Visit To Utah

We made a visit to Utah over Memorial Day weekend and Derrick got to come with us, so we blessed Ainsley while we were there.  Here are some pictures:

She's such a sweet, happy baby!

Here she is just chillin' with Daddy:

How on Earth did we create these darling kids???

Anyway, I think some of you have already heard the news that we are moving back to Utah.  We got connected with a guy from Costa's corporate who was looking to run some restaurants, so we decided to bring him on so that Derrick could move on to what he's wanting to do next.  It seems like the timing was perfect.  We were getting frustrated that our home in Utah had not sold yet, and now we are going back and have a beautiful home to live in!  I'm going to really miss the wonderful friendships we have made here.  I've been a little emotional about it this week.  I can't even tell you how good it has been for us to live down here.  It really opened our eyes and taught us a lot.  We will visit Farmington often, as we still own the restaurant, so hopefully we will be able to keep these friendships we have here.

So packing... here I come (again)!

We have a house...but I'm still living out of a suitcase!

Hooray! I am finally getting the chance to update my blog. We finally got into our new home in New Mexico and it turned out so much nicer than I had thought it would! So we are very happy although we have not had the chance to really live in it yet! We are back in Utah after Cecily and I went with my family to Disneyland for a week. We'll be going back to NM on Thursday night, so hopefully I'll get some pictures taken of the house this weekend and update you all on our life there! Disneyland was a lot of fun. Hot and crowded, but fun! I thought that Cecily would be excited to see the characters in person (especially the princesses, since she absolutely idolizes them). But...as you can see from the pictures below, this wasn't exactly the case!

She liked to look at them from a distance, and even blew kisses to the Princesses, but as soon as we got close enough for a picture, it was like stage fright for her! I have to admit, though, that I love the whole "covering her eyes with her hands" thing. She would do that when any of the rides were too scary for her. I hope this trip didn't totally traumatize her!

We had a great time seeing Cecily's cousins. A whole bunch of them were with us, and Cecily really enjoyed playing with them.

Ashely, Elle, and Cecily

I need attention!!

Still loving the stickers!

Playing in the pool at Uncle Nate's

Auntie Annie was able to work my hair into pigtails!

Still mommy's favorite princess!

Still Homeless!

We were supposed to head out to NM this last weekend, but our house is STILL not completed! Two more days...Two more days...Two more days! I've been hearing this for the last two weeks! I understand that there are a lot of little details when it comes to finishing a home, but I am SO READY!! Poor Cecily needs to get back into her routine. I packed up most of her toys away since I didn't think we'd be staying at my mom's for more than a week, so she will probably go crazy when she sees her fun things again (and they will actually be fun again to her)!

Since we were unable to go down there this weekend, we took the opportunity to go down to Scofield and stay at Derrick's Grandpa's cabin. I've never been down there, and can I just say "WOW?" It was SO gorgeous there! Grandpa Tony has been collecting land there for several years, and I think he has some of the most amazing property! His cabin overlooks the reservoir. It is such an ideal setting! Until two weeks ago, Derrick had not been there in about 12 years, and he says they've done a lot of work to the land in the meantime. Cecily came with us, and we were also there with Grandpa Tony, his girlfriend Noni, and Derrick's parents, Scott and Shonnie. Cecily got to pet the horses and ride on the 4-wheelers. But I think her favorite thing was running around the property and seeing all of the cows! She went absolutely nuts over the cows! It was nice to let her just run and run. I swear there is no end to her energy! But as soon as we put her down for a nap, she was out! So, although we weren't able to get settled in our new home this weekend, we sure had a great little break! It was so nice to just relax and appreciate the fresh air and calm setting. Thanks Tony!

Cecily continued to be "stylish" even at the cabin. Her Princess purse didn't leave her side the entire weekend. She even slept with it. She loved picking the "flowers" in the grass and putting them behind her ear. And, yes, she's wearing a skirt. I can't imagine how high maintenance she's going to be when she finally gets some hair!

At the pond.

Lucky girl on her Daddy's shoulders.

A view of the 80.

Up on the mountain.

We're going to have to buy some 4 wheelers. They are so fun!