The Puppies are Born

Yesterday we decided to go up to Logan and see the puppies that we will be picking a dog from.  We decided to go before Josh's nap and just have him nap in the car so that we could get up there sooner.  So I left our house and picked up Tony from his work about 2:00 (so he got to leave work a couple hours early).  We then headed up to Logan and found the house of Sister Nielsen (one of the missionaries from Tony's work) who is going to give us a puppy.

Once we got there we were greeted by three adult Samoyed's and three little dogs.  She loves her dogs.  Then we headed down stairs where the momma was there with her four boy puppies.  They were so cute and little.  We thought that they were born last Saturday, so they would have been over a week old, but once we got there we found out that they were just born on Sunday so the puppies were only about 24 hours old.  The boys totally loved the puppies and did a great job at being gentle.  The momma was very protective of her puppies and checked on them often while we were holding them.  We already know that we want to name our dog, Koda.  We should get to take him home in about 8 weeks.  We will probably go back in a couple weeks to pick out which one we want.
After we saw the puppies we headed over to Tony's brother Nate's apartment.  We went to dinner with him and his wife, Amy, and their little boy, Matt.  After dinner we went and got some yummy Aggie ice cream.  It was delicious, of course.  Then they showed us a really fun playground for the kids to play.  We let them play for a while and then we headed home.
I would love to say that both boys were perfect angles on the ride home, but that was not the case.  Tyler drank his drink too fast (and there might have been some bad apple juice in his cup) and so he threw up right outside of Logan.  Luckily we brought jammies for the boys to change into, so we had extra cloths to change Tyler into, but the smell was pretty bad on the floor under him.  Then Josh decided to cry...and cry...and cry.  He had a hard time calming down.  Tyler some how was able to fall asleep with all the noise and ended up sleeping the rest of the way home.
I was able to calm Josh down right when we got to the Cannery to pick up Tony's car.  I was going to drive Tony's car back, so I got out and got in Tony's car (and was so happy to enjoy some nice quiet time).  Well that was short lived.  A couple blocks away Tony pulled over because Josh had thrown up all over him self from crying so hard (guess he missed him mommy).  So then we got him out and he acted like he wanted to come in the car I was driving.  So we put him the car I was driving and started back.  He was okay for about ten minutes and then the crying started again.  So I spent the next 45 minutes either listening to Josh cry, singing Josh songs to keep him entertained, or talking to Josh about how he needed to stop crying.  So much for my nice quiet car ride home.  But then we got home and he was happy as can be.  Tyler woke up and both of them had a very hard time getting to sleep.  I can only hope that tonight is a better night, but we did have a fun time seeing the puppies and our family!

Water Fun

On Wednesday, Julie came over with Averee and Hayden to play in the water.  Josh started out sleeping, soon woke up once the kids really started playing in the water and on the slip-n-slide.  I tried to keep the kids quiet, but it was an impossible task, they were having way too much fun.  Josh didn't seem to mind that he was up and able to play in the water with the kids.
They started out in the little swimming pool jumping in and out and floating around, and then Tony got out the slip-n-slide.  We got a really fun slip-n-slide with two sides to slide and then a little pool area at the end.  Tyler and Averee had a blast sliding down multiple times and trying out new ways to slide down.  Hayden didn't seem to care too much for the slide, so he enjoyed playing in the pool by him self and then he found the big water gun and enjoyed squirting people with it. 

Josh started out slow, but got right in the mix.  He mostly enjoyed the pool, but then he started playing with the slip-n-slide.  He didn't ever slide down, but he liked to play in the little pool at the end - and drink the water coming out of the little holes.
Once the kids were all done with the water, they all got changed and then played inside while I made dinner.  Then we all enjoyed some food and then the kids played a little more before they had to go home.  It was super fun to spend time with family and we are so happy that summer is here!

Another one down

Last night I lost another .8 pound.  So total is now 35.8..  I probably should have done better, but I bought some yummy chocolate covered peanuts for the Grandpa's and Tony for Father's Day...and I enjoyed my fair share of them.  They were delicious.  Worth every bite!!!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my dad, father-in-law and to my amazing husband.  I really am blessed to have such amazing men in my life.  Not only these three but also a great brother, and brother-in-laws.  I know that I can count on the men in my family to be there for us whenever we need them.
First I would like to say how much I love my father, Awesome G.  He is a good example of having a good attitude and loving everyone.  Everyone loves my dad.  He has taught me many valuable lessons that have helped me in my life, mainly about having a positive attitude.  We stills have daddy/daughter talks and he makes me feel good about me and about my decisions in life.  I know that I can always count on him.  He is a good dad and a good Papa G.
Next I would like to talk about Tony's dad, Lloyd.  He has never let us down.  He has always been by Tony's side on almost all the major projects in our house.  He has taught Tony a lot about building and fixing things and about how to think things through.  He is an amazing Grandpa.  I can't believe it when I see him on the floor rolling around with the kids and always wanting to take them for walks.  He never says he is too busy, he always just gives of his time and talents.  He is a hard worker and is so generous to fund many of our amazing family vacations.  He is a good man and a great example for his kids and grandkids.  I love you Dad and Lloyd.
Mostly on Father's Day, I think of the love of my life, Tony.  He is amazing.  Yesterday we had cupcakes at Julie and Boyd's for Haydens birthday and Tony spent well over an hour playing with 7 little kids (6 years and younger).  He played tickle monster, chaser, red light - green light, and many many other games.  He flipped them up and let them climb all over him.  He did such an amazing job entertaining these kids for so long while their parents talked.  I don't know any other man that would do that.  Tyler and Josh are so lucky to have such a fun dad who loves to play with them, not because he "has" to, but because he wants to - and enjoys it.

Tony works so hard for our little family.  He is good at making sure we don't spend too much money and at the same time letting me have pretty much whatever I want (I generally only want things that we can afford).  He treats me like a queen and makes me feel so blessed to have him all to my self.  He has done an amazing job with our home and doing great with his career.  I only see good things from him.
AND...as if that wasn't enough, he just keeps getting better and better looking.  I am one lucky lady to have such a hottie.  I fall more and more in love with him daily and can't wait to spend my eternities with him.  Thank you Tony for being you - because you are pretty darn good!

Trip to the cabin

Yesterday we decided to go up to the cabin after Tony got home from work.  I wanted to stop in Park City on our way so that I could check out the Croc Outlet for deals.  Boy did they have deals.  They had a buy 2 get 1 free deal, and that included shoes from the bargain bins.  So we found Tyler some cute blue Crocs and so I bought one in his current size, and then one a size bigger.  Then I found some original Crocs for me to have when I mow the lawn and do yard work (because they really are too ugly to do anything else with them).
After shopping we stopped and picked up McDonald's and ate it the rest of the way to the cabin.  Julie and Boyd were there with Averee and Hayden, and then my mom was also there.  My dad ended up coming later that evening to work on the furnace.

Tony pretty much went right to the four-wheeler and took Josh for a ride while Tyler played with his cousins.  I enjoyed chatting with Julie and my mom.  Then after Boyd was done working on the rock steps, we all went for a four-wheeler ride together (minus my mom - we only have four four-wheelers).  The kids loved it, and so did we.  Then we came back and the kids played the night away until it was time for bed.
The next morning the boys woke up super early (with the sun at like 6:00).  So we got up and Tony made us all some pancakes and then the kids played some more and Tony did some more four-wheeling.  Then Julie and I with Tyler, Averee, and Hayden headed out to do some hiking.  Tony drove by with Josh on the four-wheelers and then Josh joined the hiking crew for a little bit.  It was super pretty up there with all the green and we had a good time taking pictures of the kids.  Tony ended up with Josh and Hayden on the four-wheeler not long after we started the hike.  Tyler and Averee were troupers and did really good, even on the up hill.
Then we came back and all of us went on a four-wheeler ride again.  This time we went for a longer ride and we all loved it.  Then we came back and Julie and her crew headed out and then we left a little after they did.  We had a great time and can't wait to go up again.  We hope to see more fish next time (and not just one scary mutant fish).

"Dad did Karate"

This broken up door is what I came home to last night after my Weight Watchers meeting.  When I first came in through the front door Tony was sitting in the chair and I asked how things went and he said good and then we chatted for a little bit before I walked into the kitchen and saw the bathroom door all busted up.
So then I went back and asked Tony what happened. 
Tony was like, "Oh, you noticed did you."  Then he told me what happened.  Josh had gone into the bathroom and then shut the door (while he was still inside the bathroom).  Then he opened a drawer from the vanity that was right in front of the bathroom door (so while this drawer is open, you are unable to open the door).  So then Josh got into the bath tub and turned on the water.  Then Tony tried to tell Josh to get out of the bath tube and shut the drawer, but Josh was just screaming.  So Tony was worried that maybe Josh had turned on the hot water and stepped on the drain stopper so the bath was feeling up.
So Tony did what needed to be done.  He "did karate" (as Tyler called it) on the door to bust it down and get Josh out.  Luckily the water was just cold water, but he did step on the stopper so water was starting to collect.  Tony said that not very much water was in the tube because he chopped the door down pretty quick when he realized all that was going on.  Super crazy stuff.  So now we need a new bathroom door, but that is much better then needed a new little Joshy.
So while all that fun was happening I was at Weight Watchers and lost .8 this past week for a new total of 35 pounds.  It should have been better - I should have been better, but a loss is a loss and I will try to get a bigger number next week.  I will get my 16 week key chain next week (you get that for going to meetings for 16 weeks and staying strong).  So that should be fun to add to my other two key chains.
We just found out today that Tony's Brother-in-law is coming home from being gone for almost a year in Iraq, today.  He flies in to the National Guard airport at 2:30.  We are super happy that he is coming home and that all went well and safe with him and his family while he was away.  Yeah for family.  We really do have the best family around, both Clarks and Steenbliks.

Tyler's last Spring soccer game

The Sharks - and Josh

Tyler had his last soccer game for the Spring season today.  He did awesome!  He scored two goals (only one of those goals was for the other team) and he had a great attitude the whole game.  He did have a couple great assists that would have been goals, but the other boy on our team beat him to it.  I have been really pleased by how well Tyler is playing and how well he has learned to listen.

The Sharks again - with their medals and candy lei's

Tony really was an amazing coach.  The parents of the kids asked if we were going to play again in the Fall so that we could be on the same team again.  I think that says a lot about how well Tony did with the kids.  Most the kids on Tyler's team were all related.  An awesomely big Tongan family who came to all the games with all the family.  It was so much fun being close to their energy and fun personalities.  At the end of the game we handed out the medals and then some of the parents made candy lei's for all the kids and Tony (they even gave one to Josh - honorary member of the team).  One parent gave me a candle for all my hard work helping the team and then they gave Tony a water bottle.  One of the cute kids even made Tony a card thanking him for being their coach.  Super nice team.  We were both very happy with our team and the experience that we all had this Spring season.  We can't wait to start again in August with Fall soccer.

Cute church going kids

We took pictures of the boys on Sunday because they looked so darn hansom in their church cloths.
We sure do love these boys, and so do all the old people in our ward.  They love to watch us chase them around.  I am glad that they enjoy the show instead of get mad at the noise or disturbance.
We have such awesome ward members, really couldn't ask for anything better.  The longer we are here in this ward and neighborhood, the harder it is going to be when we need to move.  We all really love the people who live closest to us.  They are truly becoming a second and third family to us.  They always think of us and bring us treats and even presents for the boys - just for fun.  They are good examples of loving neighbors and we feel truly blessed to have them in our lives.  

Another one down

lost 1.4 pounds this last week.  New grand total is 34.2.  Not too shappy.

Another week down

Another week down and I lost 2.2 pounds for now a total of 32.8 pounds lost.  It is really nice to go in and loose weight each week.  It is a total downer when you go in and gain weight, but lucky for me that has only happened twice.  Still going strong with the Weight Watchers program.  I am super happy for the warm weather to get here so I can enjoy make fruit smoothies (which are 0 points - unless I add yogurt).  Fruit smoothies always are the best on a hot day, they just seem to hit the spot. 
I can't believe that it is already June.  I am sure that this summer is going to go by super fast.  We have a couple fun things planned this summer, so that is good.  Mostly we will probably just be home playing in the yard and with our new dog.  Our dog should be born this week some time and then we can go get it (still not sure if we want a boy or girl - I am rooting for a girl, but I think Tony wants a boy) in about eight weeks.  We will be able to go see the puppies next week.  We are excited about that.  Baby animals are so cute...who am I kidding, baby anything is so cute.  It should be an interesting adjustment when we get a puppy.  Maybe it will help me be a more patient person...maybe.