Congratulations!! and other stuff.

A couple of things to post. First I would like to thank Nikki for the cute background. I just can't seem to get the cute ones like she does. So THANKS A MILLION Nikki.

Second, a BIG congratulations go out to Rachel and Talmage today. They had their twins this morning at 5 am. All are doing well I hear, and I hope that continues. I look forward to seeing them. (Does anyone know about the baby shower? Is that still happening this weekend?)

Third, AMANDA COMES HOME TOMORROW!! I have missed my "cousin" so much. I know she was out in the world spreading the truth and that is one of the wonderful things about the church. The fact that they make it possible to spread the gospel and teach so many. I am so proud of her and the choices that she has made, but I am so glad she is coming home too.

Last, I would like to wish a happy holiday season to everyone who reads this. I hope that this season will be filled with friends and family and love. I am so grateful for the savior and the sacrifices that he made for us. I love that we have a special time of year to celebrate him and worship him a little more. Merry Christmas everyone!

Is santa coming yet?

I am ready for Christmas!! Ok so maybe not completely but I am ready for the lights all over town and the holiday cheer. I love the way this time of year seems to bring people together. The smiles and the general good moods. I still have some shopping to do. Good thing there is still some time. If anyone has good ideas on what to get Grandmothers and mothers that have everything please let me know. Hope you all are doing well! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

New news!

Well I haven't updated in a while. Sorry about that. I just got a new computer today! I love it. It is a mini laptop. It fits in my purse! So amazing. It has great memory and storage. Only $350. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!


In other news, Mary Lynne will not be getting married for a while. They are still engaged but plans have changed and the wedding will be farther away now. E-Mail her if you want details. min1388@hotmail.com.

New house!

So we are all moved in to our new house. I love having my own space. We are all getting along so far. Things are good at home.

I am going to start babysitting again on Monday. I have the same little girl that I have had for the past year. I am looking for one or two more kids. My birthday was a good one. No big hoopla which was nice. Next is my moms. Anyone have any suggestions on good mom type gifts?

Anywhoo... I hope everyone is doing good, and I will post some pics of the new house when I get them.

So a lot is happening. Last weekend was Hyrum's and Sarah's wedding reception and this weekend my sister and I are moving into our new house! Next weekend are the bed races to which my Grandma will be attending meaning she and my aunt and who knows who else will be here and the next weekend is my birthday.

Hyrum's reception was beautiful as I knew it would be. I was great to see all the family especially the ones that just moved back. Nikki and Caleb have 2 kids now! I had never even seen Porter and I hadn't seen Payson since she was maybe 18 months. I am glad they are back and we will get to see them more. (hopefully) I have known Sarah since the good ol days of EAC where she was one of my roommates. We love Sarah and are so glad to welcome her to the family.



Our new house is a rental that my friend is moving out of and she needed someone to take over her lease. There will be 4 of us in the house but we all get our own bedroom so it should be ok. We are really excited about it!!

I guess that is all for now.

The good ol days!

Everyone needs to try this!!! It could be fun ---

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember--it can be funny, weird, awkward, random, etc.!


2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

I look forward to your comments!!!

Long Time Gone!

Ok so I know it has been a while since I have written. My family was here this weekend and reminded me just how long. So here it is.

This past weekend was so much fun! We had an extra 200 or so people at our house. Ok so not that many but 17 or so. We do this every year for the 4th of July. We start with a neighborhood pancake breakfast in the cul-de-sac and a bunch of people from the neighborhood and our ward come and eat before going to the parade. This year my cousins that live in Texas and some that live on the east coast (I forgot where. Sorry Lindsay) came and it was so good to see them and their children. Well we almost can see Lindsay's. She is due in December. Anyway after the breakfast, all the Grandy's came up from the various places they live and stayed at our house. We provide them with food (usually about $400 worth seein as there are a LOT of them) and they do a few big projects that my mom wants done around the house. This year they took down the fence on the side yard and cemented in new poles and then put the fence back up. They also helped move rocks from around the pond and put in a new liner that doesn't have a hole and they dug up in front of the play house and put in a brick patio. They all worked hard and it looks GREAT! Thanks again guys for all your help.

Also this year Hyrum came a day early to surprise us with his new fiancee! ( I can't spell. Don't bother me about it!) Her name is Sarah and we were roommates when I was at EA. They met the beginning of June and were engaged by the end. Fast I know. Anyway she was here and it was great to see her again and I am so glad to welcome her to the family.

Next year there will be even more people here because Alyssa and Rachel are pregnant and both due in January. We are so excited for them!

So it was a busy weekend and a wonderful one as well. We love to see you all and look forward to this every year. Thanks again to all who came and helped. We love you!