We made it to Rupert Idaho...and more!

After a long 3 months of waiting and a long day of traveling the Alsop's made it to Rupert, Idaho...a place I never knew I would ever visit in my life and now will take several trips there. My little sister married into the Duncan family and recently moved to Idaho. The 1st item of business was to meet darling little Peyton! We couldn't get enough of her. Kylee put her mothering skills into full action and helped everywhere she could, Lexi was often found saying, "I hold you", "I hold you" and I eagerly awaited my peaceful time with her in the evenings when my girls were in bed. It was so neat seeing my little sister as a Mother and am glad she had a daughter so I can relive moments and see some of my girls clothes on Peyton. Thanks Laura, for letting me steal her away on several occasions to rock her to sleep. She is absolutely precious!

But this wasn't all...Laura and Taylor had a ton of entertainment to offer (with a little help from Taylor's parent's...thanks by the way) since the closest mall is 40 min away! The second item of business was getting us out on the Snake River on the waverunners and boat! I love this little toy so much and have gotta get me one someday! (hint hint) The girls had a blast and even Lexi would ask to go again. I thought she'd be pretty timid especially with all the wind but as long as she was with her Mommy she was ready for the ride. Kylee was all about being in the driver seat and has always been one of Laura and Taylor's sidekicks.
The weather cooperated enough for Daddy to show off for his girls! It has been 4 years since Sky has been skiing and I wouldn't have ever known except for his tired body that just couldn't hold on any longer. Ky loved seeing him out there and got right into holding the flag up like I knew she would. We stayed warm on the boat and watched the boys have fun! Thank you Uncle Taylor for pulling this off !


Let's also not forget the heated indoor pool and hot tub which were the perfect temperature and had all the toys we needed including 2 basketball hoops to help keep Sky entertained. I think we swam almost everyday there.

Last but not least was getting acquainted with the Duncan farm. I have never seen so many COWs in my life! Once getting over the smell I was fascinated by the whole milking process and how trained a cow can be but also how scared they are as well. They ran away so fast if we even got close but Kylee was actually pretty patient and sure enough became friends with many of the baby cows who timidly let her pet and feed a few.
"Now that's a whole lot of Utters"

Our favorite were of course the "JERSEY COWS" These are the brown ones and Uncle Tay almost had Ky convinced that they make chocolate milk.

Oh, and a tractor ride on the biggest tractor ever!

A new baby wasn't enough to add to their family. We also met their puppy Dash who provided plenty of entertainment during our stay. Kylee was often found like this...stroller in one hand and Dash on the other. Ky and Lexi went out to check on him morning noon and night. Our hope that an energetic, jumpy and nipping puppy would turn her away from wanted one didn't work. It did cause Lexi to constantly say, "He get me" as she became a quick target since they were about the same size.

Thanks Laura and Tay for a great time. Seeing you guys really was our main goal but all the extra entertainment sure sweetens the trip. Don't worry we will be BACK!

We then moved on to Logan for a few days and as always had a great visit filled with non-stop activities. Keeping with tradition the boys got their golfing in, Kylee and Lexi got plenty of time with Nana and attended to her cats and dog, a little bowling, great meal at Cafe Rio, Jamba Juice, temple and plenty of games and laughs in the evening as a family!A few new events were celebrating Ryan's b-day2x, hitting Summer Fest, seeing Aunt Jenny pregnant and going to a new farm with Nana where the girls had an absolute blast. They enjoyed many pony rides, milking a cow for the first time, feeding the chickens, holding a baby duckling and hoping it would make it back to its mommy safely, searching for gold, feeding the goats and the highlight was the baby kittens one of which Kylee took under her wing and again was faced with the trauma of having a mother who is allergic. This child thinks she is so deprived and wants a pet kitten or puppy more than anything in the world....Her parents want nothing to do with one more than anything in the world!!! Any suggestions? She held this cat as long as she could and looked like she was in heaven.
No Utah trip is ever complete without a reunion with Kelly Mae (great-grandpa's horse) Kylee has now been visiting Kelly Mae since she was 2 and this time was given the nickname, "Queen of the Mae" by great-grandpa! Lexi eats these visits up as well and you all know what animal lovers my girls are.

We know we received help pulling this little ride off as it was our last day there and it had been pouring rain all morning. We headed down to SL just hoping and praying their would be a break in the rain for the girls to spend time with great grandpa and Kelly Mae. He goes to such efforts to pull this off and are pretty sure he won' t be bringing the horse up anymore. As we pulled in the rain began to let up and as soon as the horse was ready it stopped. Each girl got a nice little ride and as soon as the last thing was put away we had another down pour for most of the evening. We are truly grateful for the time we got in and these special memories.

ANOTHER PERFECT FAMILY TRIP!!!

PINKALICIOUS 5 Year Old

Kylee has anxiously waited for her PINKALICIOUS PARTY for months and loved every minute of it!


Required attire was Pink and every decoration and accessory followed even down to the strawberry cupcakes, pink wafers, pink lemonade, pink table cloth and utensils.

It was fun watching Kylee get involved with the planning as she organized each of the goody bags, hung the streamers, helped make the cupcakes, set up for the craft and sat by the front door eagerly awaiting her friends arrival!

Our home was filled with 12 energetic little girls who had a blast having there own dance party and attacking Kylee's Uncle Ryan (sky's family was in town and added to our exciting day) I hope to add a little video clip of this attack soon.
- Our craft was decorating pink crowns
- We had pink fruit roll-ups hanging from pink ribbon that the girls had to eat with their hands behind their backs.
- We played clean your room as socks were thrown back and forth between the divided room
-Cake walk where each girl received a pink gel filled princess ice pack
-Attack of the pink silly string
-Wrap Kylee's Dad in pink streamers as he forgot to wear pink to the party.
-Pink goody bags filled with pink contents
Even Lexi got into the party and kept up with the excitement ! I love their matching PINK dresses and continue to have a blast being their mother. Kylee has matured so much over the last year and we can't get over how old she is getting. She wasn't shy a bit at her party and we loved watching how polite she was to each of her friends as she eagerly greeted each one, said thank you and gave hugs after the presents and made an effort to thank each one for coming.

Days like this are sure rewarding and I'm truly blessed to have a daughter like Kylee.

I love this PINKALICIOUS girl to pieces and am glad we pulled off a memorable party!

Worth a millon bucks in more ways than one!!!!

Thank you thank you..... :)

Even though Skylar flew out the morning of my B-day for boards he made up for it BIG time! This little gift bag held numerous minutes of the most amazing relaxation. I was at the Hershey Spa from 9AM-4PM on Saturday soaking in every moment....60 min deep tissue massage, steam room, lounge chair by the pool, hot tub, 2 showers, chocolate, amazing views, multiple cat naps and I could go on and on! Thank you Sky, Thank you Sky, THANK YOU! Is it horrible to want this every month? Don't worry half the time he was out golfing with his Dad and brother and it was his Mother who had the girls most of the day so I owe a thank you to Linda as well.

Of course the day after receiving this gift was a lesson at church on Provident Living and the guilt set in. I've avoided splurging and just going earlier due to the cost and Sky knew I'd never go spend it on my own. My smart husband bought a non-refundable gift certificate and assured me it was a GIFT! However, I think for medical reasons (a mother's own sanity) I should get a doctor's note prescribing this therapy (ie: MASSAGE) as a mandatory once a month treatment. WHAT A DREAM....one day I tell you...one day this will happen!!!!!

I also need to give a shout out to the world's greatest Mom! Thanks Mom for showing up on my doorstep for a total birthday surprise and taking care of my breakfast, lunch, dinner and helping the girls with a great b-day cake. I will sure miss the 2 hour drive but know we've made the most of it while we've had it.

MY FIRST TROPHY!!!

Kylee recently finished her 1st year of gymnastics and has been excited for months to get her first trophy. After receiving it she told me, "Mom, I got a small trophy but that's ok cause I'm small too." I replied, "It isn't that small and it is really cool!" Kylee..."I do like it but when will I get a BIG trophy?" After discussing things I learned that she thought she would be getting one of those huge trophies that you see in display cases like the huge ones on display at the gymnastics center up where the parents watch. I laughed so hard inside and tried explaining that an entire team earned that and she will be a part of that one day I'm sure. Meanwhile, she now has her trophy on display in her room and now the collection time begins and I will be on the other side. The mother wondering where to put them and how to dust them. Oh, I love the little things that get our kids excited.

Sky and I were proud parents watching our little girl and are amazed at how far she has come throughout the year. She began with being shy and timid barely wanting to talk to her coaches and now each time she accomplishes something she is ready to show them her stuff. She was able to be in a class with her good friend Lindsey and anytime she has a friend in her class Ky comes out of her shell faster.
Her favorite station was bars and at the end of the video you will see her climbing the rope for me which she was determined to figure out. She could barely make it up a few steps at the beginning of the year. WAY TO GO KYLEE! The down side to all of this is that pre-school and gymnastics are now over and Kylee has way to much free time on her hands. She misses her organized activities and so does her Mother. We have been very pleased with each thing she has been involved in this year and hope they have helped prep her for kindergarten.