My First...

Little Red Riding Hood bike ride. I road 50 miles, yes 50, yesterday in the Little Red, which is an all women bike ride north of Logan that has been happening each year for 24 years. It was my first real bike ride and it was awesome!!! It was HARD, but I finished even after popping a tube (twice) and crashing. I really struggled the last 15 miles and did not think I was going to make it. When I got to the end and saw the finish line I cried. It was really one of the hardest things I have ever done. Even though it was hard, it was also fun and a beautiful day. I don't think I LOVE biking like some of my friends, but it is something I will continue to do. I am hoping that I can get in better shape and get a bit faster before October. I plan on doing another ride then in Vegas.

6th Grade Graduation

I really cannot get over the fact that my boys will be in Jr High next year, CRAZY! They had their graduation on Thursday and it was fun! They got their certificates and then performed some dances they had been learning for us. Then we got to dance with them, my boys were reluctant to dance with me, thanks guys. It was a nice celebration!

Noah, with his teacher, Mrs. Fulkerson

Cole with Mrs. Williams

Noah dancing, doesn't he look SO excited?!?!?!

Cole dancing. He looks pretty good!!!

The boys with their group of friends...a good group of boys. And yes, the tall one is their age.

Bruno Mars Concert

was AWESOME!!! I had gotten tickets months ago with some friends from work. Some of the girls ended up not coming so Rylee and Anna came with us. Then I could not get in touch with the other girl all day! We were eating dinner in Provo before the concert when Jackie (Rylee's other friend) walked in with her family...what are the odds? Since we still could not get in touch with the other girl and we didn't want the ticket to go to waste, Jackie joined us. The three of them had a blast! I thought it was a great show. I hope my friend, Brittany, that was with us will still have children after spending the night with Ry and her 2 crazy friends!

I don't have pictures from the concert (will try to add later when I get some from Jackie), but here are the girls at Yogurtland before.

Rylee's Choir Concert

It was fun to watch and listen to the SDJH choirs sing. Rylee joined choir the second half of the year and really enjoyed it.

Here she is singing (I know what else would she be doing at a choir concert),
she is on the bottom row, far left.

Here she is dancing (yes it is a choir concert). Her and her 3 best friends choreographed a little dance for one of the songs they were singing. It was really cute!

Here she is with Megan, Anna, and Jackie, her 3 besties. I love these girls! So glad Ry has good friends and I hope they continue to help and support each other.

Jenna's 8th Birthday, Part 2

On Jenna's actual birthday we checked her out of school to go to lunch. It was suppose to be her choice, but she kept suggesting McDonalds or Arctic Circle. Mike and I tried to convince her otherwise. She said all she wanted was onion rings and a shake, so we took her to Salt City Burger. She had a hamburger, fries, onion rings, and a chocolate shake and LOVED it. She has since suggested we go there about a dozen times. That night we had family over for dessert. We had brownies, left over cake, cookies, and ice cream, yum! I still can't believe she is 8! Thanks to all who were able to help us celebrate.

Jenna & I at Salt City Burger! I love their sweet potato fries!

Mike & Jenna! She loves to make funny faces for pictures!

Enjoying dessert with her siblings and cousins.

Jenna and her very own set of scriptures (thanks Grandma Carol), she loves them!

Jenna with her American Girl doll that looks more like her in real life than
this creepy doll picture.

Jenna's 8th Birthday, Part 1

I cannot believe my baby will be 8 tomorrow! We had her birthday party with her friends on Saturday, are having family over tomorrow night, and then her baptism will be in July with her cousin, Mara. So, needless to say, this post will be the first of a few.
HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY JENNA!!!

Here is a picture of her cake that my friend, Aislinn of Ozzie Cake Designs, made. I think it turned out really cute, it tasted yummy, and Jenna loved it, so I think that makes it a perfect cake! Thanks, once again, Aislinn for a great cake!

Here is Michelle (she use to babysit my kiddos and was one of my YW) doing Jenna's hair. She came and styled all the girls hair in way cute up dos.

Here is one of Megan (one of Ry's friends) doing Jenna's make up. Rylee and her friends came so they could put make up on the girls and paint their nails. They were awesome and I think the younger girls thought they were pretty special that the older girls were "pampering" them.

Here is Jenna after being all made up. She kept posing for me, but I loved this picture!
8, I still cannot believe it! Isn't my baby beautiful?!?!

Here she is with some of the other girls after they were all beautiful!
I hope they all had fun, I know Jenna did so that is what is important.
Thanks to everyone who helped make the party a success!!!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms in my life: my own mom, my mother-in-law, my sisters and sister-in-laws, my grandma, my friends, and so many others who are examples and help me to be a better mother each day! I am so blessed to have so many mothers in my life. I wanted to focus on my own mom today. She is THE most wonderful mom and grandma. I could never express to her how truly grateful I am for all she does for me and all she has taught me. She is the most unselfish person I know. She serves anyone and everyone. She works hard. She enjoys life. She loves everyone, even when we don't deserve it. She loves the Lord and it's evident in the way she lives her life. Through her example she has taught me all of this and so much more. Here is a short list of some of the things I appreciate most about my mom: the way she took care of my brother, Brandon, when he was sick and dying, the way she has always supported me by being there at my school or sporting events, the way she supports my children by being there at their events, the way she makes treats for me or my kids just because and it's always our favorite thing, the encouragement she always offers just when I need it most, the unconditional love she has for me. I am so blessed to have her as my mom and as the grandmother of my children. THANK YOU MOM! I LOVE YOU!!!


Here she is making frosting for Jenna's birthday cake. The girls and I flew to NC for my brother's wedding and it was Jenna's 3rd birthday. When we got to her house she had already made a cake and let Jenna help her with the frosting and let her lick the bowl,

Here she is on Easter last year with some of my siblings, my dad, Mike, and some of my nieces and nephews. My parents have had this big table for many, many years and my mom enjoys having us all around the table whether we are eating, playing games, or just reminiscing. It is one of my favorite places to be because no matter where my parents live, the table is there and brings back so many memories. We always have great food and so much fun!


Here she is holding my nephew, Wyatt. She loves all her grandchildren so much and would do anything for them. She is always planning fun things to do with them, making them treats, or teaching them something fun.