Jordan - quite the young man!

So my baby boy is no longer a boy at all! Jordan turned 12 yesterday and I am amazed at the person and man he is becoming. He is my joy and I love who he is and what he represents. He stands strong for righteous values and is big on respect, manners, and rising above the crowd. I am very proud of my son. His creativity and the way he views the world amazes me. He is such a good example to those around him, especially his brothers, and I learn something new from him all the time. I enjoy the moments that he takes to "just be a kid" and not grow up too fast because in reality there is PLENTY of time for that!So keep dreaming, expand your vision, and make life your greatest adventure! Thank you Jordan for being a part of my life. We love you!

I love Daddy!

Brandon and Noah have a great relationship. They play, wrestle, give each other "tuffy" punches, swim, build with legos and the list goes on. Noah recently pointed out that we didn't have very many picture of JUST him and Daddy so here it is! They are too cute together!

Brandon's Birthday

We went out to the Cheesecake factory for a DELICIOUS lunch on Brandon's Birthday. He's 36 can you believe it?!?!? We have known each other since I was 18 and he was 19 about to leave on his mission. Its been wonderful sharing our lives together!

Hollywood Stars

David and Carla invited us up to LA for the weekend to celebrate the boys birthdays. It has been so fun. This morning we went to the Hollywood walk of stars. The boys had a great time reading all the stars and finding some of their favorite actors. We of course took way too many pictures so here are just a few.

Deliberate Creation

I thought this was a very interesting view of life:

"Deliberate Creation is about learning how to give up the
struggle. This is why we will talk about it frequently. Struggle is trying to rearrange the world so that it aligns with the way you think it should be. It is the greatest source of unhappiness in our world today. It happens when you focus on what you perceive you don't have, instead of embracing what you do have.

The need to struggle and effort to get what we want is an illusion
and like all other illusions (or assumptions), by their very nature, they keep us from seeing the truth that is right before us.

We live in a time of striking contrasts. There is tremendous
prosperity and at the same time there is also tremendous poverty.
Why is this so? The reason is that we (meaning all of us on this
planet) must change our paradigm and see abundance as a mindset.
Abundance is waking up to the reality that you are already the person you yearn to become and that you already have everything you need.

The denial or more accurately the resistance to your true nature is what keeps you struggling. Abundance is about lovingly accepting WHO and WHERE you are IN THIS MOMENT. It is focusing on
all that you have and not losing yourself in all that you don't
have. In the end, it is this thought that allows us to live in the
Flow of unstoppable riches in every area of our lives.

Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! "



Dr. Robert Anthony

La Jolla Shores

Have you ever heard the song...."We are having a heat wave a tropical heat wave....." well the heat has hit! It has been hot not warm but hot and the best part is its been PERFECT beach weather. Its rare for it to actually be hot at the beach. Its usually a bit colder and sometimes over cast so when a day comes along without a cloud in the sky you HAVE to take advantage of it. Nothing complicated just a couple of bamboo mats, a towel, maybe an iPod or book and you are all set. We went to the beach 3 mornings in a row and it was WONDERFUL!!!! Seriously a perfect day. The boys caught wave after wave, Noah played in the sand and jumped waves and I took a deep breath, soaked in the rays and the atmosphere and loved every moment of it. The beach is my happy place.

Summer FUN

Sometimes its just nice to lounge around the pool with a cool drink swimming the afternoon away. We are very fortunate to live so close to the pool. It has been a real treat!

Wonderful Day

There was not a cloud in the sky. It was gorgeous! A perfectly lovely day nice and warm with a cool breeze my version of heaven for sure. I took the boys to La Jolla Cove to admire not only the royal blue ocean but the playful seals. The boys had such a good time. We walked along the coast discovering nature around us and it was so peaceful. Then we came back home ate lunch and cleaned up for our guests to arrive. Darcy and her kids joined us to swim at the pool. I really felt like I was on vacation! To lay out in the sun, read, chat for hours, swim and then to top it off we ordered Round Table Pizza for dinner! (my favorite) it was a great day! The kids all had fun and we got our "girl time". I am sure there will be more summer days like this ahead! Don't you just love a San Diego Summer!

Update

So what's been going on with us now that we've been in Cali a while.... well I still don't have internet at my new place so no pictures to upload, in fact my camera has been missing since the move so I feel completely lost without it, you know me I would have taken a thousand pictures by now! We have enjoyed swimming at my mom's pool, our pool and the beach, we have gone to museums, friends houses,the bay, out to eat (way too much) and spending a lot of our time unpacking and getting settled into our new place. It is coming along quite nicely. Living in a resort style apartment complex has its pros and cons-- for one we are two steps away from the pool and jacuzzi so we feel like we are spoiled and on vacation everyday , we don't have to do ANY yard work- the grounds are beautiful and its all taken care of for us, if we have any problem the management takes care of it right away which has been heaven for Brandon - they were even nice enough to give me a brand new washer and dryer and a $25 gift card just for the inconvenience while we were waiting for its arrival. If I feel like working out no need to drive to the gym a few steps away is a fitness center. Its a simple life! You would think I would be absolutely thrilled which most of the time I am and then there are the days when I miss my house terribly!! I miss mowing the lawn, admiring my flowers and trees, having so much space and peace, and feeling like I can do anything I want. I miss the kids riding their bikes and playing in the backyard, and lets not forget lounging in the hammock etc etc. In time we will get a new house as Brandon reassures me ALL THE TIME but I do miss my first home and all the incredible memories we had there. We really became a close family there. We had the "American Dream" a 4 bedroom house, the big yard, white picket fence etc. It was something I was proud of and loved especially taking the time over the years of turning the house into a home. Apartment life is just different. I know we are where we are supposed to be but it doesn't mean that it is easy. As far as work goes moving here has been incredible for Brandon. Team Captain yet again with a great team of wonderful people. We really couldn't ask for anything more. We are all healthy, happy, getting settled, with our family, seeing old friends and creating a new home. The boys are all registered for school, involved in scouts again, going to our new ward we were even given callings the first Sunday we were there as a family. I am the new Bear Den Leader and Brandon the ward executive secretary. They didn't waste any time getting us involved right way. To be honest, it still feels like a dream and every morning I wake up and think I am in my house in Utah and then quickly realize I am in San Diego. It will take time to get use to it I just trust that this is the best decision for our family and that all will turn out as it should after all Heavenly Father can make a lot more out of my life than I can and I just need to hold onto that thought... let go, trust, and move on. We are now San Diegans once again!