Breanna's Baby Blessing (10 weeks old)

Wow ~ What a neat day! Dave gave Breanna such a special blessing and it was so good to have so many friends & family there too. We had a little get-together at the house after church. My Dad slaved over cream cheese & strawberry crepes the night before and it paid off. They were a huge hit!! Thanks Dad :) The only thing I would've done differently was to turn off the rain. It was a little crazy, having everyone stuck inside ~ sorry guys! It was so nice to have you all there though, supporting us. Thanks again!

From Left to Right: (Men involved in the blessing) Mike V., Adam H., Bill M., Daddy w/Bree, Dad Riley, Richard P., Dad Gardner, Tim J., Bishop Forsyth. Missing from picture: Brian D. (our good friend & neighbor)

Michael's Baptism

The first grandson in the family (Michael) was baptized this last weekend. Way to go ~ We're so proud of you, Michael!! We were able to go down for his ordinance & then the next day, they all came up for Breanna's baby blessing. What a whirlwind weekend!

Tim , Michael, & Brooke (my sister)

Short stay

My parents stayed with us, just shortly, for the blessing.


Grandma, Bree, & my nephew Cayden (visiting from Arizona)

Baby's 11 weeks old now! ~ lil' Smiler

Fun Family Home Evening!

This last Monday, I decided we needed a family date out. So we went to the local diner for hamburgers & shakes. Mmmm! Too bad they were out of ice cream ~ is that allowed?? Anyway, we still headed down to the Yogurt Factory for some ice cream afterwards. While there, we heard about a little carnival going on down town. So we ventured out. It was SO fun. Everything was a dollar & they had lots of cute little things for Addie to do. She had a blast ~ what a fun family night. I love living in a small town!

Cute girls snuggling on the couch

Bree (11 weeks), Addie (3 yrs.)

After-thought

Found this old picture on my phone recently. I think it's from last year some time. Just made me realize how quick they grow up! I love my Addie-pattie!

Eating a very messy cookie at the grocery store ;)

2nd Take ~ Jackson Hole

Okay, so last year for my birthday we planned on going to Jackson Hole, WY. Didn't make it there, due to weather, and headed out to Cali instead. This year, we planned the same exact trip. First, we headed up to gorgeous Mesa Falls in Idaho and . . . . . . . . Addie started throwing up. So, unfortunately, we had to leave the next morning ~ before we made it to Jackson. Good thing though ~ cause Dave was the next one in line (for the bug). Eek! So sad ~ but at least we enjoyed ourselves at the Falls before everything hit. Maybe 3rd time's the charm. We'll try again later!



We saw the Lower Falls first ~ so pretty.

Poor Addie even went on a small hike with us. She was a little sluggish but we didn't think anything of it ~ wish we would've known!

The Upper Falls were the main event. Breath-taking!

My big girl ~ only 10 weeks old!

Our little Bree is so fun right now ~ all the cute things she does. And we're totally amazed at how fast she's developing. She was flipping over at 10 weeks. And she'll stand up if you support her. Such a cutie!

Happy 31 to me

Blowing out the candles ~ this cake was to-die-for, btw! Thanks Mom!