Happy Mother's Day!!

Happiness, love, gratitude, peace, and perfection are the words that instantly held a new meaning the moment I became a mommy. My world changed dramatically almost 7 months ago and I could not be more grateful or blessed for that matter! The moment I held Keller in my arms everything that I had been preparing my whole life for became real. I became a mommy! I can still see his perfect little face in my mind as I looked at him through tear filled eyes for the very first time. I miss those little kicks as he grew and developed in my belly but I would not for a second give up the laughs, kicks, and giggles I am now spoiled with all day every day! He is growing so fast and learning things sooo quickly! I am amazed every second at the way his little mind never seems to rest! I love my perfect little angel and I could not ask for a better calling than that of a mother!

Also on this mother’s day I have a greater appreciation of my own mom and all that she has done and sacrificed for me! I love you mom! You are the greatest mom I could have ever asked for and I love you so very much! I have learned so much and continue to learn every day from all that you have taught me! There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and thank my heavenly father for all that you have sacrificed not only for me but for all of your children! I know you have sacrificed so much more than I could ever comprehend and I love you so much for that! Thank you mom! Thank you for your hugs and your kisses, your smiles and your laughs, your constant thoughts and prayers in my behalf, your patience and your trials. Mom, thank you for everything! I love you , I love you, I love you I do!!! I am so blessed to have you forever and for always! You are the greatest blessing I could have ever asked for! I am also blessed with an incredible mother in law whom I love and adore completely! I am so grateful for her and the incredible son that she raised that is a perfect father to our adorable son and an amazing husband to me! The patience and love that she has is unreal and she is such a great example to me!!  These two women have made the most infinite impact on my life and have taught me so much! I have been blessed more than I could ever imagine!! I love you both and wish you the happiest of all mothers’ days!!

Happy mother’s day to all the wonderful women in my life!! There are far too many to count- I love and appreciate you all! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Thanks little Keller Bug for making me a mommy!!!!



If the Savior Stood Beside Me.....

So Kurt and I were called to be primary teachers a few weeks ago and lets be honest, I love primary so it is a blast!! (not that I didn’t love scouts too.. they were so fun! But I am a little more in my comfort zone in primary seeing as how I have never been a boy scout before! Haha) Anyways, a huge part of primary is singing /sharing time! Is it absolutely crazy that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this part! What is more perfect than listening to a bunch of sweet little voices singing about Jesus? Well, one of the songs we have been working on for the past few weeks is “If the savior stood beside me”, the words to this sweet primary song touch my heart every week, I love it! The last verse sings..

“He is always near me, though I do not see Him there,

And because He loves me dearly,

I am in His watchful care,

So I’ll be the kind of person that I know I’d like to be

if I could see the Savior standing nigh watching over me.”

How incredible is that to think about? Really and truly I cannot even begin to imagine how different I would be if the savior was standing beside me each and every day. That is the sad truth, that being said, I want to be better in every way so that I can feel of his spirit always because he is beside me always. I know that my savior loves me and wants so much for me, but it is up to me to be worthy of those blessings.

3/11/10 = 3 years baby!

Oh hey you handsome hubby of mine!
I just wanted to take a second to publicly embarrass you by proclaiming my undying love! haha Just teasing.. but really! Happy Anniversary to the man I love more than anything!!
Happy anniversary! , 3 years BAPE!! :) I am pretty sure that qualifies us for some kind of married people street cred right?!? I'll see that newlywed bliss and raise you 3 years marital bliss, 1 cute baby boy, a boat, a house... oh and the mortgage! yup... we have made it!  this is serious business now! I am so glad that you chose to marry me in spite of the then unknown hockey facts and well minor height difference (hey at least its not the other way around right?! haha I could be hugely tall!! haha) But baby can't nobody love me quite like you do!  Thanks for my sweet little baby boy, whom I love and adore more than anything! Thanks for your endless hard work to take care of all our needs and wants and most of all thanks for caring for my crazy and well somewhat drastic self :) I love you so so much and fall in love with you more and more everyday! I would say yes again in a second! I love you Kurt! 3 down, eternity to go! I love you! I love you! I love you!
(embarrassed?!?! haha LOVE YOU!!!)
XOXOXOXO

totally in love

Last year around this time I thought life was perfect! An amazing man whom I get to call my hubby J a sweet little apartment, and a house that was soon to be ours J Life as I knew it, was perfect!! Little did I know that, that heart I thought was so full already was nearly empty compared to what it soon would be! Little did I know that the 2 of us was already 3.. little did I know that I my heart much like the Grinch would grow 2 sizes with the sweet growing baby inside of me! Just a little over a year ago I found out we were expecting a sweet baby (Feb 2012) and now a short year later and my sweet baby is already 5 months old!! And growing more every day!!

I know it may sound silly but there are times where I just sit and watch him for endless hours! His smiles. His giggles. His perfect little non stop talking. And his constant movement! I sit in amazement that just a year ago I sat in almost this very same spot in our house wondering which room would be the “baby’s” room and would it be a boy or a girl.. and oh the name lists! It all happened right here and it seems so long ago but at the very same time it seems like just yesterday! What use to be those little flutters in my stomach is now a growing baby boy who I still don’t quite understand how he fit inside me.. but I am so glad he figured it out so that we can now have him here with us healthy and strong!

It is so crazy to think of the emotions and feelings that constantly surged through my body and now those emotions are still there but in a different form. I wish so badly now that I would have been better at recording every thought and feeling as I had it but I (as you are well aware) struggle at getting around to these things with so many other things going on. However, as I know have realized, if I don’t record every little detail I am scared to death that I will forget the little things that I love so much.

As we got ready to do our taxes I was looking through all the paperwork we would need I found a little letter I had written for Keller the week before he was born.

My Sweet baby boy,

 I cannot believe that you’re almost here! I am so excited to finally meet you and hold you in my arms! Your daddy and I have been waiting for you for 9 long months and pretty soon we’ll get to see you, touch you, and gaze into your beautiful eyes.  I’m especially looking forward to holding you in my arms and nuzzling your sweet smelling head.  Let’s spend hours together just cuddling, nursing, sleeping, and enjoying life together… deal?!?  

I can’t wait to be your mommy.  I’ve been preparing for motherhood since I was basically 5 so my little angel, you have nothing to be worried about! Haha (who am I kidding) I am so excited and terrified and well to be honest I won’t blame you a bit if you are a little nervous, but I can promise you I will love you forever and do my best to be the best mommy ever!!  And since the doctor told me 2 weeks ago that you would be here any minute, I now  feel so ready to welcome you into my life and snuggle you more than you can imagine.  I’ve studied everything I could about how to be a good parent, how to help you learn and grow, and how to be the best example I can be for you.  I’ve even practiced by taking care of lots of other babies and kids by babysitting and working with little angels at work everyday, but really it was all for you.  Taking care of you and teaching you how to take good care of yourself sounds like the most fun and rewarding thing I could possibly do in my life.  Thanks for helping me fulfill my life’s purpose.

Just wait ‘till you meet your daddy.  He’s fantastic.  I just know he’s going to be such a wonderful daddy to you. He is so smart, strong, adventurous, loving, funny and more! I   always wanted to find the perfect guy to love and be sealed to for time and all eternity and well … that’s your dad.  He cares so much for you already and is just so excited to teach you oh so many things!  You are going to love him so much! He will be your best buddy and the one you will look up to for everything!  I love his honesty and the way he has trouble keeping a secret, even when it’s a fun surprise.  I completely trust him to take exquisite care of all of our hearts, which is really the most important task of all.  And on top of all that, he’s hilarious!  With your daddy in our lives, we are sure to have lots and lots of laughter and fun. (trust me he has already made summer plans for when you come! .. I hope you like boating! Haha)

My friends keep telling me that you’re “one lucky baby” and I agree…. But not because the same reasons they think.. you are one lucky boy because you have an amazing daddy and an incredible heavenly father who trusts mommy and daddy enough to take care of you for awhile!  I still cant believe it, but I couldn’t be more ecstatic!

 I’ve always thought of myself as pretty darn lucky and well I feel more and more lucky everyday when I  feel your little kicks so strong and stronger everyday! .  I can wait to meet you sweetheart! I love you so much already and I hope you always know that! Your mommy and daddy love you so much and we will always be here for you no matter what! I know that sometimes life will get a little crazy and even hard but it is so worth it and I know you will make it through it all like a champ! I love you buddy and I always will!

I cant wait to meet you sweetheart but you take your time, okay! You come when you’re all ready- We will get through the whole delivery thing together! J I am sure it will be so perfect and so worth it once I get to to see your cute little fingers and toes! I love you my sweet baby! I will see you soon, okay! I love you! Love your mommy!!  XOXO

It was so crazy to read my crazy scrambled words but the truth behind every single one still stands true! I am so totally in love with my growing baby boy and even though he doesn’t seem to want to stay small for too long, I have loved every minute and love him more every single day!! If only I could pause time for a little while so that I could soak it all in! One day! One day! (hopefully there is some sweet angel in heaven just recording every little event so that one day I can watch it over and over again.. yup.. I am that sappy!!) but in all seriousness I love every little second with my boys and I am totally in love! Keller mommy loves you and I would never change a thing! I love you sweetheart!

Thank you Mr. Bus Driver!!

There are a million ways that I could start this post but I think the best and easiest way would be with a simple thank you! I didn’t know his name, I couldn’t see his name badge, I don’t even know where he technically works, but today he made a difference.

Lets just say that I don’t like buses… in fact, I HATE really really really don’t like them! They are big, loud, scary, and usually a little smelly! Well trying my best to abide by the new hospital protocol I now must park offsite (boo!) so by parking offsite I too get the lovely opportunity to ride the shuttle! I mean seriously who wouldn’t want to ride a shuttle first thing in the morning and then again after a 9 hour work day! Sense the sarcasm?!?!

Well I don’t want to complain anymore or give you the wrong idea because I promise that is not what this is about! In fact.. this post is for the exact opposite!

Well to give you a brief idea of how my first day with the shuttle went .. here goes nothing… Well after arriving to the parking lot I wasn’t quite sure if I was looking at the right bus so as I sat waiting to see if anyone I recognized got on the bus it soon left! Ahhh! Not the way I wanted to start my day!! Well after getting on the next bus which came 10-15 minutes later I finally got to work!

Okay now fast forward 8.5 hours after a very exhausting and frustrating day there I was running (in heels) looking like a total idiot trying to catch the bus before it drove away! And to add to it, I almost fell flat on my backside in a huge slush puddle but to make it worse I didn’t totally fall instead I flapped my arms like a dang bird trying to keep my balance! Ya trust me when I say I looked like a total fool!! Needless to say the bus didn’t drive away without me.. I think he felt bad since I looked like such a mess!! I was totally embarrassed and couldn’t wait to get home so I quickly and quietly got on the bus to head to the parking lot.

After unloading all of the employees at the guardsman lot I walked to my car started unloading all of my bags when the shuttle pulled up and then stopped behind my car! The driver without a second thought jumped out of the shuttle and quickly started cleaning the piles of snow off my car.. he didn’t even have a scraper, using his bare hands he smiled as he brushed every bit of snow off my car without hesitation simply saying “Have a great day!”

I don’t even know his name .. all I know is he was truly an angel! That is definitely what I needed, his simple smile and quick gesture of kindness made me a weeping mess the whole way home! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to him and let him know that his simple act of going the extra mile truly changed my whole day! Even though I do not like busses I am hoping to see him again to say thank you, but just in case I wanted to make sure he was recognized! Thank you Mr. Bus driver for making my day, you truly have no idea what that meant to me! Thank you!!!

2012... (super late.. whoops!!)

Okay so first off... this is sooooooooooooo over due! I didnt realize it was still sitting in draft but I have been busy and still havent had the time to add pictures so what the heck.. here it is in all its boring glory.. but none the less I am loving 2013 already and cant wait for all that it has to bring!!! 2013 the thomas gang is here to play!!! woot! woot!!

Where on earth do I even begin?!?! 2012.. what a great year! I cant believe how much happened and how truly amazing this year has been! As I sit and try to think back on the events of this year, they all seem to fly by! This year was full of a lot of firsts and more adventure and love then one could ever begin to hope for!

We welcomed the year 2012 in the utmost fashion! It all began with dinner out at Tepenyaki with friends! Followed by a night of games, fun, and lots of laughter!! (what better way to start a year right!?!?) Well that perfect night soon turned into a perfect year! Each month was full of memories galore! So, bear with me for a quick flashback of 2012! …

January:
New Years celebrations... Skiing... Work... School... etc...

February:   
Valentines....Aliyah's baby blessing...Lexi goes through the temple to recieve her endowments.. offer was accepted on our house... found out I was pregnant!!... Work.. School... etc...

March:
2nd anniversary... St. George getaway with Lance and Atalie.... first ultrasound! (9 weeks!).... Kurt's 25th  birthday!...  closed on our house! ... Kurt gets accepted to Utah States Business program!..  Work... School... etc...

April:

Easter!... My birthday!... Lexie leaves to the MTC... House remodeling begins!!... natalie's hair for prom!... Kurt gets Pink Eye and Eye Conjunctivitis (YUCK!!)... anounce pregnancy! ... Work.. school.. etc...

May:
Mother's Day... Emergency Room adventure.... bed rest x2 days (Eek!) ... Its a BOY!!!!... remodeling continues.... Move in to our house!!! woot! woot! Liz and Chase's wedding!.. work...  finals fo school!!...etc...

June:
Father's Day... St. George Thomas Family Vacation... Jet skiing adventures... work... etc...

July:
4th of July Celebrations!... Kidney Stones .... 24th celebrations on the roof! haha!... Backyard movie night with the Thomas clan!.. baby registeries begin... work... sold jet ski.... bought a boat! (sold boat 2 weeks later!)....etc...

August:
Bought boat #2... Boating adventures... New Fence!... Vegas Bound adventure! 1st baby shower with family in Vegas (30 weeks)... Kurt tries the wake park... #2 baby shower with friends in Bountiful! ... work... etc...

September:
Labor Day Fishing adventure... Scout leaders... Kurt plays Hockey!... #3 baby shower with Kurts childhood neighborhood!... baby room ready!... more boating adventures!... #4 baby shower with Wuthrich Family... Kurts Parents move in!.. work...  etc...

October:
General Conference!... #5 baby shower with Thomas/Call Family... #6 ward baby shower.... Work...Root Canal... No more driving to work... waiting game... Warren Miller Movie... Cookie baking craze... KELLER!!! best day EVER!!! .... 2Xdays at Riverton Hospital... Going home.. halloween traditions with lance and Atalie with new included baby adventures!! ... etc...

November:
Election craziness... Everyday with the cutest boy EVER!! .... resting.. healing.. loving!!! Kisses.. Hugs.. HEAVEN!.. Thanksgiving with mom and dad thomas... black friday shopping.. snuggling!.. christmas shopping... 1st adventure to PARK CITY celebrating Keller turning one month!.. skiing... etc...

December:
Kellers baby blessing!... back to work... Christmas festivities... So many parties! ... Keller Bug turns 2 months... Kellers 1st Christmas.... New Years eve festivites! Traditions with Lance, at, Ty, & Rochelle! Texas Roadhouse..Knee boarding through the neighborhoods.. Ice Cream.. etc... Welcome 2013!

2012 was so great to us and we can’t wait to see what the wonderful year of 2013 has in store!

Keller's first Christmas!!

Its completely normal to have a million and one best day evers right?!?! RIGHT!!! Every single day with my boys seems to top the one before and quite honestly I LOOOOVVVEE IT!!!! Every single day is truly amazing but Christmas was truly remarkable! It was a magical perfect day! Holidays are soo much more fun and exciting when you get to celebrate them with sweet little kiddos! Our Christmas celebrations started during the week and it was a busy week at that! Thursday night we attended the Forgotten Carols with Kurt’s parents! It was amazing! I love the incredible feeling that you leave that production with! It truly puts you in the Christmas spirit! Friday night was our Wuthrich Family Christmas get together! We celebrated together at our home this year! We are so blessed to have such an incredible family and they absolutely spoiled us and our little Keller more than we could have asked for! Saturday night we had our perfect annual Call Christmas get together! So much fun! It is always so good to see everyone! Sunday night we spent snuggled together in total anticipation of our coming adventures! Monday.. aka Christmas Eve!! After working in the morning we had our Thomas family get togethers!! First we all met up at Nate and Ashley’s new house.. Keller and I were the first to arrive and Logan and Bailey were more than excited to spoil Keller with their gifts! They got him a little Mario back pillow to help sit up! It was so absolutely adorable! When everyone else showed up we did a family gift exchange and got spoiled! We seriously couldn’t ask for better families! We are so blessed! After our gift exchange, we battled the weather and carpooled it up to Heber for the annual Christmas party!  We had so much fun and well to be honest Keller slept through almost the whole night… I am not sure how he sleeps through all the craziness but he seems to manage! Christmas Eve wrapped up with us snuggled together watching A Christmas Story, wearing our Christmas PJs, and getting some last minute wrapping done.
Okay well that was a super quick glance at our pre-Christmas festivities… as for Christmas… it was amazing! I think Kurt and I were way more excited then Keller but I know deep down he was so full of excitement.. he is just far better at controlling himself than us! Haha We all headed down Christmas morning and lucky for us.. SANTA CAME! Woot! Woot! Keller was spoiled rotten by Santa and we loved helping him open all of his gifts! Kurt was so cute with all of his little surprises for Keller.. lets just say that I know as Keller gets older, we are going to be very busy with adventures! And I am sure I will always be full of worry along with all that excitement because my boys are going to be full of energy and adventure! Our christmas gifts seemed never ending, I cant believe how much we were spoiled! We also got to talk to Lexie!!! Sister Wuthrich is doing amazing! London is so blessed to have her! It is absolutly crazy how much I miss her, but I know she is right where she needs to be and she is doing amazing things!!! I am so proud of her!!!
We then had christmas dinner at Meghan & Victor's house with Meg, Victor, Addie, and kurt's parents! It was perfect!!

Well all in all our Christmas was truly perfect in every way imaginable! And for some pictures……..

All in all... we were spoiled rotten and truely blessed!! What a great year it has been!! :)