For Grammy

Lizzie decided that she wanted to be a ballerina and she has been practicing a lot, but they are pretty tricky.

Family Pics teaser . .

Just before we left we got family pics, which we have been meaning to do for quite a while. They aren't finished but here is a little teaser, I think they are cute for having two toddlers in the mix. Yes this is my family!

The Fourth festivities!

Our Fourth of July was relatively quiet, because Bri had to work his first on call (which this month consists of a 30 hour shift). But we still managed to have a little bit of fun!

Saturday we made festive cookies, I know I am no Jenny or Megan but we had fun making them anyway!

Sunday in their festive dresses, the hat lasted until the end of the pic then it was off.

Monday we really celebrated the Fourth with a bike parade at the Church, a playdate with some residents spouses and dinner and fun later with some friends from the ward. Next year I plan on finding some fireworks a little sooner but we had fun anyway!

Graduation and the trip to San Antonio

Yeah, Brian finally graduated from medical school on June 4, 2010 which just happened to be our Anniversary also. Two weeks before the movers came and packed up our stuff and shipped it to TX for us. Wednesday the second we loaded up our car and said our goodbyes and headed down for one last drive to sunny AZ. We stopped by the Grand Canyon on our way down since none of us had seen it before, and we arrived in Glendale on Thursday. We met up with Brian's parents that night and Friday Brian graduated! Saturday we hopped into the car again and started our way down to TX, we got lost in El Passo (which is not a place I ever want to go again). With a few minor bumps a long the way we arrived safe and sound to our house Sunday night! Might I add with no furniture and only two pillows between the four of us.

Brian's graduation his parents took most of the pics on their camera so we only have a couple!

This is how our car looked and really it doesn't show the whole thing lets just say we had some troopers!

May in a nutshell

May went by so fast it's hard to keep up we had a lot of fun playing and we said a lot of goodbyes. We had a wonderful year in UT and we are going to miss everyone a lot! Brian finished his last rotation in medical school ever!

Brian and I took a little trip down to San Antonio to find a place to live. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the kids. Also we are forever indebted to the Emily and Greg for letting us stay at your house. Your kids are wonderful I am so lucky to have met you, even if it was briefly!

My mother, Katie and I did the Ogden 5k together and it was a blast. For those of you who know me I have never been a runner but I am trying. This was my first 5k and hopefully it won't be my last.

We took the girls to the Dino park one last time for a final goodbye. We have really enjoyed all of the fun things in Ogden and we will miss that a lot!

Every Mothers Day our extended family goes over to my Nana's and helps her in her yard. This year was hard without Mike but, its always nice to see our family together.

Finally we did one last Cabin trip to the Snow's Cabin, and as always we had a blast. Sad we didn't take more pics but I guess it was because we were having so much fun!

Ridding the ranger with Papa and Cousin Nate!

Fishing with Daddy!

Taking a break with some cousins!

One last motorcycle ride with Papa Scott!

Charlie's Birthday

April 23, 2010 Charlie turned the big 1! It is hard to believe that it has already been a whole year. At least she crawled before her birthday, for my kids that is quite and accomplishment. She was spoiled to say the least, with fun friends and good food what more could a kid want?

Birthday morning have to love the morning hair!

Good friends to share in the birthday fun!

Good food only accomplished with the help of master baker, Jenny!

What more could a girl want on her birthday but her own cupcake and a balloon?
She ate the whole thing and relished it, but the balloon stole the show by far!

The past few months . . .

Yes, it has been months since my last post but every time I open my blog I just haven't felt inspired. We have been busy playing a lot and just having a ton of fun with family and friends. Brian matched Air Force in San Antonio TX, internal medicine, it was his first choice so we are super stoked. We will be leaving the first week of June and will stay there for three years. Charlie is learning to crawl and Lizzie is growing up so fast it's crazy.

Customize your own photobook design

My Uncle Mike

I am not poetic and most of the time I just plain don't know what to say, but I am trying to cope and this is therapy for me.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

May 21, 1966 - Jan 27, 2010

Mike you took care of us for so long, it's our turn to take care of your family for you! We love you so much and miss you so much, I can't wait to see you again. But for now thank you for being such a great example for everyone. I am a better person because of you, I LOVE YOU!