Twins on a hike

The Sorenson's were going on a hike and since our girls were there like always they offered to take them. We were thinking it would be a quick trip up Mueller Park Canyon, but they planned a fun trip to Big CottonWood Canyon.
The girls loved it! What a beautiful day!

4th of July Bike Parade

Our neighborhood had it's first ever bike parade. It was so much fun!
Since Bella had to miss it we still decorated her bike during the day and left it out so everyone could see it.
The kids had so much fun. After they went up and down the street a few times we ended at the Sorenson's with food and just hung out.
It was a busy day. We went to Lagoon during the day and surprisingly it wasn't busy at all. We ran into the Sorenson's who were just going to Lagoon a beach but we did go on one ride with them.
Then later that night we took the 3 girls and went to see fireworks in west bountiful. And again we ran into the Sorenson's.
It was a great day. Minus the part when Bella had to leave for the night.

Sweet Girls

During the day we made a fort and the girls had lunch in it. Then tonight Bella and Claire slept in it. I gave them glow sticks and they thought that was awesome. Love these girls!

Exhausted

Yesterday Kenny had his time with Anna Trupp at his house with Bella. I was on edge all day. PLus he sent e-mails reminding me about his time and the fact that he can't accommodate my request for time with Bella during his summer break. Although that was the deal since he got her for his graduation during my time.
I just felt so hopeless yesterday. Like the legal system isn't on my side, Kenny gets away with whatever he wants, we're in debt up to our eyeballs and I'm sick to my stomach about Bella going with him for such a long time.
I went to the temple today and that helped. Also I can drive again on Friday and I think that will help!

Bella's Directorial Debut

Tonight we had FHE with the Sorensen's. It was fun. Bella had worked with all the kids yesterday and today on a play. They did Little Red Ridding Hood. She was the director and worked so hard at helping everyone learn their lines. She was such a cutie. She also worked on making costumes and dressing everyone. They all look up to her and I can see why. She's such a great example and a good helper. I love her so much!!

Sharla's Shower

All of us at Sharla's shower

Children's Miracle Network

Some of Claire's work from last year. I just found some of the pictures I took and realized I never put them on. Plus this commercial and the print stuff is out now so it's fun to see it.

I feel like she does so much and a lot of the time we never get to see the end results. So this was fun to see her. 

Bear Lake 2013

Once again we were blessed to have the Toolson's offer their Bear Lake condo to us for the week. 

Just like last year we had an amazing time, My dad was able to come up for a couple days when Seth had to work so someone was always there with us. 

We felt we were even more blessed because the week LuJean offered us just happened to be the first week of our  uninterrupted time with Bella. What a blessing. And the Summsions were there during the same week and invited us to dinner.

The weather wasn't the best, but the kids didn't mind. WE went swimming twice a day some times. The clubhouse also had some fun activities like a scavenger hunt and Bingo that the older girls and I did. They loved it!

Sisters

Tonight after I put the older girls to bed I sat in my bed and listened to them talk.
It brought a smile to my face. They were so cute. I should have recorded it. Just giggling and talking.
They've been playing so well together lately. It makes me so happy.

Ward Camp Out

We had so much fun at the ward camp out. It was a busy day. Claire and I had an audition, then we all went to Lagoon and then headed up to the camp out. The kids had been so excited to go. We got up there and they rode the train with their friends, played games, rode the zip line and ran around being crazy. Then we had dinner, a program, and roasted marshmallows. Seth ended up staying the night at Scott Russell's cabin with the twins and I slept in the tent with Bella and Claire. They were wearing their new glow in the dark shirts and were so excited. We all slept so well. I was actually sweating.

Then the next morning we left early to come back for Megan's baptism. The kids were bumbed that we had to leave early, but had fun with cousins.

Precious little Claire Bear!

I have to journal things like this for days when I want to pull my hair out.
Tonight as I was tucking Claire into bed she told me that when we say our prayers it's little invisible messages that go to heaven and that they have to be invisible because people would try and catch the messages as they were going to heaven.
Oh I love the way her little brain works. I asked who told her that and she said no one told her but she knows it's true.
I am so thankful for her!!!

Memorial Day Part #1

Since we still have no car and I still can't drive we decided to take front runner into town for the day.
We had lunch at City Creek, then walked to the library then took tracks back to front runner and front runner back to Bountiful.
We all had a great time.

So Brave

Where did this kid come from? She seriously has no fear.
She just came in the other night and showed us her tooth that she pulled out by herself!
such a cutie! I love her! The tooth fairy left her 50 cents and she was pretty excited!

Work, if you want to call it that

I haven't journaled much about work, but I started taking acting lessons privatley from Renee and I love it. It's been so good for me and then a few weeks ago after much deliberation I finally switched agency. I was accepted with McCarty which is a big deal.
Within in one week of being signed with them I had a job.
It was the day after court and it was the perfect thing for me. Hair, Make up, Catered food, and adults was exactly what I needed. It was an 8 hour day and I didn't enjoy asking people to watch the kids, especially with how much I've had to ask lately but everyone was so nice, as usual.
I met a few people from the agency and really liked them. one girl ended up giving me a ride home and we had a great talk. It's nice to know the ins and outs and everything.

This was one picture that she took while we were waiting around on set.
Good times!

No Car......Sucks

I've now been without a car for almost 2 weeks and I'm dying.
The doctor said I can't drive for 1 month and then when I start again it will be for one month with someone who is 16 or older.
I've been walking 2-6 miles a day. I've even made it pushing the twins to my parents. We've also walked to Dicks a few times.
And as usual the ward has been amazing!
Laura set up a driving schedule and people could sign up for things like taking Claire to preschool, or Bella to Tennis lessons and then people have also watched my kids and taken me to the doctor and other errands.
It's very humbling, I'll say that.
It's been good to do all that walking because it's wearing me out and I sleep so well. Something I haven't done in months.
I'm having to make small talk with people while they take me places, and it's not something I love but it's good for me.
I guess this is all a good learning experience.
Here we are on our way to Dicks

Court, round #2

We had court today and man was it hard for me.
According to Rob we got what we wanted but, I don't feel like it. Before we went in he said all we wanted was for Commissioner Arrnet to say we have enough evidence to go before a judge. And that's what he said.
But, it was hard for me to listen to Kenny's side say such bad things about me. When we were done and home Seth asked me why I was still so sad  and I said that I challenge anyone to sit in a court room setting and listen to someone say untrue things about you. So even though I know Rob was right, I still felt like crap.
I will have to testify when we go to trail and I'm really scared. We were only in court today to talk about the backed child support Kenny owes not even the custody. His attorney said things like "Amy knew Kenny was making more and she chose not to get the money" and then she also said that it was my fault for going to ORS and that's why I'm not getting the correct amount  She didn't even make sense. It was so obvious she was lying. I'm thankful we have Rob, he is such a good attorney and he has fought so hard for us.
I still have one more meeting with Anna Trupp (the custody evaluator) and she also still needs to come to our house. That should be some time in June.

Preschool Graduate

Cute Claire Bear graduated from preschool today and we had to miss it because we were in court.
Luckily grandpa was there and he recorded it and between he and Chelsie we got lots of pictures.
Of course I would have rather been watching her sing and preform but I'm so thankful she had people watching her that made her feel loved.

Happy Birthday Seth!

Happy Birthday Seth!
He didn't have the greatest birthday and I'm going to go ahead and blame it on the accident. I can't think straight or remember anything.
We went to dinner last minute with Rich and Alison, then Rick and Marianne came over and hung out that night. The next day we had dinner with Beth and Chad and cake and ice cream with my family.
So I guess it wasn't a total loss. Pretty good for someone who almost forgot the birthday in the first place.

Scary car Accident

Yesterday I was in the scariest car accident. I was going to get Claire from school and blacked out. When I came to the paramedics were asking if I remembered anything and asking lots of questions, like what was the date and my name and so many others that I couldn't answer.
It was the worst feeling.
When the car stopped I knew I didn't know where I was, but I could see the twins in the rear view mirror ad they looked happy and my air bag wasn't out so I figured we were ok.
They said I had a seizure. That seemed crazy to me since I've never had one. Which is why they said I needed to go to the hospital. So they took me and the twins in the ambulance.
Once we got there and I was in the room with the doctor it was like everything came rushing back. I remembered that I had been on my way to get Claire, I knew my phone number and Seth's name and number and then I realized that I was supost to be tending for Chelsie, but I couldn't call her because I didn't know where my phone or purse was and then I realized I didn't know where the twins were.
The nurses kept telling me that my blood pressure was through the roof and everything was fine and not to worry.
Within minutes of them saying that Seth walked in. It was such a relief.
He had called my awesome friends and my dad and everything was being taken care of. Then my dad got there and they both stayed until I was released.
We're all pretty sure it was a side effect of the new medicine I was taking.
Yesterday and today have pretty much been a blur.
Oh and the worst part is they said I can't drive for 6 months!! I still haven't even wrapped my brain around that. I have way too many things to deal with, like all the custody stuff, court, therapy, swimming lessons, tennis lessons and the list goes on.
The ward has started a driving list. I hate needing so much help, but there is no way I can do it all without help. My dad and Seth can do the Salt Lake ones and my therapy, but I'll need friends and ward members for the others in Bountiful.
I'm meeting with the doctor tomorrow and hopefully that will be good news.