Going to the Temple!

May 26th was a wonderful day. I was honored and excited to see my brother and his wife receive their endowments and be sealed to each other and their daughter. I'm so happy for them! Lisa asked me to be her escort. It was my first time being an escort. Everything went smoothly at least from what I could see. I snatched a few pictures that day.

Congratulations Robert, Lisa and Mackinzy!

Ward Garden

Our ward was given a piece of land to garden. This morning we went out as a family and helped clear the soil, dig and plant. It was a wonderful experience and the spirit was strong. The girls loved the dirt and being outside.

Surprise!!

This year for Richard's birthday we celebrated for about 2 weeks. He has been working so hard and with his new calling as executive secretary, he has been busy. It all started with an early birthday present from my mom, stepdad and me. It was an iPad! He loves it. Then I decided that to throw him a surprise party. I wasn't sure I could pull it off, but the look on his face as he came through the door clearly stated that I did. He did not make it easy, he kept saying he was going to take the door off from work or that he was coming home early. I was sweating bullets all day. I have to give a big thanks to Cynthia, Tracy and David for helping me get everything ready. Also, thank you to all that made it out. Without all our friends support it wouldn't have been much of a party.

 Apparently the anticipation wasn't enough to keep Adelaide awake.

Surprise! I just love that face.

Happy Birthday Richard! You are the most wonderful part of my life and I'm grateful that I can celebrate with you. 

Happy Mother's Day

Today has been wonderful! Richard has pampered me. I'm actually not sure how I will go back to normal life. The day started with breakfast in bed. He made pancakes and cheesecake filled strawberries. So yummy. He watched the girls all morning so I could relax and get ready. At church he took care of Gwen when she became unruly which is most of Sacrament these days. He cleaned the kitchen and made me a strawberry cheesecake. I feel like the luckiest woman in the world. I love my husband and I adore our girls.

4th Anniversary

Our 4th anniversary was a quiet and pleasant event spent with our girls. Richard sadly was sick and so we are delaying our official night out together. Richard made me a beautiful card and I gave him some pretty flowers. I feel so blessed to be with such a loving, caring and creative man. He is the best thing that ever happened to me and the greatest gift in my life. I love him!

Here's to forever!

Party Time Again

Lately our house has been one sickness after another. For reason we had to reschedule Adelaide's birthday party. So the Saturday following we had a small little gathering of friends and family. Adelaide is very expressive in her face and compliments to her party guest. Number one saying for the day..."Oh, thank you so much!"

Richard is a good sport. He always takes so many wonderful pictures and is often missing from them. My goal is to do better and get him in more.

Adelaide's Room

Adelaide's room is probably the most decorated room in our home. We have painted, made curtains, and hung some personal artwork from just about everyone in the family. I love her room, I'm pretty sure it's my favorite in the house.

Gwen's room is coming along and hopefully we can show it off soon.