Sentimental Part

I just want Clark to know how much I love and appreciate him. Honey, you are the best thing that has happened in my life and so grateful to be married to a wonderful Husband, a great Father, and My best friend!! This road we are on together is full of passion, love, laughter, joy and its because of you its so full of life. Here is to the 2 years so far and much more to come, Love you with all my heart!!

Happy Anniversary!

Last Friday Clark and I celebrated our 2ND anniversary, 07/25. We didn't really do anything on Friday because I had planned it for Saturday. Clark and I decided last year that we would rotate who is in charge of planning our anniversary so last year we went to Roy's for dinner and then to the Michael Buble concert which was a great evening. This year it was my turn and I made it a surprise.
What I did was i rented a corvette for a day for us to drive around in and enjoy which Clark would absolutely love!! When it came to Friday Clark wanted to know so bad what we were doing but I wouldn't say. Well he guessed it and instead of giving up I told him no and somehow convinced him that we were flying somewhere because I had told him his dad would take us to the airport, which wasn't a lie the car rental was at the airport! So when we got there Bob pulled up to the terminal 3 departures, we got out our one suitcase (yes I went his far to make him believe), and walked up to the Jet Blue airlines. I then started to laugh and told him that's not what we are doing, and ran out back to the car. Clark was so confused...It was GREAT!!
Well we got the car and spent the rest of the day enjoying the big powerful corvette. We drove to the Burger House which is just a little more east of lake Superior and then of course out to Ashley and Chads. Clark had to show off to him. Clark let them drive the car. Clark said Chad was giddy the whole time. When we got back home he let all his family take a turn in it and driving.
Sunday he piked up his grandmother and took her for a ride to church, she loved it. Clark and his brother Dan took it for one last drive before they had to turn it back in, in which case they barely made the time. All in all it was a great weekend and now both Clark and I have come to the conclusion that we want one before we die!!

Back to Work

When I got back from my trip I had one hour of sleep and had to leave my baby Brooklyn at home and go back to work for the first time in 3 months...It STUNK!! Luckily Sammy and Dan offered to watch her, giving my sister time to recover from the trip. It was a hard day for me last monday and each day this past week. For those of you mothers out there that don't have to work you are truly blessed and should be very greatful to your husbands who work enough for the both of you! Honestly its a blessing!! I know it won't be long till I can quit because the only reason I am back to work is because we are in the process of buying a home and need my income in order to qualify for the loan. Clark just got a promotion in june but it has't been long enough to use that income so thats why I have to work, atleast for now. Once we are funded I can quit my job and spend my days at home watching Brooklyn grow and helping her grow. Well, its been a week and I have already had a half day of vacation on friday (2nd year anniversary with Clark and wanted time with Brooklyn) and have 2 more half days planned in the next 2 weeks! Well, wish us good luck and hopefully I will return to my baby soon enough!
Aunt Sammy did a great job of dressing her up and taking care of her!!

NYC Here we come!!

On July 15Th my sister Ashley and I flew to CT to stay with my mom and younger sister Meagan. We left at 12 at night and got in at 7 in the morning their time...No need to mention the sleepless flight and my chair that wouldn't recline at all, yeah it sucked.

Wednesday we pretty much slept and hung out around home. We went and rented "Serendipity" because the following day in NYC we were going to eat at the restaurant. We also went out to dinner to celebrate Ashley's 26Th birthday, wahoo! (man she is getting old!!)We went to bed early so we could get up for the big day ahead in NYC.
So Brad, my step dad, dropped us girls off at the train station and the first thing we did when we got to the big city was walked the Brooklyn Bridge.
It was a fun experience, one that I haven't done in NY yet.
(my mom in her Socks and Clogs..I don't know if thats what you call them...its still funny though) After that we headed off for some major shopping. We went to Daffy's and Conways which was a blast. I bought some outfits for the first time since having Brooklyn and it was a definite self esteem booster feeling good in what I was wearing. (I didn't realize how much wearing clothes that fit make you feel so good) Then we took a break by a cafe next to the temple...We were going to do a session but didn't have time.
We went to lunch/dinner at Serendipity and their ice cream was amazing...They are known for their frozen hot chocolate.
After eating Brad picked us up and him and my mom dropped us girls off to see Wicked on Broadway...IT WAS AMAZING!!! I loved it, I loved it, I loved it...wow, can't say enough. Then we headed home.
Friday we decided to have a chill day and go to the shore. It was a fun outing. Mom was shoo-ing the birds which was hilarious
and Ashley collected sea shells for Taylor. The water was pretty warm but not as warm as they say. After spending a late lunch there we headed back to another evening chilling.
Well, us girls decided to setup a tent in the Huge yard they have and kick it outside. We got extension cords to watch a movie and to also hook up a fan (the humidity really is dreadful there). We had a fun time watching the movie and enjoying our "camp out". Meagan went inside early in the morning...yeah cheap.
Saturday us girls went and got our nails done, and relaxed again at home...(it was a relaxing trip for the most part)oh and Meagan got her toes done and felt left out because she didn't have a FAT ring...just messin...no really...
Sunday we went to church, witnessed their ward chorister who totally out beat ours growing up..( you know who i am talking about). Ashley and I played with strangers babies because we missed our own. Then after church we went back to the city to make some returns, walk through the park and last make our way to the airport to head home.
Our plane was about 4-5 hours late so we got in at 2:30 and we got home at 3:30. Then for me to wake up at 4 to feed Brooklyn, and only get 1 hour of sleep before going back to work, which is another story!! Needless to say our trip was a Blast and I needed the girl bonding time with my sisters and mom. Thank you mom for the plane ticket, the room and board, and a whole lot more. Oh and of course that goes to Brad too!! There are many fun memories and way too many funny stories!!

a BIG thanks...

Before I go ahead and blog about my fun trip to CT to see my mom and hang out with my sisters I just wanted to thank everyone who helped watch my little angel Brooklyn and who also watched my other child Clark. So here are the names: Lindsay, Trent, Sammy, Dan, Julie, and Bob...You guys were such a big help and I appreciate everything you did...

Family

About 2 weeks ago, July 4th weekend, All the Farmer boys came to AZ to do Hell's Gate. We also got the pleasure of having Caroline come with Devin too. I know its been a while but I didn't get a chance to take some pictures so Caroline sent me a few so I could share them. It was so nice to see Marc, Brenon, Devin & Caroline for the weekend and wish it could have been longer! Wednesday night we all went to Macaroni Grill for Caroline's birthday and had a fun time chit chatting and enjoying each other's company. Then on Sunday we all got together again before they left...Man, I miss big family gatherings and can't wait for our family reunions to start up. It will be so much fun!
Clark feeding Brooklyn

This was Darrik on sunday, I think Hell's Gate did him through!
Caroline got Kaylee to sit with her, Good job!!
I promise we didn't give Chad anything!!
Brenon, Melissa, and Garrett kicking it
And of course Taylor who didn't have an ounce of sugar but was off the walls, we love her anyway!

Okay I don't have any pictures with Devin...can you guess who took the pictures??

Cousins

Yesterday Brooklyn and I made a trip over to my sister's house to chill. While we were there Ashley and I started working on her bedding, which is turning out CUTE!! Brooklyn got up from her nap and Taylor was wanting to hold her. Taylor sat in her father's HUGE recliner (huge for taylor) and put Brooklyn in her lap. It was the cutest thing, Taylor was trying to rock that big chair and was singing primary songs to Brooklyn. Brooklyn was enjoying it, she didn't make a peep for about 45 minutes and Taylor even got to feed her. I loved it because Brooklyn loves to be held and she is very much a cuddle bunny and sometimes I can't get things done. And her mother, Ashley, was excited to see Taylor so helpful knowing they will have a baby in the house soon enough. (No she isn't pregnant yet) Next time I need to get some things done I will defiantely have to invite Taylor over! After I took Brooklyn from her the rest of the day she kept asking to hold her again and again and again...Thanks Taylor for being such a great cousin and for helping Aunt Kelsey!! You are the best!!