The Windy City

The open road in WYO

Bannock found a tumble weed at a gas station in Nebraska

Sean did most of the driving

Just killin time on the 13 hour drive

WE MADE IT!!!!

So after 3 incredibly long days of driving (and an angel turned devil child being sweet and adorable then screaming out for no reason) we made it to Aurora IL. We left Saturday morning and drove straight through NV, UT, and then stopped in Rock Springs WY for the night. Next day we got held up in Cheyenne WY at a Wal-Mart to get an oil changed and I just have to say that obesity is an absolute epidemic in America. Especially the mid-west. Seriously folks, this is ridiculous. We saw so many morbidly obese people and little 2 year old to 12 yr old kids who will more than likely wind up with Diabetes in the frighteningly near future. I recently watched Food,Inc. and I recommend it to EVERYONE. It will change the way you think about food and the corporate food industries. But that's another rant.

Getting back to it. We drove through (boring) Wyoming and through most of Nebraska. Stopped in Kearney (Pronounced Carnie) for the night. Then on through Iowa the next day (it's actually quite pretty). So here we are now.

The apartment is great. One bedroom but its big enough so Bannock has his own little area. It came furnished...a nice long couch for my honey (not that I'll be making him sleep on it or anything!). Also cherry wood floors and cabinets and black granite counter tops-not too shabby. Though I would have taken anything less to call our own. It's so amazingly nice to just nest and be a mom. All the other moms/wives get together every other day for activities-going to the park, library, mall what not. Yesterday we went to the community rec center to check out summer activities for the kids and moms. I could definitely get used to this. Though not seeing my husband from 11 am to 11 pm is already starting to wear on me. It will all be worth it at the end of the summer though!

It's been awhile...

It's been over a month since I've updated but what a month it's been!!!

Just a quick re-cap...pictures to come:

*On March 5th our little buy turned the big 01! We had a big family party and he got spoiled rotten! So much so mommy actually returned a couple gifts...he won't be missing them!

*We had an AWESOME girl's weekend in LA for spring break- Sean's mom and sister Lynsie, My mom and I, and Sean's aunt Kelly and her daughter Courtney- shopped out little hearts out!!!!

*On March 18th my grandpa Woodie passed away at the ripe old age of 100 we had a graveside service on March 27th and then a nice memorial service on April 10. It was a great celebration of his long,full life. He as such a great man - a hard worker, lover of food, family and the Gospel. He will be missed but he'll also be welcomed by his 15 siblings and his parents. What a reunion!

*On March 26 Sean's "Aunt Netty" also left this world to be with Heavenly Father. She was only 54 and it was quited unexpected. She had a heart attack and was kept alive on a ventilator until her boys, siblings and parents could say their goodbyes. We celebrated her life on April 12. It was THE reunion. I think the entire family was there except Aaron (who's on his mish in Brazil). It was such a bittersweet day. She had some trials in her life but she was so greatly loved. Aunt Annette you will be missed!!!

After all of this it's such an awakening. It was a roller coaster month, highs and lows and more lows. I know I've said it before but it has truly taught me even more so how precious each day is to us. I cannot express how thankful I am for the knowledge that I have through the Gospel. I don't know what I would do without it. I just have to end by saying I LOVE my families, both sides. I have the best family around me, I've been so blessed. Thanks to everyone who is reading this for your friendship and support!!!