Home Sweet Home

Kelly and I were talking about what home really means. Is it where the heart is? Or, as Kelly said, is it where your stuff is? Either way I find myself very confused. Even as I find myself tearing up at the thought of leaving Utah once again, I truly enjoy my "new" job and living in Texas with a great family. I look forward to friends and family visiting, but find myself wishing I still lived close by. I hate missing the little things with my nieces and nephews, but I can't deny my need for gainful employment.

Well I tried to forget all of that on my last trip home. I just wanted to enjoy the weekend and take some good memories (and pictures) back to my other home. And for the most part I did. I definitely crammed a lot of fun, family and friends...despite the fact that US Airways can't seem to get a working plane (or any plane) in the air.

After getting home very late on Friday, Matthew, Morgan, mom, dad and I spent some time talking. And I got my new camera!!! All of the pictures featured are off my new camera. This weekend was definitely not restful - we stayed up late and got up early. But the next morning we went up to Brigham city bright and early to see Emmy's and Natalie's Soccer games.

Emily's action shot...there were some of those but also a few of her wandering around and enjoying the scenery

Natalie and I hanging out before heading to her game

Robert trying on Grandpa's sunglasses

Natalie is quite good and quite aggressive. She needs a little help finding her soccer clothes though...


On the way back, we dropped in on Grandma who gave us a scare! She had the back door open so we knew she hadn't left...but she wasn't answering our calls and we couldn't find her. I thought maybe she was in the basement, so I went down, but apparently she didn't hear me calling and I scared her as much as she had scared us! LOL. At least she was OK! We dropped by Melody's later to see cute new little baby Andrew Lance and he is a doll! Sami seems to like being a big sister as long as it doesn't take attention off of her!!

the rest of the day I spent with friends...going to the temple (it truly is a blessing to have one close by. I'm starting to really understand that now that I don't!) We saw Star Trek (really good by the way. Chris Pine is yummy.)We ate at Paradise - my favorite, and spent some quality time just hanging out at the house I left behind. I really do love that place!

Sunday, I got to sub in Kelly's class at Primary...and it was somewhat gratifying that so many people in my ward were hoping I was home for good. that really is a great ward!

Our family party celebrating May B-day's was a blast. It included not only my family, but all the cousins as well. We don't get together much anymore and they all have such cute families. I really enjoy spending time with them.

Later that night - we played 5 Crowns (of course). It was awesome and only missing the Pazookie...although we're planning some serious pazookie-ing for family trip here in Texas - Woo Hoo!!

Mom and I - getting ready to try to beat Matthew...

Jenn and Andrew - really not even coming close to beating Matthew

Me - getting ready to cheat in order to beat Matthew...

Matthew - thinking for just a second that he might get beat...He won. Of Course.

Because of the craziness with US Airways, I was able to negotiate a better flight home. I was going to leave at 7AM, but instead I had almost the whole day to play before heading out. And I made the most of it. I played my piano and packed in the morning, then headed out to the zoo with Mom and my cute nephews (and their mom of course!)

Braxton and Lizzie measuring their heads against the Elephant Skull. I don't know - I think it's close...what do you think? (Isn't Braxton cute in his little sunglasses??)

Playing by the Elephants and Rhinos. Did you know that an Elephant's gestational period is over 18 months??

Mom spent a long time getting a picture of those teensy tinsy brand new babies on the mama tamarin Monkey. I thought it should be in here after all the effort. Plus - CUTE!

On the train...How super cute is my little Cayden kid, huh? Oh -and the chicas are pretty cute too. lol

Cooling off at the water ball. Yes, that's it's technical name.


Well as you can guess, my flight was a mess on the way home. I lost my car in the parking lot and had bad directions home. So yeah...kind of a lame ending to a great weekend, but the worst part was that it was over. But coming back to reality wasn't bad, so I think I can survive a few more trips to my home, and back to my Texas home...as long as they'll have me! Home Sweet Home!