Happy Birthday Kathryn!!

Today is my sisters birthday and I just wanted to wish her a very happy birthday. Kathryn is one of the most supportive people I know and is always there if you need help and is especially there for my kids. She comes and supports them and always does fun activities with them. Abby told the dentist the other day that Kath was, "One of her best friends...and she is in my big family!!" It is pretty cute and I know my kids love her as do I. I hope that on her big day she knows how much we love her and are grateful she is part of our lives! Love you, Kath

12 Hours of Lagoon!?!

Yes it is true, we spent 12 hours at Lagoon yesterday. We were one of the first ones there and one of the last to leave and we loved it! I hadn't been to Lagoon in over 10 years and wow it has changed. I have never been much of a Lagoon person but it sure was fun to go with my kids. They did great, no breakdowns and the policeman only brought my kids back to me once!! Right when Lagoon was closing we were able to hit 7 kid rides in about 45 minutes (more than we had all day, we waited over an hour to ride the boats earlier). The kids loved running from one ride to another. I remember those days and it was fun to see my kids running from ride to ride with a big smile on their faces. I only went on one rollercoaster, Jetstar II (I was reminded why I don't like Lagoon), but I am glad my kids enjoyed it and there is nothing like seeing their excitment.
The whole Creer Family at Lagoona Beach...very cold but luckily it didn't rain.

David loved all the rides and we were amazed at his courage.

No Abby did not throw up after this ride. She did not like the motion rides and kept telling us that they made her tummy hurt (as you can tell), but she did like the rollercoasters and terror rides.
The boys got sucked into this stupid baseball pitching booth and kept giving this guy money...so dumb! But I will give props to my husband who pitched at 72 mph...which they say is good and we got a baseball helmet for his amazing talent...dumb!

Had to get the picture in the boats...definitely worth the LONG wait!

Go to the temple!!

I am a temple person. I love the temple and love escaping the world and relaxing in the temple. I have really enjoyed taking the kids to the open houses this past month. We first went to the Draper Temple and then this week we went to the Oquirrh Temple. I was very surprised how different the temples were and how different our experiences were. They are both beautiful temples but have different feelings when you are there. So even if you went to the Draper Temple open house go to the Oquirrh Temple it is a wonderful experience.

Ben's Blessing

Benjamin Bradley Ball was blessed yesterday and even though he looks like a very happy baby in this picture that was not the case during the blessing. He is my first child that cried during the whole thing...it was horrible and I am glad it is over. But it turned out to be a nice day with the family and Ben continues to throw us surprises!!

This is the same outfit that Brad wore when he was blessed...

David wore it too...I love traditions!

Benjamin and his counsins that yes are only 6 months older than he is...one day they will all be the same size and friends...hard to believe!

I think Ben looks so much like me in this picture! So cute!!

5 years ago today...

I got married. I was lucky enough to be able to get married in Nauvoo and have the wedding of my dreams. But the real reason for this post today is for my husband. Actually this blog is his anniversary gift as he has been begging me to do one for a long time. Of course I will give a shout out for his blog found at http://www.bradstheories.com/. One of my husbands many talents is writting and he does a great job on his blog with some crazy theories. I don't support all of his theories but they are clever and well written so stop by and visit it sometime and a comment would make his day!!

So honey...Happy Anniversary! It has been an amazing 5 years and after 3 kids, moving across the country twice, getting your MBA, remodeling our house and buying a company...I am glad I could do it all with you.

Love you, Laura

HELLO PEOPLE!!!

I woke up yesterday all excited to see my new blog and the million of comments that all my wonderful friends had left....there were only 5...hello people where are you???

So I was a little disappointed and then I thought...I read a lot of blogs as you can see from my blog list and have for years but yet I think I have only commented maybe 5 times. So I got as many comments as I gave...so I guess it was fare, right?

This got me thinking...why don't I and others comment more? I know more people saw the blog then the 5 and everybody knows that people like to read comments...I knew that before I had a blog but yet I never leave comments.

So I ask you...why don't you leave comments? Is it because you are scared, nervous, have nothing to say, embarrassed, don't want people to know you read their blog or just plain lazy? Comment if you like but even if you don't I will just keep imaging all the people reading my blog and loving it in the cyber world!

P.S. Of course now that I have a blog and want comments I will try to comment on blogs more even though it scares me to do it...I much rather be an anonymous stalker!!

I am finally doing it!!

Ok so I am behind the times but I know there will be a few people out there that are glad I am finally starting this blog!!

I finally decided to do a blog for many reasons but mostly so I can post pictures. I love taking and sharing pictures and usually I do it in an email to the family but that is time consuming and why not share them with you all...so here I go!!

If you don't like pictures of mostly my kids than you won't like this blog but if you do enjoy and of course comment if you feel like it!!

Enjoy!!

A trip greatly needed!!

Home life got stressful and we needed a break and took a great trip to St. George and hit Snow Canyon, Zions and Bryce Canyon. Our kids loved the warm weather, swimming and hiking. We did a 2 mile hike everyday and our kids did great. Abby hiked by herself, I carried little Ben and David did ok but spent some time on Brad's shoulders. It was very relaxing and now we only wish we could go back!

Snow Canyon

Tired in Zions National Park

Hiking in Bryce Canyon....Beautiful!!

The kids St. George

David met Thomas the Train

David's dream came true and he got to meet and ride Thomas the Train. Brad took David and he loved it!!