Birthday Fun

First, I have to say that I am a very lucky person. I have a wonderful husband and a sweet daughter. Thursday morning I was woken up by Taylor wishing me a happy birthday. She is always very thoughtful on special days (birthdays, anniversaries, holidays) and likes to wish us a happy whatever it is as soon as she wakes up. She also gave me the cutest card that she made all by herself and a quarter. Sweet, huh.

So after Taylor got out of school we went to the pumpkin patch in Springville. It is just a big field with pumpkins and you get to go out and pick your own. Taylor had such a great time trying to find her perfect pumpkin.

Here is Taylor's pumpkin. It is very heavy and she struggled to hold it on her own.

I love Taylor's expression in this photo. She is trying so hard not to drop the pumpkin. Good thing Daddy came to the rescue.

So after the pumpkin patch Jeremy and Taylor took me out to lunch at Olive Garden, my fave. Then we went to Costco and bought one of the Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes. If you have never tried one of these, you should. There are 4 different flavors in the box and they are so delicious.

I had a really great birthday even though I'm 1 year closer to being 30. Aghh!! The best part was being able to spend the day with my 2 favorite people.

Soccer

Okay, so I'm finally posting soccer pictures. Taylor has really enjoyed playing again this year and has shown improvement. Last year she would just kick the ball regardless of which direction it was going. This year she has learned how to turn the ball around and go towards the correct goal. She even scored her first goal during her last game. Way to go Taylor!!

Taylor's favorite position to play is goalie and she is actually really good at it.

Taylor is in the center, #8.

Kindergarten Update

Taylor has been in kindergarten for almost 2 weeks now and she is still loving it. She is making a lot of new friends, although she doesn't know most of their names. Yesterday she passed off all of her letters and sounds so today she got a medal and a candy bar. She is doing great and hopefully she will continue to love it.

As for me, I am enjoying some time alone. Taylor is only gone for 2 1/2 hours a day so it isn't too bad. It is like having nap time back. I had forgotten how much more I can get done without Taylor always wanting something. Plus, it keeps me sane. Well, as sane as I can be anyways.

First Day of School

Taylor started kindergarten today. I can't believe my baby is so grown up. She had a great first day and she loves her teacher, Mrs. Toelupe. She is so excited to finally be in school.

Week in Review

This has been a busy week for us. Sunday we were able to attend church at our old ward in Lehi. I was a little nervous at first since we haven't been there in a year, but as soon as we walked in everyone made us feel so welcome. Many people asked if we were back and Bishop made sure to inform us of the homes for sell within the ward boundaries. We enjoyed our visit so much. Unfortunately the day went by way to quick and we weren't able to visit with everyone as much as we would have liked. I guess that just means we will have to make another trip up there soon. Someone asked me why I love Lehi so much. Although I do love Lehi, it isn't so much the city that draws me there, as much as it is the PP3 ward. Anyone who has been in the ward can understand what I am talking about (and please feel free to explain it). The ward members are like family and there is a sense of belonging...it is so easy to become attached. It is just an amazing ward. Thanks everyone for making us feel so at home during our visit.

On Tuesday Jeremy and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary. It is hard to believe that we have been married that long. It makes me feel old. It has been a great 9 years together and I am excited to see what the future years together bring. For our anniversary, Taylor spent the night at my moms house while Jeremy and I went to dinner at Ottavio's and then watched Hancock.


Thursday we packed up our camping gear and headed to the Muhlestein family cabin to spend a few days in the great outdoors. It was nice to be able to spend time together as a family without all the everyday distractions. Although I am curious about what we missed with the Olympics.


Today I was called as the 2nd councilor in the Young Womens. I will miss Primary, but I am excited to be in YW. It will be a new experience for me. Brittany, I may have to get some ideas from you since you are a pro now with the young women. I could tell from your camp pictures that the girls love you.

So that was our week in a nutshell.

Going home

I am so excited for this Sunday to come. I know, I should always be excited for Sunday, right. This Sunday is especially exciting for me because we get to go home to Lehi and attend church at our old ward. Yea!!! It has been such a long time since we have seen our friends up there...thank you gas prices. I can't wait to see everyone.

Four-wheeling

Jeremy and Taylor went four-wheeling with Grandpa Killpack on Friday. They had a lot of fun, especially Taylor. The helmet she wore hurt her head, but she will tell you that it was worth it.

I love this picture of Taylor. I think she looks so stinkin cute in her helmet and goggles.

Taylor and Grandpa Killpack

Jeremy and Taylor