Missing my Daughter!

It was weird this morning knowing Roach will not be getting ready in her bedroom anymore.


I think it was a pretty hard day all day long. I tried not to cry, but I didn't last very long. Maybe 5 minutes. I cannot help it. I am a really big bawl baby. I didn't post any pictures of me because I looked like a big baby in all of them. This is Rach right before we walked into the MTC.

I thought she looked kind of scared, but she assured me that she was not scared at all. I know I was having a way harder time than she was. I am really proud of her for making the decision to go on a mission. She will be such an awesome Missionary. She has that kind of personality that attracts people to her. I know she will be just fine, but will I??? I am not so sure.

I am going to MISS her like crazy!!

A New First

Today was a new first! I have never ever ever seen a clown on a riding lawnmower, but today was a first! I actually had to drop everything and hurry to get a picture. He was really actually mowing the lawn too! Still is, to this minute. You may not think it is funny, but I did!!

Special Visit

Krista brought the boys for a visit this week. It seemed like it had been a while since we had seen them and they always seem to have grown so much since we saw them last. Jackson spent lots of time playing outside and playing in the playhouse.
We had a few tea parties. It was so cute. Rachel and Jackson made a few toasts.
Amanda and Jackson doing their poses.

The boys love to ride in the Jeep. I love having it, because Jackson loves to drive it and talks about it all the time. What a great investment! Every grandparent should have one or two!
I'm pretty sure Kelan was screaming because he didn't want to leave us to go back home. I don't blame him! haha

Cabo San Lucas

Our trip to Cabo was just great. Lots of sun. Not too hot, but not too cool. Just perfect weather. We really needed it after our winter here! We only got to stay about 5 days, but we enjoyed every second of it for sure!
Rachel had not kissed in a while and was a little desperate, so she kissed this guy. I don't think he kissed her back. Bewildered look??
Pirate ship. This picture is for Joseph.
Mandi and Ron (her new friend) after a race to find some beach towels.
Rachel fell in love with this dog and his little girl owners. They were so cute!
Cabo Arch
The swim up bar where we order many pina colada's every day. Yum Yum!!
The End! Sad to see it be over, but some great memories remain!

Birthday Surprise!

A bunch of us got together and went to San Diego for a surprise birthday! It was a short trip but real fun to visit and catch up with everyone! We even got to go to church and see Shauna and Jake's baby Ryland be blessed. Jake gave him a beautiful blessing. Some of the family stayed on Coronado Island right across the street from the ocean. Beautiful! 4 Generations!

The Birthday Boy with his sugar-free pie and ice cream! Yum Yum!

Dave and Joe


We stopped in Carlsbad at the Flower Fields. So So Pretty!!

A Cool tree with Bottle Brush Blossoms! Too bad they don't clean bottles. They just look pretty.

Tagged again!

My Cute Niece Tagged me. Everyone probably already knows all this stuff about me, but here goes:

TAGGED-----Me from A-Z
A--Attached or Single? Attached
B--Best friend? my hubby, Brad
C--Cake or Pie? Neither, actually
D--Day of Choice? Saturday
E--Essential Item? Burt's Bees chapstick
F--Favorite color? Green
G--Gummy bears or worms? Neither, don't love gummy stuff
H--Hometown? Logan
I--Indulgence(s)? Godiva Dark Hot Chocolate
J--January or July? Most surely July!
K--Kids? Yes
L--Life is incomplete without? Vacations, chocolate
M--Marriage date? July 2, 1800
N--Number of siblings? 3 Sissies, 2 Bro's
O--Oranges or apples? Both. Love oranges and love Pink Lady apples
P--Phobias or fears? Spiders and snakes. I hate them
Q--Quotes? Where much is given, much is expected
R--Reason to Smile? Because I am so so blessed
S- Season? Love love love summer.
T--Tag 3 people? Brianne, Kim, Mel
U--Unknown Fact? The original name for butterfly was flutterby.
V--Very Favorite Store? Basket Loft
W--Worst habit? picking my lip when nervous.
X--X-ray or ultrasound? I've had more x-ray's than ultrasounds?????
Y--Your favorite food? Chips and salsa, fresh peas from my dad's garden!!
Z--Zodiac? Gemini

Where is the Sun???

Hey, I thought it was suppose to be Spring. I am sorry, but I am so ready for winter to be over. For some weird reason, this winter seemed to have lasted forever and it is still continuing. So, yesterday I walked outside and this is what I found. April 15 and we have big fat snowflakes falling. Ok...... am I the only one who feels the need for some sunshine?