Great Ward and Great Books

We have wireless internet through our complex and it hasn't been working or it gets so slow. I thought I would get on while it is working and write a little. SBT started the Masters program orientation on Monday. He thinks the program will be fun but a lot of work. School Really starts on Monday so that's is when is starts to get crazy. I got a calling in our new ward! They called me to be the Preparedness specialist. I was shocked that they wanted me to do that. I think it will be fun and a lot of work. This ward takes this calling very serious because of the tornadoes and ice storms they have. They want to do some kind of inter-faith preparedness fair so they want to get going on that. Our ward is great! We had a couple and their kids come over on Sunday and brought us some banana bread. They didn't know our phone number or our apartment number so they had to track down a bishopric member's number and got our info and then came over. Princess was so excited to have kids over at her house. We also got invited to a BBQ with a bunch of families. It has been so nice that people have been thinking of us. I want to add pictures of our apartment but our wireless is so slow that every time I try to add pictures it kicks me off.
For all of you who love the Twilight books, I read the last book!!! I loved it. I stayed up late at night and read all through nap time and got it done in two days!! I couldn't stop reading it. I told my Mother-in-law about the books and how much I loved them. She started reading them and read them so fast. She really liked them. If you haven't read the last book yet you really need to read it. I will not talk about just in case.

We are Here!

So we made it to Kansas and we finished unpacking our last box last night. Manhattan Kansas is small but has a lot to do. There are a few parks close by, a little Mall, a Zoo (it has about 15 animals) bowling, and County fairs. If Kansas State was not here there would be no Manhattan. Manhattan is called the little apple (not to be confused with the big apple in New York). Since we got here everyone wants our money, the school our apartment, utilities companies, the police department (SBT parked in a no parking zone. He didn't see the sign) and the grocery store. Our student loans don't come in for a couple of weeks so we have to make it on what we have till then. We did meet some of SBT's professors and the department head of his College. They were really nice and willing to help with anything. The people here are great! Our ward is really friendly and small. They are very excited to have us because I think most people have a couple of callings in the ward. The Bishop told us he is going to put us to work so they are rushing our records over to the new ward. Princess asks about her friends and wants them to see her new house. If anyone is ever in Kansas please stop by. Princess said something funny yesterday. I was plucking my eyebrows and she told me, "Mommy don't do that to me it makes my eyeballs nervous". I miss you all!

The big move to the middle of nowhere

So we are moving to Kansas July 22. I am excited for my new apartment because it's bigger and nicer but I am sad to leave all of my friend and family in Utah. I have started to pack and clean early to help with the stress of moving. Princess is a good helper and loves to throw things in the boxes. The kids and I fly out on the 22nd of July and will meet my Mom at the airport in Kansas (she is flying from Nevada)so we can sign papers for the apartment before SBT and my Dad come down on that Friday. We were all going to drive by this way will be a lot easier on the kids.

Crazy man is starting to get around on his own. He gets up on his knees and throws himself forward. He is a BIG mama's boy so everywhere I go Crazy man is following behind me. Princess has started to call Connor cutesy instead of Connor. Other than getting ready for our big move everything is pretty normal. We are loving life and are having fun!

Four Years and going strong!

Today SBT and I have been married FOUR YEARS!!! I can remember my wedding day so clear. The excitement, the love in the air, beautiful weather, family, and a handsome husband. I am so excited to be married with Scot forever. I love him more more each day we are together. I am proud to be his wife and proud of the wonderful family we have together. Hurray for marriage!!

Mother's Day Fun

Mother's Day was so much fun. Princess came into my room early in the morning and said, "Happy Mofers Day get up" (She is having trouble pronouncing the "th" sound). She was very excited to show me that her and daddy made French toast. This was Princess's first time I think having French toast and she really liked it. She was telling people we would see Happy Valentines day so we told her its not Valentines day it's Mother's Day. She decided to combine them both and would say Happy Motherstine Day. We had a fun day. SBT and Princess made me a card and a coupon book. Princess made me a cookie coupon which said that she would make me cookies (with the help of dad) later. SBT and Princess made me a coupon for one million kisses and hugs (that one is my favorite), and I got a coupon for a new blender because our old blender is about to die. Later on we went to SBT's Aunt and Uncle's house for dinner. They did such a good job cooking the food was SO good.
Last night our kids had a hard time sleeping. Crazy man was crying because his teeth are coming in and he doesn't feel good. Princess was crying because she forgot her favorite animal, brown monkey, at SBT's Aunt and Uncle's house. So I told Princess I would lay with her, while dad took care of Crazy man. She is so cute when she sleeps. SBT brought Crazy man in later and I was able to see both kids sleeping. I felt so blessed to have such wonderful kids. They bring me so much joy! I am happy I have them forever!!

Cute Kids

I love watching my kids interact with each other. Sometimes they are so nice to each other and give one another so much love, it's just so fun to watch. Other times (like a minute later) they yell and pull hair I wounder how it changes so quickly. I think little brothers are born knowing how to upset their big sisters. At least Crazy man came with that function. He knows when Princess is in a bad mood and plays off it. He makes this grunting sound that she doesn't like and he will make it and wait for her to yell "No" and he will keep making it until she gets so upset and has me tell him to stop. I'm sure he will get better at upsetting his sister as he gets older.

Sickness

I was so happy that my family made it through the winter without any big sickness. Then in April every sickness we didn't get this winter hits us now. Princess got strep throat and a cough, Crazy man got a stomach virus and a cough, SBT gets a stomach virus and I get an ear infection, and what they think is the flu (the one that isn't that bad) and a head cold. We have been at the doctor's office it seems like every week and at the pharmacy just as much. It's Spring time why are we getting sick? Anyways we are feeling better and hopefully that is the end of the sickness. Scot got a summer job and a nearby nursery. It will be fun for him to learn more about plants and how to care for them. He will also be doing some design jobs on the side through this nursery and whoever else wants him.

I am very excited for the summer!!! BYU gives us a free summer pass to the pool and I am so excited to take advantage of it. I can't wait for the warm weather and all the outdoor fun.