I Love Being A Mom Because...

No one ever told me how hard motherhood is.  I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I don't think I really knew how hard it actually is. There are days where I don't know if I can take it much longer and I am watching the clock just waiting for it to be bed time so that I can recharge myself for another day.  As hard, emotional, frustrating, overwhelming and absolutely exhausting being a mom can be, it is also so fun and so rewarding! With all of those hard days comes happy days that I am filled with so much joy because of my two darling kids.  They make me smile everyday and grateful for how blessed I am to have them in my life.  I adore them. I love being a mom because....

Just look at that sweet face.  I get to wake up to that every morning!

I get to snuggle with this cute boy and watch Mickey Mouse. This is one of my favorite things to do. I just sit and take it all in because I know before I know it he is going to be all grown up.

I get to go to lunch with this kid and sit and listen to what he has to say.  He is so smart and says the funniest things.

I get to wipe tears away and make them feel happy and loved.

I get to take my kids to do fun things and see the looks on their faces when we do these things.

I get to hold her and kiss those cute little ears everyday.

I get to cuddle with them in my bed in the morning.

I get to witness the love that my kids have for each other.

When I make something for them, I get to watch them love that thing as much as I hoped they would!

I get to give them baths (something my kids love to do).  There is nothing better than clean kids in their pajamas.

I get to look at those cute faces everyday and tell them that I love them. This was the first time that Drake asked if he could hold Stella.

I get to watch them interact with their daddy.  They absolutely adore him, and can't wait for him to get home from work so they can play with him and tell them about their day.

I get to take them on walks.

I get to teach them and help them learn how to be big and grown up.

I get to laugh at them when they do or say funny things.

I get to capture sweet moments like this.

I get to look at those sweet eyes. (This is the one and only time she took a binky)

As hard as trying to figure babies out, I get to try anything I can just to keep me sane.

Running errands with little ones is a task that takes much patience, but I get to listen to him say funny things as we shop and see the joy in his face when he gets to look at the toys. When were shopping at TJ Maxx I asked him if he could carry out the bag. He looked at me and said, "Of course my lady!"

I get to enjoy the things that are so simple to me but such a big deal to him!

I get to dress this cute girl in darling clothes.

I get to kiss those cheeks every single day, multiple times a day!!

I get to witness this, and be so grateful that my kids are able to feel the spirit in our home.

I get to enjoy Stella sleeping and cuddling on my shoulder, and her wanting to cuddle with me because I am her mom!

I get to be goofy with my kids.

I am grateful I get to do and be a part of all of these things everyday.  Though there are days that I feel like I could rip all of my hair out, I am so happy I get to be a mom.  I love these two little nuggets so much!  They make me so happy, and I am glad I am the one they call mom!

5 Year Anniversary

Josh and I were able to get away for a night for our 5 year anniversary!  I cannot believe how fast those five years went.  We have a friend that had a discount coupon for a place in Park City at a resort called The Montage.  It was so nice and so much fun to stay in such a fancy place. It was just fun to get away and spend time with Josh (and Stella... she won't take a bottle!)

It was high in the mountains in Deer Valley and so when we drove up to it we couldn't see much.  As soon as we pulled up we had guys there to take our bags, park our car and get us checked in.

This dude escorted us to our room to show us how stuff worked in the room.  

I just had to take a picture of the whole room because it was so nice!

After we checked into our room we went outside where they had a movie playing and a big fire for s'mores. They weren't just your regular s'mores either, they had any tons of different flavored marshmallows.

We then walked around the whole resort just to check it out. They had a couple of different places to eat, a couple of swimming pools, a really nice spa and a game room with a bowling alley.

Earlier that day we were at the mall and I was in bath and body works.  We picked up some scrubs and face masks.  Josh was a good sport and did it with me!

Stella loved being down there (what girl wouldn't?)  She was really good, and loved the big huge tub!

Part of the discount coupon we had was good for a $50 breakfast voucher, so we got room service.  It was delish!  For those of you that know Josh, he smells everything before he eats it... it is just one of the things I love about him. I was fortunate enough to get a picture of it.

Our cute little third wheel.

In the morning we were surprised to see what the place looked like because it was so dark when we got there.  It is huge!  Not only do they have hotel rooms, but they have residences as well. What a great place to live.  When Josh is retired maybe we can live here one day?!

We were really impressed by the great service we received while staying at the Montage.  But we kind of laughed at some of it too because we are not used to being treated that way!

We wished we could have stayed there another night we we could enjoy more that the resort had to offer, but our time was short and sweet.  We had a lot of fun with each other and just enjoyed the time we had there to relax. Josh has been so busy with his new job and school that we haven't seen a lot of each other lately.  I am so grateful for Josh and am looking forward to many more great years to come.  He makes me laugh and smile everyday.  He is a great husband and an outstanding dad.  I love him so much and am so grateful I am sealed to him for eternity.  I love you Josh!

While we were gone, Drake stayed with James and Lexi and had a sleepover at "The Apartment".  They took him to dinner, let him stay up late and watch a movie, and they bought him a fish.  A gold fish he named Tom.  He was pretty proud of that fish and couldn't wait to show us.  Tom only lived for a few days, but now Drake can't say I never let him have a pet :)