We had a good time on our anniversary. Just went out and celebrated a bit. Nothing huge. So when it came time to exchange gifts.......I kindly gave Jeff his....boring old cologne. I had gone shopping earlier for another wedding band. His no longer fits. He hasn't' had one for awhile now, so I was going to get another one. After looking around, I realized I had no idea what kind he wanted, so I decided to let him come back and get one that he would like for sure. So cologne was the only gift that night. It was probably a good thing because what did Jeff have for me.....A BLANK STARE!! OOPS! So it was no big deal until today. I was driving down to Orem when the thought just really started to eat at me. So I took the kids on a detour and headed to university mall. I headed directly to the Jewelry store where I found a beautiful Topaz ring. I think it is topaz. Its being sized. it all happened so quickly...I just browsed, found one, told the lady "Ill take that" and that was it. It felt so good to go to a jewelry store and just grab a ring and feel no guilt whatsoever!

So It wouldn't really be fair to say that Jeff g0t me nothing......he just didn't pick it out and it was about a week late. I hope I like it as much on Monday as i did today :)

Jessica is on her way up and we are going to take the kids to Lagoon. Utah's one and only amusement park! Jeff thinks it is so stupid, remember he has grown up in Calif. where parks like Lagoon just didn't exist.....except when the nasty carnival came to town. But since he has gone with me 9 years in a row, he shuts up and says he likes it. (deep down he secretly does :) but anyway the kids LOVE it. So no school tomorrow for the Kohler kids and we are off to have a good time! Ill post pic later. Hopefully Amy and Mom and Cole can make it. Its always fun with more people. We shall see.

The kids love school and I do to. :) its good to have a break for a couple hours in the day. Anyhow until next time.....adios!

Sept 11, for me is not the tragic day most think about. For me it is the best day of my life and the day my life changed for the better. This Sept 11 Jeff and I celebrate 9 whole years together!! Wow as most would say it doesn't' feel like that long, but looking back we have pretty much grown up together (and still are :) I was just 18 there, (a week away from 19...) and Jeff was 19. We met by fate and each day I realize why we were meant for each other. We make an awesome team.

We have had such good times and they truly are getting better as time goes on. I love you Jeff, and find reasons each day to love you a bit more than yesterday. You are truly my hero and I admire your strength. I am SO the lucky one here....and I thank you for loving me back. Happy Anniversary.

Chicago has come and gone. It was the nicest and much needed break. (break for me, Jeff worked the ENTIRE time!) Although he was so busy he was able to allow me to tag along to most of the events, and shop with me once and awhile. So the first night we got there we went and saw Wicked. Words can't describe how good it was. Especially from the 2nd row. It was amazing! I love the music and the story was so well done. I actually got to go again the next day! So seeing Wicked 2 times in Chicago was not a bad way to start off the trip. :)

The next day was time for Jeff to get to work. He started the day with the "Marketcast" and then presented 2 more times that afternoon. The group, (me, Stephanie...Erics Wife, Kathleen Erics mom, and Stephanie...Erics sister) all went to watch the guys in action. Here are a few photos.

This last picture is a picture of just how many people were there listening. How intimidating!!

So then after Jeff got to meet up with people that frequent his blog or just had a question or two for him. Here are some pictures of that.

We tried the famous pizza there, I dont' know the name, but it was fun. We went to a piano bar, dueling pianos. Piano bars are my very favorite thing ever so it was so fun. Im sad to leave that beautiful city, but the kids started school, and I life must go on!

Kaylee started 2nd grade. Jaxon is in a normal preschool. I havent' said anything to his teacher about his past, and Im hoping that it is now a non issue. Only time will tell. He also started Karate yesterday and absolutly LOVES it! Kaylee will be starting her competing dance team next week. Tonight we are going to a BBQ for Brianne. She is moving to LA tomorrow. How scary! all by herself! She auditioned for a big dance school down there called The Edge and no suprise, she made it. So she is off to become a big dancer in LA. So Stay tuned for pics from tonight!

Fray concert

We are always up for a good concert. The Fray came to USANA and played a really good show. Now I just can't deny the fact that NOTHING can compare to a Tori show.....BUT the Fray was really good. The newlyweds Amy and Kiley, soon to be parents Kim and Chad, and the Old Fogies, us enjoyed the night. Well most of us enjoyed it, Jeff had no comment...........I think he would rather see Rush this monday? Im not sure who that is, other than the drummer is supposed to be amazing?

School is just on the horizon, and Jeff and I are going out to Chicago in a couple of weeks. Jeff's work has a workshop he is presenting at. So I am going to try and keep myself busy in chicago. We are planning a Cubs game, going to see Wicked, and I am faithfully checking the Oprah line to see when her shows start. Anyway that is whats going on with the Kohler Klan!

Picture Day!!! Picture Day!! Jordan had his pictures taken today and was such a champ. I think he was a bit caught off guard in that "tub," what do you think? We also had to stop by the dr for a check up. So at 4 months old he is weighing in at 17lbs! and 27 inches!!! That is 97 percentile. That doesn't suprise me AT ALL :) But the one thing that sucked today was the Physicans Assistant telling us that if we choose not to immunize Jordan (we havent') then we cant' come back to the office. I think at one time I would have been upset and mad....but now I expect that I guess. *sigh* oh well things could be worse!!!

4th of July

The 4th of July came and went. We attempted a firework show in the road in front of Grandmas house, but the kids got tired of those really quick and the "show" was pretty much a bust. Except for Jeff and Brad who had a great time trying to light fireworks under each others butts. Thankfully no one got hurt, but next year we may need to go to a firework show/concert instead. :)

Weekend in Vegas

So Jeff and I took off for the weekend to Vegas with my family for my moms 50th birthday. We surprised her at breakfast and spent the day with her and my dad. It was a blast. We chilled by the pool, gambled, and shopped around. It was so relaxing. Special thanks to Sheryl for watching the kids all weekend. We definitely enjoyed the break. It was HOT there, but so fun. All my sisters and brother were able to make the trip except Amy and Kiley, they were on their honeymoon in Cabo. Good Times!!!