This is the Story of a Girl

Christie and I had so much fun planning this bridal shower...we drove all over town on Saturday, cut up tons of veggies and fruits (with the help of Dan...thanks buddy!), decorated, searched for some kind of sandwhich to feed everyone...an event in itself (thanks again Dan). It turned out great and we had around 30 people show up for the fun! Thank you so much to everyone who came to support L!

The Loot!

Everyone ate and got to visiting and then we played a little "get to know the couple" bingo game where you had to guess if it was the bride or groom based on a clue. These two can be tricky since L can keep up with pretty much any boy on a quad and her favorite food is mashed potatoes....she is definitely a special gal! She is so excited to get married and will make a great wife.

Carsyn just wanted to help so bad!

We are so excited for the lovebirds and know that they will have a great life together. L was such a gracious guest of honor and made everyone feel welcomed. She got some great gifts and we had a ton of fun!

Let the Good Times Roll

It's long overdue...but I wanted to still share! In the midst of all the wedding planning for L we have managed to find several lake trips at the same time. Boy, my body was craving a tan in a bad way....we're re-donkulous pale up in this hizzy! haha!

Dad on the Knee Board

D had the time of his life at this trip to Roosevelt. We shortened up the rope really tight so he was riding the knee board right on top of the wake and sometimes infront of it like a surfer. He had SO much fun!! Look at that big 'ol grin on his face. I would have been terrified but the boys seemed to love the thrill of potentially throwing their face right into the prop...whatever it's all in good fun right? lol

Me and Ruby Sioux

Here's a quick glamour shot of me and the puppy. She did so great on the boat! She was a little nervous to get in and out of the boat but just hung out for the most part. I got her to play in the water a little bit on the shore but anything past her shoulders must have been near drowning because she was terrified. One day...a little more exposure, and I'm convinced she'll be able to save my life if I needed it....haha...yeah right!

You Can't Have One Without the Other

Love and Marriage! I love my husband! Yesterday was our anniversary, very anti-climactic, but sweet. Tyler drove down to Tucson to pick up his new truck (happy aniversary to him!) and I squeezed out of work early to clean the house and make myself beautiful for a nice little date. He text me when he pulled in our driveway but after several minutes he had still not come into the house. I was anxious to see our new purchase, since I still had not seen the truck (I trust him to buy a truck on his own...he's a big boy). I opened the door and he was standing there with a bouquet of flowers. I'm so silly, I got a little teary, but earlier in the day I thought to myself, "I know Tyler isn't big on giving flowers and I know they'll just die, but it would be really nice if he got me flowers". He read my mind and with his own little twist bought me a brightly colored bouquet because he said they were more like me than stuffy roses. We went to dinner and rented a movie and quickly fell asleep as soon as it started :)

I just have to take a moment of gratitude for the blessings I am constantly given. I feel like there are no expectations for me to repay and yet I am continously blessed. Tyler and I do the best we can to have a happy home, a healthy marriage, a fun life, and fond memories of our time together. I cannot look back at one moment in my life with Tyler and say that I was not truly happy. He loves me unconditionally, he pushes me to grow as a person, he supports and strengthens my love of the gospel, he works so hard to provide for our family, and he treats me like I am the most important thing in the world. (For those of you that know him....he loves me more than his Honda....that says a lot...haha)

We have blessings poured on us beyond measure and I can never be thankful enough. We are truly a team and I am so thankful for the paths we have taken to lead us together to this point. I am so excited that we have eternity to enjoy our marriage and our future family and I know life will continue to be sweet as we continue to work for it.

It's Rainin, It's Pourin, The Old Man...You get it

I'm in the big "T"....Texas! Boy is it muggy down here! There is a ton of thunder, a little lightening, and I think it will probably rain tonight. I guess I have always thought of Texas as the desert. I picture the Alamo with dust devils and tumbleweeds, but it's so green here! It's beautiful! BUT....no thank you wet air...my hair doesn't like it, my sweat glands don't like it, my clothes don't like it....I don't like it....hahaha.

I just got some yummy room service...hallelujah for people that don't mind being anti-social because we are all tired. Long day of work in Tejas! It's time to curl up, eat some pasta, and watch some reality tv.