It's Official, We're Hippies!

Corey and I bid on a 1985 VW Westfalia Camper on ebay this morning, and we WON the bid! We are very excited that we will be traveling in our hippy van across America. Our first trip will be to California to go pick it up. We have a a lot of details to tie up right now, like getting a loan and everything. But, we are excited and thought we would share some photos. WooHoo!

Middle of August!

I was doing some journal writing today, and was surprised when I wrote the 15th of August. I am shocked that the summer has gone by so fast. Before we know it the little children will be headed back to school...and I wont be going with them. It's a bitter sweet feeling. I went to Angela's classroom with her on Wed., and tried to help her. But, as I was organizing her paper on the shelves, I had some feelings of relief. Glad that it will be her classroom I will be volunteering in and not my own. I have realized that Addie needs me this summer, and we have become great friends. I wouldn't want to think about a life without her. She is my little buddy, and I'm thankful that I can stay at home with her. I have a few pictures and videos that I have been going through, and thought that I would share them with you all. Last week Corey went with his brother on a backpacking trip, and Adelynn and I headed to Idaho to hang with my family. I love my sisters and my Mom! They were awesome, entertaining Addie, and giving me a break. We went on a picnic in the Twin Falls canyon, and went shopping. That's right, I spent WAY too much money, but I had a blast doing it! I don't have any pictures from Idaho because Corey had the camera. So, you might see some photos of the WORST backpacking trip ever. It rained and hailed the entire time. And, they thought they were going to have fun? They spent most of their time in the tent hiding from the crazy weather.

P.S. For some reason blogger is dumb, and I can't see where my pictures are. So, just take a guess at who is in the pictures! :)

Funny Video!

Ange(my aunt) and I went to "Kid to Kid" to find some good deals, and Addie didn't want to leave without this horse (it was only 12.99)! What a steal of a deal. But, she insisted on not leaving without the horse, and she didn't want to get in the car without being on it. I only got half of the tantrum on video...if you want to see the rest of her tantrum like behavior come visit any time. :)

July

The first picture is of Adelynn and her favorite dog (Captain) playing in the creek on our picnic.


Corey and Addie at the parade on the fourth.

Mom and Addie at the Stadium of Fire!


Eating an Ice Cream, I love this one!

First Slideshow!

We have had a fun month of June and I wanted to share some of our pictures with you all. I finally opened the last box (from moving) and found the adaptor for the camera. As a result, I am finally able to share some photos with you all. Enjoy!

Staying Alive!

First, I need to say thank you to all the family and friends who helped us move to our new apartment in Midvale. I have really appreciated everyone's kindness!

I have been wanting to post for several days now. I have a trillion pictures I would like to share with you all. But, I can't seem to get these boxes emptied. My adaptor to my camera is in a box still, and I keep thinking I will find it. But, I can barely keep up with Adelynn's messes, let alone finish going through these boxes. She just managed to empty all my DIRTY dishes out of the dishwasher onto the floor, and she currently has her diaper off and is sitting on her "big girl potty". Yes, in the middle of all this moving she has decided she wants to be a big girl. I'm excited, but it is also a lot of work. We were watching a movie one night and I couldn't find her. I went into the bathroom and she was naked, sitting on the toilet. I was SHOCKED! She has also graduated to a toddler bed due to the fact that she kept climbing out of her crib and fell on her head several times. These past few weeks I have realized the value of a full time job, and a babysitter (yes, Tiffany we miss you)!

On a lighter note, we are LOVING the city. We haven't made very many friends yet, due to the rainy weather. But, we go shopping almost everyday! I made Corey promise to NEVER move me to a small town again. I have only gotten lost in this big city once, and I'm learning to find my way around Salt Lake.

Yesterday Corey and I celebrated our anniversary (it has been four years)! Grandma and Grandpa Stoker watched Addie and we went and got haircuts (we're wild), went to Olive Garden, and saw "Up" in 3-D. It was super fun, and nice to have a break and think about everything we have been through together. Cheers to marriage!

Date Night!

I am completly exhausted tonight; with packing up the house, my classroom and entertaining children all day. Friday is here, and I needed a date night! Corey works for the next four nights, and I haven't seen Adelynn much this week. So, I had a date night with Addie! We rented "Marley and Me", my new favorite movie. And, since Adelynn totally LOVES dogs, she sat and watched almost the entire thing with me. She has never sat down and stayed calm for longer than ten minutes. But, we just cuddled on the couch and laughed, and cried to the most adorable movie. I love feel good movies that put my life back into perspective. Sometimes we need those to help us realize what is important in life: Relationships and Family!