Mom's Birthday in Disneyland

Here I am, blogging from the airport yet again. 

For my Mom's birthday this year, we decided as a family we would go to Disneyland to celebrate it, my Mom loves Disneyland. 

We had a great time!! 

We missed those in the family who were unable to come, but I'm hoping that we will go again, and all of us will be able to go.

The 7 of us that went, all crammed into a 7 passenger mini-van, it was a tight cozy fit to say the least. 

After the 13 hour drive, we finally made it to Anaheim!! 

Disneyland was all ready for Halloween. I love fall, and this just added to my excitement. 

Blake was just a wee bit excited to get in the park.

Nick was the only one that would look at me and smile for the camera!!

The birthday girl!!

We rode Splash Mountain first, I sat in the front and got soaked!! Luckily, the weather was hot so I dried off quick!

Tough guy...

Not as tough as them though!

(Dave I honestly think you are tougher, just don't tell Nick and Robin...)

I met my all time favorite Diseny character, who doesn't love Donald Duck?!

The quartet sang to Mom on her actual birthday. They sang "Happy Birthday" better then any of us could....except maybe Blake...

Sleeping Beauty and the Princess Birthday Girl.

Blake was most excited to meet the Princesses of the castle.

Don't you think Dave has got the Princess stance down? He's better at then Sleeping Beauty herself!

What a great bunch!

Waiting in the longest line ever for The Cars ride. Well worth the wait.

Dave's favorite ride of the whole trip, as soon as we got off he was asking if we could ride it again.

Waiting for the Color Show to start.

Waiting in line for Space Mountain.

Mmm...the turkey leg...

We couldn't pass up on the Dole Pineapple Whip, it was so good on that hot day.

By the end of the third day my feet were a barking, none of us were walking too well. I was so happy to see that wonderful bed in the hotel when were done. It was great to spend time with the family.

You were good to us Disneyland, we will be back!

Mom I hope you had a wonderful birthday, I love you!

Hello from Durango

Well hello to all you who still check up on this blog from time to time!

We don't have internet at our new home, so I haven't been good at doing anything on the internet lately. Dave called over 5 different internet providers and none of them could provide service to us. Awesome. So that is why I am blogging from the airport. Thank goodness for free WIFI. 

I'll try to give a recap of what we have been up to. 

We have been in Durango now since middle of July for Dave, and middle of August for me. 

Those are called mountains, and I have missed them dearly!! 

"That there is an RV. It's a good looking vehicle ain't it? But don't you go falling in love with it now, cause we're taking it with us when we leave here next month....." or next year. :)

The furball will still be here to greet you.

We drove/flew home to see these two love birds get hitched on August 11th. Congrats Lindsey and Brian!!

These two goofballs, stole my camera.

We also celebrated this man's 62nd birthday! 

Dad, you are by far one of my favorite people.

Saw some beautiful scenery on the drive home.

We went and enjoyed the local Bar D's dinner and show. 

Ah, so so pretty.

I have much more to blog about, like our trip to Disneyland for Mom's birthday, my trip to Hawaii with Meg, and the food we have been cooking. I will have to save those for another day. I just wanted to give you and update on what the Harwards have been up to. 

Until next time!

Busy, Busy, Busy and A Whole Bunch of Pictures

Has it really been a month since I've blogged?!

So disappointed in myself, I promise you (those that still follow my blog) I truly have good intentions. 

Well, this past month has been a whirlwind to say the least!

Dave finally started his job at the Durango Airport, he has made a total of 4 driving trips just to Durango. Only one was round trip. He is liking his job at the tiny airport. He says living in a 5th wheel trailer is "OK". Living in a trailer has made me realize how much we have to be grateful for, and how much we have been blessed with.

I was hoping my time in Lubbock was going to be a little more laid back, but due to the short staff at work I worked A LOT! 

I thank my friends the Glovers for letting me stay with them. And putting up with me coming in sometimes at 3 in the morning after work.

I was able to get time in to visit some people, not everyone that I was hoping to get to see before I left. For those I missed I am truly sorry, I will be back to visit!

Here are some pictures of what's been going on in our lives over the past couple months.

We ran in our Stake's Fun Run over Memorial weekend.

Dave's parents came to visit. They spent Memorial weekend and Bonnie's birthday with us. It was great to have them come out and see what Lubbock is like.

We did a lot of sitting on the back deck to watch those beautiful West Texas sunsets.

Beautiful!!

I want this on a wall in my house someday!

We drove to Colorful Colorado to check out Durango. Cosmo wasn't too impressed with the state.

Went home to Utah for our friends, Nick and Alya Elliott's wedding.

Dave and Adolyn

I went to the 4th of July parade with my good friends the Bradshaws.

We went to the Glovers for a 4th of July BBQ and fireworks.

Mr. Blue Eyes

This picture turned out fuzzy, but I was able to visit Ray and his horse in training Reno. I am going to miss this kind man who was so willing to teach us more about horses and horsemanship.

I got to enjoy one more girls night!! Thank you Mindy for hosting it, I will miss you ladies!!

We went up to Manassa, Co to visit the Glover family. Dave went fishing and the only thing he caught was the beaver that was swimming in the lake.

Look at that cute little baby all snuggled in! You sure got a cutie of a kid, Shayla!

Got some delicious homemade Amish donuts in Manassa.

It's so green in Colorado. I have almost forgotten what this color looks like, I am so use to brown and dead.

I love my West Texas sunsets, but this Colorado sunset over the lake is just gorgeous!! You just can't beat scenery like that.

I got to hang out one more time with these two wonderful ladies!

The company I worked for will not be operating the United flights out at the airport any more, so I had to say goodbye to my home away from home and my work family. I didn't get pictures of everyone, it was a very hectic last day for everyone.

Renee, Me and Alex

Me and Kristi

Me and Eric

It has been a busy, busy month/months. Even as we speak, I have yet to make it to Durango. I am sitting in a hotel room in Denver for training for the new job I got with Sky West Airlines. 

I am grateful for the extra time I did get to see some of the wonderful people I have met in Lubbock. Thank you to all of you that fed me, hung out with me, everyone that offered their never ending hospitality, and the Glovers for letting me crash at their house for a month! 

To you all, I am truly, truly grateful and deeply touched to know that so many people care about us. 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.