Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Family and Friends!  I am very, very thankful to have all of you in my life.  You are always there for support, love, laughter, a listening ear, and a shoulder to cry on.  I am grateful for everything I have when I know there are less fortunate people in the world.  I wish all of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Just have to brag for a minute!  Carlin received a 4.0 G.P.A for the first Qtr of school and Caden received a 3.5 G.P.A.  They both made honor roll! 
I know they get sick of Dustin and I constantly on the watch to make sure they do their homework, turn the assignments in and checking Skyward on their grades but it is worth it to see the report cards at the end of the Qtr.  AWESOME!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Happy November Birthdays!

Birthdays galore in November!  I love them all!


My Cool nephew Austin - turned 22 (with Caden)
He was a baby when Dustin and I started dating! I am old! 


My great MIL Kathy (on the right)


My sweet niece Hailey!


My awesome SIL Heather (Who is turning 30 not 36 by the way but my brother did not have a "0" Candle - Nice . . .)



My cute nephew Camden!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Surprise for Mom and Dad

My parents celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary a few weeks ago!  They are such good parents and a great example for all us.  We had family pictures taken in September and we had been waiting for them to come back from the photographer. (* Just a note that Highlite photography, located in Gardner Village, are just way awesome!  They were wonderful to work with.).
In my parents living room was our last family portrait and grandkids pictures surrounding it on one of the walls.  But only half of the grandkids were up because when more came along my mom didn't have anymore matching frames.
So as a surprise Anniversary present, the siblings decided to makeover my parent's living room while they were in St. George last week.  I worked with Mindy at Highlite to see if the portraits would be done in time and told her our secret plans.
The pictures came in while the parents were gone so Tara and I re-arranged pretty much everything in the room and a big thanks to Brian (Tara's husband) for helping us hang the pictures.  My parents came home and were sooo thrilled to see everything hung up on the wall.  They have done so much for us that it made us happy to do something for them in return.  We love you Mom and Dad and here is to many more great years together!

(My pictures below aren't that great but they give you the general idea)