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So the new house we were supposed to move into this summer it's going to happen after all.  Things ended up falling through.  We were sad, but after much prayer we feel that this is the best thing for us.  We know that something better is waiting in our future.  So while we won't be moving soon, we still have the coming of our newest member to look forward to.

Once Upon a Time......when I used to update the blog part 2

We left off in April with my sisters visit.  After they left, Jason went back to work for a few days and then it was off again.  This time to Georgia.  We needed to check on the property we still own out there.  "Auntie" Katrina watched the kiddos for us while we got to have another few days to ourselves.  We stayed with our good friends The Lindquist's!  They were so sweet to put us up for our stay.  The house looked great and we got to meet the renters.  We also got to spend some time with all of our great friends out there.  First I had a girls night with Jessica Lindquist, Cari Winn, Cindy Correa and Jennifer Sharpe.  We had a kid free dinner (except for Cari's new baby Max, who was so yummy I almost ate him.  Seriously he was such a good baby) filled with lots of talking, yummy food and laughter.  Wish I could have brought them all home with me.  The following day we had a party at a local park and got to see several people from our old ward.  It was great to catch up and see how everyone was doing.  That night Jason had a guys night at Adventure Crossing.  Surprisingly and much to my relief no one was too badly injured or arrested.  They played laser tag and drove go carts (ok, let's be honest they more like crashed into each other A LOT, on PURPOSE).  They had a great time acting like giant kids.  Jason really needed that.  I haven't seen him that happy to be sore in a long time.  On Sunday we attended our old ward, the Harlem Ward.  It was so great to be back.  I didn't realize just how much I had missed everyone.  That night we enjoyed a lovely dinner with our Georgia Mom and Dad, the McDonald's.  We and the Lindquist's spent the rest of Sunday night playing Uno attack.  What a great game.  Laughed so hard I about wet myself.  We loved it so much we bought one of our own upon our return home.  Great memories were made.  It was wonderful trip.  We are looking forward to making it again next year.  Once again no pictures, I know lame.


Nothing much happened in May except for school finally letting out for Summer.  This school year seemed to drag.   We are now looking forward to lots of time spent playing outside, running through sprinklers, going to 7 peaks (it's the water park out here), camping and two big things.  1) The newest member of our family should be arriving soon.  We are soooo close.  Everyone is getting excited, but I think Emma might just be the most excited one.  She is looking forward to holding and cuddling her little sister.  In other big news, WE'RE MOVING!  That's right, we found a house we just fell in love with.  We will be moving a few weeks after the baby gets here, yes we are crazy.  Moving with a new born will be an adventure, but at least it's a local move.  We're moving about 25 minutes north of where we currently live.  The name of the city is South Jordan.  We are very excited.  This should be our last move until we die!  The location is great, not only does this cut Jason's commute time down by half, but we're closer to all the good shopping and we're now closer the Shriners Children's Hospital.  We are so very blessed.  Everything is turning out better than we could have hoped.  Here is a picture of the front of the house and some other random cuteness.  Hope you enjoy and I'll try to not go so long between posts again.

 Our New House

Once a upon a time....when I used to update the blog part 1

You know you have been absent from the blogging world when 1) you're blog background is from Christmas and 2) they have changed the look of the site when you go to update.  Six months is a long time and a lot has been going on.  I wish I could say that the reason I have been absent is because I was busy being an amazingly cool mom for my kids, but really I have just been tired.  Pregnancy can do that to ya.  So lets get up to speed shall we?


We were extra blessed this Christmas to get to have Mom and Dad Woodward come and see us.  It was too short of a visit, but we greatly enjoyed sharing the holiday with them.  We had a minute to win it  party while they were here, which was hilarious.  If you haven't thrown one, you should...right now!  Watching your friends and family (as well as yourself) act like an idiot is the best.  Unfortunately I don't have any pictures from the party, as I was too busy laughing.  But lets just leave it at this Dad Woodward can get an Oreo from his forehead and into his mouth, without using his hands, in under 10 seconds.  Next time you see him ask him to show you.  Love you Dad!  It was a wonderful first Christmas in Utah.

 Santa brought the kids each a scooter

 The boys with their Christmas mohawks, courtesy of Daddy

 The girls with their new watches

 My little Christmas elf

After the craziness of Christmas we got to have Mom and Dad Merle out for New Year's.  Once again no pictures, but we had fun playing monopoly and just being together.  Then in mid January Jason was honored with the Keystone award.  I found out it's a pretty big deal to get this award.  It's the highest award you can get in Jason's field.  Way to go, Jas!  Mom and Dad Woodward came out and watched all five kiddos so Jason and I could go to DC for the awards ceremony!  It was a nice couple of days alone.  Jason and I did a ton of walking as he showed me the highlights of DC.  We had dinner with some of his good friends that he worked with in Iraq (it was some of the best pizza I've ever eaten in my life, but that is a pregnant ladies review).  We just had a wonderful time.  It was like being newlyweds again.  It was a little cold, but we didn't let that stop us.  The only lame thing was that they were working on the reflection pond so it was drained  and filled with construction equipment.  Silver lining is that now we have to go back so I can see it.  Next time we'll bring the kids though.  I think they would love it!

February brought a trip out to California for my parents baptism.  We were honored to be a part of their special day.  Jason baptized them and I was a speaker.  After they were baptized Charlie made sure to loudly announce that Daddy had done a good job.  It was a wonderful day filled with the spirit!

 Mom and her girls

 Mom and the Sister Missionaries

 Mom, Dad and Jason

Mom, Dad and the Sister Missionaries

Also in February Jason left for his TDY to Iraq.  The next six weeks were kind of a blur of crying kids, sickness, movies, sewing projects and failed attempts at potty training.  Mom and Dad Merle came out in March to break up the monotony.  We celebrated Charlie's 5th birthday as a family and counted down the days till Daddy's return.

April was finally here and we were so happy to have Jason home!  We got to enjoy Jason having two weeks off of work.  During this time my sister, nieces and aunt came out for a visit.  We had such a great time catching up and letting the cousins all play together.  I realized my kids get along better when they have company.  It was a wonderful few days while they were here.  Looking forward to when we can do it again.

 The Cousins

 Sisters, Sisters  

 Auntie Panti and the girls

 Mikayla, Me and Madison

 Playing at the museum

 Emma's Little Shadow, Madison

 This is what you get when you force a picture out of 7 kids

 Awww!

 Love my little sister

   I have also realized that I have been horrible about taking pictures the last six months.   Stay tuned for part 2.