Tobler Dr

Welcome to Tobler Dr. We lived less than a mile away from this little road. 

It's always fun to see your name on a street sign. 

While sure it wasn't in the nicest part of town, it was sweet. I had visions of the Tobler family being neighbors, perhaps not right next door to one another... we may have to go every other house ;) Maybe one day we'll be lucky enough to be in the same state. :)

Westcliff Ward

I have never been part of such a warm and welcoming ward before. Yes, it had it's drama just like any ward, but this ward was a family (literally almost everyone was related) and they made each one of us feel as though we were a part of that family. It broke my heart to leave this ward. Here is Peanut with her nursery class. 

Her nursery leaders Sister McKight and Sister Camp. Ethnie loved these ladies. She would race out of my arms and jump into Sister Camps. During the week at home she would sit by the door and cry "Isss Tamp!!!!" wanting to go play. It is amazing what a difference wonderful teachers make. I love these women and am so grateful for their service and their love for Ethnie!

As most people know I was the second councilor in the Primary Presidency. It was such a joy seeing my Primary children each week. We had an amazing group of children and I will miss teaching them! 

But most of all I will miss my girls. This is Miquelle and Missy. I have never really gotten along with women. Growing up my friends were almost always guys and to this day the vast majority of our friends are men. It has been so nice having these ladies to bond with. We have had many a ladies night where the restaurant has had to kick us out because they closed and we were still talking. I loved our park dates, our visits, and laughing so hard we almost peed. I would do anything for these girls. I will miss them more than words!

Memorial Day Weekend

We had quite an adventure filled weekend. I worked on Saturday and once again our kids were stricken with the flu. Duke had the throwing up while E had the fevers and chills. I thought I had made it through this round unscathed but alas Sunday morning I woke up with the chills and a head cold from H-E- Double hockey sticks. More on church later.

Jakob's company held a farewell Jakob/ Memorial Day BBQ at Starr's house. They were all sad to see Jakob go. The weather was wonderful and the pool felt great.

Ethnie's new thing is to close her eyes and say "NO CHEESE!" while I attempt to take pictures. They get their lack of enthusiasm for pictures from their father.

Shanklin was defending himself againest a slew of children. He held his own pretty well.

This is Starr. She is the sweetest, funniest and most genuine person I've ever met. She is always so excited to see the kids and I when we drop by the office. She is always smiling and cracking jokes. It was such a pleasure getting to know her while Jakob worked at N.E.P.C.

Yung rocking some makeshift chop sticks. He eats everything with them. 

If only she would swim. Perhaps she'll become a better swimmer while we live with Gramma. 

I just love hooded towels. I mean it doesn't get much cuter that that.

On Friday Ethnie was complaining to Jakob about her nose hurting. Jakob asked if she had stuck a Craisin up her nose. She nodded so we took a flashlight and some tweezers and checked it out. We couldn't see anything so we left it. Sunday she complained again. We figured that we would wait until Monday and see if it passes. Once again Monday morning she complained. Gathering as much information you can from a two year old we decided to go to the E.R as the medi centers were all closed, but first Jakob wanted to try vacuuming it out of her nose. Thankfully there was not enough suction. Poor thing would have been scarred for life. 

So we spent an hour at the hospital.

She was scarred anyways. She wasn't a fan of having people looking up her nose. I really think that Jakob and I need to get one of those fancy light thing-a-ma-bobs. After a R.N. and a doctor taking a peek they came to the comculusion that there wasn't anything to be worried about so we headed home. 

We had quite the feast! Dutch oven potatoes, steak, grilled chicken, salad and fruit. It was soooo good and I wish that my tummy felt better so I cold have eaten more. It should be against the rules to be sick on holidays!

My favorite part was watching E with her Pa. She adores him. She was so excited to be able to sit by him in her own special chair (from IKEA, I love that place.) It wasn't a typical Memorial Day but it was still wonderful. I am so thankful for those who sacrifice to defend our freedom both over seas and the families who are left behind. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

"Ar-den"

We love to go for little walks around our neighborhood, We live next to a assisted living home and they have the most amazing garden. It always amazes me what can grow in Vegas. Ethnie always asks to go to the ¨Ar-den¨ to smell the flowers.

They have peach trees that are just loaded.

Little Man usually tags along and chills in the stroller. 

Sometimes, our little person likes to harvest some fruit. 

Her favorites are the apples.

Where did Ethnie go?

I will miss the little garden and our adventures there.

Fresh Air

As anyone who has ever moved would tell you, sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Both the big and little people where going crazy looking at boxes and sorting so we headed out to the park for a change of scenery and some fresh air. Jakob is such a good Daddy holding hands and carrying his little man. So cute. 

While the weather was beautiful the ground was still pretty hot and after a few tears Duke decided that he would rather just sit in one place. He sat like this for ten minutes or so. 

He then gained enough courage to move, sticking to the shade he made his way to the climbing wall. Seriously, this boy melts my heart.

We then headed for the swings. E {loves} the swing. She would have stayed in there all day if the sun wasn't so hot.

It was Duke Manfred's first time on the swing and he loved it!!

You can't have a park date without having snacks. 

Then Daddy took them down the slide. What a fun Daddy!!

I love park days. It was such a nice way to get some fresh air and take a much needed break. Not to mention get in some quality time with Daddy!

A First for Duke

 Since we have been packing a whole lot, it doesn't leave much time or supplies for dinner. So we decided a burger was needed. Little Duke got to have his first burger, a whole big, all by himself. At first he was skeptical but soon he was digging right in. He finished 3/4's of it. Such a tank. 

Loving My Job

 Most people I meet laugh out loud when they hear I'm a clown or professional princess. They ask if that's a real thing and then after some explanation it's usually followed up with "I could never do that." And while yes I admit, some days it's hard, racing around the city, dressing up in multiple outfits always racing the clock. Playing with children who are not my own and being 100% full on energy 100% of the time it is draining but it's children like Josie that make it worth it. I {love} my job and I really do not know many people who can say that. This little girl reminded me so much of Ethnie and I was beyond excited to make her happy. I am so sad that I will be putting this on the shelf for awhile. I really hope that I can once again get into the party business down the road or start up my own company. We will see where life takes me but it has been a pleasure being a princess. 

Moving with Little Ones

 I would choose packing pregnant over packing with two little people any day. Moving with little ones is a whole new ball game full of distractions, bum changes, hands that like to unpack or just plain want your undivided attention. So here's how we pack... we plug them in to any electronic device.

 This how Duke watches T.V. It totally reminds me of the puppy on 101 Dalmations.

I seriously cannot stop smiling when he's like this. It's amazing how different children are, at this age E wanted nothing to do with the T.V. but Duke is glued.

We play in cupboards. Duke loved this cupboard, it was just his size.

And of course we stop to have a snack or two. Packing is always such an adventure.