Yes, I have to admit...it was my 1st time going to Swiss Days! Angi just couldn't believe it. I've heard about it a ton, but have just never gone. I will definitely be going every year now. It was SO fun! I'm glad you waited till I got off work so I could go with you Angi. We decided that it would be fun to take the girls with us. Kind of a pain with the strollers and how crowded it was, but they had a great time...and it was nice to have a night out with our girls! We had fun walking around, and looking at all the different things they have there. The girls of course loved the head band store the best...they were so cute trying them all on! I loved ALL the little shops...such cute ideas. Angi and I decided that we could make some of the stuff they had there, so we held off on buying, and are going to attempt to make them! We'll see how that goes! Thanks again Angi and Atti for the fun night!

Taking a break in the shade to eat some dinner! We thought it would be a little chilly up in the mountains, so we dressed the girls in pants...NO NEED....it was so hot!

(The girls did not want to cooperate in the picture taking...hence the silly faces!)

Girls Night Out! It was so fun going out together, and taking the girls with us. They got spoiled rotten, but that's what it's all about...right?!

This past weekend we were able to go on our favorite trip of the year...River Rafting in Jackson Hole! Every year Ben and I look forward to this time that we have for just us! We love our little Zoey dearly, but it is also so great to get away and just be a couple again! It brings back some old sparks that are fun to feel again!

We had a couple of our friends go down with us...this was their first time. They loved it too, and we're so glad they were able to come! I think next to BYU this is Ben's favorite thing in life. He did a great job getting us down the river. We hit everything perfect! We only had a few scary incidents...glad everyone was ok! Jake and Angi decided to ride the undertow of the river...don't think they'll be doing that again! Let's stick to riding the rapids in the raft! It was actually really scary, and I don't think I will ever forget Angi's face. Other than that...everything was awesome! We had so much fun going into Jackson at night. I love to go and look at all the cute shops, and just walk around. When we came back to camp we just sat around the campfire and talked for hours. I don't think we ever got to bed before 1! It was great to get to know everyone better, and we couldn't have asked for better company! We look forward to next year!

Oh, and can't forget to give a shout out to our friend Kent for letting us borrow his raft! We were sad you couldn't go with us this year, and look forward to going with you next year!

Enjoy the Pictures!

Ben and I went and ate my favorite pizza ever at Gunnar's! The rest of the gang had a little trouble finding the place, and weren't able to make it! (If you ever go here...get the bbq chicken pizza...it's to die for!)

Us!
Ben loves it that I make him take pictures all over the place! Got to have them for the blog don't ya know!


Simple Jake & Amy
What a great couple! You guys were so fun to go with! We are so glad you guys loved it, and look forward to going again with you next year!


Getting ready for the first ride! It was FREEZING this day, but still so fun! We were glad the 2nd day warmed up a little!

So after a year or so of being a slacker, I have joined Jazzercise back up again! I absolutely LOVE it, and it feels so good to be back! I try doing other forms of exercise, but nothing compares to Jazzercise! Anyone looking for a fun way to exercise...come join me. They have the BEST instructors, and it is just an hour of fun! If you enjoy dancing, and listening to great music then you will love it! I challenge you all to try at least one class, and I know you'll be as hooked as I am!

Ok, so first off I have to thank my friend Shauna for her great last post...and I warned her that I was totally going to steal it. Well, here...I'm actually going to copy and paste a little part of her's so that I can give her credit for it...

"So...I thought it would be fun to hear what makes you say to yourself "Life is good!". Whether it be a memory, something that's just a part of your life, whatever. Tell me, I want to know what makes life good for you! Then think about it each morning when you wake up & then you're day will be off to a great start!"

I have actually been thinking about this very thing quite often lately. It seems like life has been handing us one headache after another lately, and it is so easy to pity ourselves and feel sorry for ourselves. I have been totally guilty of this especially over the last six months or so. It's so easy to focus on everything negative that happens to us, and it causes us to overlook the positive things in our lives. I have tried over the last week or so to just take a step back and look at my life, and realize "Life is Good"!

Some close to me might be shocked to hear me say that right now, but really overall I have been SO blessed in my life. Lets start off with Ben...wow, I have the most amazing husband ever. I couldn't ask for anything more. He is my rock when I am just crumbling inside. He helps me keep life in perspective and to remember the things that are important in life. Next, Zoey...don't get me started..ok, here come the tears! I am SO lucky to have such a healthy, smart, beautiful, energetic, loving little girl. Many of you know that we have been struggling with having another baby for 2 years now. I have had a hard time with it because I just can't understand why it wont happen again for us...but then I think how selfish I'm being. I have one, and there are some people that can't have any...who am I to think I'm so unfortunate and to get mad and upset that I'm not getting pregnant again. Do I want more children...OF COURSE, but I am SO THANKFUL that I have my little Zoey and I'm learning to be content with that for right now! I could go on, and on about what makes my life good...just to name a few more...my wonderful family, my awesome friends, and a home to live in.

I have seen a lot lately whether it be on t.v., or just hearing about or knowing someone with circumstances that are so much worse than mine. It really made me take a step back and realize, LIFE IS GOOD!

Please reply and let me know what makes your life good! Help make this one of my favorite posts yet! (Even if you don't have a blog, but read this...you can still add a comment...just do it as anonymous and sign your name at the bottom of your comment!)