A fun weekend

This past weekend the in-laws called and asked if we could go up and help them get ready for their garage sale. Brent had to work till 1 and then we were off. We were so glad to be able to go up and help out. I wish we had been able to help out more than we did cause it honestly feels like we didn't do anything. Thanks Mom & Dad for inviting us up and for all that you do for us. We love you and we love all the time we have been able to spend with you lately!

We were also able to surprise my not so little brother anymore on his birthday. My parents only live about a half hour from the in-laws so it was so great to visit them too. They had no idea we were coming and it took everyone by surprise! It was so fun. We all played Little Big Planet and Phase 10, ate a yummy dinner and cake. I was able to see lots of my family too including my grandparents and Aunt & Uncle. Happy Birthday Cam. I love you so much! You have grown into such an amazing man. You have so many amazing talents and abilities. Thanks for letting us be a part of your birthday. I can't wait for you to come visit! Love ya! I was also so glad to finally see my Daddy since his surgery. I wish I could have stayed longer with him. It was so good to see him laugh..even though it hurt his tummy. I love you Dad and I hope things get better for you really soon!

Daddy Update

Well here is an update on my dad. He wasn't able to have his back surgery on the 15th due to some other medical problems. I don't quite remember what it is called but it has to do with his intestines and stomach. He has had this problem for a while but it keeps going away. This time however they decided they needed to take care of it before having surgery on his back which is totally understandable. I can't imagine having to be in bed rest and feeling like you have to run to the bathroom every couple minutes with an upset stomach. So they postponed the back surgery to a later date and now dad is have what Paige calls "ballerina surgery" tomorrow. We love you dad and hope everything goes well for you. We hope this surgery helps you and that you have a quick and well recovery. We will keep you in our prayers!!

Fun with the Coxes

We have been able to spend the last 2 weekends with the in-laws. It has been so nice being able to spend so much time with them!

The first weekend we went up to celebrate birthdays. It was Brent's little sister's birthday and we were able to celebrate with her went to eat at the Brick Oven. The next day we went up to Salt Lake to celebrate Grandma McPhie & our niece Sylvia's birthdays. It was Grandma's 80th and Sylvia's 1st. It was so great to see so many family members. Most of Brent's siblings and a lot of his Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. We all ate at Red Robin (so yummy!). Afterwards we went to Hogle Zoo to celebrate Sylvia's birthday. It was such a great day and so fun to be with our family and we are so glad we could be a part of it!

Birthdays!

This has been a month of adventure and birthdays! Paige had her 13th! I can't believe how old she is - she is officially a teenager! She is such a funny girl and we love her so much! Hope you had a good birthday!

Brent also had a birthday. I don't know if I should post how old he is but it is safe to say "old". This year I planned a little surprise party for him. I wrote a awesome (if I do say so myself) ransom note telling him that I kidnapped his birthday and that he wouldn't get it back unless he cooperated. My sister helped so much getting everything ready and set up. We picked up Brent from his work, blindfolded and handcuffed him, and drove around town making sure he was really lost, all the while with Paige holding a nerf gun telling him not to try anything funny. I dropped him off at our friends house so they could take a turn confusing him while I went and set up the secret location. Paige watched their kids which was such a big help. Thanks again! Finally Brent was led to the secret place, which was a very very yummy Thai restaurant called "Sweet Basil". The food was SO delicious! After dinner we all came back to our place and watched "The Blindside". Shanae & Paige helped me make Brent's favorite lemon cake and get all the other desserts ready. They really were such a big help. It was so fun and I think Brent was really surprised. Thanks Kevin and Shanae for all your help and for coming with us. It was a birthday to remember!

Tooth Issues

My baby tooth finally came out. Yes everyone I still had a baby tooth. It never had a tooth behind it so it just stayed in as long as it could. I chipped it a few years ago when eating a swedish fish and it went down hill fast after that. During our anniversary trip to Salt Lake it got really bad and I couldn't handle it anymore and just pulled it out (so if any of you are paying close enough attention to our anniversary pictures and notice that I'm wearing a retainer... that is why). After going to the zoo Brent dropped me off at my parents house so that I could go up to see my uncle who is a dentist. I was glad to learn that I do not have to do anything right away. I am just going to wear my retainer for about a year so that I can save up to do an implant. So even though I hate having a hillbilly smile now and wearing my retainer 24/7... I can live with it until I can do something permanent. Thanks so much Uncle Cliff for looking at my teeth and helping me decide what to do, and thank you Mom for driving me up there and for all your help.

5 years together!

This week we had our 5th Anniversary. I can't believe that it is already been that long! For dinner that night Brent cooked the BEST EVER corned beef with baked potatoes and green beans. It was soooo yummy! Later we went out for ice cream at the yummy Maggie Moo's. Since our anniversary was in the middle of the week we decided to really celebrate the weekend after. Brent planned it all and was keeping it a secret from me... which I have to admit drove me crazy!! I am such a planner and I have to know what is going on! Anyway... on Friday we left around noon to go up to Salt Lake. We met Karen and Ryan at a restaurant.... which was actually really gross.... and then went back to their place to stay the rest of the weekend. It was so good to see them and to be able to spend time with them.

On Saturday, Brent took me to see "The Bounty Hunter" which was really funny. After he took me to the aquarium. It was really busy but really awesome. There was a lot of really neat and fun stuff. I loved feeling the rays and starfish. They had opened their newest exhibit the day before (which is probably why it was so busy) of penguins. We also went to Walmart and bought Brent the first and second season of bones and me the movie "Did You Hear About the Morgans?".

On Sunday we woke up early to go to the zoo. It was the most perfect day to go! I really loved seeing the baby elephant playing! The zoo has always been one of my favorite things to do. We were able to ride on the train and of course the new carousel which was awesome! It was such a great day and such a fun anniversary. Thank you Brent! I love you so much. I am the luckiest wife ever! Thank you for marrying me and working so hard to make me happy and provide us with a good life. I can't wait to spend many more years with you!

Dad

So to you few who look at my blog.... my daddy is having back surgery. I know what you are all thinking. "Didn't your little brother just have back surgery?" Yes he did and now my dad has the splendid opportunity also of going through pain and bed rest. Hopefully it will help him. He has been in pain alot lately and I really really hope that after surgery things will be better. He goes under the knife April 15th.

Dad... We love you so much (especially me!!!!!) We will keep you in our prayers and hope for a well and speedy recovery. I expect to have you lounging on my couch at least some of your recovery time. We would love to have you here!

Love you daddy!!!!