We (12 of us) Did it... and it was pretty cool!

Thanks to Grandpa and my brave siblings and nieces and nephews, I did what I never thought I would do... skydiving. Despite the "uni-bomber" scare video we had to watch first it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be... although I'm not sure I could do it again. Jumping out of the plane wasn't bad because I didn't really jump... instead my tandem guy grabbed my head and flipped out of the plane for me. The best part was the 110 mph for 60 seconds free fall. Although I screamed the entire time what a cool feeling. Didn't love the parachuting part so much... all of the flipping around made me a little motion sick.

There were 12 of us, so we did 3 planes of 4 each. It was funny watching Scott count parachutes as each of his kids jumped... once he saw all 4 open he enjoyed it much better.

(Had major issues posting these pictures, so you have to scroll from the bottom up to see them in order.)

My kids weren't so sure about the tatoo'd, ponytailed tandom partners.. but I assured them I'd be safe with my 2000+ jump man.

Our photographer let the kids take a quick look at the plane.

Long-hair had to be in a braid or cap.
It was fun to watch as well...I think my kids were just glad when I was down. After all of the jumpers from each plane had landed they let the rest of us go on the field. My kids ran over to hug me and Cam said "Mom I'm glad you didn't die."
I highly recommend the place we did. Good times had by all... otter pops for the spectators and just an amazing day!

I went skydiving, rocky mountain climbing...

This song has been running through my head for the last 2 days and I think will be my "summer theme song."

Yes, I am getting ready right now to go skydiving. And to be honest, I'm not quite sure why I am doing it. Yes it sounds exhilarating, it is a once-in-a-lifetime activity, 10 other family members are going... but still isn't the goal generally to stay in a plane, not fall out?

I guess this is the summer that I am doing things I'm not so comfortable with and not really sure why I am doing. Putting our house up for sale has been a challenge to say the least. And just like skydiving in a few hours, I'm not really sure why we are doing it. It is definitely looking like plan C, D, E or F is in the future (not the Plan A or B we fasted and prayed about). I just wish I knew what Plan C, D, E or F was going to look like.

I heard a great quote a few weeks ago -- LIFE BEGINS WHERE YOUR COMFORT ZONE ENDS. Comfort zone is something I really, really like.

But just like the skydiving song... I guess events like today (if I don't chicken out), the process of deciding to sell our house regardless of whether the outcome is what I had originally planned, and doing HARD THINGS will ultimately be good for me.

Thanks Dave!

Ok... so every summer about this time I start to feel a little guilty about being a "stay at home mom." I love summers and I love my kids being home all day. I love the days we can sleep in, I love playing games, I love all of us just being home and having a big breakfast together on the patio.

And of course being a "stay at home" mom doesn't mean I have to stay at home. Tuesday Lagoon with all of the cousins, Wednesday Snowbird Tram/Hiking, shopping, Temple Square, Thursday skydiving... (that is if I don't chicken out). When relatives are in town Dave gets to enjoy the BBQ at night, but I am the lucky one that just gets to play all day!

Friday Lauren and I will be going to Draper Temple to do baptisms (2nd of our 4 in 4 weeks goal) and then to Pineview to play in the lake with cousins. And we have water park, candy factory tour, SL Temple baptisms, Olympic Park and a few other outings on the calendar.

All while Dave is at work all day ... I realize he would rather be at work than Lagoon, but still I feel a little guilty.

I'm just so grateful I have the chance to make so many wonderful memories with my kids... thanks Dave for making this possible!!

Memorial Day Weekend ... Very Memorable

We had a great Memorial Day Weekend this year (yes I realize it was over 6 weeks ago but better late than never.)

Lots of food, lots of cousins, Cameron's first time at golf, an intense volleyball tournament, Shrek 3 and lots of fun... but the best part had to be Katie and Rachel accidentally starting the tractor and then freaking out when it started to roll, and then promptly jumping off screaming at the top of their lungs.

Fortunately, Rob was at the cabin (everyone had gone on a walk) and he came running down and stopped it. Just glad it was the 15 and 19 year old that made it roll, not the 12 and 14 year old (yes Lauren and Jana that is you who started the whole thing but were just lucky that it didn't actually start when you tried it!)