Easter Fun in the Snow!

I have not had this much fun in the snow in a very long time. I have had such a bad attitude about winter this year, but this weekend reminded that it is not ALL bad. Growing up, I spent so much time at the cabin in the winter with my family and really good mountian friends. Some of my favorite memories are there. I use to love to snowmobile. I could keep up with all the boys and most of the men by the time I was 13. The last couple years we have seen a lot of loss for people that I really care about because of snowmobile accidents. I thought that it had ruined me forever. But, I was wrong. Those people who lost their lives on snowmobiles, died doing something that they truly love. Now, I remember why. We spent Easter weekend at the cabin with my Mom and Dad, Chad and Kim and all the Kids. The riding was better than I ever remember it.

When we were little, my dad was always telling Chad and I to "go outside and play". We must have been brainwashed or something because the entire weeked Chad and I were saying "Let's go outside and play!" We had a blast. We made a slide that went from the cabin all the way down to the road. It was super fast. Parker liked to go down on his belly like a little penguin. Papa went down, and all 4 kids tried to ride on top of him. Josi is the only one that stayed on. Brock and Josi liked to slide down the Goodsells cabin. We have been doing that for years. Rhylee loved it all. Mom, Kim and I decided to all ride a sled down the "big" hill together. We hit a jump and Kim and I both came home with bruised butts. I think its so great that my mom, Grandma Jen will still go sledding with us. I am so glad that we spent this fun Easter weekend up there together. And yes, the Easter Bunny can hop through 6 feet of snow to find little boys and girls.

Happy Birthday to the coolest girl I know!!

Top 10 Reasons why Bree is my best friend

1. We have been friends for a long time. That is priceless.
2. She gets me, I can talk to her about anything and I never have to explain myself

3. She is completely level headed. She knows who she is and is totally comfortable with it.

4. She is not a prissy girl. She knows how to have fun and doesn't care if you have to get dirty while doing it.

5. She truly loves my boys

6. Bree is one amazing mom, I learn from her every time we are together.

7. She is a little crazy, organized and obsessive, I love it!!

8. She is straight forward with me, if she thinks I am being stupid, she will say "Jer, you're being stupid".

9. When she goes through tough times, she comes back stronger and better than ever.

10. I laugh ALOT when Bree is around.

Happy Birthday Breezy. We love you!

Big Awesome news for the Proulxs and Edwards!!

I feel like my life just may be fullfilled. Last weekend, Cory and I along with Bree and Justun bought a boat. I cannot believe it. I have wanted my own boat since I was about 8 years old. It wasn't exactly in our plans right now, but Annette and Mel decided to sell their boat. They gave us a GREAT deal, and we could not be more thankful. Its a great boat and we are adding a ski tower. Sometimes things come along that you just cannot pass up. I love boating because it is such a fun family activity. I love the way it feels when you are waterskiing and water is hitting your calves and you can feel the bruises forming. I love watching people learn and become better a sport that I enjoy so much. I love that camping and boating can all be done in one weekend. But most of all I love the SUN. This is going to be the best summer of my life. Bree and I knew tuning 30 was going to be awesome!

Happy Birthday Parker T.

Where has the time gone? Our little baby turned 5 on Monday. It seems like he should still be 2 or 3. He is such a fun loving kid. He is as happy as can be. Parker adds so much to our family. He is the one who can make us laugh at any time. He and Brock are best buds. I have no idea what they would do without each other.

His birthday was such a fun day. He asked me when he will get hair under his arms. Sometimes I have to wonder what goes through that little head of his. We had a really fun party at Classic Skating. Parker was spoiled rotten by his family and friends. We played in the jungle gym and on the bouncy houses. We only got 1 bloody nose and 2 teeth knocked out at the party. (no, serious we really did) Parker got to spin a big wheel and try to catch money in a wind tunnel thing. I told Parker that on his birthday, he gets to be the most important person in the whole world. Little does he know, he is the most important person in our world EVERYDAY!

9 Years of Wedded Bliss...

Cory and I met on May 25, 1998. He had been home from his mission for about 3 weeks. He was not shy at all. I worked at Gart Sports when he and his friend Matt Evans came in to buy some basketball shoes, and boy did I think Matt was cute! Cory didn’t take long at all to ask me for my phone number. It took about another week for us to finally be able to talk on the phone. But when we did, we talked for two hours. We talked about waterskiing and jeeping and camping and music and everything else that is important. We had so much in common. I wondered “where the heck did this boy come from, he is perfect". We doubled with Matt and his crazy girlfriend at the time. We went bowling, then to the store to buy ice cream. Little did Cory know,he bought my heart with Ben and Jerry’s. Then we left Matt, and went to WJ Park. We sat on a blanket and talked while we ate our ice cream. I am not sure if he intended to talk or make out. But, we made out. That was the night I fell in love. I went home and told my mom that I was going to marry him some day. She said “does he know that” and I said “I don’t know, but he will”. Cory and I didn’t spend much time apart after that. "Someday" came really fast. We got engaged two and half months later after my friend Heidi’s wedding reception. I caught the bouquet and he had the ring in his pocket. He asked me to marry him later that night overlooking one of my favorite canyons. Our courtship and engagement was so much fun. Everyday we spent together, I loved him more and more. We bought a cute little white house in South Jordan that needed some serious remodeling. Cory didn’t care because it had a huge garage. We worked really hard on our little home while we were engaged and it turned out perfect. We got married on Feb. 27, 1999. What an amazing day that was. I would not change one single thing about it. For the next year Cory spent a lot of time teaching me about the Gospel and I couldn’t wait to be sealed to him for eternity. So, one year later on March 4, 2000 we were sealed in the Jordan River Temple. After that, time started flying like crazy. In 2001 Brock was born. In 2002 we bought new house in Riverton so we didn’t have to share a bedroom with our baby. And, in 2003 Parker joined us. The past five years have been the best in my life. I am so thankful for Cory. He is an amazing man. He works hard and knows how to have fun. He is such a great dad and our boys love him more than anything. The last 9 years have been so great I can’t wait to see what the next 90 will bring. Happy Anniversary to us!!!

I've been tagged!

What is your husbands full name? Cory Christian Proulx

How long have you been married? 9 Years on Wednesday

Who eats more sweets? Me for sure

Who said I love you first? He did, I think I felt it first though.

How old is he? 30

Who is taller? He is

Who is smarter? Duh!! me of course. But he awesome common sense.

Who can sing better? I sing more often, he sings better.

Who does the laundry? I do! He doesn't belive in folding.

Who pays the bills? I pay them with the money he makes

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does

Who mows the lawn? him 80% of the time, me 20%

Who cooks dinner? Me

Who drives? He does. ALWAYS!

Who kissed who first? He kissed me

Who asked who out? He did

Who has more siblings? Him by 3

Who wears the pants? I do on the little stuff. He does when it comes big stuff .



I tag Janelle and Sadie

Snow-Snow-Snow!!!

I just want to talk for a few minutes about why I love the summer time so much. BECAUSE, I hate the snow. Everybody says, "it is so pretty" BS- What's pretty is when you look outside and see flowers in the flower bed, green grass, little boys playing outside barefoot in thier swimsuits, your husband cruising down the street in his jeep with the top off, while you sit on your front porch soaking in all the happiness knowing that on the weekend there is a pretty good chance you will be boating.
I have been amazed at the amout of snow there has been this year. I feel like I have been spending more time with my shovel than with my husband. (darn snow plow job) I do have to say, that I have some wonderful neighbors that are so nice to always help me shovel. Thanks Dan and Keith. I think my nasty feelings toward the winter is rubbing off on my boys. They don't even try to eat the snow anymore.


On a happier note, we have been doing some fun things lately. Brock, Parker and I went to our first circus a couple of weeks ago. It was so fun. Brock was absolutely amazed. He keeps telling his Papa that he is going to run away to the circus. He wants to be an acrobat. Parker on the other had was mostly interested in the popcorn and glow-in-the-dark swords.

Another big event for me has been, My computer bit the dust. (not fun) I had to get a brand new one. The good new is, I did't loose any data. We were able to save all of my information.

And one last thing, CJ and Jennilyn bought a new house, so we have had a chance to spend some time with them painting. We always have fun with them and are excited for them to live close to us. I am also excited because their house is the perfect distance for a good bike ride with the kids.

On Valentines day, I decided that great minds do think alike. My sweet husband gave me a singing card, some M&M's and a gift card for a massage. I gave him a card, some M&M's and a gift card for a massage. CRAZY!! We decided that we are going to turn our massages into a couples massage on our anniversary which is next week. FUN!!

I am really going to try to blog more often so that I don't have write about so much stuff all at once. But until then I hope you all enjoy this yucky white stuff and please pray for sunshine.