Cub Camp

Marshall had the opportunity to go to Cub Camp this year.  Jake is the Weblos leader and had been looking forward to going, he thought it would be a great experience and fun to be there with Marshall.  The day before he broke his ankle and was in a lot of pain, so he wan't able to go.

Marshall went and had a blast.  Up at camp he:  ran through tires, swung on the rope, swung on a tire, shot BB guns, shot bow and arrows, went on two hikes, learned how to pan gold and lots more.

He brought some money with him and bought a rubber band gun, a sling shot, some treats and ice cream.

He had a blast and can't wait for next year!

(Thanks to Korinne for taking pictures for me!)

24th of July

We went to Grandma Halls house and had a BBQ.  

The kids played on the water-slide and had a lot of fun.  We then watched fireworks.  

Kambria sure loves Grandma Gotberg and was connected to her at the hip!  Thankful to have such great family!

Bear Lake 2013

This year was great, My family and Jakes family went up to Bear Lake.  We went up on Friday and came home on Wednesday.  We had rented waverunners from Jakes LT, however when we were pulling them home from his house the axle on the trailer broke so we weren't able to bring them, we were all a little disappointed, but it was still fun without them.  Casey and Erin rented two paddle boards and those were a blast.  Marshall was a pro, Jake did great even with a broken ankle and I was in heaven.  I really want to buy one now.  The kids had a blast riding bikes, playing in the sand and water and just relaxing. I love Bear Lake

Jakes Cankle

Jake loves Basketball!  Jake could play everyday if his hip allowed him to.  All the guys at work convinced Jake to go play and he was being careful.  Jake made a fade away shot and his left ankle came down on Watsons calf and that is where it all began.

Jake sent me a text that he rolled his ankle, I was very frustrated because that morning I had asked him to not play ball.  He said he was going to come home to take some medicine.  I looked at his ankle and knew we needed to go to instacare.  They took X-rays which revealed he had broken his ankle.  The next day we went to a specialist, they stated he had a stage 3 sprain (The worst) and he broke off a piece of bone.  It was a small piece so they didn't need to do surgery.  He gets to wear a boot for several weeks.

Ballet Recital

Kambria took Dance lessons this year.  She loved it.  She would get so excited each Monday, and would have so much fun.  She would never show me what she was learning, so I kinda hoped she was actually learning stuff.  She had her pre-school program on Thursday and then Dance recital on that Friday, so after how horrible she was at her program I was terrified for her recital.  She did great.  She knew her dance, had fun and I was so proud of her.  I want her to take gymnastics, so I suggested we switch to gymnastics and she disagreed and said she loves dance and wants to do it again!

Pre-School end of year program

Kambria went to Small Wonders this year for preschool.  She loved it!  She had a blast.  She loved her teacher, she learned a lot.  She made some great friends.  She is excited to go again this next school year.

She was so excited for her program.  She sings the songs everyday and knows all the words.  That night she sat up there and barely sang and had a onery face the entire time.  It was funny!  She is a funny little girl.

Happy Fathers Day Jake!!

I am a lucky girl.  I am really lucky to be married to such an incredible guy!  Jake is such a wonderful man who is full of service, kindness, sacrifice, giving, patience, love, humor and so much more.

He will be embarrassed that I write this, but here it goes.

A few days ago I stopped by Jake's work to bring something to him.  He just moved desks into an office, so Kambria and I went in and saw his new office and visited for a bit.  On our way out we passed the victim advocates office.  I said hello to her and noticed a small boy and girl in there coloring.  I said those aren't your grand kids are they.  I was then informed they were found by themselves.  It had been several hours and no one had called in looking for there missing kids.  I was so sad.  How could anyone not notice their kids were missing or not care.  They were so darling and so well behaved.  I said Hello to them and asked if they were having fun.  They were 2.5 yrs old I found out (twins).  They said yes and smiled so big.  Happy kids.  This isn't the first time this has happened.

I was angry; angry that the Mom has done this before and still has these kids.  What else do they go through.  I wanted to bring them home so bad.  I am loving, I would love more kids, why can't I give them the love they need?????  The day went on and they were still there.  Of course you have to be a foster parent so we weren't able to take them home, they would go to a foster center and then to a loving home from there.  I was so sad.  Well finally the grandpa decided he would take them, but he didn't know how he would cook for them and didn't have much money.  So Jake, being the person he is, went and got some money from the ATM.  He asked the grandpa, "How are you going to feed these kids?"  He said he would take them to McDonald's for the next few days or figure something out.  Jake asked if he had money, he said NO, but I'll figure it out.  Jake handed him some money and said take this, and feed the kids, make sure they get fed.  The grandpa refused to take it.  Jake begged him to take it, said he wanted to give it, he wanted to make sure they were fed.  But he wouldn't take it.

I was so happy to know that Jake is so willing to help anyone and everyone.  He doesn't know these people, he didn't need to offer to help them.  He left feeling horrible.  We both worried about these kids we don't even know, because those kids deserved to be smothered with love.  I hate knowing there are way too many kids that don't get smothered in love.

Anyway, I am glad I get to be a Mom and that our family is blessed with a home to live in, money to buy food and stuff we really don't need.  I hope that those kids are being taken care of.  It makes me want to look into foster care, because I felt helpless that day!!!!!  And again I am thankful for Jake, and that he is so caring and so nice to others.  He is never rude to criminals.  There are some that really are bad people and have no care for anyone, but Jake is still nice to them.  There are others that have made bad decisions but are still good people and he lets them know that.  His co-workers look up to him and watch him.  At work they call him bishop, because he is the only LDS person and they try and test him and he never fails.  They are amazed that he doesn't swear, that he wants to spend so much time with his family, that he is so giving.  They watch him and they like who Jake is and it shows.

Happy Fathers Day to you Jake, we love you and are so glad you are in our family.  You are the best Dad and Husband we could ever ask for!!!!

 Isn't he so cute!!!!  Your welcome for putting this photo Jake.  you look half demented, and we still love you!!!