Still Here

This summer has been anything but a vacation.

And I can describe it in just one word: CAMP.

The kids have had one activity after another and i never thought i would look forward to school as a time to slow down. lol!

but there is it.

I hope to have some photos soon...or at least something more interesting to blog about.

The Good News

Troy had his staples removed. 

He is healing well and happy to be able to comb his hear without fear of ripping one off!

And...

We found our Troy is cancer free. YAY!!!!

There were additional cancer cells in the part they removed from his head, however, the perimeters are clear.

He will continue getting checked every few months, but we are beyond relieved that he is well.

Thank you so much for your love and support. I cannot begin to express how grateful we are to all of you.

I know that this really turned out to be quite minor for us...but it didn't feel minor. And no matter how difficult this was...the kindness and love we have received can never be repaid.

xo

Best Birthday EVER!

I am so lucky...to have such good friends and such good family...who love me so very much.

Troy and Andrea threw me a big party and we played Nertz all night.

Seriously...did I mention how lucky I am?

I  cannot believe i'm 40. Wow.

There is no blowing out your birthday candles...when they are actually sparklers.

And Troy.

Sweet Troy.

I know I give him a hard time...but I could not ask for a better spouse. He is the best!

He went all out with the party and even made these awesome party gifts for everyone.

And he got me an iPad. OMGOSH. I'm in heaven.

Thank you so much for all your well wishes. I really do feel so loved!!!

Happy Independence Day

Best 4th of July. Ever.

We had a low key, wonderful 4th.

Family.

Friends.

Fireworks.

What more could you ask for?

Sparklers. (Katie was not a fan.)

We had so much fun with our family fireworks...and it turned out to be so much more than our family.

When we came out to light our fireworks, all the neighbors came as well as a few surprise friends, from the ward and from preschool. It was super fun.

And we ended the night with the city fireworks show. It was the best one we've been to since moving here.

Did I mention Katie was not a fan?

What a great night!!