Happy 4TH!!!

     I am writing this as the boys in the house sleep. We have been to the parade. Later on we will go grab some dinner and, watch the fireworks. However, what this day is REALLY about has already been seen. This morning as the parade started a color guard marched past us carrying an American flag. I stood with my Husband and, two candy anxious children with our hands over our hearts in salute of our flag. I am SO very thankful that we are a free country. I am grateful that I and, my family are free worship, work, and have opinions, any way we please. I am even more grateful to all the brave men and, women who helped make our country free. Finally, I am thankful to the strong soldiers who keep our nation all that is today.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! May we ever be a Free nation!

Love 

The Flight Crew

Q's Party!!

    On June 7th our little Q turned 2! (So far no terrible twos... fingers crossed.) I had been waiting, waiting and, waiting to find out what was going on with M. I didn't want to throw a huge party if he, was going to be home two days later.  Finally, last Tuesday after talking with handsome Hubby we decided, I just needed to go ahead and throw a party.

 First we opened some presents. 

P thought he needed some help.

Don't worry Q got ALOT more than four ;)

 This is his Monkey made out of cupcakes. (I thought this would be hard to decorate but, it was actually the easiest cake ever!)

Time to blow out the candles! It was a really cool candle until everybody started singing. He didn't like being the center of attention.

      After the party it was time to check out the chalk and his new Dinosaur. Thanks everybody that came to celebrate. This kid sure is loved by alot of people. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Q!!! (next year we'll party sooner I promise!)

Happy Father's Day!!!

    I am SO thankful for all the Dad's in my life. Mostly though, I am thankful to MY Dad. He has always been there for me. He has been a great example to me of what a Father and, Priesthood holder should be. My Dad's job has always taken alot of time but, despite it all he has always found time for what is most important: his family. Even at 24 I still continue to learn things from him. Lately, it seems that we've taken to talking almost weekly. Sometimes, it is deep and impacting other times, it's as simple as how was your week? I have come to love these chats with him. He has been a real support to me and, I will always be grateful for everything that he has done for me. I can't wait to spend time with him this summer so, my boys can get to know him better.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

From the Flight Crew

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Q!!!!

Today my baby is 2! I can't believe how quickly Q has grown up. It seems like just yesterday he was hanging out with me in the hospital. Now, he doesn't sit still to save his life. Q you have brought SO much joy into our lives. You are the best little brother to P. Daddy and I love to watch you sing and dance! I Can't wait to see how much you learn and grow over the next year!

WE LOVE YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

      Today, I'm filled with a new perspective. In the past, Memorial day was filled with BBQ's, friends, family,and excitement over the fact that there is no school. Today, is different for me and many others among our nation. Today, I want to say thank you all those who paid the ultimate price so that my children and I could have freedom. Thank you, to those like M's brother Stones who have fought and died valiantly protecting this great nation.
      I feel that Abraham Licoln said it best "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain " Before, you light your grill today we ask that you take a few moments to remember what today is REALLY about and say a prayer for the families for whom the war and all of it's cost will never end.....

Happy Memorial Day!!!

From

The Flight Crew

Armed Forces Day!!

    We will be spending our first Armed Forces Day at the ZOO!!! Last night, my Mom told me about this AWESOME website called One Cheap Chick. It just so happens that Cheap Chick wrote yesterday about not one but, TWO deals in Utah for Military families. Today, all military members and their families can get into the Hogle Zoo or, the Tracy Aviary for just a dollar! Such a great deal since normally admission is 10 per person at the Zoo. Expect lots of pictures tomorrow of my two monkeys (P & Q of course), hanging out with all of their Zoo buddies.

HAPPY ARMED FORCES DAY!!! How are you spending today?

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

My boys had some help from Great Grandma this year and bought me these beautiful flowers. I'm so thankful for the women and, Mothers in my life. They have helped shape me into who I am today. I'm also grateful for my own amazing kiddos that made me  a Mom. I hope that however you and, your family are spending the day it is a great day filled with love since, that is what being a Mom is really all about. Also, don't forget to tell your Mother how much she means to you and how grateful you are for her.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!

From 

The Flight Crew

National Military Appreciation Month

(Ok really, how awesome is it that the same month M will graduate from BMT also happens to be National Military Appreciation Month? I think it's WAY cool!) 

     With that said, I really do want to express appreciation to all the soldiers out there. I am so thankful to the brave soldiers both past and, present who have served our great nation.“A Soldier is someone who at one point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to their country for an amount up to, and including their life.” I'm especially thankful, to the soldiers in my life Grandfathers, Brother in Laws and, Best friend (Squeals) for their service. I know that freedom does not come free and, I'm grateful  to all those who wrote that check; so that my family and I could enjoy this amazing life we have. I encourage you to find a way this month to say thank you to the soldier in your life.

 

** DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE DRAWING !!**