September 15th

September 15th marked my parents 35th Wedding anniversary!!! Congratulations!!! I am so greatful for you guys and all the sacrifices that you have made for us girls growing up and now for us and our families. You guys do so much for us and we really appreciate having you so close. You have much such great examples for us. Thanks for loving each other and of course....bringing us into the world!!!

We took them to Maggiano's to help them celebrate.

Also on the 15th was Cason's Grandma Denis' birthday. So we took some flowers and a balloon to her graveside. I got the idea from a friend to do a crayon rubbing over her headstone. It was pretty neat because we got to talk to Ella about Grandma Denis and tell her some stories we remember.

My Birthday!!!

Last Tuesday was my birthday and I got the best wake up ever! At 4:30 Cason wakes me up by saying, "Happy Birthday! We're going to Disneyland!" It was great. He got my Aunt Peggy, Carli, and my mom to come and watch our kids throughout the day. Disneyland was the best. It's been a very long time since the both of us had been there and we still hadn't seen California Adventure! It was the perfect day. Unfortunately, I lost my camera on one of the rides and it has yet to be found...(don't worry I call the lost and found like everyday). So although you can't see my permagrin that I had all day...youll just have to imagine it...Luckily, I got a new one from my parents for my birthday! a coincidence?

Then on Sunday, my family did a dinner over at my mom's house and ate birthday cake!!! Here are those pictures!!!

Bentley got stuck under the table in a chair!!!

DANG!!!

So I would say my life has made a complete turn around. It's almost scary how it takes a possible life event to make you feel totally greatful and content with what you have. 2 weeks ago, we were driving to California to go to one of my old roomate's wedding and get a phone call from my mom. She says, "No need to panic..." of course I panic. My dad had to go into surgery for his elbow that seemed infected. Needless to say it turned into a week long stay at St. Rose Hospital, 2 surgeries, 35 stints in his arm, and 4 different kinds of antibiotics. He ended up having a staff (not sure if that's how you spell it medically) infection that became very serious very fast. What a blessing it was to have him come home last Sunday. Our family truly has been blessed by so many people who prayed in my dad's behalf. He felt such an abudance of love and support. I have such a testimony for prayer and especially for the power of the priesthood. Thank you, Thank You, andThank You again!!!



I love my daddy-o!!! Here is one of the times he had to be spoon fed! I wish we could have gotten a picture of my mom doing "Bulls-eye" with him!!!

"I'n Pretty!!!"

Just minutes ago...after finishing packing for our trip, I came down stairs to try to clean up the kitchen a little.

Bentley was sleeping...(poor guy. He has the flu!)

and Ella was watching a movie in her room...

OR SO I THOUGHT!!!!

If you can't tell she has my makeup all over her face "I'n Pretty"!!!

Little-By-Little

So going back to our family 4th of July weekend. We went camping up near Panquitch, UT. It was a blast. Cason took us to "THE SPOT" where he always went growing up with his family. It was perfect!!!

Cason started the fire the 1st day we got there using flint and steel. He never had to put one match to it (or lighter fluid) . We all got to see how outdoorsy he really is!!!

Hiking girls!!!

Yeah! That was one of the 8 fish I caught that weekend. A couple were even with marshmellows! I was so proud of myself!!!

I will try to play catch up this week for the rest of the adventures that we've been having...

Tagged!!!

This is good because I still haven't downloaded any pictures from our trips and other summer fun adventures!!!

Four random things I like about my husband:
1. He is a total neat freak
2. He can make me smile in any given situtation
3. He can "Be-Box"(?) and hum at the same time
4. He has the best dance moves especially when teaching them to Ella

Four jobs I’ve had:
1. Teacher
2. Gymnastics teacher for a "KinderGym" class
3. Bridal Assistant at a bridal store
4. Hostess

Four movies I have watched more than once:
1. Pretty Woman
2. Dirty Dancing
3. Girls' Just Wanna Have Fun
4. Christmas Story

Four TV shows I watch:
1. So You Think You Can Dance
2. Real World
3. American Idol
4. WipeOut

Four places I have been:
1. New York
2. London
3. Bahamas
4. DC

Four people who e-mail me regularly:
1. Uncle Marty
2. Mom
3. Smile Box
4. Albertson's

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Enchiladas
2. Pork Tamales
3. Almost anykind of Salad
4. Moose Tracks Ice Cream

Four places I would like to visit:
1. Hawaii
2. Paris
3. Japan or China
4. Jamaica

Four things I am looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Bentley walking
2. Cousin Addie coming home from her mission
3. Trip to Disneyland (cross my fingers we'll go through with it)
4. Trip to Disneyland!!! (maybe twice?)

Four People I tag:
1. Melinda
2. Adrienne
3. Rachelle
4. Lindsey (aren't you glad I finally updated!!!)

Bentley's NEW RIDE!!!

My mom is the best...she is always finding the cutest things and of course she is always spoiling her grandbabies!!! She got Bentley and Addelyn (she got a pink one) these cars! They are the coolest ever. Not only is it a walker, but it is a bouncer too. You can take the front of the car off and it has a table under it. And then when Bentley starts walking, the seat pushes forward and he can walk holding onto it. In the first picture you can see the bottom piece. It also pushes into the middle and front and lights up and makes noise when he steps on the buttons!!! LOVE IT!!!

THANKS AGAIN MOM!!!