8/8/09

I can't believe that my baby girl turned one! It makes me sad to think that she is growing up and that she will never be my baby again. However I am loving the fun stage she is in! She is a master at unrolling toilet paper, emptying mommy's drawers, calling random people on my phone, and singing at the top of her lungs! She is close to walking she will take 3 or 4 steps but prefers to crawl. Brielle is getting really good at talking random gibberish and I really wish I could understand her because she is so animated as she talks! She waves to everyone, and I have to say it's the cutest thing in the world! There are no words that describe my love for my little princess! I an honestly say its been the best year of my life! Happy Birthday Brielle! Welove you!

Brielle ready to celebrate!

The cake was a little big to eat in the high chair so we moved to the floor!

Criag was so excited to have her just rip the cake apart and dig in... however she is a little to dainty for that kind of behavior!

After her dad's help!

Birthday girl with her Daddy!

Birthday girl with Mommy!

Opening presents

Finding Emily Reunion

About a year or so ago my Aunt wrote a historic novel on my great great grandma Emily. I loved reading this book because I was able to learn more about my family and where I come from. Also while I read this book it made me realize how blessed I really am and how grateful I am that I live in todays time! I promise I would have not have survived! Anyways, while I was in Utah we drove up to Wyoming to have a "Finding Emily Reunion" and to see the places in the book and to learn even more of Emily.

My gorgeous cousin Sheena wearing my great grandmother's wedding dress!
This was Emily's first home when she moved to WY. She lost her husband and two children while living here... one of the many reasons I would not have survived!

Here is a group photo of most the people at the reunion.
Here is what we look like after 2 days in the Wyoming desert sun.. However this was taken in front of my late grandpa's barn so I love it for that reason.
A few of my girl cousins! I love these beautiful, kind, talented girls!
My family's brand.
And I just love this one of my two nephews Adam and Jaxson!

Trip Home!

I spent most of the month of June up in Utah with my family. I had so much fun and I was able to do so much while I was there. I just downloaded all of my pictures from my trip and I had over 1000 pictures... so here are just a few in a nut shell!

Brinley we love so much! She is my little brothers girlfriend and competed in the Miss Utah Pageant. She did amazing and I was so proud of her! Here is a picture of the shoe parade (the shoes were suppose to tell about your personality) Don't Brinley's rock? Oh you can't tell but they even sparkle.... I love them!!!

My very adorable Brielle watching the Parade!
And here she is with her cute cousins Alivia and Mailee!
Todd and Addison also showing their support for Brinley!
Earlier that day I went to lunch with my BFF's from way back! It was so good to see all of them and to catch up! I love these girls!!!
I think I am ready for bed so I will have to post some more pictures from my fun trip home tomorrow!

So Funny!

My mom sent this to me today. Made me laugh!

If you were around in 1919 and came upon the following Mormon poster... Wouldn't you just keep drinking? 
   

Beach Baby

We had such a fun day on the beach of San Diego!  I loved everything about it...

I have so many cute pictures of Brielle on the beach, she loved the salty sea shells 

Toes in the sand for the first time...I love those yummy legs!

Obviously she loves the beach as well!

My favorite faces!!!

It was so fun to spend some time with Craig's sisters.....(other then they look better in a swimsuit :)

My Little Family!

While we were in San Diego we had Pam snap some pictures of us.  I HATE my vacation hair but I guess thats what you get when you use hotel shampoo and conditioner.

3 Years!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE MAN I LOVE WHO...
*Drove through 8 hours of mean snow from Colorado to Utah every other weekend while we were dating so we could be together
*took me to the temple to make all my dreams come true
*eats my home cooked meals and tells me they are delicious when I know better
*always wants to see me smile
*loves to surprise me but never has
*gives me his coat when I am cold without thinking twice
*tells me I am the most beautiful woman in the whole wide world... and means it!
*never lets me open my door
*loves me even when I am a grouch or snap
*laughs out loud while watching youtube
*takes out the garbage
*finds the innate good in people and ALWAYS gives others the benefit of the doubt
*is smarter than he will ever know
* is the hardest worker in the world and works so hard to provide for our little family
*holds me when I cry
*looks SMOKIN HOTT in his Sunday best... and all the time for that matter
*supports my dreams and encourages me in everything
*is the most amazing daddy
*still gives me butterflies and makes me crazy
The list is just endless!

I  LOVE YOU BABY!!!!!!