Newport Beach

Brandon teaching Jake how to surf.
Caitlin and Dad even though you can't see their faces but the ocean is beautiful, isn't it!?!
Sue, Grandma, Sarah(feeling sick), and Mom!
Jake and Caitlin!
I went to Newport Beach with my family for Sarah and Brandon's sealing. We had a lot of fun and it went by way too fast! It was just a quick 2 day trip and I wish it was longer! We got there early Thur. morning and spent the day at the beach, did a little shopping, and just had fun. I'm ready to pack up and move, if only it wasn't SOOO expensive to live there!

Leah's Wedding!

Amazing Play House!











My cute little (not so little any more) cousin, Leah was sealed in the Manti temple on Fri. 08/08/08. She looked so beautiful! They had a reception in Alpine that night and it was so much fun! The house they had it at was amazing! There was a full on playground for the kids, play house with electricity, and of course the landscaping and home was beautiful! Avery had so much fun playing on the playground, dancing, eating, and she loved the sparklers at the end of the reception! Congratulations Leah and Aaron Cox! We are so happy for you guys!

Preggers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just found out this morning that I'm pregnant! I am sooooooooo excited and I couldn't hold it in so I've already told quite a few people for not being that far along but like I said I'm so excited. We've been wanting and waiting for this to happen for awhile. If everything goes as it should, my due date will be somewhere around April 17. We are so happy!

Sarah's Bridal Shower!

Sistas!
An embarrassing moment for Sarah!
Pose
Camilly, Mackay, and Lauren

Grandma Kathy and Sarah!
Cute aunts and cousins!
Avery wearing Lauren's glasses!

We had a fun night last night at Sarah's bridal shower! I wasn't the only one who got her a gift that embarrassed the heck out of her! She gets married in 31/2 weeks! Crazy! I love her tonz and I'm so happy for her!

Camping!

First day camping and clean!
Cousins!
Sitting around the camp fire!
Bed Head!
Hitting the Pinata on International Night!

Swinging on the swing Uncle Jared made!
More cousins at Gracie's B-day bash!


Help!
Trying to be brave with a little assistance from Aunt Colette!
More cousins!
Too Cold!
Trevor, Janalynn, and little Trevor!
Avery trying on Uncle Nate's hat!

We went camping over the 24th of July weekend with Tony's family in the Uinta mountains! It has been a tradition in his family for years since he was a kid. It is so beautiful up there! We went to a B-day party for Avery's cousin Grace who turned 4 on the 24th! One night we had a international dutch oven party and the kids took turns hitting a pinata. The last night we were there we had a dutch oven cook off. Yummy! This is the first year I bought a dutch oven and cooked 3 times in it with the assistance of my mother-in-law. We did a lot of playing in the river that was very close to our camp site. Avery loves to swim but I think the water was a little too cold for her. We also did a lot of sitting around the camp fire, playing games, and just kicked it. It was so nice to get away from the world! It's even nicer to come home to a warm shower though!

What A Women!

A dear childhood friend Allison Walters Van Gieson left this earth last Saturday morning with her Dad when they were in a car accident. I have thought a lot about her this past week and how amazing she is! I have so many great memories of her that just came flooding back! After reading the blog posts and the news report, etc. I realized she has impacted me and strengthened my testimony of our Saviour more than ever. I know she lives on and that she will be with her sweet children, husband, and family again. She has always been an amazing example and a great friend to everyone around her. She is loved by so many and will be missed so much!

Pretty Avery

Avery got into Caitlin's lipstick today and this is not the first time she's done this! The top pic is from today and the bottom pic was from awhile ago. She is so naughty but it's so funny to see her with lipstick all over her mouth! After she applied it, she came to show us all her lips and then puckered up like she was ready to kiss someone. Good thing she's cute!