Kennecott Copper Mine

This morning we went with Mike's parents to Kennecott Copper Mine. I had never been there, but it was pretty neat to see how big it was and to learn a little about the history of it. For anyone who has not been there they mine for copper, hence the name:) The little video we watched of it was pretty amazing about the technology they use to mine it though.

It really was amazing to think and see how big this hole in the ground is and to be able to see it from space is pretty amazing. Sometimes I am just in awe with what we can do with technology today.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

So on Tuesday my mom, and sisters Kasi, Stephanie, and Olivia and me went and had a girls day/night in SLC. It was a blast. We stayed at the Little America Hotel- such a way nice hotel, and we took the tracks to The Gateway where we shopped all afternoon, went to a wedding reception and played games in our hotel. Of course we also laid out and went swimming. On the second floor of the hotel is another indoor/outdoor pool with a hot tub, exercise room, and sauna and the pool is heated- so nice:) ( well it would be way nice for winter, it was nice today since it was so windy) I bought the cutest aqua colored shoes.
I love spending time with my sisters and mom, and of course Olivia:)

CTR Man To The Rescue

I made a CTR cape for the kids in my primary class for the lesson tomorrow. I think they turned out pretty sweet! ... just wanted to share:)

Day At The Zoo

We went to Hogle Zoo today. Olivia was so cute to watch her looking at all the animals. She loved them! The wild turkeys scared her a little though. We went when they first opened so the weather was actually pretty cool. We took pictures at pretty much all the animal statues and we took pictures of every animal there. Olivia loved riding the carousel! It was a really fun day spending time just the three of us.

Don't Blink

So as I was looking over this months visiting teaching message and how its on strengthening families, and I found this quote I had:

"In a world of turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities. Families lie at the center of our Heavenly Father's plan."- L. Tom Perry

I guess it just got me thinking with how fast Olivia is growing up and it's so important to be that good example and person for her to look up to.I was watching her entertaining herself and just could not believe she is 1! Seriously! Where has the time gone? She is growing up and no matter what I do she is going to keep growing up!(which of course is a good thing- just a little sad) I'm so thankful that I am able to stay at home with her. I have the best husband in the world for letting me:)

Don't blink

Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you

Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink

Another July Birthday

Happy Happy Birthday!

Mike's birthday is today:) He is turning... well, you will just have to guess:) For his birthday we are going out to dinner at Pizza Factory, and then probably watching a movie after. Nothing too big planned- Mike doesn't like to make a big deal with his birthday- I'm opposite:) We aren't doing anything really big though but I did get him presents- even though he makes such a big deal about not getting any:)

So Mike is so bummed with the Utah Jazz lately since Korver isn't on the team anymore- his favorite player- So I made him a birthday Utah Jazz Jersey cake- No, 33 is not how old he is turning, it's just his playing number, and since he doesn't know who will be his favorite now I put it on the cake.

One of the presents my parents got him a Utah Jazz hat:


Happy Birthday ( babe:) ) Love ya!

2010 Smith Family Pictures

I have been wanting to get family pictures done for a while now so on Sunday my sister, Stephanie, took our family pictures. I think she is amazing at them. These are only some of them but I loved all the ones she took.