From the front porch

Ryan, this one's for you ... Spring from the front porch. Enjoy the seasons of Utah. You'll be home in SIX WEEKS to enjoy summer yourself!!! Love you son!

New Kittens

Welcome Lakokie and Sammy to the family

Cousin Emily

Cousin Emily came to visit with her family and Cody had a blast playing with her for three days. She is the adopted daughter of Lance and Tammy. They were in town to drop Brendan off at the MTC.... good luck Brendan. It was a lovely visit. But I think Cody and Emily had the most fun!

Emily ADORED the kittens. 

Best buds enjoying the amazing spring weather

Watching TV in a bundle of cuteness

To Me From Dad

Here's my birthday card from my husband. Every year I tell him I better not get a store bought card. I married me my own personal Hallmark Shop so I better get my card customized. I get them every year and LOVE THEM! Thanks Sweetie!

Mom's Birthday 2010

The First Year of the Rest of My Life ...

I figure I've lived half my life and today I get to start over. If I live to be 80, I have an ENTIRE LIFE to still live. Now that's cool!! Yes?

I was happy to have most of my family with me. Ryan's in Bolivia on a mission of course, and Caramie's family couldn't make it (but I'll nab her later!). I love my family ... and especially my cute husband. 

Top (left to right): Eric, Joey (hiding), Brennan, Marshelle (on phone)

Bottom (left to right): Autumn, Me, Cody (on my lap) and Shawn

Front: Costco cheesecake with fresh berries ... yum

Brennan and Marshelle made me the cutest card. I love my married kids! I can't imagine my life without them!

I'm holding the card Eric made me ... adorable. If he ever decides to give up being an artist, he'd make a great (and hilarious) writer. I dragged Shawn into the picture because he was standing behind me anyway.

Cody went to Bath and Body Works (see bag) and I'm SO EXCITED. 

Thanks Codes. Shhhhh .... Thanks Dad!

Uncle Dave's Birthday Dinnerve

Happy Birthday Dave. You're an awesome brother and Uncle. We love you so much. 

Granny and Claire-Bear, snuggling. Granny has her glasses on or she couldn't see the food in front of her. Hilarious! 

Aunt Dinah's kids weren't with us so she borrowed mine ... Cody and Dinah

Dave's OLDEST sister (and the one who loves him the MOST) with her baby boy, Cody. Okay, he's 5 but he'll always be my baby.

Will, Jaime, and Ashton - Little Ash was standing up and making all kinds of noises. He's not used to being out of the highchair and he had a BLAST!

Jane's family ... so big they needed their OWN table. We talked LOUD so they could hear but it still was just not the same. 

Can you guess how Dave feels about public attention ... especially when it involves silly singing? Yep ... you're right. He'd rather have his skin peeled off sloooooooooowly. Oh well, it's good for him.

Can you guess how Dave feels about treats? Yep ... you're right. No sugar! Good boy!