Vegas Preview!!

A few friends from WAY back in the day, and myself, decided to do a Girl's Trip to Vegas. We all turn 30 within a month of each other, and we each have unique friendships with each other from different times in our lives. We all go back starting in Elem, and until the present. We may have not been in each other's lives all the time throughout the years, but there is a friendship that has stayed the same between all of us. It's as if we talk everyday! Super fabulous girls, I must say:) So our families/hubby's/work were so great to let us take off for a 4 day road trip!

Mindi was our ever so fabulous driver! Crazy girl drove all the way down without letting us give her a break! We had a great time lounging at the pool, getting dressed up and going to dinner, and shopping! I had such an amazing time with the girls, and really enjoyed our 2 A.M. chats. Mindi won big with a $250.00 pay out the night before we came home! What a way to go out!! I love my girls and all the memories we made and I hope we will continue to make many more!

Mindi, still the hottie. Jenny and all her food:)

New Moon Street!! Right by the temple!

Look at my face....I am so spent! But it was SO worth it!

Parkers 9th Birthday!

Parker had his 9th Birthday on the 23rd. I know what you are thinking..."She is way too young to have a 9 year old. She looks amazing!!" Yes, well I had him when I was 11:) Parker is the coolest kid ever. He gives me hugs when Matt is out of town, and tells me "Mom, you are the best mom EVER!!" He's just cool like that:) Matt was out of town for this party, so my parents, 2 Uncles, 2 Aunts, and my bro and sister-in-law came out. We had pizza and hamburger cupcakes. Parker got $35.00 from my uncles and aunts, a rocket launcher from my parents, and lots of other fun things. We really had a great night!

Hamburger Cupcakes

Tasty right?:) We had Parker's family birthday party tonight, and I wanted to make something fun for him instead of the normal cupcakes. So I found this great idea! All it takes it a batch of white cupcakes, a batch of chocolate cupcakes, green and red icing, vanilla extract, and sesame seeds. You cup the white cupcakes in half, you cut the tops off the chocolate cupcakes and cut them in half. Put green frosting on the white cupcake, then a slice of chocolate, add red frosting, then the top of the white. Brush on a little vanilla to the top, and sprinkle on sesame seeds. The kids loved them, and even the adults tried them too!! Trust me, if I can make them, you can too:)

52 Blessings

This is one of my favorite pictures of Matt. He is with his surfing buddies, and that is Matt's Long Board that practically killed him to sell when we moved here. At least it went to a good home:)

Matt by far is the greatest guy I have ever met! He loves me unconditionally which can be a trial at times. He is the hardest worker I have ever met. He goes to work, gets the job done, and comes home. No drama for him, no talking crap, he just sticks to getting the job done. I love that about him! He is an amazing dad. When he is home, he takes time to give the kids the attention they need, and tucks them into bed. Sometimes he will be downstairs talking to Parker forever! He is SO positive! He has a great outlook on life and fantastic goals and dreams! He makes me so excited to see what our future holds! He has had a few trials in life and has handled them head on. He loves life and all it has to offer. He is grateful each day for his job, his family, his house, he doesn't take anything for granted. I love everything about him and how special he makes me feel each day!

Post your Blessing:)

(Thanks for the idea Jen!)

Timpanogos Cave

We made a family goal to hike Timpanogos Cave before the end of summer and we finally did it!! It was a long hike, the kids were tired, but they did great! They give you about 1 1/2 hours to make it up before your scheduled tour, and we made it in 54 minutes! Not too bad with a 5 year old! Parker LOVED the cave and these are his pictures:)


Silly, silly Oakley!
Where is Tay you ask? She is there. Her brother just didn't feel the need to take pics of things he can see everyday:)

Camping with Grandpa and Grandma

My dad grew up in Payson and his family would go camping up Payson Canyon all the time. So he took us up there while Matt was out of town. The kids LOVED going out in the raft!!!
Tay and Oakley enjoying roasted marshmallows.
Parker likes his extra crispy!!

I am so glad we were able to make it up there this year. It is so beautiful and quiet. We slept great and really enjoyed the time with my parents!! Thanks Mom and Dad!!!

Amazing Article

Check out this article about our Bishop/Neighbor and his wife. They are amazing! Also the article was written by our neighbor.

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