4th of July Celebration

Hilary's Wedding

I forgot to share this in my last post, but I wanted to tell everyone how great Hilary's wedding celebration went. It was a lot of fun. Steamboat Springs is beautiful and it was great to spend the week there helping Hilary with the wedding prepartion. Congratulations Hilary & Johnny Spillane!! For some really great pictures of the entire weeks events see my mom's blog

Lunch With The Girls

All the Mounts girls got together for lunch Tuesday. We met in American Fork at Chiles. Ann Marie, Angerie Jean, Laura, Delana, & I. It was a lot of fun to get together, visit, and see all the new babies, Thatcher, June, & Kianna. Then we all went over to the Nemrows to check out their awesome house. Thanks Angerie for letting us intrude.

The Latest Footage of Thatcher James

Bridal Veil Falls

A couple of Sundays ago we went to Bridal Veil Falls with Wuby & Katie. It was a lot of fun to get outside and enjoy a little of nature's beauty.

Wahoo! It's Friday!

Thatcher and I are just hangin' out at home enjoying our Friday! Thatcher sings along to my playlist on the blog. It is soo stinkin' cute! We get to spend the entire day together and look forward to the weekend with Paul/dad. We are going to spend the weekend outside, working in the yard, having a barbeque, and hopefully enjoying some much needed sunshine!

The Birthday Happenings

By request I am posting the super awesome birthday cake! I ordered this deliciouso cake at Harmons and surprised Paul with it at his work. I thought it very fitting. I was nervous I was going to embarrass him but he was really happy ( I think ) and the guys really enjoyed eating it! Mmmmmm it's good cake. Paul was nice enough to bring me a peice home, mmmmm. I recommend Harmons cake to anyone! After Paul got off work we went to dinner at Rodizios Grill with Nick, Allison, Michael, & Peach. It was a lot of fun and really yummmy!

Paul's Birthday Happenings

Happy Birthday Paul!

James Pollock Morris was born on May 20th, 1981! What a truly amazing day that was! Today he is ___ years old (you do the math). Thatcher and I are both so very blessed to have him in our lives!! He really is the greatest husband and dad anyone could ever dream of! We are really lucky. Paul, we are so proud of all you've accomplished and know there's many more great things to come! Here's wishing you another amazing year! Happy Birthday Baby and Daddy! We love you soooo stinkin' much!!

Love, Cassie & Thatcher


22 years ago today

Meeting Cousin Kempton!

Cousin Kempton and his mom Mandi came to meet me. They were lots of fun. Kempton kept trying to kiss my face, however, and I'm not sure about that - kind of forward don't ya think? Overall he was a pretty cool dude and I am proud to say we ARE related. It was fun to spend a few hours with someone my age who actually spoke my same language - finally! (No offense to the parents!)We had to pose for several photo opps and then we went to lunch at Zupas and thanks again to aunt Cari for buying! Mom said it was "mmmmmm delicious"! Thanks for stopping by. I hope we can hang out again this summer! -Thatcher

Weekend Trip to the Burg'!

We spent this weekend in the Burg'. It was great to go home and spend time with family and friends! I really enjoyed every minute! We got some great pics of Thatcher and his grandparents - sooo cute! My parents are building a new house so Paul got to help out with that while my mom and I spent the day taking a walk around town and doing a little shopping. We went to dinner at the Olive Garden with Tom, Kricket, Annie, & my parents. Mmmm - it was really delicious! Sunday we attended church in the good ol' 8th ward. It really is the best! I love it there! Then we enjoyed a delicious Sunday dinner at Stephen and Cari's. MMmmmmm, Stephen's special fried turkey, mashed potatoes, pasta salad, spinach salad, watermelon, rolls, chips, salsa, and goooey brownines! Soooo stinkin' good!! Thanks for everything!! The time always goes by soo fast! I hate that. But it's great to go home even if it is fast. Grandma Z is having surgery today - keep her in your prayers! I love her so much! She continues to be so positive no matter what life brings her! She really is a great example and I am so proud to call her my grandmother! I love you grandma!

Hogle Zoo with The Johnsons & The Zollingers

Last Monday Thatcher and I spent the day at Hogle Zoo with Peach, Larkin, Porter, Oliver, Sawyer, Katie, Ally, & Vaughn!! It was lots of fun and we got to see all kinds of animals. My favorite are always the monkeys! I think Thatcher liked the elephants best?! Honestly I don't think he had any idea what was going on. But it was lots of fun just the same! The weather was beautiful and we even got a little sun. I can't wait until the weather starts staying nice and I can get outside and work in my yard!!

Fun in Phoenix

Paul had to make a trip to Phoenix for his work a couple weeks ago and Thatcher and I got to tag along, expenses paid! They had a spouses dinner so they let me come along. Great company huh?! It was a lot of fun!! Paul's job is based in Phoenix so he travels there a lot. It is really nice because he gets to visit with his parents each time he goes, not to mention it's free. Thatcher was such a good baby. He liked the plane ride and was happy both flights. The weather in Phoenix was amazing, 84 and 86 degrees. Thatcher and I hung out at the Hilton, enjoying our room and splashing in the pool, while Paul attended his meetings. It was soooo nice! And then the last night we stayed at Nani and Papa's house. It was a lot of fun and Thatcher got to meet his great grandpa "Papa", Aunt Kiana, and Uncle Scott. He really loved spending time with his family and the sunny warm weather! We also celebrated my birthday while we were there. Papa, Nani, Scott, & Kiana made me a Birthday cake, gave me new shoes and lots birthday money! It was very generous and nice! Thanks so much to them for the gifts, fun, and hospitality!! I also have to mention Scott & Kiana's birthday song! It was the best! :)

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Thatcher's Special Day!

Thatcher James Morris was blessed by his dad on March 2nd, this past Sunday. It was a very special day. Paul did a great job and is an amazing dad. Arthur Vaughn Zollinger was also blessed by his dad, who also did a great job! We were able to share in his special day too. It was lots of fun to have our family there to support us in this special event. We had a delicious luncheon afterwards and enjoyed great food. Mmmmmmm! We are very thankful for our family!

Tagged Reply

I have been tagged several times but have never responded. I feel sort of guilty but mostly I'm bored so I thought I should answer. I made up my own tag - a combination of tags I have been challenged to complete. SO here it is...

1. Where Did You Meet Your Husband?
I met Paul at a BYU-Idaho opening social dance. His sister, Kiana was my best friend and roommate and she introduced us. I went to the dance with Kiana and Paul came too. He seemed nice and cute. I know I liked how tall he was!

2. What was the first thing you said to your husband?
Ummmm, not positive but probably "Hey, nice to meet you too."

3. Where was your first date?
Our first date was a big group date to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I remember when Paul came to pick me up at my house (I was living at home) and my mom came inside to get me and said, "Your date is here and he’s very cute and real tall." (I think my family is a little obsessed with height) We went on a hike around Jenny's Lake, had a picnic, played in the waterfall, and then spent time downtown Jackson where we ate dinner at Billy's Burgers. Mmmmmmmm! It was super good.

4. Where was your first kiss?
Well, sort of funny story. I hope Paul isn't embarrassed but.... our first kiss was just after Thanksgiving. Paul had gone home to Texas for break. Somehow I rode home with him from Salt Lake to Rexburg. I guess I was visiting family in Salt Lake? I can't remember exactly. So we were riding along in Paul's white Bronco when he decided to bust a move. He leaned over, way over (bucket seats) for a kiss.

5. How long did you date?
We started dating in September 2003. Paul asked me to marry him on my birthday April 8th, 2004. We were engaged 5 months. During those five months Paul lived in San Jose California. He came back about a week before we got married. That was kind of crazy. We were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 14th, 2004, the best and happiest day of my life.

6. What were we doing 10 years ago?
Paul was living in San Antonio Texas and was a junior at Cole High School. He was playing baseball, basketball, and football. He was the captain of all three sports. Super impressive huh?! I was living in Rexburg, Idaho attending Madison Jr. High and was in the 9th grade. I was hanging out with girlfriends and thinking what my peers thought was important when it really wasn’t. I was playing the cello in the orchestra and was our school’s mascot, a bobcat. Crazy. I was also very concerned about getting strait As on my report card.

7. Things on our To-Do List Today?
Paul’s was to get up, go to work, come home, exercise, and just spend time with Thatcher & I. My list was to get out of bed, feed Thatcher, change diapers, play with Thatcher, laundry, clean house, go to WalMart, update blog, exercise, cook dinner, and hang out with my favorite boys, Paul & Thatch. Thatcher and I also went to the “Mom & Me” movie at the Jordan Commons with Ann Marie and her kids. The theatre is full of moms and little kids. We saw Penelope with Christina Ricci & Reese Witherspoon. It was a little wild but fun to get out and see a movie.

8. What would we do if we suddenly became billionaires?
The first thing I would do is head to the Ford dealership and buy myself a huge, loaded, four-door, charcoal colored, King Ranch pick-up. The very next thing would be to buy my dad a similar pick-up and the rest of my family members a car of their choosing! An automobile would definitely be my first purchase! Then I would buy a cabin in the mountains! I’m not sure what Paul has planned when we become billionaires … hmmm?

9. Places we have lived:
Paul has lived in Germany, Japan, Maryland, Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, El Salvador, Arizona, Idaho, and now Utah. I have lived in Idaho and Utah. Maybe you could count that I lived in Merida Mexico for 2 months?

10. Jobs we have had:
I worked at the Sno Shack on Main Street in Rexburg for I think 3 summers and then I worked as a nurse at Madison Memorial for four years. Now I work at the University of Utah as a Nurse Practitioner. Paul worked at PX Fish Market, Bill Miller’s Barbecue as a line chef, BYU-Idaho Hart Gym, Ivory Homes, and now for Kiewit Engineering.

11. Things people don’t know about us:
Our latest favorite movie is Dan in Real Life. We both want to go snowboarding this winter but are unsure how to get Thatcher down the mountain safely. Paul sometimes has conversations with me while he’s sleeping and I’m awake. Paul is the most amazing father and husband in the entire world.

First Time In The Burg'

We spent the week at Gram & Bomp's house! It was really fun, well that is until I got sick - not fun. I had fever, chills, body aches, etc. I had great plans to visit friends and family, hang out with my mom, and enjoy what little time I had in the Burg'. Instead I spent my week on the couch unable to do anything else. My poor mom spent her week taking care of me and Thatcher. Thanks again mom! Sad story huh? Hopefully next time will be more fun and productive. At least Thatcher enjoyed it and here's proof below...

ALL THE COUSINS



POSING WITH GRAM



PIXIE PIN UP



WAVING HELLO....BRILLIANT ISN'T HE?!



HAPPY FAMILY

He's Here!!!

Thatcher James Morris arrived Friday, January 18th at 11:41 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 in long. He is sooo beautiful! It's amazing. We love him sooo much! I was so excited he came on his own and I didn't have to be induced. It felt like forever, but now that he's here it was all soo worth it!

I started having real regular contractions while at the mall with Ann Marie, Larkin, Porter, Oliver, & Sawyer (go figure, I dunno why). We went for lunch and a ride on the carousel. I didn't know what to expect, but Peach said crying and not being able to breath every five minutes was NOT it. I am very thankful for her convincing me and taking me into the hospital. It was definitely the right thing to do and I had an epidural within about an hour. WOW! Thank goodness for modern medicine. It was such a relief!

We are now home and enjoying our little baby boy!

Our House Updates

Paul and I have done a lot of work to make our house feel like our own. It has taken soooo much longer than we anticipated. Wow -it's crazy!! But we are feeling so blessed and happy with how it's turned out. I have to give Paul most of the credit. He is very talented and has done all of our updates himself. If he doesn't know how to do something, he figures it out. (and he doesn't admit to not knowing how before tackling the task) I have been the pregnant sidekick, not too much help. All that's left are a few finishing touches and actually hanging something on the wall. I need to also thank Nick (Paul's cousin) and my family - thanks a bunch to everyone!

We are now awaiting Thatcher's arrival, and very impatiently I might add!! I thought for sure he would be here by now. My grandma, mom, & sister have all had their babies early, so I naturally assumed I would too. Then Mandi delivered Kempton 17 days early along with Katie's early delivery of Vaughn. "Okay, me too. I'm next, right?" Not happening! Thatcher has his own agenda I guess. He thinks he's staying in the Hilton or something! We will let you all know when he finally makes his long awaited debut!

Halloween with the Johnson Family

We had fun trick-or-treating, dressing up, and eating yummy soup in pumpkin bread bowls! Oh and not to forget the candy!