Things I miss about Idaho

I miss my ginormous backyard.

I miss the apple trees in my ginormous backyard.

I miss my wonderful neighbors.

I miss the huge driveway next door that Maicee could ride her trike in.

I miss the little neighbor girls that Maicee always played with.

I miss being able to push Maicee in the swing in our front yard.

I miss my sun room.

I miss all the people in my friendly ward.

I miss the park just down the road.

I miss the library.

I miss being able to walk to the grocery store.

I miss my running path around the lake.

I miss going on bike rides.

I miss my work friends and having a purpose to my life.

I terribly miss my family.

I miss my hard wood floors.

I miss being able to put Daisey in the garage so I can have time to myself for at least 5 minutes.

I miss two lane highways.

I miss being able to see 2 temples any time I want.

I miss going to the temple.

I miss having insurance.

I miss my doctors.

I miss having money.

I miss sleeping.

I miss Maicee's high chair.

Things I don't miss about Idaho:

Worrying about Maicee being bit by a hobo spider. Instead, I get to worry about this:

Yep, that's a black widow. Luckily, it was only in our garage. I have yet to find one inside.

I don't miss the crazy Idaho weather. It is supposed to be 85 degrees today.

I don't miss being away from Maicee all day.

I don't miss high gas prices.

Oh, and did I mention there is a registered sex offender 4 houses away? That's less than 25 yards from us. Maicee will never get to play outside again.

I do like Colorado, I think I'm just being nostalgic today.

Recent trip to Idaho

Maicee, Daisey, and I loaded up the car and made the trip to Idaho to be with my family and attend Baylee's graveside services. We almost ran out of gas in the middle of Wyoming. My gas light was on for at least 40 miles before some gas station appeared out of no where. After being in the car for 11 hours, Maicee was done. So we stopped at the gas station in Swan Valley and got a square ice cream cone. I thought we would share it, but Maicee at most of it and had a hard time sharing with me.

We stayed with Marcie and her family. I went downstairs to check my e-mail one day, and came upstairs to this:

They really tire each other out.

Baylee got to be buried next to my grandma, just one space over from my mom.

Her casket was so tiny. It was a beautiful service. Even though it was hard to attend another funeral, I do know that families are eternal, and Wende and Todd will be with Baylee again.

White Coat Ceremony

Maicee wearing Grandpa's hat. She was not very patient. When it was Dan's turn to go up on stage, Maicee got so excited she yelled "hi Daddy!" and everyone started laughing. It was pretty cute.

Dan getting his white coat (he will get a longer one when he is done with school).

Dan and Tim in their white coats

Maicee was done with the ceremony

Tim, Livvy, Tristan and Julian

Heilmann Family Reunion

Dan's family had a family reunion in Island Park the week before we moved. I wanted to post pictures sooner, but didn't have time. So, here they finally are:

Milt, Maicee, Uncle Nathan

Jaidyn and Maicee

Milt and Nancy

Richelle, Evey, and Mike

Dirty Dan

Jaidyn playing dress up with Maicee's clothes

Kerrigan, Evey, Maicee, and Jaidyn.

All the grandaughters (except for Kiley).
I love Kerrigan's happy face!

Baylee Jaide Covington

After having 4 rambunctious boys, my sister Wende finally had her little girl. Baylee Jaide Covington was born August 24, 2010, and briefly experienced this world before returning to live with her Father in Heaven. She was tiny, but perfect. Please keep Wende, Todd, and their boys in your thoughts and prayers.
"The Lord takes many away even in infancy; that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of the present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again." -Joseph Smith

Maicee's new bling and training camp

After months of trying to decide if I should get Maicee's ears pierced, I finally took the plunge. She cried for maybe 10 seconds, just until the girl gave her a sucker. Then she was over it. She has been great with them. She even helps me try to clean them. I think they are super cute!

The other night we were able to go to the Bronco's training camp. We had pretty good seats. Here is Maicee in her new Bronco's jersey.

This is Champ Bailey

And Tim Tebow!

I did it!!!

I ran the Dam half-marathon! I finished in 2 hours, 46 minutes- which means I have lots of improvement room for next time.

Not sure what Maicee is doing in this picture.

The night before the marathon, we found a poor little kitten that was very sick and very alone. With the help of our great neighbor, who works at a vet's office, we are nursing it back to health. I hate cats, so we are not keeping it. Maicee sure does love it though. Daisey is afraid of it.

I love this picture of Maicee.