Hi, My Name is Sarah, {part 2}

Besides completely loving this guy, we also:

Had a summer for night games, they were thrilling. And may I just mention that no one ever found my super sneaky hiding place...nope, no one including Mr. Stealth himself.

We also worked hard on our diving skills....
still working.
Kelly & his partners built a new medical office, it's awesome. The process was long and at times extremely frustrating. But, in the end, his new office is tops...you should go check it out.

For their Grand Opening, the clinic hosted a successful Health Fair, complete with a 5k Run. Yes, local celebrities were there. Lizzy helped her Dad run his booth, and took her job very seriously.

We spent time enjoying our Beautiful Mountains.
It's safe to say, our kids are campers....to their mother's chagrin.

And of course, Summer would not be complete without a trip up north. Riding rides with our cousins proved to be a winner, again and again and again...

Coming soon, September.

Hi, My Name is Sarah

Dearest ones, I apologize for my lack of communication as of late. I regret to inform you that I have been otherwise engaged with the following:

Head Camp Counselor at Cousin Camp 2011

Enjoying my beautiful new niece, Lily

Hosting Best Best and Family for Park City, 2011

That was just July, stay tuned for August, September & October!

Summer Bucket List

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Summer Bucket List 2010:

1- Fight continually over who gets to hold Baby Drew, which then turns into a fight on who held him last, who holds him better and who loves him the very most.

2- Plan and Host our first annual Cousin Camp.

3- Begin construction on our Dream House.....Dream Playhouse that is.

4- Enjoy our beautiful Mountains up close and personal on a camping adventure (sans Mommy and Baby who were so sad to be left home...ha ha).

5- Completely fall in love with Drew Kelly.

6- Teach Max how to swing by himself, with just one big starting push (really, that's all I need),and then a few more, until he gets "really high".

7- Hit our local amusement park and introduce Lizzy to "big rides".

8- Night Swim in a pool all to ourselves.

9- Plan an over-the-top fun Primary Carnival.

10- Be photographed at our city's children's parade, wearing our favorite "dress me ups".

11- TRY to learn to be quiet when the baby is sleeping...still working on this one.

Sunny Days

Life is Rosy with the Rosies'


Baby Drew is filling out quite nicely and is getting very use to being
the center of attention.



Rosie can't help but get a little irritated when she has to share
holding time with others, but Great-Grandma's trump.


And, there is a new hotspot to eat around our house,
on the floor....next to the baby.

Life has been full of sunshine this summer both inside and out. Kelly and I were concerned that our kids would be bored this summer because I'm not up to all of our usual activites....wrong....thanfully. It amazes me how our children seem to be satisfied with less, given the opportunity. They have fun playing in our backyard (instead of playing on trips), enjoyed simple walks around the block (instead of hikes) and get totally excited for a library trip which involves new movies to "buy for one week" as Max puts it. As always, I'm trying to keep it simple and enjoy the dog days of summer. Baby Drew is making this summer special, and I'm so grateful for a more relaxed time of year. Happy Summer!

Made for You and Me

One Saturday afternoon in late May:

Lizzy- Rosie, I can give you bike riding lessons today!

Rosie- OK, what level am I on?

Lizzy- I think level 2.

Rosie- Really?!? I've got to go tell Mommy!

Lizzy- But, before I can teach you, we have to start the lessons with the Pledge.

Rosie- Lizzy, I only know the pledge of alli-chance, not the bike pledge!?!

Lizzy- ROSIE, it's the SAME THING.

Rosie- OK! I should say it with my Helmet on.....right Lizzy....??

Happy 4th of July!

My 'Pal'

Warm Water, Warmer Red Rocks, 'Forgotten Canyons',An Abundance of Sea Shells (don't ask me how they got there)
Very NICE friends to save us when 'Family First' (my Dad's boat, his pride and joy)
became Family Last and broke down on Day ONE (that's right)!
Thank Heavens for NICE friends who have a
NICE boat and were NICE enough to say they actually enjoyed hanging out with us
and completely saved our trip!

The feeling of warm sand squishing between our toes

Time spent with the Greats

A beach all to ourselves.........

These are just a few things I love about my good friend, Pal.

At the young age of 2, I made a life long 'PAL'. Traveling down south to a warm and beautiful lake has become a expected tradition my entire life. We didn't make it down every year, but we went enough to develop a close friendship with this magical place in the dessert. She has taught me much on the subject of beauty, discovery and family bonding. It was on her 'glassy' early morning water that I first learned to water ski, behind my Grandfather's boat: 'Paul's Ark'. My earliest memories in the extreme sport of tubing happened as a young girl skidding across her warm waves and holding on for dear life. Dusk boat rides into Pal's beautiful canyons opened conversations with my brothers and husband that I still think about today. Luckily, my family was the first to introduce my true love, Kelly, to our friend, and he in turn became very fond. So fond that is, that he did indeed make 'Studs of Pal', a dvd complete with pictures and video from 9 years spent on the lake. We enjoyed his digital masterpiece on the first night of our trip, laughing at how much we've aged and how much longer men's swimming trunks are these days.
Now, 29 years later, she still lives up to her reputation. Lizzy, became a little braver on the tube and hiked a mountain without breaking a sweat. Rosie didn't let the cooler than usual weather and water stop her from enjoying the lake's spoils. Max, oh Max, he enjoyed being next to his Dad, while wanting to do everything everyone was doing......at once. He, like usual was hard to keep up with, and is still asking to return. I love spending time with my family, especially my parents who want so much for their children to remain close and continue a family tradition. Pal's peacefulness and tranquility fuel me. She, like a best friend, never disappoints, and I think always looks forward to my next visit.

Slip Slidin' Away,

"Slip Slidin' Away,

Slip Slidin' Away,

You know the nearer your

destination the more

your Slip Slipin' Away"

Good-bye Summer.......

Hello to First Grade, Preschool and time with just one Baby!

But I can't help but want to hold on a little longer to our kids at exactly this moment! Max with his always messy face, Rosie in the height of her charmingness and Lizzy still my afternoon lunch Buddie! I know I'm not the only Mom who feels this way. Ballet Amy (who's private or I'd link her) described it with this Paul Simon Song:

"Slow Down, You move to Fast,

You Gotta make the Moment LAST"!

Well said Paul, Well quoted Amy!

Thanks Mom~

THANK YOU MOM for giving Kelly and I a well needed trip away,

we never worried once and the kids were kept too busy

to miss us! We are lucky to have a Nana like you!

"The Prophet Said....

To Plant a garden, so that's what we did! Here are the first lings of the field! So, whats a girl to do with all the harvest? Here's my first idea:

Grandma Rosie’s Zucchini Bread

1 Cup Crisco (I like Butter flavored)
2 Cups Sugar 2 t. Cinnamon
3 Eggs 1 t. Soda
2 Cups Shredded Zucchini
½ Cup Nuts (optional) ½ t. Baking Powder

3 Cups Flour 1 t. Salt

Blend Crisco and Sugar together until creamy.

Beat Eggs in and add Zucchini.

Sift dry ingredients together, add to wet.

Mix. Grease & flour 2 large loaf pans.

Bake @ 325 for 1 hour. Yummy every time!

PS- if you have any great zucchini recipes, send them my way! I would love to try them and post my findings!