Our Busy Saturday

Why does it always seems that some days you have absolutely nothing going on and then some days include just about everything! Well Saturday was one of those days that included just about everything! We started out with Matt getting up and going to meet with his group for a school project. While he was gone the girls and I got up and going for the day. Matt got home just in time for us to all head over to soccer. It was one of the best games this season the girls had a great time and the teams were really evenly matched. After soccer we came home and grabbed some lunch before we loaded up to spend the majority of the rest of our day in the car. 1st on the agenda was looking for lots to build on. It has gotten to the point that we aren't saving as fast as interest rates are rising so I think we are going to take the plunge, buy a lot, and build our dream house. I am pretty stoked and also nervous at the same time. Although we have been looking at lots in the Mountain Green to Morgan area for about a year now we have always come back to some of the 1st lots we looked at in a place called Stoddard. It is in between Mountain Green and Morgan. We would be about 15 minutes form Matt's work and about 20 for me from the hospital. After about 2 hours of looking elsewhere we finally decided to drive up threw the Stoddard lots. By this point Matt and I were both somewhat frustrated. We couldn't find what we were looking for, for the price that we were willing to pay. As we walked around the lot that we had had our eyes on for quite sometime I couldn't help but notice the peace I felt. The joy as I watched the girls run around in the open space and felt like just for a moment that I had watched them grow up before my eyes in this very space. Matt wandered around talking to the  real estate agent and asking a bunch of necessary questions.  After about 40 minutes we loaded back in the car initially both Matt and I were quiet. I didn't know what he was thinking but also didn't want to feel like I was pushing him into picking this lot. After a few minutes we looked at each other and at the same time said, "That's the lot isn't it?" Unbenounced to me he had the same feeling I had standing there. And although I thought I would feel relieved(which I momentarily was) a whole flood of questions started. After we left the lots we headed to Salt Lake to attend the gluten free expo. The girls quietly watched a movie while Matt and I discussed what our next move would be. I just had so many questions...would there be other kids in the neighborhood that the girls would row up with, what was the ward like, what would our neighbors be like, would we love it there, would we be accepted, along with the financials...if we buy now when would we be able to build, what would it cost us between now and then? All of which these questions will be answered in due time but surprisingly enough I'm not stressed about it I feel like it will work itself out in time and I want to enjoy this experience. Then we got to the expo. This is something I look forward to every year. It gives me a chance to try new gluten free products without having to buy an entire container. I usually go early in the day and we arrived just an hour before they closed. I wasn't sure what to expect some of the booths had packed up and left for the day but there were still plenty of things to be had. I had won 2 tickets for free admission so Matt came with me as well. We all got a bag to collect our goodies. I was surprised at the fact that it was slower than when I had come in years pasted bu that was probably because of the time. We received so many free things every ones bags, the stroller, and our bellies were full in the 1st 30 minutes. We had to get creative with how we packed things. I think since everyone was getting ready to leave they were trying to get rid of their stuff. Seriously one person gave us 20lbs of polenta for free...now to figure out what to do with it. Then we quickly packed up and headed for the car so we could meet with Matt's family for dinner since Tiff was in town. We decided to meet at the Pizza Pie Cafe. Matt and I were really excited to see Tiff and her family. We were glad they had made the time for us since they were in town for Aaron's sister's baby blessing. Our family, Tiff's family, Chris, Krissy, and Joy joined us, Joy had decided to bring 3 of Brit's kids with her since they decided not to come. It made it really hard. They were loud and disruptive most of dinner. Joy spent most of her time trying to get them to either eat or not hit each other.  It was chaotic and I was disappointed that we weren't able to actually visit and catch up. By the time dinner was over my patience was gone and I was ready to call it a day. Our original plan was to go back to the hotel to swim but after dinner we decided to call it a night and head home. Once Matt and I got in the car we decided that we shouldn't let others actions effect our relationship with Tiff and her family so we decided to go swimming and give it a try. I was so glad we did. The kids stayed occupied in the pool while the rest of us finally got in some catching up and visiting. Tiff and Aaron are so down to earth and easy to get along with. We really wish they were closer and that we got the chance to spend more time with them. Hallie was so excited that the hot tub didn't have an age limit so she could play in it as much as she wanted.

 Some much needed adult conversation

 Gracie and Hallie both do really well with Tiff and her family. Tiff was great and played with Gracie letting her jump to her probably about 100 times..lol

 Then Tiff and Chris passed her back and forth...flying wise 

We were able to stay longer and have some time with just us, Tiff/family, and Chris/Krissy. I was grateful for that and the time we were able to spend with them. We are looking forward to seeing them at Thanksgiving and again after Christmas for Chris/Krissy's wedding.