Sawyer’s Dedication

Today we had Sawyer Dedicated at Alpine Church in Riverdale, UT.  Our close friends, Brian and Tory Brady were there to witness the special day, and our other good friends Steve and Heather Sanders offered their support as well!  A “Dedication” is where we as a family stand before the members of our church and promise to raise Sawyer as a good Christian!  We also pray for him…for his health, his strength, and for his future.  We have been so lucky to find such an amazing church.  Alpine Church was started 8 years ago by Bryan and Tracy Dwyer in their backyard!  Now it has expanded to 2 different locations and 1 more on the way. Bryan and the other head pastor, Steve Bennetsen, are amazing leaders and teachers.  All of their sermons are available as podcasts.  Just search for Alpine Church, UT.  You won’t be disappointed!!!  Also, here’s a link to their website if you want more info:  www.alpinechurch.org

 

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Neighborhood Halloween Party!

We had a wonderful 3rd Annual Halloween Party!  Every year that we have been here in UT we have had a Neighborhood Pumpkin Carving Party!  It started out with David & I helping the neighborhood kids carve their pumpkins while our awesome Air Force Friends babysat Olivia!  Last year we were blessed with having my parents here to watch Olivia while we continued to help the neighborhood kids carve their pumpkins.  This year we had to count on the Brady Family to help with both kids, carve pumpkins and take notes!  They will be the ones to continue the tradition of the Pumpkin Carving Party!  We had a lot of fun last night and we got a lot of pumpkins carved!  We enjoyed chili, Taliban Hot Dogs, caramel corn, chips, queso, cupcakes, & cookies! We are going

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to miss you all so much!  Thank you for all the fun over the last 3 years! If anyone knows anyone who might want to join this awesome neighborhood just let us know!  We know a house for sale/rent!

David is HOME!

It was a GREAT day in Utah yesterday! David arrived home with the rest of his squadron yesterday afternoon! Olivia, Sawyer, our Great neighbors and friends and I all met him on the flight line! It is an unbelievable feeling that I will never be able to truly explain! I am truly grateful and blessed that he was returned safely to us! We were able to greet him right as he pulled up in his F-16! Olivia did her usual finger in the mouth shy act! Before hand she was ready with hugs & kisses but I think the sound of the jets, all the people, & news crews were a little overwhelming! Sawyer did great and produced adorable smiles for his Daddy! Afterwards we headed home and enjoyed an evening of catching up! Both kids really warmed up to him and by the end of the night he was unable to leave a room with out someone calling him out! We look forward to spending some quality time with each other and getting him into our routine! He is truly our hero and we are so very proud of him! I want to give a special thank you to Tory & Brian on being there for our special day! I couldn't of done it with out you! And I wouldn't of wanted to! I would also like to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and support! We are truly blessed to have all of you in our lives! Here is a post to our interview on the local news!  

http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-f16-jet-squadron-returns-from-iraq,0,2866810.story

Here is another photo http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=8381102

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705338133/Hill-airmen-return-from-Afghanistan.html

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Utah

We have been in Utah a week now.  Dad & Mom drove us down last Monday and they left on Thursday.  We left Montana & it was 9 degrees outside & by the time we arrived in Roy it was 70 degrees!  Dad & Mom were great!  They kept the kids busy, helped unpack, babysat,cleaned, & cooked!  We even got to take a drive to Park City, UT & did a little exploring.  I owe them a HUGE thank you for all they  have done for us!  We truly loved our time with them the last few months!  We miss them terribly & it has been difficult getting through the day without them!  But on the other hand  we are getting down to hours when we get to be reconnected with our other half!  We will keep you posted!  We are very anxious, nervous, excited & more than ready!  Once again I want to thank my PARENTS, Ms. Heidi, Tim & Patsy All the Grandparents, friends, and all my family!  You are truly great people & we could never be who we are with out all of you!  Love You All!

 

Montana Snow!

I was really looking forward to a having a fall this year! But I think I am just out of luck. Monday morning we woke up to snow! So I got the kids all dressed in their snow outfits. We were ready to head out the door to go to preschool when the phone rang. The preschool had no power due to the snow on the power lines! I had to tell Olivia that we needed to take off her new snowsuit and we wouldn't be able to go to school today. She broke down in tears! All she wanted was her Ms. Heidi, Her Brinnley, and Gage! Like usual Ms. Heidi saved the day and invited us out to her house for a play date! Olivia was so happy and ran right to the door once I told her! Once we got to her house the driveway was a little slippery. I went to put the parking break on and my super human foot drove it all the way into the floor. It just didn't seem right so I tried to release it and it was broke! After a long morning of making calls, & driving around the block we figured out that the brake was not on and that I could drive it to the shop! Meanwhile Ms. Heidi was a saint and took care of my kids by putting Sawyer to sleep, feeding Olivia lunch, and being the best friend that anyone could ever ask for! I am going to miss you Ms. Heidi SO much! Thank you for everything that you do for my family and ME! It is such a privilege to have you in our life!

Sawyer is on the GO!

Last week Sawyer figured out how to make his arms and legs work together! He is busy crawling all over the place! I am super happy that he figured it out and that he is right on track but sad that now I can’t just put him wherever and he is on his way out of babyhood! He chases Olivia around the living room, screams and smiles, and is just overall having a lot of fun with her! They really do get along good there is just the occasional toy stealing from both of them, and a few more bumps & bruises! Here is a clip of Sawyer in action!

Happy Harvest!

Olivia & Papa Steve had so much fun harvesting the garden! They found 10 pumpkins, lots of acorn squash, tomatoes, & spiders! Olivia just loved the garden and especially everything that Papa would give to her out of the garden! She had fun all summer dragging  around her bucket with tomatoes, cucumbers or grasshoppers! When it was time to get the pumpkins out Papa would bring her one and then she would say "another one!" Good thing there were 10! Sawyer enjoyed getting to sit and look at the pumpkins as well! Just glad we got them out before the cold weather came!

Helping Grandpa pick the first pumpkin!

     Farmer Olivia & Papa Steve

         Farmer Sawyer

Happy Birthday!

Happy 29th Birthday Daddy! Olivia has been busy practicing the Birthday Song with everyone else name! This is a very challenging thing for her! One month ago it was her big day and since then we have celebrated lots of other family and friends B-days. At age 2 it is just so much easier if everything would just revolve around you! Today is someone very special birthday.... Daddy or David! We are unable to celebrate with him but don't think we won't be thinking of him! We hope you have a very Happy Birthday David! We love you and can't wait for you to get home! Here are some pics of some of the B-day parties we have attended. Happy 58th Birthday Grandpa Tim! Happy 22nd Birthday Brittney! Happy 2nd Birthday Brinn! Happy 50th Birthday Uncle Stuart!

First Day of Preschool

Wow time flies! Last week she turned 2 and now she is in school! Today was her first day of preschool! My awesome best friend started a preschool for kids age 2-4! We happen to be so lucky and actually be here in Montana for awhile so I signed Olivia up! I am super sad she won't be able to go the whole year but we will take what we can get! It is on Monday & Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This morning was a challenge getting everyone ready, fed and out the door for the day, but we made it! Only thanks to the help of my wonderful parents for helping me get the kids ready to go! Once we arrived Olivia went right down the stairs and into the classroom! She took her backpack and coat off and practically through them on the floor. She ran right over to the table where the kids were sitting and grabbed a seat. I didn't even get a hug goodbye! I am so excited that she actually wants to be with other people! I was a little sad driving away but quickly realized how nice it was going to be to get all my little errans done! Oh was I mistaken when I didn't even complete my thought and heard Mr. Sawyer start to whine! I impatiently watched the clock and was right on time to pick her up! The worst thing about Preschool at age 2 is that when you ask how there day was they scream "CRACKERS!!!" According to Ms. Heidi she did good! Only one little tiff. Thank you Ms. Heidi for allowing Olivia to be in your class! Thank you also for all you do and for being a wonderful friend! P.S. If you ask Olivia who her teacher is she says with a smile "Ms. Heidi!"

A Baby Shower for Liz

My sister in-law Liz & her husband are having a Baby Girl in October! David & I are super excited for them! I was just as excited to be able to put on a Baby shower for her! Of course I had my mother's help or else it would of just been a dream and not a reality! She is the one with all the awesome ideas! We knew Liz loved Zebra's & hot pink so when we found paper plate & napkins that fit that description the whole thing took off! We both had so much fun putting everything together. The best part was when it was all set up and everyone showed up! I think they liked it and I hope everyone had a good time! We played games, ate great food, watched Liz open some wonderful gifts, had cake and got to visit with lots of family! Thank you everyone who was able to come! Liz & Dave best of luck to you and we look forward to meeting your little girl!

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