin Grant Martz.

2010-01-08T20:22:00.010-07:00

Come on, Damon. He's not that ugly.

Our second miracle, Benjamin Grant Martz, came into our lives on January 4, 2010 at 16:13 (that's 4:13 PM for all y'all who don't understand the 24 hour clock thing). He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. He came into this world wide-eyed and curious, staring into his mother's eyes with awe. We are so blessed to have him here with us. He is absolutely perfect. I am amazed at the miracle of birth and life. Children are the greatest gift our Heavenly Father can give us in this life. It allows us to feel the love He must have for us when we realize the great love we have for our own children. I don't think Isaac is feeling the love for his little brother quite yet. Today is the first day that he hasn't called him "baby Wes" all day. I think Isaac is beginning to realize that "Baby Ben" is here to stay so he better get use to him.. Samson is thrilled to have a baby in the house again and would have licked Ben to death if we were to let him.

Proud Grandma

All ready to go home.

Isn't he beautiful. . .Looks just like daddy.

The official pre-fight weigh-in.

So happy to have a baby today.

Mom, two days before giving birth.

Sledding adventures

2009-12-15T16:38:00.007-07:00

Isaac takes his diapers off almost daily now. UGG. Then he took some Santas and "nuggles" them on the Kitchen floor. It was really sweet.
Paul and I thought it would be fun to take a few minutes to let Isaac play out in the snow. It took about 25 minutes to get out of the house and after about 30 minutes of FUN we were headed back into the house. We bundled Isaac up until he could hardly walk and when his boogers were frozen to his face...we brought him home for a bath. It was really fun and we look forward to more days in the snow. (I am NOT going to be one of those people this winter that cries about the winter. I decided its more important to find the joy in it....or TRY!)

Thanksgiving and the Tree

2009-12-09T16:39:00.008-07:00

Here are some pictures to remember what we did this year for Thanksgiving. It was our smallest year ever. 9 adults! We all fit around the table! It was really nice and really EASY. Paul and I joke that we took in the homeless-but really this is our close family and friends who wanted to come crash here for the holiday. Paul thought the food had doubled AFTER we ate. I love how that always happens when you are feeding a large group of people. Everything was awesome.I only ate Dales stuffing and jello salad. There was no room left in my stomach for even that. But I ate it again the next day and I still LOVED it. We had the Hulseys come over the next day to "finish the leftovers". They BARELY made a dent, so maybe the food DID in fact double? Then they helped us put up our tree- ALWAYS a fun moment. I personally had lots of laughs, my face hurt from smiling while Paul and his cousin Damon, and his son Zach, put up the tree. They had to start over when they were almost done because they found the bottom piece in the top section. Isaac is a fun little boy. He loves everything his daddy loves! I love to sit back and laugh at the two of them as they discover things together. We hope everyone is having a HAPPY and FUN time of year!

Paul, Damon and Zach-starting over on the tree.

Paul and Cheyenne playing with Guns- its not Thanksgiving in the Martz clan until everyone has played with guns. :)

Isaac LOVES Uncle Byron and his cousin Baby Wes.

EVERYONE! (thanks Steff for taking the picture)

Joyce and Isaac snacking before the meal.

Me and my little brother, Ryan.

Isaacs first time seeing the Turkey. he kept saying" Turkery Gross"

Isaac takes this chair ALL over so he can reach things he shouldnt be reaching.

Poor Isaac! Explaing to Isaac that even BYU wins a game SOMETIMES...not sure that concept is something he will believe for years. However- he DOES believe in SANTA! :)

Our Merry Christmas Tree!

Thanks for 2009...

2009-11-23T17:30:00.002-07:00

I just wanted to list a few things I am thankful for this year. Not is any particular order....just what ever comes to mind.

Paul-Isaac-our second baby coming soon-our health-home-Paul's work-warm showers-comfy bed-a GOOD movie/book-family-good parents on both sides-new temples-technology and medicine-LIGHT-good friends-peace in praying-Homemade meals- watching Utah/BYU win football games this season-naps, NAPS, naps- our good little Samson-the safe return of our family missionaries (Cameron and Daniel)- how quick Isaac learns-new family photos-great family vacations-swimming at the Lindon pool-warm summer night walks-our 8 year anniversary and all the good Sunday dinners with family and friends!

I am sure there is more from this last year and even more to come but I just wanted to journal some really quick.

Life is SO good! I am getting excited for the holidays and the New Year! I cant believe how fun life is being the mother to a funny and smart little boy....whats better than one little boy?? Perhaps 2! I cant believe how every year will be SO different as our family grows. Its exciting.

Thankful for This Place...

2009-11-18T11:34:00.007-07:00

There is a place that I worked towards and that directed my choices. A place where Paul and I started the BEST part of Life and a place that will give me what I love the most FOREVER!
This place is always clean, always calming, always makes me a better person and always leaves me feeling like there is hope and happiness for everything and everyone!
It is one of my most favorite blessings and I love that I have access to many of them near by.
I love to see this place everyday. I love that Isaac is excited to point it out to me. I love how there is total equality in this place. I love the kind smiles in this place and I love the feeling in this place!
This is a favorite place for me. This is where it all began for our family.

Isaac Updates

2009-11-16T09:40:00.006-07:00

Driving is a huge hit for Isaac. He ALWAYS requests that he "dive" and we get in the back. He even knows that Pauls car is a stick and to switch gears. (more than mom knows) Reading with cousin Katherine. He will read forever and look at books forever. Its fun when he reads to us.

His first time playing in the snow. HE LOVED IT! He loves the way it crunches under his boots and how its "messy" everywhere. His hands froze eventually so we brought him in for a bath...but so far he loves the snow.

HE LOVES TO TYPE and see the letters on the computer! I use this activity to let me clean up the kitchen or make his breakfast or lunch.

Isaac is Pauls biggest fan! The two of them do everything together. Paul takes time to get Isaac and himself dressed up to hang up some shelves for me....they had hats, hammers and boots. Isaac felt pretty cool!

I have a book I keep where I can write down funny things Isaac says or does. I like to write down what his interests are and what he knows just because it always surprises us.

His latest favorites:

Typing, driving, coloring, reading, talking, singing, bathing, building, "helping", playing with others, going to nursery and watching "bootball" with his daddy! He loves to see school buses, motorcycles, Fire Trucks and Walgreens.(daddys work). He LOVES to "be nice" to Samson, and drink chocolate milk( we give him one cup a day-but you would think it was all day all the time because that is what he would have). He knows almost all his letters and about 5 numbers. He knows his basic colors but likes to say brown first for most stuff. He LOVES to play football, ride bikes, walk on the snow, put things in the trash, go to church, READ, break things and RUN. He knows how to find his way to the bikes at Target, he says just about everything that comes to his mind, he loves to SING and ask for help! He cleans up most of the time and points out "messes". ( I hope he continues to help clean up and put things back).

We are enjoying this stage SO much and cant wait for Christmas. Isaac still wont watch much T.V or movies-he will watch signing time and loves to sign. He recognizes where we are going when he sees familiar places...like going to Target, visiting uncle Byron, church, going to "Zacks house" and coming home.

Life is so exciting and busy for this age. I enjoy nap time and am aware that even I will be losing that time soon. I love being able to be with him all the time and being the one who teaches him, plays with him, cuddles him, laughs with him, dances in the kitchen with him, goes shopping with him, and exploring life everyday with him. Its silly most the time-but its our time and its fun!

Halloween, surgery and other random moments

2009-11-12T15:37:00.013-07:00

Isaac is getting so big. He likes to hang out here because he has learned he can reach the light switch with a little help from the stairs. He wanted to wear Pauls bandages from surgery-he eventually started to cry with them on.

Pauls parents feeding him breakfast at 31 years of age....a tender moment! :)

Isaac when he first saw Paul after surgery- he was very concerned for his daddy.
Paul had carpal tunnel in both hands so we had both wrists done at the same time so he would be totally healed when baby boy#2 comes in Jan.

Isaac got some "pumpkin guts" on him. He likes it as much as mommy does.

Paul and Isaac "designing" the face of the pumpkin.

The back of our brave Dino on Halloween night checking out the decorations.

Samson proudly dressed up and enjoying trick or treating on his old turf!

Isaac and Paul at their first door- Muirelle and Kevins house. They were WAY to anxious to fill up his pumpkin with goodies.

Isaac getting ready to "dog pile (thanks uncle Byron for this skill)" his girlfriend Gracie

Paul and one of his boyfriends, Todd, at the Halloween party. SO MUCH FUN! We are blessed with such GOOD friends.

A not so hot prego picture of me..................

A quick shot of me and Isaac at Lyndseys work party. She is always inviting us to the happening places- THANKS LYNDS!

Baby Wes chilling in Isaacs sunglasses.

A picture of how Isaac prays....so funny.

Aunt Steffanie and her sweet new baby Wes.

Uncle Byron! (also the father to baby Wes- a little scary.)

This is just funny because I came home from being set apart for R.S. and Isaac was calling for mommy. Paul was making dinner so I ran upstairs to hear Isaac explain, " Mommy, diaper on the floor, a mess....NAKEEEY Isaac". He then points to the places on his blanket he decided to pee.

Paul put Isaac to bed. Isaac has MANY requests at bedtime. He likes to have his milk, wassy (pacifier), book, pumpkin and apparently his boots that night.

More Family photos 2009

2009-10-22T12:50:00.009-07:00

These are from our old neighbor and Super talented Super mom,can do it all friend, Rachel! She asked if she could "practice" her photo skills on us. We knew that meant she was going to take awesome pictures because she is one of those that can do something the first time and you think she has been doing it forever!

Anyway- we love them!!!

There are tons more but loading them with blogger is taking FOREVER~

Lagoon and a table for two?

2009-10-18T20:19:00.007-07:00

Isaac and I went to Lagoon with his cousins, the Hulseys, on Saturday. That was a BLAST! I wanted Paul to call in sick- but he doesn't have the ability to ditch-I think the guilt stresses him out- so appreciate your drug dealers! :)
Isaac LOVED Lagoon. He loves just hanging out with the Hulseys. Without Maren-Isaac would not have had as much fun. WE LOVE YOU MAREN! Paul asked him about his day when we got home and he said, "Zach and FUN!". It was a good day.

We have been looking for a kids table for Isaac. He needs a place to color and eat. We found one and Paul INSISTED on putting it together around eleven pm Friday night. After he broke the first chair when it was almost perfectly assembled he only had one more chair and the table to finish. I think I heard him get to bed close to one am! Poor Paul- HE ALWAYS BREAKS STUFF- ALWAYS! I don't know how it doesn't drive him insane.( it makes me laugh-but then it makes me mad).
Anyway- Isaac has LOVED it and I wanted a picture of Paul putting it together the night before KNOWING how excited the two of them were. I love how Paul is always excited for Isaac to have and see new things. Things like new shoes, books, food, toys, holiday decorations, Isaac's costume the 2 of them picked out together, rides to Sports Authority/Office Max. They both LOVE things with buttons and sound. Its cute. Paul loves ALL the duties of being a father. He enjoys all the stages Isaac goes through and I LOVE that the two of them are so close! Its a blessing. Paul is a natural!

Isaac LOVED this ride...he screamed a happy scream and I caught it on video!

Feeling like a million dollars!

2009-10-15T15:28:00.003-07:00

Why is it that whenever I get my nails done I feel like I am one hot mama?

ITS SO LAME!

Every time I get them done I think I am stopless-on my game-beautiful.

I know its funny, but I always tell people I could be camping for 2 weeks and if my nails are done, I will feel beautiful! They are NOT practical so they never last long-REALITY hits HARD and the nails MUST go. I think I will keep them until this little bundle comes...then they must go! One of the girls I visit teach does them from her home in her salon and now I feel like there is a WHOLE new reason why WE must visit our girls...what if they have a salon in their house? HOW COOL IS THAT??? (plus I just love this girl!) I have always thought it would be awesome to have the skills to make someone feel/look beautiful.

Not an exciting post...but at least you all know that I am STOPLESS-ON MY GAME and feeling BEAUTIFUL...all for about 25$. :)

HOME is the BEST place to BE

2009-10-11T15:49:00.002-07:00

I stole this from aconference talk by Elder Bednar and I cant read it enough- I LOVE IT! :)

In my office is a beautiful painting of a wheat field. The painting is a vast collection of individual brushstrokes—none of which in isolation is very interesting or impressive. In fact, if you stand close to the canvas, all you can see is a mass of seemingly unrelated and unattractive streaks of yellow and gold and brown paint. However, as you gradually move away from the canvas, all of the individual brushstrokes combine together and produce a magnificent landscape of a wheat field. Many ordinary, individual brushstrokes work together to create a captivating and beautiful painting.
Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.
Being consistent in our homes is important for another reason. Many of the Savior’s harshest rebukes were directed to hypocrites. Jesus warned His disciples concerning the scribes and Pharisees: “Do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not” (Matthew 23:3). This strong admonition is sobering given the counsel to “express love—and show it,” to “bear testimony—and live it,” and to “be consistent.”
The hypocrisy in our lives is most readily discerned and causes the greatest destruction within our own homes. And children often are the most alert and sensitive when it comes to recognizing hypocrisy.
A public statement of love when the private actions of love are absent at home is hypocrisy—and weakens the foundation of a great work. Publicly declaring testimony when faithfulness and obedience are missing within our own homes is hypocrisy—and undermines the foundation of a great work. The commandment “Thou shalt not bear false witness” (Exodus 20:16) applies most pointedly to the hypocrite in each of us. We need to be and become more consistent. “But be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).
As we seek the Lord’s help and in His strength, we can gradually reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do, between expressing love and consistently showing it, and between bearing testimony and steadfastly living it. We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we are more faithful in learning, living, and loving the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Testimony
“Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and . . . the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Liahona, Oct. 2004, 49; Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102). For these and other eternally important reasons, we should be more diligent and concerned at home.
May every spouse, every child, and every parent be blessed to communicate and receive love, to bear and be edified by strong testimony, and to become more consistent in the seemingly small things that matter so much.
In these important pursuits we will never be left alone. Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son live. They love us and know our circumstances, and They will help us to become more diligent and concerned at home. Of these truths I testify in the sacred name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

New Family Fall Pictures

2009-10-05T13:07:00.003-07:00

To check some of them out please go to Marias photography blog.
photosbymaria.blogspot.com (there is a link on my blog to this exact blog)

She is AMAZING and we LOVE her!

Summer is over...

2009-09-30T08:39:00.004-07:00

We will miss the sunny days of spring and summer. There is something about waking up to a Sunny Day and everything has Life to it!

I will find ways to enjoy the cold season( I am not against the idea)...Anyone have suggestions on fun things to do in the cold seasons??? What does your family look forward to?

Pictures

2009-09-18T06:45:00.009-07:00

I am 5 1/2 months pregnant here...SO big already. I have a doc appointment today because they are worried about his "rapid"growth and the fluids around the baby. (little secret- its made me a little nervous....A LOT)

A HUGE TURNING POINT for ISAAC- he will WATCH Signing Time for awhile-HE LOVES IT!

More proof he is on the couch watching signing time and NOT running in circles....AMAZING

We have had glass shatter 3 times this last week. WE GET IT NOW! :)

Samson LOVES bike rides....his tongue is out the WHOLE time.

3D Movie with Kate, Maria and Abby. These girls are SO good to Isaac!

Isaac and Daddy love the bike rides as well. Paul drives crazy so they both laugh!

Maria and Isaac sharing a romantic ice cream date.

Abby and Isaac digging up fossils! Abby is an ANGEL to Isaac. I believe she loves him!

Mommy and Isaac with 3D glasses- he would not have it after this picture...but I enjoyed feeling silly.

Why is it that I look pregnant with twins?? Isaac LOVES the Dinosaur Museum. We will be going back!

We have learned Isaac LOVES football. He LOVES watching it and cheering and screaming at the teams....we hope he knows he can love BYU...when they are not playing the U!

So intense!

Just a cute moment!

He loves ice cream like his daddy. They OFTEN go to Chick-fil-A for an ice cream cone. They each get their own!

He was impressed with Joyce's cooking!

Playing in the front yard with the hose-one of his favorite activities.

My "neighbors" apparently had babies not that long ago! Here is a mommy and her baby watching us eat dinner. I have never seen a REAL baby deer before. SO adorable! One mommy had twins and comes in the afternoon. I love how the baby deer FOLLOW their mom and use caution!

some of my thoughts

2009-09-07T11:51:00.005-07:00

I have lots of time to myself so I get to think LOTS of thoughts.

I have been really enjoying my time with Isaac these last few days. He is talking so much and learning tons! (he even went pee pee in the potty last night). I have time to flip through my friends blogs and read all about what their families are doing, how fast their babies are growing and how happy or sad they are feeling. I find that my heart is really sensitive to these entries. I feel their sorrows and I laugh when they quote funny things their kids do or say. I don't play on the computer unless Isaac is napping or in bed. Which allows me time to just quietly read their blogs and enjoy some quiet time.

The other day my friends, the nelsons, said something to the effect of holding and rocking her baby boy even though he was asleep. She knew she wouldn't hold him long and he was going to be passing away soon. She described his sweet face and how much she would miss him.

I went upstairs, crying tears of gratitude for my sweet little Isaac. I kissed his cheek and watched him sleep. I realized that he is never going to be this small again. He will not LOVE rocks and Balls and books like this probably again. He will not say "Isaac asdkjh shoes askjd walk akjdjhfsjd sanssy (samson) askjndjkhsfd and a "wee"...which means Isaac wants his shoes and wants to take Samson to the park and go on the slide.

I love my life! I love my son! I love the gospel and watching it change peoples lives for the better! I love my husband! I love being in the temple and remembering all that is good and important! I love this little boy growing inside me and I am so happy he is coming to our house! I love my little Samson who follows me around all day. I love my friends blogs who update with inspiring thoughts!

FIRST DAY AT NURSERY!

2009-09-01T07:44:00.005-07:00

So its like Christmas came early to our house....Isaac went to Nursery! I always heard this day would come....and for the last 9 months I have been DESPERATE for it to be SOON!
Here is a picture to remember our little monkey going to Nursery for his first time. He was the smallest kid in there and we couldn't have been more proud! He didn't even get kicked out!!!
He didn't throw his cheerios on the floor or kick anyone. It still makes us SO happy thinking about it now.
Paul did check on him like 4 times....standing in the hall with a smile from ear to ear-such a proud PAPA

Broken Hearts

2009-08-28T09:48:00.001-07:00

Please pray for my friends! My heart is SO hurt for this family.

http://nelsonsforever.blogspot.com

CoNfEsSioNs

2009-08-27T11:13:00.004-07:00

I probably will regret this blog entry-I almost do now! I need to know how my fellow blog moms get a break! I have ONE VERY busy little boy. I am 5 months pregnant and have no family around to help!

(the "family" we have around has work and live more than 30 minutes away)

There is almost nothing that phases this little 18 month old for punishment, there is nothing that holds his attention for more than 5 minutes and there are NO children in the neighborhood to have play dates with-which aren't relaxing anyway because he takes off running in ALL directions while other kids watch him run around. It is almost worse to visit friends and family who have little ones who sit/snuggle/watch a movie or cartoon/ play quietly while I chase Isaac around the world....that is hardly a break-it is salt on the wound. Babysitters are almost a zero option and I cant help but think I must have been a GOD send to all those I was SO willing to take from my friends for hours or even minutes....to have someone like me around would be nice too. A girl who LOVES kids and just goes to work- anxious to obsess over someones child every chance they gave her!

Anyway- There is NOTHING I love more than my Isaac-and NOTHING more exhausting than my ISAAC. So what are things my PERFECT friends do as mommies who stay at home and chase around their kids to keep sane? Or is this my new SANE?

Oh- the worst confession is that I ate a Ding Dong before 10am! Perhaps I am just crazy!

PS. Prayer helps- if he would just not destroy himself or something while I PRAY for help! :)

PSS. I am KIND of an obsessed mom- I don't like leaving him-I almost just like the option...ya know?

Updates on everyday nothingness....

2009-08-24T15:59:00.005-07:00

I will post some random pictures for those that actually READ this whole blog entry- its the least I can do to keep you entertained.

We don't have lots to update. Life is simple and seems to fill up quickly each day with "nothingness" that keeps me busy.

My parents were here for about 2 weeks after we got home from the cabin. Cheyenne moved in for a week to hang out until her next place opened up in Provo. Now everyone is gone and Isaac and I are back to our quiet, busy little world. We take naps, run errands, read books, take baths, go to the pool, go to lunch with friends, clean the house (when he is napping) and taking meals to daddy when he works long hours. He still has NO interest in movies or cartoons-which is kind of a bummer for me- I wish he liked even 1 for 30 minutes a day. He LOVES shoes and rocks and balls. This is his JOY all day! He walks around in his shoes or whoever he finds, he carries or collects rocks and carries them close to his heart, and calls for balls throughout the house. He is our WORLD. I look at him and think- does every parent love their child THIS much?!?! Is it possible? Will the next one make me laugh just as much or melt my heart just as often??? He is talking more and more everyday. He is starting to say phrases more often which just cracks us up. His favorite person is definitely his daddy. There is nothing MORE exciting to him than when he sees Paul-or maybe when he sees his shoes-but its a close tie.

I am feeling tons better now. I have heartburn that wont relax with prescription drugs and feel sore some days. I am REALLY nervous about my sleep when the baby comes. If he is like Isaac and is up every hour and a half...I may drive myself to a crazy hospital! ;)

We are so blessed and so happy! I love waking up and thinking about my day's stresses...going to the store for milk, staying on top of laundry or deciding who to visit or where to swim. Life is GOOD!

BLUE OR PINK

2009-08-13T11:31:00.002-07:00

WE ARE SUPER EXCITED TO HAVE ANOTHER BOY!

When the nurse told us Isaac clapped and said "Yea!"....maybe he does know what is going on?!?
Pictures to come....if I can figure it out.

Turning 27-San Diego-Martz Family

2009-07-28T08:15:00.010-07:00

I just LOVE this

Isaac kept pointing and saying "WOW" at the Shamu Show.

At Sea Port Village in San Diego

Playing at Laguna Beach for my 27th B-day!

BEST BIRTHDAY I could ask FOR! My Favorite two BOYS

Jeni - I loved seeing you!!!!

Before we left on vacation my friend Jeni came to my house as part of her visit to Salt Lake. WE are both pregnant about a week apart and have not seen eachother in 5 years! I LOVE HER!!! She is one of those people that just are so GOOD. She hasnt change any of that!

We LOVE to play in San Diego. We both enjoy the weather and the ocean! We love the shops and food. We try to go once a year.

This year we stayed at the Manchester Hyatt Hotel. That place is awesome! Its a little fancy-but we played along so I don't think anyone noticed we didn't belong. :)

We hung out with my parents at the beach and went to dinner. Paul spent one day sick and sleeping-which was a huge bummer because we were suppose to be at the beach with ALL his family. The next and last day we went out to see his twin brothers give their homecoming talks and to see our BEAUTIFUL new niece be blessed. There is something about a circle of Martz boys that is so special! Paul and I love seeing his family. There is always so much to visit about and catch up with. They are always good to us! We have not been back to North Edwards in awhile so Paul made us tour Boron to check out his old stomping grounds.(It is ALWAYS special) This time he said we should plan on going back soon....maybe when its not over 100 degrees. I am excited! Thanks to San Diego and our family's for making our trip SO much fun!

The update on the Martz Family time will have to come later- the bloger download is taking FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swimming with Isaac and Paul

2009-07-07T20:38:00.009-07:00

ISAAC LOVES SWIMMING- This little fish has NO FEAR!

I tried to load these in order but for some reason tonight it seems impossible.

He was running straight for the pool...which I think he thinks is the BEST and BIGGEST bathtub EVER! I dont know if maybe Paul was more excited than Isaac? They both seemed anxious to jump in and do tricks. I thought we would keep Isaac in his little floating device because its safe and easy to keep track of him...then Paul jumped in and we NO longer needed the safe floating device. I love how I still think I have it all planned out and then Paul has his own plan. Why is it that 8 years later I still dont remember that????
I try to let Paul be there for Isaac's firsts because Paul lights up and it makes the memory SO much more fun.

I think Isaac can jump into the pool, pee in the pool and give kisses...I dont know which trick we are more proud of ?!

For those friends who are local and want to meet us for a swim...give me a call and we will be there!

Bowling with Isaac

2009-07-03T08:35:00.006-07:00

We took Isaac bowling with his cousins, the Hulseys and he LOVED it. He was scared for about 5 seconds then enjoyed every moment after! We took him again and this place made him wear bowling shoes- smallest size is a 7 and he wears a 4. I thought it was lame but it makes for some fun pictures. Isaac is a funny kid...he keeps us running. I think his theme in life is why walk when you can run- everywhere and to everything.

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY PAUL!

2009-06-24T15:19:00.005-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our MOST FAVORITE PERSON!

We actually went to see Transformers 2 and grabbed lunch before he headed out to work! Then I had him take cupcakes to his coworkers so they would know it was his big day!

We love, Love, LOVE YOU PAUL!

BABY #2 IS A.........

2009-06-21T07:34:00.005-07:00

WELL ACCORDING TO THIS COMPANY ITS A BOY! THE TEST WENT GREEN PRETTY QUICK.

I WONT KNOW FROM THE ULTRA SOUND UNTIL AUGUST!(JUST TO VERIFY ALL PIECES AND PARTS ARE THERE)

THIS WAS PART OF FATHERS DAY SURPRISES FOR PAUL. WE LOVE PAUL-WOULDN'T TRADE HIM FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE!!! ISAAC DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHO IS COMING-HE WOULD BE SUPER EXCITED IF HE DID!

On my mind...

2009-06-10T19:49:00.008-07:00

Paul is on my mind. He is at work right now but I miss him. I remember when he was FAR away and missing him felt so horrible and it made my heart hurt. Its funny how someone can be SO very much a part of your day and your thoughts. I am seriously still infatuated with him. He mopped my floors today which is almost as awesome to me as Christmas morning! I have been wanting to mop them but have just kept sweeping and telling myself that because the style of the tile you cant see it needs mopping-which has been a blessing on its own. :)

Anyway- not to be "mushy" or anything- but I LOVE my best friend and I am glad he happens to be my husband and Isaacs daddy.

Here are some old pictures of Paul when he was deployed to Iraq. This will kill him to see on here but I get a kick out of it!(just the muscle shots- who does that????)

I am still very aware that his presence everyday is a blessing because of his safe trip over seas.

I remember telling my mom when we were engaged that I love how Paul loved me-I still do!

8 YEARS and 8 WEEKS

2009-05-27T11:45:00.004-07:00

It was our Happy Anniversary yesterday! We were married May 26, 2001 in San Diego. BEST DAY EVER! Life has only gotten better each day. Paul gets better all the time. He is so good to me. He is my best friend, favorite person and by far the better person in our TEAM.He does it all....opens the door for me, makes me meals, helps clean the house, provides the income and insurance, washes the cars, helps with Isaac, he greets me with a hug and kiss every time he comes or goes from the house, he rubs my feet, brushes my hair, and snuggles me all the time. He is honest, loyal and smart. I am one lucky girl!!!!

Also, we are expecting our little family to grow in January. I am almost 8 weeks and feel VERY much pregnant! It is SUPER exciting and exhausting. Nothing like the flu 24/7.

People ask us what we hope it is, a boy would be nice for Isaac to play with, a girl would be nice because then we get one of each gender....but really we pray for a healthy, happy baby- and hope it is not our last!

LIFE IS SO GOOD

Hiking without A Hot Mama

2009-05-21T10:03:00.011-07:00

Here are some pictures of Isaac and Paul out hiking on the hill behind our house. The two of them have such a good time. I stayed home and watered the trees we planted a few weeks ago.

I love that Paul bought this shirt(not the camo one above- I HATE that shirt-I am talking about the hot mama shirt below....and a few other silly ones before Isaac was born. He came home from work excited to show me his donation to Isaac's closet. It makes me laugh- I am SO not one of the "hot moms" that reside here in Utah. They are ORANGE- have fake "accessories"- EXPENSIVE -and HUNGRY! I could do the the fake accessories....but not the orange- hungry look.

Brothers and Babies

2009-05-16T09:20:00.013-07:00

My brothers and their babies met Paul and I at Bridal Veil Falls. We let the kids run around and play. They loved it. The girls are adorable together. They follow each other EVERYWHERE and SKIP the WHOLE time. Its fun to see how they interact. My brothers behave in a similar way with each other. :) Anyway, we packed everyone in the car and ate lunch at J Dawgs in Provo. It was a beautiful day to be outside. I tried to get a picture of all the grand kids for my parents but ISAAC is IMPOSSIBLE to hold still-so it turned out VERY realistic!!! Poor Ryan is in Texas and we missed him! It would have been so cool if he was there with us. My brothers are funny and excellent fathers. Its fun to see how much they love their babies. Its weird to see us all growing up so fast!

MOST PEOPLE ARE GOOD

2009-05-04T08:22:00.003-07:00

Paul teased me about blogging these stories...but I think I will.

First off- I lost Isaacs Nike sandals at Kohl's because I put them in the bottom of the shopping cart. He had taken one off so I thought, I better take the other off before he loses them both! Well, when I got home I realized I had LOST them and called the store ASAP. They sent someone out to look, but nothing was found. I went in Friday morning before the zoo trip thinking I might have better luck than some teenager who could care less....NO LUCK!
I told Paul, I am sad someone took them because I would have returned them. Then I quickly prayed they went to a POOR family with a little boy who needed them and they fit! (just so I was not condemning the person who STOLE my baby's favorite sandals.)
Sunday night Kohl's called and said someone brought them to customer service! I felt OVER JOYED! There are good people after all! HOORAY!

Paul wanted an ice cream cone from Chic-fil-a Saturday night. He headed for the drive thru while I ran inside for the little girls room. When he was parked at the pick up window I jumped in the truck. He took the ice cream and drove away. It turns out the person in front of us paid for our meal because they thought Paul was awesome for turning his head lights off on the truck so it would not be blinding them while sitting in the drive thru. Both of us thought that was one of the nicest things anyone has done-from a total stranger. I am totally going to do that someday. It left us feeling like the movie, PAY IT FORWARD! I mean it could have been the lottery- we were both so shocked!

A few Sundays ago I left church early and took Isaac for a bike ride around the neighborhood....kinda. It was a warm afternoon and I was SICK of chasing him and begging him to sit still, which is still impossible!!!!!. Anyway- I was almost in tears and decided I needed some fresh air. After gong down hill for a few miles I realized I had to turn around and come back! I knew this was bad news for my out of shape body. (I know circles are a shape, but I don't like to brag about that as my shape). So coming up one of the hills a lady working in her yard stopped me and handed me a cold glass of water. I couldn't believe it. I don't know why I thought it was so amazing other than I think MOST people ignore MOST people and when someone actually does something nice to a stranger it is rare!

I just think that its nice to remember MOST people are GOOD.

The HoGLe ZoO

2009-05-02T15:57:00.007-07:00

We hurried to the Hogle Zoo Friday morning to enjoy some more sunshine! The rain was coming later so we knew time was precious. Anyway- we had a nice time and, like always Paul HAS to EAT at Moochies when he is that close to it! He had to have a picture of it because he wants to remember how awesome it was. (I will NEVER understand his LOVE for FOOD). I will NOT be adding the video of the elephant and his nasty bathroom needs. The animals WERE out to gross us out. The monkeys picked and ate their slimy green boogers, the Giraffes were spitting huge thick mucus on the pole and licking it off and so on, it was loved by all school children!

ZIONS-KOLOB-RED CLIFFS

2009-04-30T07:58:00.006-07:00

Paul and I have been wanting to go to Zions. He had a pharmacy convention last weekend in St. George so we made it a tiny vacation. It was FAR more beautiful than a picture can capture and the weather was PERFECT! We even got rained (poured) on at Red Cliffs but it smelled like desert rain and it changed the way the rocks looked which was EVEN more fun! Isaac was SUPER tired once we got to the top of the Emerald pools hike and after playing wanted NOTHING to do with getting back into the back pack. (he was calm again after about 5 minutes luckily.) My brother Rob and his daughter came along to Zions. She was super grumpy and Rob had a toothache but handled her like a champ!!! (turns out she had infected tonsils and his aching mouth became a root canal Monday)Many hikers admired his ability to carry her up a mountain almost non stop.

We want to go again....we will have to see.

There is SUNSHINE in my soul today....

2009-04-20T09:55:00.005-07:00

THERE IS SUNSHINE OUTSIDE!

FINALLY!!!!

That is what I am thinking about and have been for the last 3 days. I am SO SUPER HAPPY!

Paul and I have gone to the park. Robert, Kennedy, Isaac and I went on a bike ride to a different park. Isaac and I went on a bike ride yesterday. We planted a bunch of trees the other day in the sun! My seeds have all bloomed into little plants (I feel like a proud mother). I am so stoked the sun is out! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel like there are ENDLESS possibilities and opportunities for adventure! I know there will be good times soon. Here come BBQ's, long summer night walks, bike rides, hikes, swimming, vacations, yard work (I LOVE) and ice cream cones!!!

iN a SmAlLwOrLd

2009-04-07T14:37:00.004-07:00

Then I took him to the park yesterday because we had nice weather. It was SO nice to get outside! I thought he would love the park,he liked the slides and the swings,but he LOVED the BARK! I just pulled a sliver from his finger before his nap he must have got while playing in the bark.
silly boy.........Really, this is how exciting our life is right now. Its simple funny silly moments most days

Here is Isaac walking the house with a bowl on his head-important things his daddy taught him. He does this with Tupperware most nights now....all sizes.

OREO HAPPINESS

2009-03-31T15:37:00.005-07:00

We bought some oreos-fake ones from the store (so I wouldn't be tempted to eat them) and gave one to Isaac. He LOVED it! I took pictures to show Paul that night of our little cookie monster.

The next day Paul made Isaac lunch and then we offered him an oreo. We turned on the video camera to record how HAPPY the cookie makes him.

He is such a ham! (Lindsay Storrs-the song playing is for you!)

Fun in the Sun

2009-03-24T13:46:00.004-07:00

Disneyland-Grandparents-The Beach=SO MUCH FUN!

Isaac chilling in a chair he backed himself into...

The things we must learn....

2009-03-08T19:13:00.005-07:00

We love watching Isaac learn new things. This was a few weeks ago but still funny.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY ISAAC!

2009-03-03T20:11:00.006-07:00

We had a huge crowd show for Isaac's party. We are so blessed to have SO many people Love Isaac and show their support!!!
Isaac had a blast! Paul was probably more excited than Isaac. He has been anticipating the party and the presents for the last 2 weeks. I enjoy watching Paul share the exciting moments of being a daddy. We bought 2 All American cakes from Costco and ate them...plus cupcakes for the little ones. We ate almost all 70 tortillas. It was so fun and exciting to have so many friends and family over. Paul and I love our friends and family. The more the merrier! Isaac layed down with Samson after everyone left...it was sweet.
We also can't believe a year has come and gone. We can't believe how much JOY can come from 1 little boy everyday....always. Ohhhhh Isaac, you have us so totally crazy over you. We love you!

Moochies, Mini's and the Living planet

2009-02-28T11:09:00.004-07:00

Monday was a big day for all of us!

First we put Isaac in his new forward facing carseat. Then we headed to Moochies (a dive from the show on food network about Dives and Diners-Paul wants to be the guy that drives all over the states eating) for a steak sandwich for Paul. After that we stopped by Minis for a mini cupcake for me. HEAVEN! To end our day we took Isaac over to the Living Planet. It is nothing like Sea World...but for Utah it was interesting.

SO MUCH FUN.

Isaac's One Year Pictures

2009-02-26T17:04:00.002-07:00

Under my friends list...click on Photography by Maria.
Maria...once again, captured ALL that we love about our little guy.
He was BEYOND tired and I was SO worried it would not show how totally sweet and happy he always is!
Paul always tells me...."I dont think we could ask for a better baby. He is perfect!"

P.S. Maria- You just ROCK!

Its a Party!!!

2009-02-19T10:00:00.003-07:00

Bring your Birthday suit!!!

Isaac is having his First Birthday Party.

It will be Sunday at 4pm, March 1.

We will have a taco bar and birthday cake and ice cream!

Let us know if you are coming to celebrate.

Where are you on Tuesday Night?

2009-02-17T20:20:00.005-07:00

We spend our Tuesday nights at the Wing Shack with Debbie and the kids. She has 6 and we couldn't love them more. Isaac feels at home with them. Anyway, the wing shack has awesome wings and is a fun little place to hang out.
Needless to say, Isaac has officially enjoyed his first wing!
I had no idea he would like it...LOVE IT! (Paul knew, he seems to know what Isaac will like while I am too scared to let him try anything)
Paul and Isaac enjoying Isaacs wing
Yummy cheeks

First Bite

Pauls plate after about 10 mins

Some of us at the Shack

Lucky You

2009-02-04T17:11:00.001-07:00

I just did this to a friends blog....so here it goes.

Lucky you!The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you!This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!2- What I create will be just for you.3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows?5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

New House = New Neighbors

2009-02-04T11:26:00.006-07:00

We miss our old neighbors!!!
We have a bunch of empty houses so this is all we see most the time. Here are our new neighbors.
They visit us often and love to come over to eat. They stare at us when they see us and tend to keep to themselves. Samson LOVES them. He cries when they are no longer visible. Poor Samson spends hours each week searching for them, looking out different windows.
I wait until they are gone before I take Samson out to potty or get in my truck. I won't even open the garage until I am in the truck. I am totally chicken!

11 months and counting....

2009-02-04T11:12:00.004-07:00

I don't know where time goes each week. I am aware the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, but it is going SO fast. Isaac has conquered walking about a month ago and the stairs where about 3 months before that. He is getting his back molars in and has about 10-11 teeth. I am afraid when he can talk he will ask for his own car and be off in his busy little life. :)

He turned 11 months old Monday and I wish I could freeze him at this stage for a couple more months. I have TRIED for a few weeks to get pictures of him to update family and friends-but that is HARD to do because he is ALWAYS moving. Here are some attempts.

Life is more fun and better than we ever hoped for!

THANKS!

2009-01-18T12:49:00.004-07:00

THANKS~THANKS~THANKS

This is for my friend Cameron and Amanda.
Cameron- thanks for letting me steal your wife for a date...she is an awesome date.
Amanda- thanks for eating Rumbi and going to the movies.
I seriuosly feel like it was an early birthday or some sort of dream.
Thanks again you guys....
Love ya~
Heather

walking in jammies

2009-01-15T11:09:00.006-07:00

Paul was almost done taking Isaacs pj's off but Isaac was on the move, so here is Isaac walking with help(or not so much help) from his daddy.

FOR FUN

2009-01-13T20:45:00.005-07:00

The end of 2008!

We had many family and friends over to celebrate.

2008 was an awesome year for us. We had Isaac in March, Paul graduated Pharmacy school in May, we also hit our 7 year anniversary in May, we sold a house, bought a house, sold a car, bought a car, Paul got a job (most people didn't know he was bumming off me for 7 years) and I got a new job staying home working for Isaac.

We had a great time. Thanks to all our family and friends for the good times. We LOVE YOU!
Above are pictures of Christmas and our New Years party...along with Isaac's first haircut by his uncle Gary and a cute picture of Gary's little boy, Ethan and Isaac drinking together, Robs daughter Kennedy showing us a happy and sad face....and other random pictures.

Walking Already!

2009-01-04T15:04:00.003-07:00

I will download pictures and a little video...but he started walking a few weeks ago and gets better everyday. The doctor told me he would walk by 9 months-but I couldn't imagine him being that old. Well, she was right.
Anyway, Paul couldn't be more proud...I swear some times I think he will explode from JOY when he talks about Isaac. (and sometimes I am embarrassed to hear him go on and on and on about all the things Isaac can do or did)
Life is so good!

I love my New Little Family

2008-12-17T18:16:00.008-07:00

I have now cleared our camera of the last couples months. I found one I loved of my friends, Colt, Kenzie and Shae. There are some pictures of the floor Paul and my dad put in. (Paul REALLY obsessed over trashing the carpet that came with the house and putting in this floor.)Then there is Thanksgiving and the snow storm we had earlier this week. Oh yeah, and a picture of the Fair in front of the dairy cows. if only I could share the smell from the Fair with you all!
Its random stuff....but its an update. :)
Its funny how we are so busy running around and then all the sudden its been a couple months and there are new memories to our story together.
I think holidays allow for time to reflect on the year and how it changed so much. Paul says this to me allllll the time, but I agree. "I love our new little family."

I am Still Alive...barely

2008-12-08T21:26:00.003-07:00

I just got the Internet and have missed EVERYONE'S blogs. I have told some of you that not having the Internet feels like someone is holding my hands when I try to talk....I just cant do it! I feel so totally helpless.
We are finally home in Herriman and Isaac took his first couple steps the other day and life is BUSY.
I promise to have more later....
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

8 Things

2008-09-29T16:53:00.002-07:00

Here ya go Rachel...if it was me you tagged. :)
8 Things:
8Favorite TV Shows
1. The Office
2. Raymond
3. King Of Queens
4. not sure of anymore
5. don't watch enough TV
6. would like to get DVR
7. so I can have more favorites
8. now I have something to look forward to in the new house.

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Rumbi
2. Cafe Rio
3. Don Jose
4. Charlies PIT BBQ on main in Lehi
5. The Wing Shack
6. Chili's
7. Red Robin
8. Olive Garden

8 things that happened yesterday
1. went to Eagles Gate ward for the last time
2. took a nap
3. had a sinus headache.
4. took some friends to the new house
5. Paul made dinner
6. went on a bike ride with the neighbors and Samson
7. socialized outside with friends
8. called and said hi to family

8 things to look forward to tomorrow
1. packing
2. the water softener guy coming
3. getting the appraisal of the other home done
4. packing
5. taking a walk
6. not needing Advil
7. perhaps a visit to the Smart Cookie
8. mowing the lawn...for the last time

8 things to look forward to
1. unpacking
2. taking a bath in the new house
3. parking easier in the new garage
4. making new friends
5. the holidays!!!
6. anything new Isaac will learn
7. running on the tread mil
8. looking sexy again.

8 things I love about fall
1. the weather
2. color of leaves
3. the sun sets
4. the holidays
5. Thanksgiving dinner
6. baking
7. TOFFEE
8. snuggling in a warm blanket

8 things on my wish list
1. a trip to a warm beach
2. to snap my fingers and have things put away in the new house
3. to have the back yard finished in the new house
4. find a hobby I love and have time for
5. to drop 100 pounds before Jan. 1
6. find cute snow boots
7. to find more reasons to enjoy winter in SLC
8. to have a house in St. George for winter season

8 people I tag:
1. ANY ONE WHO ENJOYED READING THIS. :)

Random Thankful Thoughts

2008-09-25T15:47:00.002-07:00

I was going to take a nap when I had this overwhelming feeling about things I am so thankful for:

(in no particular order)

~The Temple session/temple workers last night.

~The Atonement-the fact that we all have big/small imperfections and there is always hope for us. The fact that we rely on the Lord to forgive us and he relies on us to forgive ourselves and others.

~My house on Nairn Rd. My friends who like to have random dinners/lunches and drop off chocolate shakes.

~My flowers from Paul. He picks the most HAPPY flowers.

~My brothers. I have 3. I understand boys so much better than girls, I think that is a blessing on its own. :)

~Holidays. Gives everyone something fun to do and some good family time.

~NAPS. I love naps.

~Isaac and ALL his new endeavors.

~Mascara. So I look alive.

~Advil. HOORAY~

~Blogs that inspire...PEOPLE that inspire.

~Pictures. They are priceless.

~Salad. YUM.

~Prayer.

~My church music I rock as I run errands around town trying to get everything on my TO DO list done as it grows by the minute.

~BOXES. (currently I am so happy to get boxes)

~The Office. I enjoy the humor.

I think that is all for now. I just wanted to enjoy the moment!

Exciting SAD News

2008-09-15T12:11:00.004-07:00

Today our relator sent us a text to "start packing". I just feel like a wreck! I am really sad to leave this neighborhood. It is just over populated with GOOD FAMILIES! We LOVE coming home to Nairn Rd. We were the first house in the sub division and we have watched the little babies grow into little kids. It has been such a blessing to live here amoung so many good friends. Paul and I are really in love with the other house...but right now its just a house...not our home.

We will be homeless for a few weeks...so please give us all your boxes so we can make a little shack for awhile. (also we need some to move).

I remember SO much about this house. When Paul was deployed I bought it so we would have a home to live in when he got back. He started pharmacy school here and graduated here. We put a garden in the back and a flower bed in the front. We created a family here. Isaac came home to this house. We got Samson in this house. We had 5 Christmas's in this house. We have served in a wonderful ward(well like 5 wards because of the growth and splits). We were just busy living life and in the meantime fell in love with our home. I dont think I realized how much I dread moving until this very day!

I also know that we feel like moving is important. It is time. We stumbled into this other house in Herriman over a year ago. Things worked out and so here we go......

CTR-CHOOSE THE RED

2008-09-07T21:00:00.005-07:00

Paul and I LOVE college football...especially when its the Utes. I read a shirt that said" I am a Utah fan and anyone who plays BYU"...we are not totally like that. (but I loved the shirt)
Anyway, we went with Zack and Spencer. Paul and I knew it would be more fun with them. I crush on them a LITTLE so I about smiled ALL night long. They are such good boys and make us laugh. We got Dippin Dots (the real reason I go) and Spencer LOVED them. It was his first UTAH game and first Dippin Dots experience. Utah won so we were happy and confident in our team. The fireworks after were amazing.
Isaac enjoyed the game when he was not sleeping or crying when people screamed and got loud. Paul and I always talked about how fun it will be to start taking our kids to games and so we felt lucky to have our little Utah fan with us in red!
Here are a few pictures of the night.

Missing

2008-08-16T15:28:00.003-07:00

Please leave me the link to your blog if I dont have you listed.

thanks,

heather

Stawberry CA-Vacation

2008-08-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

Paul and I left to the cabin a week ago. It was relaxing and fun like it has been for 26 years.
When we get down to the Sonora Pass and smell the pine trees, memories come flooding back into my mind. I have spent every summer of my life there. I dreamed of taking my own familythere someday so it was pretty special. There are streams, rivers and lakes. We hiked around Pine Crest Lake, Paul fished everyday, we went out on the boat, we had a BBQ, went to ig Trees, went to the Strawberry Store to see Big Foot (rumor has it he roams around there), spent the nights in the hot tub looking up at the stars, napping, reading, I could go on and on. WE LOVE the CABIN. We HATE leaving, but love knowing we can plan on it for next summer.
Here are a few of our memories....

Fond Memories

2008-07-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

~~LIFE IS GOOD~

We are so blessed!

Super Mom's

2008-07-22T14:51:00.000-07:00

I am sure we have all read this poem...but it is so easy to relate with. Even if I am not doing 50% of these things somedays...I know I should be so therefore I am TIRED!

The Girl in a Whirl by 'Dr. Sue'

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do if you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;I
focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano! I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,I
track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too.
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.
It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)I
chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each "lost lamb" on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,
I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write "thank yous" to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A's! And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car's tires! I fix the sink's leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; 'tis good if you do them;
You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!
It's easy!" she said and then she dropped dead.

Pauls childhood habits follow him to 30

2008-07-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Let me just start with the fact thatPaul is now 30! We have been married for over 7 years and our house is for sell.
I was vaccuming the house the other day and saw some red thing under our bed...I was to lazy to move it...so a few days go by and I dont see it anymore. GREAT! It was picked up by someone else in the house or managed to put itself away-NOT. I begin to vaccum in my bedroom again and I see much more red. I use my toes to grab it and pull it up. It is a pair of Pauls work out shorts that he just ran in. I go into the bathroom to let him know I found them and so he wont think he lost them because I doubt he would think to look under our bed, usually there is nothing under there. I put them on the bathroom floor for him and continue my vaccuming. I go back into the bedroom to unplug the vaccum and I see a little red again! I look under the bed and see a small stash of clothes. Paul has helped me keep the house clean by hiding his clothes under the bed that he uses often. In the picture you will see his favorite pj bottoms, his workout clothes (gross) and his work shoes. I laugh because I am shocked and he just turned 30 that same week. I laugh harder because we have been married for over 7 years and silly me, I thought he knew where we kept our dirty clothes. I tell him I "caught him" and to stop putting clothes under our bed. He smiles and says "okay, I just didnt think you would look under there".
The next morning Isaac and I get back from our walk, I put him down for a nap and start on the treadmill. In that room is a daybed with a matress under it. I see some red sticking out of the matress on the bottom of the daybed....it is his same work out clothes! I couldn't be mad because of the same reasons above. I actually think its funny how we get older but as a kid we decide what is best and it follows us for MANY years. I think I will just leave his clothes there so he doesnt "lose them" since that is clearly where he plans on looking for them.
I love Paul. I love how he "helps me keep the house clean because its up for sell", I love how he doesnt put things under our bed...he puts them under a different bed, I love that he has a good sense of humor because it has rubbed off on me. It makes everything easier to deal with.

Getting a new LIFE

2008-07-07T21:23:00.000-07:00

Paul and I have been married a little over 7 years. I wanted him to pick a career he would really enjoy so that when he got home from work or left to work he would not HATE his job!(I think that really makes life better for the WHOLE HOUSE). Anyway...7 years later of ENDLESS nights and weekends and holidays of studying......here are some not so good pictures of the LAST night he studied for a test....his LAST test. I am VERY proud of him.

I dont know what we will do with all our free time now....maybe go places on the weekend? Stay up late and watch movies? Hit the temple one more time? Visit with friends late in the evening? Make better meals? Go to bed earlier? any suggestions???

Really???

2008-07-04T16:32:00.000-07:00

I wonder if this worked? If so....maybe one of my blogging friends can help me figure this out. I didn't know I was creating one until after I named it! :)

Here goes nothing......I think Isaac enjoys watching me blog??? (I love, LOVE, LOVE him)