Gemma

We are absolutely loving our little Gemma. She is so fun! It is hilarious watching her run in circles when she is excited to see us home after we have been at work all day. The funniest things are when she can't decide what she wants to do... go outside or play with her toy. She usually runs back and forth between the two trying to decide, and then usually tries to take her toys outside with her. She loves blankets, her toys, Brent's holey sock (especially when we use it as a hand puppet!), and she especially loves giving us kisses! She never barks, but pouts when she is upset at us, and is such a cuddler! She was in heat a little while ago so she had been wearing diapers. She HATES them so much and she walks so funny while wearing them. We love having her in our family. She has fit into our family so well. It takes her a little while to warm up to new people, but she loved us right away. She has made our home a happier place and now we can't imagine life without her. She is so cute!

Camping with friends & Cedar Breaks

This past weekend to celebrate the 24th, we went camping with our friends up Parowan Canyon. We went to a place called Yankee Meadow. It was so gorgeous and so fun. I have missed camping so much! I love the smell of fire and sleeping in a tent. We were also able to watch a new movie that I just bought for Brent - "Bounty Hunter". Such a funny movie! It was fun to see Gemma with her first camping trip. She did so well! Our friends had a lot of crappy adventures while up there....crap being the key word. Lets just say they are so grateful for bringing not only one extra pair of underwear for each kid but two. On our way home we stopped by the side of the road to take pictures. It was so fun! We were able to get our first complete family pic.

On Sunday we all (+1) went up to Cedar Breaks. Shanae's mom came along. It was so amazing! It was cold but so worth going. Brent says it was the perfect temperature. The pictures do not do it justice! We then stopped off at a picnic site to eat lunch and to let the kids run loose. It was a wonderful day!

Kolob

Brent and I decided to take a little trip to Kolob Canyon today. It was so beautiful! I am so glad we have all this beautiful scenery close by that we can go to any day. We took a short hike up to a lookout, Brent had a lizard jump on him while trying to take a picture of it (so funny!!!), took a million pictures, and just enjoyed being outside! Hope you all enjoy the pics!

10 years - - - WOW!

Is it weird, or what, to know that Brent has been out of High School for 10 years now? I think so!

We stayed with my parents this weekend so that we could go to Brent's High School Reunion. We came up on Friday night and had fun playing and watching movies with the family. Saturday was the day of the reunion. Mom and Dad took us to see "Despicable Me". It was so cute! It got out a little early so we decided to take our time getting to the Reunion. Brent was so excited to be able to see some old friends and show me his old school. It was so fun being able to share that with him and see pictures and trophies and meet classmates. I even won a drawing and got a volleyball water bottle. lol. I really hope Brent had a fun time and that it brought back a lot of happy memories for him!

4th of July Weekend

In the year of 1776 That paper was decreed - They were tired of oppression And wanted to be freed They wrote a Declaration So the whole world would see - This was, "the home of the brave And the land of the free" And the Star-Spangled banner in triumph doth wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

I am so proud to be called an American. I am so grateful for my freedom and for those who are serving us in the military to keep us free. For all those who gave their lives and all they have for us. We are truly blessed to have this great nation and everything we have. I am grateful for our government which I truly believe to be a perfect government (when run correctly and for the people) and inspired by God. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

This year we celebrated this wonderful holiday with my brother Cameron. Friday we saw a movie in the Park and had fun at the booths and with our glow-in-the-dark pink glasses. Saturday we went to Zions and saw the awe-inspiring "mountains majesty" and all the beautiful things it had to offer. We hiked all 3 Emerald Pools and the Weeping Rock. It was so fun sharing that with Cam. Monday we had fun at the pet store (which Cam is in love with). They have so many fun animals. We also watched fireworks and just had a fun day. Wednesday we went to the park for a renaissance fair. It was so fun seeing all the belly dancers, gypsy's, fire dancers, acrobats, and the camel. It was so neat watching all the talented dancers and meet a bunch of really interesting people. There was so much going on and lots of stuff to look at and buy. It was such a great week and we really loved having Cam here to celebrate with us!

Stupid People

Our apartment complex has decided to redo our parking lot. If that wasn't annoying enough we had to park on the road last night. We woke this morning to find that our car had been vandalized! Luckily the car was not broken into and nothing was stolen, but it was covered in who knows what! Thank heaven for my good friends here that let me run over first thing this morning and wash my car before it was stained. I was very relieved to find that it came off fairly well. I just couldn't believe that someone would be that stupid and have that little regard for some one else's stuff. Hopefully tonight we will be able to park in our parking stall!

Mother & Father's day

I am so grateful for my family! I have the most wonderful parents anyone could ever have. I am so thankful for them and all the support and love they have always given Brent & I. Mom & Dad, I love you soo much. I am also thankful for my in-laws... especially for raising the good man I married. Granted, there are times when I don't fit in well with them or even feel well liked, but I am truly grateful for all the time we have spent together with them lately, for the chance to get to know them better, and for all their love! They are great people and I am so glad to be able to call them Mom & Dad. I hope you all had a wonderful Mother & Father's Day!

We were able to be up in Sanpete for Father's Day. It was so great to be able to see so much family. We went up to Brent's parents on Saturday after he got off work. Kenzie and our nephew Scott were also there. Scott is such a cute kid.. and so smart! It was so fun playing games and just having fun with them!

On Sunday we were able to visit Brent's grandparents. They are the sweetest people! They love Brent so much! We then made our way down to my parents house to surprise my dad. We were able to pick up a painting he had on layaway and bring it to him. I think he was really surprised and really excited! We all decided to go to the lake that afternoon. My cute cousin Morgan (who is staying with my parents right now) and my Uncle Curt and his family came with us. It was fun watching all the kids swim, letting fish nibble on my toes (weirdest feeling thing ever!), and watching Gemma in the water.. which she hated! The funniest part was holding Gemma right above the water and watching her "air-swim"! The rest of the day was spent eating hamburgers and playing games and laughing. It was such a great day! When we were getting ready to leave Morgan and my sister decided to take me hostage. They did pretty much everything from hanging on my legs and sitting on me to locking me in the bathroom to keep me from going. It was so funny and I was laughing so hard! What a great weekend. Thanks everyone who celebrated it with us! Love you all!