May Family Update

My sister-in-law made this famous LEMON CAKE one summer and I couldn't believe how amazing it was. The recipe is in Favorites.

 Piper had her second trip to Primary Children's Hospital. She was sick, sick, sick for days with diarrhea. She became lethargic and so we took her to the ER for IV fluids. She didn't even flinch when they stuck her. She is so brave. It made a world of difference. I can't believe how amazing the nurses and doctors are at that hospital. We are feeling so grateful to have such close access to such wonderful healthcare. Pretty grateful for great health insurance as well. These kids aren't cheap, but SO worth it.

 Pure bliss. Momma Erin and Ronan

 It's official. Quinn is walking. I am going to say his first steps were May 24. He is so proud.

Lemon cake was a hit!

Motherhood

Last year my brother and Erin hosted Mother's Day in their backyard. Their yard is so wonderful. Tons of trees, and perfect for croquet. I think we might have it at their house every year. I better let them know.
Last year Erin and I were about to give birth, so not much croquet happened. This year however was all about croquet and mimosas.

I would make a million babies with this man!

My babies

My Piper girl

Only true men wear outfits like this. And no it's not feminine, it's European. Seth and I have this conversation over and over.

I felt lost for so long. I never knew where I belonged. Should I be a city girl or a country girl. Where will I truly be happy. The problem was I had too many options. I'm not complaining. I wasn't one of those girls who grew up saying she wanted to be a mommy. It was always a maybe.

Clarity came when my little girl was born. Ok well not immediately after, but after the postpartum settled down.

Have you felt that true calmness in your heart? Have you felt that peace in your soul when you truly know you are where you should be. I know my place in this world. I no longer wonder what if. I am satisfied thru and thru.

They gave me this incredible gift. They solved all my what ifs. They gave my life meaning that I never knew existed.

I hold them and feel so incredibly lucky for every day I get to spend with them.

Thank you Piper and Quinn.

We are so lucky to live in Utah

On any given day we can leave our house and be on the mountain within 30 minutes. How lucky is that. This morning the kids and I went for a walk along the shoreline trail. It was incredible. The air was cool, and the light and colors were amazing. The only thing missing was Seth. He stayed behind to finish school work. He will be done in 3 months. Woo freaking hoo!!!

My little hiking bud

This is Piper's new hiking technique. She would get tired and wander off the trail and sit in the brush. My little lady just gets tired. Her solution was to ride on uncle PPs shoulders. God I love this little girl.

I've got a lot to learn about my nephew, but one thing I know is that he is crazy about his mother.

Piper and her uncle PP.

Piper taking one of her brakes.