Mr & Mrs Smith

Don't get ahead of yourself, it wasn't a relaxation vacation, but it WAS a distraction vacation. I got to see the kids experience new things & people and that's what my life is about these days. I also got to rest from the balance of working from home and taming two kids on my own. And the biggest thing for me I realized is getting my mind off the job hunt.  Mr Smith "enjoyed" scout camp & interviews while we were gone. But at least he did get a break from the whines & demands of tiny tyrants. He took care of the house while we were away as well. It was spotless coming home! & the todo list was accomplished. You'd think we were ready to move yesterday. Coming home just didn't feel like home. I've been grateful for this apartment (even if I didn't always say so), but 2+ years is enough. Mr Smith missed us terribly, but I think he forgot too about some of the things to-be missed,  tears of laughter .  But lets start in the be...

Actually, I planned our camping trip to be the holiday excitement. We have thought about taking them for awhile but there are about 100 reasons to hesitate doing so. However, since we had the time off, we went for it and allowed the dirt to seep in. We went up South Fork Canyon and although I was HOPE-ing it would be off the parking lot, we ended up hiking a little ways in with ALL our gear. So that was exhausting and I thought Mr Smith was going to kill his back. BUT we made it and got that first experience out of the way, just kidding! But really I didn't sleep at all and I know Mr Smith was freezing half the night in his hammock. He gave the kids the comfy padding & me the survival one! I realized that half way into the night and made Dallin switch. So I learned a few things for next time and would love to attempt a hike after a CAR camp next time, but it was a good first time experience just to get out since UT is Beautiful! Lexi loved watching a show with daddy in the ...

Although I was feeling lame, I knew I wanted to take advantage of some of the Provo festivities for the 4th! I took the kids downtown to see what rides were available and for our first snow cone! Perhaps I went mostly for the snow cone... However, I do think Lexi will be my theme park companion in the years to come. She loves adventure. I had to distract her from the taller rides. She saw some fireworks from our window, but I mean really... we just aren't firework people unless convenient and free. I love my American babies!