A Trip For Two?...Yes, Please!

Dave and I got the itch to get away. We weren't celebrating anything in particular, but we just wanted a couple days to ourselves. My parents were super awesome and took the kids for us so we could relax in Park City. We had a great time together, but I missed the kids more than I thought I would. We just kept commenting on how much the kids would have loved the trip. We purchased the all day passes at Park City Mountain Resort and packed our day full of rides on the coaster, alpine slide, zip lines, and ski lifts. Oh my goodness, it was so fun! 

 The coaster is a slow relaxing ride up with a gorgeous view and a crazy fast ride down through the trees.

 Apparently the turtle-pace ski lift was too much excitement for us. :) Actually the rides up to the alpine slide was my favorite memory made. We chatted, laughed, took too many pictures, made up stories, and heckled too many riders below. This is what it was all about...to just relax and enjoy each other's company.

 What a gentleman!

 We were little speed demons on the alpine slide. So much fun!

 The anticipation of the zip line was the most exciting part. Once they opened the gate and I started moving I realized that it wasn't as scary as I thought. Still fun...just not the thrill ride I was looking for.

 The next day we walked Park City's Main Street and looked at shops and ate lunch. We were looking for a machine to make pressed coins for the kids' collections. Turns out that the Olympic Park had one, which was great because we wanted to check it out anyway. We really enjoyed walking around the museum and watching the ski jumpers practice jumps into the pool.

It was a great trip! We definitely need to get away more often and for much longer next time! I love you, Dave!

Happy Birthday, Sister Eddington!!

My mom informed me through an email, that my "post of Taylor's baptism was getting old". So to make her happy on her birthday, I am making a new post. Here you go, Mom! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

 

What I miss about my mom....

 

My mom is a great listener.Too many times in my life I've cried to her with all my worries or insecurities and she always makes me feel better. She has a way of making a stressful situation seem doable. Every time I brought home a new baby she was there to help me emotionally. The day she leaves me alone with these children is always the hardest. I've taken her listening ear for granted and now that she's across the country I'm seeing just how much I have.

 

My mom is so very giving. She has literally given me the shirt off her back. She will do anything to help.

 

My mom has a great sense of humor. My mom is, and always will be, a kid at heart. That's where I get it from. :) She is a lot of fun to be with and full of life. And I don't know anyone that has their own vocabulary like she does. "Bash you", "Mommers gommers"...to name a few.  

 

 My mom is very talented. She can sew, play the organ, play the piano, paint, can, garden, and command attention with her finger whistle. She is putting her talents to great use on her mission. She is teaching piano to several students, teaching Relief Society lessons with a moments notice, crocheting blankets for newborn babies, and teaching the members new ways of crafting. Her faith in the Savior is definitely another gift that she shows in her actions.

Happy Birthday, Mom. I love you!!

(Does this post make up for not sending you a package? :) It's sitting right in front of me. It'll make it by Christmas...pretty sure.)

Taylor's Baptism Day

 July 7, 2012

Taylor made the biggest decision yet in his life. He chose to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love baptisms, but I especially love watching my own children as they make a covenant with their Father in Heaven. The spirit was so powerful on this day. We were able to arrange a special non-stake date for Taylor. It was really nice to have the program just for him, however it also meant that we had to arrange EVERYTHING. I called lists of people to arrange it all. Taylor chose who would be on the program and asked each one himself.

There was a bit of craziness getting to the church, but we made it. Dave started filling the font early that morning and returned to the church with Taylor to turn it off. The rest of us were to come 20 minutes early for pictures and such. Well, apparently the city decided to lay fresh asphalt on the main road seconds before I needed to pass over it. We needed to drive miles down the road to a point where we could cross over it. The "alternate route" was a maze of small residential roads. 15 minutes later we made it to the church that  should have been only 1 minute away. A little glitch, but we made it. Dave baptized Taylor in Portuguese which is something Taylor will always remember. The Relief Society room was full of family, friends, and teachers that love Taylor and wanted to show their support. We are so thankful for all of them!

After the baptism we invited all our family back to the house for a barbecue. It was HOT and our house can't hold our big families. Everyone was kind to come anyway. :) 

 Taylor was spoiled with all sorts of gifts. He loved each one.

My parents gave Taylor a scripture set. My mom thought in advance and had a set embossed and wrapped for Taylor before they left. He was so excited to get them!

 

Taylor's grandparents drove from California for his big day. What a supportive and loving family this boy has!

Taylor's Baptism Photo Shoot

I took these pictures at a local park and used them for Taylor's baptism invitation.

 

I framed various sizes and displayed them throughout the house on his baptism day. (Photos by Kenna.)

 

The Brocks Rock the 4th



July 4, 21012

 

I love the 4th of July! It screams summertime, family, and childhood memories. Oh...and patriotism. :) Once again, we attended the Kaysville City parade with my sister, Laurel and her family. It felt very much like a walking advertisement. They need to ease off the amount of business entries. However, we were showered with candy!

 



 After the parade we spent the day at my parents' sister's house. This was the first family function without my parents and I'll admit, it was harder than I thought. Out of habit, I expected to see my mom in the kitchen with a warm greeting, but nope...it was empty. :(  There was a hole in our party without them, but it was still a great day. We BBQed, swam, and talked.

 Dave and a couple of my nephews made a "bridge".

 McKenna and her cousin, Maddie. She LOVES that Maddie lives so close now.

This just cracked me up. Ryan found the sweet spot of the house. Do you think we had enough chips at our BBQ?

Later we watched the Davis High fireworks as a family. This is a great tradition that caps off a great day!

Dave and I made our own fireworks in the back row.  ;) He he he.