Under the weather...

Things don't always go as planned. You see, I figured I would spend the week shopping up and down the Salt Lake Valley, unpacking, meeting neighbors, thrifting, smooching my sweet boys, and decorating my house. (I am secretly hoping my mother in law will do the decorating for me anyways.) Unfortunately, none of that happened. I haven't been sick in a long time. So of course as soon I move away from family, I get sick for an entire week.  I spent the week on the couch with a kleenex box in hand.  Not what I had planned. For the next week, I plan to make up for lost time. That includes spending every minute enjoying these kiddo's. 





Don't worry boys. This week you won't be watching endless hours of Disney Jr., eating jam sandwiches for every meal, or spending all day in our p.j's on my bed. 
Since it is already 3:00 and we are still in our p.j's, we will start that one tomorrow! 

Hairball

Isn't he the cutest little hairball? Since his hair was hanging over his tiny ears, it was time for another trim. This little boy might not sleep a wink at night, but he is such a darling baby.

All in a week...

- Drove to SLC for a job interview on Thursday.

- Get a phone call Friday offering Dal a job.

- Take the weekend to think things over.

- Accept offer.

- Search begins for a place to live.

- Throw everything we own into somewhat organized boxes.

- Work at salon.

- File for taxes.

- Found a house to move in to.

- Clean.

- Paint.

- Clean.

-Shuffle kids back and forth from their Grandma's.

- Cal's teething

- Dal finishes up his job at the architecture firm.

- Said goodbye to only home we had known as a family.

- Load up our life on Friday and move to......UTAH!

The view from my back steps. What a pleasant view! :)

Dal was provided with an awesome opportunity, and we couldn't turn it down. He has landed a job with a company here in Utah, and his first project is estimating the Ogden Temple renovation. It happened really fast, but we feel so blessed and excited. With the help of our family we were able to make the move. To say this past week has been crazy is an understatement.

But we did it all. All in a week!

Birth Announcement

I thought that I would share the birth announcement

I put together a while ago for baby Cal.

He is just as cute now as he was in these newborn pictures.

Babies are such a blessing.

Our Christmas Card

Friends & Family,

We have had a great year. Here are some reasons we loved 2010:

1. Kaizer turned 1, started walking, running and unfortunately approaching the "terrible two's!"

2. Skyler returned from his mission.

3. Spring break visiting Camille’s family in Las Vegas.

4. Family reunions in Island Park.

5. Summer vacation to California with the Broulim family where we enjoyed playing at the beach, swimming, and soaking up the sun.

6. Swimming at Ross Park.

7. Cal was born on September 9, and he is a sweet and healthy boy that likes to be held.

8. Cecily has been busy working at the salon, is trying to find her inner Martha Stewart, and enjoys staying home with the boys.

9. Dallin graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelors degree in Construction Management, and an Associates degree in Architectural Technology and is currently working at an Architecture firm in Idaho Falls.

10. We became a family of 4.

After looking back at the year we have had, we feel so blessed to have good health, a great marriage, active boys, nice things, and amazing people in our lives. Who knew upgrading to a double stroller, getting very little sleep, and adjusting to being a family of four could be so fun! It definitely helps that the boys have such great grandparents who love to keep them for a few hours and let us run to town. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and hope that it can truly be the most wonderful time of the year.

Love,

Dallin, Cecily, Kaizer, & Cal

(see Christmas card above)

7 years later....

...and we're still in love!

Happy Anniversary!

College Graduate

Today is the day my hubby graduates from college. I can't believe that the day is finally here. I couldn't be more proud of him. He has worked so hard and is graduating with high honors. We are excited to celebrate his big accomplishment with our family and friends today.