ok, update already lame-o!

Yes, me, we, are lame for not updating this or anything or anyone for months on end...
We are alive and well... lots of traveling as usual..visited both sides of the family more than a couple of times this year!
Emily is doing great in her preschool-talking more and more clearly. Just so much fun to see her and Owen playing together.
Owen is dying to ride the bus to school too but he will be in a preschool/playgroup weekly starting January. We are crossing our fingers to potty train him in the next month (before he turns 3-hehe)
Cory is working hard at USU on his bachelors degree-just finished his first semester there with a 3.5!!
I am loving being a Mom and working the Usborne book business-just promoted to supervisor Dec.1st!!
We will be in Logan until at least 2012...so hopefully a little more spare time to keep this bloggin up?! (here's to wishful thinking!!) HUGS to all!! :)Kaylynn

p.s.where are the cute blog backgrounds now? how do I adjust the font size?!

no more gypsies...for now:)

We have been on the move again-been in Boise for the summer but now back in Utah! AND, Cory assures me that we will be here, in Logan, Ut for at least 1 1/2 years. I believe him this time and we had a first- our name and phone # is in the new phonebook and its still current!!!
Emily's preschool, Sound Beginnings, has started again and Emily is loving it! Owen is happy to have Mom to himself again and he is growing up so fast - talking lots and just a funny kid. Cory has started at Utah State this week to get a bachelors degree (since we will be here for 2 years-why not get a third degree?!) He was also called to be the Gospel Doctrine teacher (again) he did so well before, they wanted him back! I am the Relief Society chorister, which I have never been so I am excited! I am still doing Usborne Books and having a lot of fun doing it!! (which I have used more than once as an excuse to travel to visit friends and family, just sayin...)
We are very thankful for the good friends and amazing family we have been blessed with in our lives. Challenges come and go, but the Lord has always been our rock and we rejoice in His love for us and all people. Take care and we hope to hear how all of you are doing!
Love, the See's

Happy Birthday!

We had a combo birthday party for Owen and Emily on Saturday - it was so much fun!!! All the kids just played for awhile, then opened gifts and had cake and ice cream. Not much organization to it but we all had a great time! Emily really enjoyed having her friends from preschool come to her house - we will have to do that more! Owen had started to get a bad cold the night before so was a little clingy but once he opened gifts with his new cars - he was happily playing. We really enjoyed having family and good friends with us - it reminded me a little of Christmas! pictures coming...

BOOKS - $20 for 10 cents!!

Hi! For those who don't know yet, I am now an independent consultant for Usborne Books and More! I am so excited for this opportunity! I am not much of a salesman but these really sell themselves. The books are fantastic- rich illustrations, engages children, and parents want to read them too! There is a range from infants to adult, with kid kits and activities that make great gifts! We also exclusively have the Kane/Miller books now. If you haven't heard of them or had the chance to see for yourself, I would love to be the one to introduce you!!

So, if you like great books and want to get some for free - contact me! I love to travel, I love to read, I love my family and this job lets me do it all!

This February we are celebrating 2010 with $20 worth of books for 10 cents with the bonus of double free books! Let me know any questions you have and when you would like to schedule a party for you!!

Happy Birthday Keileen!!!

My 'big' sister's birthday today - probably the most influencial person in my life! She helped me find the Lord in my adult life, she took me into her home and family when I was at my rock bottom, she inspires me to do better and to look deeper. She is 11 years older than me so when I was a child, idolized her, I wanted to be a paralegal just like she was studying to become - I remember writing her at college and she wrote me back!! She also served a LDS mission and I wanted to do that too! I actually lived with them the summer their first child was born - that was another turning point for me. I also lived with them when I met Cory so that was pretty amazing. Anyway, I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to my sis - I love you Kei! Thanks for being the example and friend all the times I really needed one!!!

HAPPY 2010!!!

We hope you have had a very happpy Christmas and new year!

I have many things to update on this blog...I have been thinking 'why' 'what happened to my bloggin'? I came up with two answers: pride and paranoia. Let me explain... I was paranoid mostly because Cory was gone 7/8 of the time from April to October, and because we traveled almost every weekend when he did get home full time. I was going to privatize our blog but never did and so worried about giving too much detail to some stranger reading my blog. But Cory is home and we have settled down so I feel much more secure. Pride you ask? Well, yes, remembering pride takes on many forms, everytime I got online to blog, I would first check my family and friends to find out what was going on in their lives but then an hour would go by and I hadn't touched my blog!! I also started to compare my self and blog to others and think 'no one wants to read my blog - its not nearly as entertaining as so and so's or my blog is not half as thought provoking as so and so's or I'm not nearly so crafty or healthy or cool as so and so's- I would not write anything and I got to the point where I didn't even check any of my family and friends and had no idea where to begin on mine!!
I love all my so and so's!! I wanted to keep our relationships close by more than just blogging (or facebook - I tried that for a while and just didn't get the one liner things to do!!). So, here I am, my feet back on the ground, my life a little more focused and hopefully a little less prideful and little more centered on the important things. I have learned soooo much this past year and I am grateful for those opportunities but really, I am glad to move onto this new year!!

July 24,2009- Utah Pioneer Day

We went to Bear Lake with my brother's family -
it was soo much fun! Emily driving a wave runner
just kidding!

Owen LOVED the water!

Cory made it home for dinner & fireworks!

The new 'do!

finally my camera and computer worked together...

SO, what do you think?!

Suzi's visit

two of my favorite things - ice cream and gorgeous eyes!

another fav of mine- Emily sleeping!, sweet Cody chillin', Owen

And of course, when Auntie Suzi comes, Emily must wear a pair of her sunglasses!!

Suzi, Cory's sister, and I at the end of a great visit!! Notice the fantastic hair job- Suzi colored and cut my hair!! I still love it, thank you Suzi!!! Thanks for the delicious spinach and artichoke dip - yummy!!!, and the fun thrift store adventures...(if you want to see a funny video of the kids, go to sidebar of family and friends -Suzi and Kevin - Adventures in Logan post) And if I ever get my computer and camera to work at the same time, together, I will add more pictures - until then... beware, I may steal some pictures from your blog!!

Welcome September!

Autumn is my favorite time of year! I love to see the hot summer go and the anticipation for winter is exciting for me (mostly because I love scarves)! I love the changing of tree leaves (makes me miss Michigan - WOW!) and when I am old and rich, I will be an 'autumn bird' instead of a 'snow bird' and my second home will be somewhere with lots and lots of beautiful trees!!

Autumn is also nice to get more of a routine in our home...school does a lot for that! I can't believe still I have a child old enough for preschool- wonder what is like when she goes to "real" school. Emily is doing great! Her language is about to explode- she is now pronouncing b's and p's! She is such a friendly child and catches on quickly, even as the youngest in her class she is right there with them. Owen is getting so big - literally and figuratively! He says Emily all the time for things he wants...I am not sure if he thinks she will get it for him or if I say Emily too much so he thinks its like the word please?! Its cute either way! He is going up and down stairs pretty well and can open the fridge- bummer for Mom! The other day I found a few toys in the fridge!!!

Cory is still in Colorado but only two more weeks to go!! Hallelujah! He has learned so many different things but is happy to be coming home soon too! When he gets home, he will be getting a job and finishing up his turf management program long distance. I'm sure the ward will find something to put him to work doing- they gave me the calling of enrichment leader. Yes, again for the 3rd time- obviously, I am not learning what I am supposed to or I am just really good at it! (haha, I think its to develop my non-existent crafty side)

Well, we took forever to fix our computer screen which was actually cheap (Thanks Dad for the referral!) but now our disc reader is acting up - I really was going to post a bunch of pictures but sorry! I hope all is well for you and yours! We feel grateful for the opportunity to live each day and be so blessed with a fantastic family!!


ps Congratulations Kristina on delivering twins today!! Rosilee (6# 3 oz) and William (7# 6oz)!! I am superstitious/selfishly glad I didn't get pregnant this year - my brother's wife also delivered twins in June!

Update!!

So...its been almost two months since our last post! But what can I say- I don't feel too bad because I haven't had the internet (or desire to post until now)!!

Kaylynn, Emily and Owen have been in Logan now for 2 months and Cory has about 5 weeks to go in Vail to finish up his internship. We are having a great summer, all things considered :)

Emily went to a summer session at her new preschool and did so great! She loves school and we can already see improvement in her listening and verbal skills! Owen is growing so huge! He is semi-running, with a slight wobble, laughing, babbling and loves to play with Emily! They are both helpful with cleaning, laundry, dishes and even cooking when I do that ;) Emily starts school again on the 24th and Owen will have me to himself again.

Cory is learning new things and making good contacts for the future career. We get to see him every other weekend for 3 days now so that is pretty exciting! Kaylynn is now serving as the enrichment leader in the ward and is having fun organizing and invovling all the sisters in activities; and is learning a bunch more crafty-artsy stuff!!


Thank you to all our friends and family who have really helped out and given us support during this unique time for our family! We love you!!!

Privatizing our blog

Hey everybody - In the next few weeks, we are planning to make our blog an invite only, private blog so if you want to continue reading and keeping up with us, please email me at kaylynnfw@yahoo.com. Thanks, hope you are having a great day!!!

Beautiful Logan

We found a great apartment in Logan...if you want the address please email me at kaylynnfw@yahoo.com (I don't really want to advertise to unknown people:) We are leaving Ephraim on Wednesday so I will have a few days to get situated before Cory comes for his biweekly visit. I am excited to be in our own place and look forward to getting familiar with a new town. I have heard so many great things about Logan - whenever someone hears we are moving to Logan, they always say how beautiful it is there. I think I am ready to be settled...I wonder what that will feel like?

Long time

I am sorry - still no pictures!! I have helped my parents move back into their home and have been super busy trying to help them settle in (and keep the kids out of boxes before things are childproofed!) The internet just got connected up here and I feel like I have missed out on so much of everyone's lives - two ultrasounds, all kinds of pictures, even hair color change:)
We are looking at places in Logan...a little sooner than we planned but the preschool where Emily will be attending in the fall has a great summer program too which starts the end of June so that is the next move. Cory will be in Vail until September so I will be alone alone with the kids in Logan - and we will love any visits!!!

I am growing so much in appreciation for my husband!! He is such a great husband and father. Just one of those sweet, quiet guys who is often misunderstood by many - even me at times! I am grateful every night for his sweetness, loyalty, strength and faith. He is my best friend....

To Ephraim to dwell...

We are settling in and doing well! The loading and driving all went smoothly. Cory had a storage unit ready for us in Logan and we had lots of help there to unload.
Emily started preschool in Manti - little rocky at first(she threw up on the teacher and didn't want to ride the bus at first) but is doing great now! I think time goes faster with the second child, I can hardly believe how fast they are growing up! Emily looks like a little girl now, not a toddler and Owen is WALKING!! Usually he needs to be holding something to walk his best like his sippie cup or a toothbrush...its humorous to me!
Anyway, we are good here. Cory is working now every day-he had a few snow delays but good now, and is enjoying his work. He is coming here this weekend so we are all excited for that! My camera's usb wire is still packed (we are in my parent's apartment until school is out May 2nd and then we will move into their big house so for now I only have essentials like clothes and bath stuff out:) so pictures again are going to have to wait! Leave a comment anyway!!
ps. the post title always comes to my mind when I think of living here...anyone else know the hymn?

National Pack Your Moving Truck Day

Ok, maybe not "national" packing day but it finally is for us. This afternoon, my Mom and I will be picking up the Penske 22 footer and we have some missionaries and others from our ward to help load tonight! Tommorrow, cleaning and Thursday after lunch (Emily's last school day here:( we are off! We are stopping in Boise (its about halfway) and then on to Logan Friday morning, where we are storing most of our home. Then the kids and I are off to Ephraim to my parent's place. whew. Then relax? ;) we will see!
Cory has started his intern in Colorado and doing well. He misses us and we him but we are excited for future oppurtunities this internship will bring.
Well, sorry this isn't terribly exciting but I will post pix of our trip and other good stuff some time soon!!! Loves yas!!

On the MOVE

Hello all! Sorry our blogging has taken a back seat with all the prep for moving! Cory starts his internship on Wednesday so we left Washington today to take him. We are making a short stop in Boise (THANKS Theresa!!), on to Logan for a few days to check out possible schooling and housing options (and a nice weekend by Bear Lake). After that, we will be in Ephraim on Monday and Tuesday, then Colorado on Wednesday!

Our other excitement is March Madness! This is Cory and Kaylynn's favorite sporting event of all! Sadly, Cory's fav team - Gonzaga bulldogs lost tonight. Kaylynn's fav team - Michigan State pulled out a win!!

Thank you!!

My first three presents and its not even 8am :) I love birthdays!!

Cory took me out to lunch yesterday to our favorite place here -Tiki - Hawaiian food with yummy tropical smoothies and mmmm good meat and rice!! Thanks sweetie-I love you!
Grandma Murray sent me a card and money. Thank you Grandma!
I received these sweet gifts about ten days ago in the mail from Theresa but as I went to open the package, the words in big black ink "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 3/20" so its been taunting me for days and finally I opened it this morning - I love the rug and the huge tote - thank you Theresa!

6 Degrees of Randomness...a tag

1. Link this post to the person who tagged you: Jill (sorry- I don't get it-scroll down to our sidebar and click on Jill and Jeremy!)
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. List 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.


~I don't like ham unless it has 'pork' in the name (pork chops, pulled pork)
~The house has to be clean before we go in a trip (i really dislike coming home to a messy house!)
~I have to stop myself from organizing our junk drawer (I love to organize!)
~I hardly ever use salt and pepper on my food(Cory said my idea of spicy is ketchup)
~Ever since I was a kid and found out the was a city named Florence(my middle name) in Italy, I wanted to -and will- go!
~I am afraid to be misunderstood so I often add details to clarify (like statements in parentheses)

I tag Cheryl, Jen, Julie See, Suzi, Theresa, Tina.

12 DAYS!

Whoops, it has been 12 days since our last post! I actually did do a post on my family's blog and was going to do one on here but I guess I got distracted:)

So, life here has been, well, a little crazy..we have all been sick and passed it around and got more sick. Owen scared us - he was coughing and wheezing the first of this week and I took him in on Wednesday and the doctor gave him a steriod shot and gave us a nebulizer for him. Thankfully, I only had to hold him down three times for a treatment!! (He has the same little dinosaur mask his cousin CJ!)

We have also nailed down some moving details...Cory has to be in Colorado on the first and Emily has spring break that week so we are leaving the 27ish for a family trip to take him there and then Kaylynn and kids (and niece to help) drive back to Washington. Two weeks later, Kaylynn's Mom will be here to help pack a moving truck and help drive it down to Utah the third weekend in April. So there you go!

Look for the kids' bday pix soon! If you scroll down to the bottom you will see a fun countdown!!