My Little Guy!

This little guy has been causing a lot of worry and pain! However when I see this it makes it all worth it! I can't wait to meet him!

Heritage Zoo

Craig and I have lived in the Prescott area three years this week. We have had some amazing wonderful, funny, interesting, hard, and eventful times here. There are many things I HATE about this place I call home. I hate the snakes, lizards, lack of grass and being so far from my family! On the other hand, there are many things I LOVE. I love the mild weather all year round, the down to earth people I have gotten to know and love, the small town feel. I love how Prescott has so many different looks... the huge ponderosa pine forrest, the Granite Dells, 5 lakes and yes, even the prairie land! We have been so blessed in Prescott and I'm so lucky to live here! (Although I'll always be a Utah girl!!!)

Yesterday we went to the Heritage Zoo and it was an unexpected surprise. Craig had meetings and presentations in the morning but the afternoon he had off. So I thought it would be fun to take Brielle to the zoo after all it's 10 minutes away, and after 3 years of living here we have never been. It ended up being one of the best days! No one was there! The weather was perfect and because its such a small zoo the animals are literally within arms reach! However, what made it an unforgettable day was Brielle! She was totally absorbing everything! She would wave to all the animals "Hiiiiii deeeaarr", "Hiiiii biiiirdddeee". She was loving it! It really is so fun to experience new things with her. I just had the best day spending it with the people I love the most!

Craig and Brielle getting to know the black bear!

My little baby thinking she is big stuff!
Enjoying the swing more then words can describe!
Mommy, Brielle, and peacock!
Daddy's big girl..
Ready to go home!

Sorceress Soiree

My sister and I hosted a witches party. We invited all of our female cousins and aunts over and we brew up some good times! Here are a few pictures from our photo booth.... so much fun!

Me, my sisters, sisters in law and mom!

Cassie my co host!

My mother

Cheyna and Stephanie

Creepy

Me with my sweet mother in law

Some of our decorations and our "poison apple center"

Trick or Treat

Brielle trick-or-treating... notice the tears and the wrapped sucker in her mouth!

Our little family out on Halloween night!

I think she is the most ADORABLE piggy ever! And her daddy is pretty cute too!

Cassie and her kiddo's came over to my mom's so we could all go trick-or-treating together and this is our mean face.

French Braids!

My mom has some mad skills! While we were in Utah she fixed Brielle's hair! I loved how it looked but it made me sad because it made my baby look older! My mom is so talented! She really can do everything! She is very creative, full of service, funny, kind, hard working.... the list is endless! I really hope I can grow up to be like my mommy! I better start practicing french braids!

It's a.....

After a month or so of thinking we had a little girl on the way, we are now having a boy! We are very excited! The pressure is off! One of each... PERFECT! Now I gotta get shopping!!!

I heart Carrie!

Craig and I were able to go to Carrie Underwood's concert this week! I bought the tickets online months ago, we were both looking forward to a fun date night out on the town! We were going to go to a nice restaurant and really just enjoy the night! Well.... wrong turn, after wrong turn, we ended up running late. I was starving because I didn't eat lunch (saving room for a delicious dinner). We saw that there were some places to eat by the Jobing arena so we thought we could hurry and grab a quick bite. All the eating establishments had over an hour wait so we were about ready to give up when Craig walked into Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, and asked how long the wait was. Sure enough the wait was an hour and a half but, we could order from the bar. So after watching a wonderful conference, we went in to the bar and ordered dinner. It was not that good I wouldn't recommend it, however, it filled the hole and by that point thats all we cared about! We ate as fast as we could and walked over to the arena ready to let loose :). Sons of Silvia were the first to perform, not a fan! Then Billy Currington opened, he was soo good. I now kinda have a crush on him even if he has scruff, curly hair, and looks like he needs a shower! At last Carrie came on and of course she was fabulous! She looked gorgeous, her stage was awesome and she can SING!!! My favorite part was right after she sang "Jesus Take The Wheel" she broke out into "How Great Thou Art", she had tears and it was so powerful! I loved it! Even though the night started off a little rough it was so fun just hanging out with my best friend!

I swear I put on make up before I left the house... I'm not sure where it went!

My new crush Billy :)

And there she is.... We did have some good seats!

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 :)