Ice Skating and The Farming Game

This weekend I got to go on a date. I went with the man of my dreams and had a great time. We started out by going ice skating. We knew Longmont had a rink and that our Rec passes covered it, but we were delighted to find out it covered ALL of it, including skate rental. It was so fun to skate. It has been awhile since I have gone and I love it. One reason I love it is because it is like taking a walk, but different. Also, Gaupo and I switch roles. When we walk Gaupo likes to go fast and I prefer to just stroll along, whereas when we skate I would love to go fast and Gaupo tends to like to just go around. Either way it gave Gaupo and I a chance to talk uninterrupted and about whatever we wanted. It was so nice not to worry about what Kylee was going to take in or if she felt left out and what Tia was up to. It was so nice to be just us. After we were done skating we headed to Jack in the Box. I know richy right. However, it is one of Gaupo's favorite places to go and we don't go often because it is kind of expensive. Plus, we had just done ice skating which I love so I figured we could do something he really enjoyed. We got our food to go and went home. When we arrived we put the kids to bed and enjoyed our food. It would have been nice to sit down and enjoy dinner to, but man babysitting racks up money I tell you what. It was a delightful evening and I am so glad that we got the chance to go out.

Because we learned that ice skating was free we deemed it worthy to go whenever we wanted. So, Gaupo suggested that I take Kylee on Saturday morning while Tia was napping. I did and Kylee had a great time. At first she didn't want skates, but I talked her into them. Then we got her the wrong size and had to get another pair. Finally we hit the ice. Kylee did great and we did one lap around with me holding on to her. It took FOREVER and she really kind of just preferred to be pulled along rather than to skate. So, I went and got her a walker. She did the next lap with that. For some reason she had a hard time pushing it although she could balance really good with it and even shuffle skate a little. After that lap I did one lap by myself while she stood there with the walker and then we went home. When we got home she told Gaupo all about skating and how she fell on her bum and that it was super fun.

Kylee standing on her own. See she is a super star.

I know that is random, but oh well. On Monday after we put the kids to bed Gaupo and I decided to play the Farming Game again. This time we played by all the rules and played until time and we both had enough assets we could have called an audit too, but we were really enjoying ourselves. That is the point of writing this paragraph. We don't usually play games mid-week especially board games, but it was so fun to do it and do it together. I don't exactly know why I think it is so great, but I loved it. It could of been because I had Gaupo's undivided attention for a long time and it could just be that we were spending time together. Either way I loved it. I loved that it wasn't on the tv and that it was quite, intriguing and something that we both enjoyed.

I know its kind of a random post, but when you live my life and try to post every week random is what you are going to get, because sometimes we just don't have that many grand adventures we just have fun little ones. Anyway, I love my family and I am so glad for any time I get to spend with them.

Family Time

I love spending time with my family. I love it because I feel like it matters. I feel like whenever we take time to do something together that the bond between us is forged even stronger. One of my favorite things is being a wife and a mother, so I am so glad for weeks like this past one where it seems we just get to spend a lot of time together.

Last Saturday it was getting warmer and so we headed to the park as the sun was starting to set. We hadn't been to the park in so long. Tia almost forgot what to do in a swing, but quickly remembered that she loves it. Kylee and Tia both had fun running around and swinging it was so nice to get outside, breathe some fresh air and climb and swing on stuff that was made for that purpose.

Tia

Tia and her Daddy.

Me and Kylee

Kylee, isn't that face awesome.

Tia coming out of the tunnel.

Sunday, was pretty typical but by being in nursery I get to spend some quality time with Kylee. I tried splitting the class for lesson time and I thought it went pretty well except that Kylee started crying when I left. Luckily she has "friends" which are my other leaders who scooped her up and told her it would be okay. Later that night I did a Google hangout with my family. It was fun to hear from everyone and see their beautiful faces. I am so lucky to be related to all of them. I even got to talk with Klaire and my mom just for a bit by ourselves after it was really cool.

Monday, I finally took down the Christmas tree. I love the lights and the Christmas season, so it is always kind of hard for me to take it down, but I was feeling too squished. Kylee was kind of distressed when she woke up and the tree was gone. It was also kind of unnerving for her because I had the furniture all turned around trying to decided if I liked a new arrangement I had been thinking about. Anyway, I but the furniture back and she seemed to be okay with that, but was still not too hot about the idea of the tree being down. That night we had family home evening and then put Tia to bed. We decided to let Kylee stay awake while we rearranged the furniture. It was quite a process because Gaupo had one idea and I had another, so we tried them both. We took most of my idea and a little bit of his and now our living room is different. I feel like its more open, but who knows. It was fun to do a project together.

Tuesday I was suppose to update this blog, but decided to watch Soul Surfer instead. We also usually go to the pool, but I was afraid the roads were going to get icy, so we watched Cailou, had popcorn, and played in the basement. Enjoy the pictures and video of our fun.

Tia just as happy as ever.

Kylee wanted me to take her picture, so I said okay and this is what she did. What a silly billy.

Us girls having a party.

Wednesday it is still kind of weird to be home, but I enjoy it. Gaupo pulled out his Ken-ex coaster he got for Christmas and built that. I helped him for a bit and then made chocolate chip cookies, and used my new cookie scoop. Man that thing is so slick! Gaupo was so proud of his coaster and it was really fun to watch and help him create it. The girls have also tremendously enjoyed playing/watching it work. It really is a cool coaster.

Thursday night was totally not what I had planned at the beginning of the week, because I wasn't planning on being the girls basketball coach but now I am. So, I went to the game to get some help from one of my friends who has coached YW basketball before and then see what I have for a team. It will be very interesting. Oh I hope I am up for this. It will be an adventure to say the least.

Friday Gaupo didn't have work because it was his Friday-Saturday switcheroo. We had a GREAT day. Poor Gaupo we did everything I love. I mean he enjoys it, but it is definitely my preferred day. We had a good breakfast of waffles and smoothies. Then after Tia woke up from her nap we packed a lunch and took the girls to Macintosh Lake. We swung on the swings, played on the toys, and loved the slides. Then we went down to the lake and let Kylee walk on the ice. Don't worry Gaupo tested it first and was right there with her the whole time, plus it was only like 2-3ft from the edge they went out. Then we walked back up and had a picnic. It was super fun, the sun was warm, and it was fun. Normally that would have been the adventure for the day, but not this week! After the girls naps we went to the Rec Center. We checked out a couple of ball for them and took them onto the courts and let them "shoot," "pass," and chase the ball around. When they got tired of that we went to the rock wall so that I could climb real quick. There was no line so I climbed a couple of times and then we were going to go, but Kylee said she wanted to climb to. I was really surprised, but I asked if she could and they said that she could if the harness fit. So, we started getting her in her harness, I was sure as they started cinching that thing down she would say she was done, but nope. Then I thought she would back out when she learned she had to wear a helmet, but nope. They strung her up, and she climbed with Gaupo's help and then once he couldn't reach her she was done and she got to "swing" down. She actually wanted to go again, but we told her next time. I was very impressed she did what she did. Then we took the kids up to the track and let Kylee take a couple of laps, bounce on the exercise ball, and do one more lap. She thought it was so great. Then we finished off the night with Little Ceasers pretzel pizza. The pretzel part wasn't that great, but the pizza part was really good. It had cheese sauce instead of pizza sauce. After we got the girls in bed, Gaupo and I finished off the night with Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief. 

All that fun at the park and this is the only picture we got. 

Kylee getting suited up.

Tying the rope on.

Waiting so patiently.

Kylee climbing with Daddy's help.

This cute girl just played with my camera case.

Saturday as I mentioned Gaupo had to work. So, I went to the gym. Then we came home had breakfast and put Tia down. While she was sleeping Kylee and I washed our car and it looks good. Then we dusted and got the upstairs ready to vacuum. So, I vacuumed and then it was time for lunch and naps. When Gaupo got home from work, we played in the basement and then had dinner. After dinner it was baths, and bed. Then I made a carrot cake which turned out really good. Then we watched Bewitched and called it a night.

Sunday was kind of crazy. Nursery went really well for the most part although it seemed as if every kid there cried at least once in the day. The first lesson session I did was the perfect nursery scenario, but the second one I almost had every kid cry because one little boy realized his dad wasn't coming with him and was having a rough time. However, we made it and we made it though the rest of the class. I was very tired though and once the kids were down I took a nap too. It was so needed. That night I got to talk to Klaire and Kitt, so that was fun and even played a round of Rummikub with Gaupo, so it was a fun night.

See lots of fun family time this week. It was really fun to create things with Gaupo and spend time with the girls. I love my family and I am so glad that we get to do some really fun things together.

The New Year 2015

Wahoo!!! We made it to 2015. Man, 2014 was great but this year will hold lots of fun and adventure I am sure.

We said good-bye to 2014 in our humble abode. Gaupo worked that day, so we couldn't even begin to start until after 5:00, but it was also our last closing for Magnelab, YAHOOO!! I am glad we had the opportunity to close for them so we could get a laptop I really like, but I am so excited to not have to worry about it anymore. I don't have to worry about it if we go on vacation, or how Gaupo will do work if he as to do it after work on a Tuesday, oh man it will be so nice. Anyway, Gaupo got home from closing around 7:15ish and Kylee and I headed to a wedding reception. We went and had good food, said hi to the princess, and then danced all by ourselves. It was so fun. I think Kylee really enjoyed the one-on-one and I know I did. I love dancing with my girls and it was so fun to do it to new music. Around 8:15 we came home and I tucked Kylee in bed and then our 'party' began. I say 'party' because it is kind of weird to celebrate with just 2 of us, but its how it happens. So, we played the Farming Game, which I really enjoyed. Then we watched The Librarian. It was an okay movie. I am not a huge fan of girls fighting or anything that eludes to having sex in a movie. They don't show anything but I still don't like it. However, it was a good movie just not one of my favorites. After the movie got over (about 12:15) we clinked in the new year and went to bed. I know its not super crazy, but it was fun to play and be together and best of all be together to welcome in the 2015.

New Year's Day started too early for us not going to bed on time, but the girls did sleep till about 7:00, so I really can't complain. Anyway, we got up and dinked around for a bit and then made us a breakfast of french toast and bacon. It was super tasty. Then while Tia was down for a nap we played Disney Infinity. It was fun and Kylee really gets a kick out of running around like crazy so it works. We also played a fishing game (not a video game), and we also played disc golf with our mini-disc golf set. We also tried to figure out what we wanted to do. I really wanted to go bowling, but it is so expensive for such short period of time. So, we  decided to go enjoy the sledding hill. We dressed both girls up and headed out. We had SOOOO much fun. Kylee loved going fast and if you ask her she will tell you "I did it on my head, and went bump, bump." What she means by on her head is that she laid down instead of sitting up. We even sent Tia down. We would lay her down in the disc and Gaupo be at the bottom to catch her. We played for a good hour to hour and half and weren't ready to come in, but we need to get lunch and naps. So, we came in and spoiled the girls. We had hot chocolate and toast for lunch. It was really good. After lunch we put them down for a nap and we both took naps. Oh man, my nap was so good. I just wanted to lay there forever in my nice warm cocoon, but Kylee was up way to soon. After naps we played for a bit and then took baths and had dinner. Then we watched Cars 2 with the girls. Tia didn't make it all the way through, but Kylee enjoyed it and the fact she got to stay up. After Kylee was in bed, I think we just chilled and went to bed because the next day Gaupo had work.

The girls together. We only did this once because they much rather have their own turn.

Gaupo and Kylee walking up the hill. They are so cute!

Friday, was  a typical day except that a member of the bishopric came to take to me. In our ward that almost always means a calling, and definitely does if like me you don't have a callling. So, he did extend to me a calling and I accepted. I am now the new Nursery Leader! Oh, I did complain for a good 24 hours and then I bucked up and you know what really enjoyed myself on Sunday with those little kids. My favorite part was when I took them one-by-one to the front of the group and said "This is insert child's name." Then they would repeat the name. Then I would say "Such and such is a child of God." Then the kids would repeat it. It was so cute because every single one of those kids either beamed or did the shy thing when I said "Such and such is a child of God." It was super cute.

Saturday was a shopping day. We went to Wal-Mart first and scored some great after Christmas sales, so hopefully next year we will have plenty of lights that work. It was really fun to go and get some stuff I we wanted. Then we went grocery shopping and stocked up on some goods that were on sale. People always look at me a little weird when we by large quantities of stuff, but oh well its cheap so we buy a lot of it. We made homemade noodles and watched Bewitched that night. It was a really fun day for us.

Sunday with 9:00AM church was AWESOME!! The kids got naps, mom was cranky, it sped by super fast it was just great.

Yesterday, we had more snow fun. Gaupo didn't take a lunch because as he said he was "trying to solve the world's problems." However, it was good because he got to come home early. I thought that might happen so I took the girls outside and let Tia crawl around while Kylee and I built a snowman. It wasn't super good, but I haven't built one in forever so I had a good time. As we were finishing, Gaupo came home and we all went out back and Gaupo and Kylee built a big snowman. Gaupo had fun building and Kylee had fun taking handfuls of snow and putting them on the huge balls that Gaupo had rolled. It was so fun to watch. I love my family. They are seriously so fun and I love watching them take pleasure in the simple joys of life.

Gaupo pushing the bottom ball, and Kylee patiently waiting to help.

Getting ready to add the head.

Tia and I, we are great supervisors.

The finish snowman and its creators.

So, that is the beginning of our 2015 not crazy, but perfect for us and best of all it was welcomed in with lots of time together. Also I am not a big resolution person mainly because I always forget about them, but I do have a couple this year so here they are...

• Update my blog once a week.
• Enjoy nursery and the fact that I get to work with awesome kids and leaders.
• Enjoy my kids and husband.
• Do a couple of adventures to explore where I live a little more.
• Love and Live life to the fullest.