Friday, April 29, 2011
The Zoo
Before we even moved to Omaha we heard about how fabulous the Omaha Zoo was, so after going through the zoo we all thought it was good but thought they were missing quite a bit of animals but after talking to our neighbors we realized we missed seeing about a 3rd of the zoo...good thing we bought a season pass!
Hammer Time
Laci came to visit and while she was here, there was a lot of hammers, levels, nails, and measuring. Laci is really good at decorating and I had boxes of decorations that were waiting for their perfect spot on the wall. We also fit in shopping, a craft project, eating out, movie and game nights and the zoo! 
Now my home is a lot less plain, thanks Laci!
Now my home is a lot less plain, thanks Laci!
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Hostess with the Mostess
Ashley got her first job working for "Buffalo Wild Wings" as a hostess, she has met some crazy people and has had first hand experiences with customers that have some serious anger problems, but is really enjoying her job. She has met some fun new friends and is enjoying having money to splurge on herself and to set up a savings account!
Easter Weekend
The kids had Thursday thru Monday off for spring break, we had a great time going to dinner, shopping, going to the movie "Hop", coloring Easter eggs, having a yummy Easter dinner with our friends and taking today to do a little R&R. 
Friday, April 15, 2011
Dear Ashley,
I can't believe that you turned 17 today my baby, my first born. We couldn't be more proud of the young woman that you've become.
You have such beautiful true qualities about you, I often hear comments about you as such: "She is so mature for her age", "She is so sweet", "She is beautiful", "She is so classy, "She has such a positive attitude"and I couldn't agree more with all of their comments.
I love how you ask employees at stores or restaurants, "How are you doing" and "How is your day going", I love how you always have a beautiful smile on your face, I love your goals that you have set for yourself and your sweet testimony, you really are such a huge example to me, I love the compassion you show to people, I love how you are so open and honest. I am so thankful for the relationship that we have, and I dread the day when you'll move out and go to college.
I hope you had a great birthday, thanks for being your sweet self.
Love, Mom.
You have such beautiful true qualities about you, I often hear comments about you as such: "She is so mature for her age", "She is so sweet", "She is beautiful", "She is so classy, "She has such a positive attitude"and I couldn't agree more with all of their comments.
I love how you ask employees at stores or restaurants, "How are you doing" and "How is your day going", I love how you always have a beautiful smile on your face, I love your goals that you have set for yourself and your sweet testimony, you really are such a huge example to me, I love the compassion you show to people, I love how you are so open and honest. I am so thankful for the relationship that we have, and I dread the day when you'll move out and go to college.
I hope you had a great birthday, thanks for being your sweet self.
Love, Mom.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Omaha
Well two weeks ago today we arrived in Omaha to start our new chapter in our lives, and I couldn't be more happier!
New Friends
Omaha has opened its arms wide and have taking us all in, the girls are loving their new schools and have all made a lot of new friends! Maddy, Emily, and Hannah all have girls their age that live right next door, the first thing that Hannah says when she wakes up and the last thing before she goes to sleep at night is, "Can I play with Holly. " Ashley has had plans on the weekends....so no tears have been shed since we arrived in Omaha and I couldn't be more thankful! We moved across the street from some amazing people, they are members of our church which is sooo nice because we instantly had that immediate connection, they have opened up their home and hearts to us and have had us over for dinner, a lunch date, shown me the area, and introduced us to a lot of fun people.
New Home.
I am loving the area we bought in and I am loving our new home home. I have had a lot fun painting the stark white walls some fun new bold colors, I love the color palette that my sister picked out for me, a little gold, teal, tan, red, orange, and green some of the colors are a little out of my comfort zone but I am loving them together, I think they accent each other very well. I can't wait until the last picture is hung and to see the end results to making this home our home!
New Ward.
One thing I have discovered moving out of state is that our ward families have saved us.
The void that we felt from being so far away from family, was filled by our great ward family I really couldn't imagine living out of state without them, we left behind a lot of great people but I am excited for the opportunity and growth that we'll have in our new ward and we have already met some great people! We are excited to be in a large ward again, I think the Primary President said that there are 80 children in the Primary and 20 in the Nursery...Yay it feels like our Utah ward!!
I think what we all love about Omaha is that it feels so familiar, not sure if it's because it feels a lot like Utah( a lot of shopping, rolling hills, larger numbers at church, a little warmer climate, and a lot of sunny days) but whatever it is we love it here!!
New Friends
Omaha has opened its arms wide and have taking us all in, the girls are loving their new schools and have all made a lot of new friends! Maddy, Emily, and Hannah all have girls their age that live right next door, the first thing that Hannah says when she wakes up and the last thing before she goes to sleep at night is, "Can I play with Holly. " Ashley has had plans on the weekends....so no tears have been shed since we arrived in Omaha and I couldn't be more thankful! We moved across the street from some amazing people, they are members of our church which is sooo nice because we instantly had that immediate connection, they have opened up their home and hearts to us and have had us over for dinner, a lunch date, shown me the area, and introduced us to a lot of fun people.
New Home.
I am loving the area we bought in and I am loving our new home home. I have had a lot fun painting the stark white walls some fun new bold colors, I love the color palette that my sister picked out for me, a little gold, teal, tan, red, orange, and green some of the colors are a little out of my comfort zone but I am loving them together, I think they accent each other very well. I can't wait until the last picture is hung and to see the end results to making this home our home!
New Ward.
One thing I have discovered moving out of state is that our ward families have saved us.
The void that we felt from being so far away from family, was filled by our great ward family I really couldn't imagine living out of state without them, we left behind a lot of great people but I am excited for the opportunity and growth that we'll have in our new ward and we have already met some great people! We are excited to be in a large ward again, I think the Primary President said that there are 80 children in the Primary and 20 in the Nursery...Yay it feels like our Utah ward!!
I think what we all love about Omaha is that it feels so familiar, not sure if it's because it feels a lot like Utah( a lot of shopping, rolling hills, larger numbers at church, a little warmer climate, and a lot of sunny days) but whatever it is we love it here!!
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