Christina and I Plant a Garden

It was so much work but by June 30 we had a huge garden planted and two weeks later we left the home and moved into the other home. We missed the harvest, but I took this picture over the fence to see how well it did. We mulched it all, soaker hosed it all and put it on a timer to water. It was a great success.

Chantelle is Engaged to Jeremy

While we were at the cabins, Chantelle said yes to Jeremy. We are so excited. Here they are on her birthday taking the candles off the cake. We are very busy planning the wedding. You all should have your invites by now.

At the Cabins

We spent some time at the cabins. It was a wonderful two weeks. Trevor and Gavin came all the way from Oklahoma to spend some time with me at the cabins!!! Thank you for coming!! Katie and Josh and Christina and the boys drove up on July 25. Bekkie and Joey packed their whole house and met us at the cabin for an night. Katie, Josh, Christina and I spend a few more days. It was so relaxing and beautiful. We went on a night hike. The moon was very bright!

First Pizza Night In our New Home

Christmas List for 2009

Siblings give to list:

Carrie-James
Gary-Stacy
Bekkie-Chantelle
Joey-Christina
Allan-Tyler
Stacy-Bekkie
Amber-Joey
Rick-Jeremy
Abby-Carrie
Katie-Rick
Tyler-Amber
Chantelle-Gary
Jeremy-Katie
James-Allan
Christina-Abby

Cousins give to list
Sabre-Josh
Trevor-Kysa
Gavin-Paxton
Wyatt-Gavin
Josh-Wyatt
Kysa-Sabre

back from vacation

I have been so busy working and moving that I didn't write this summer, then I went on vacation. The mountains were beautiful and for 10 days I had a totally relaxing, recharging time. Good thing because I seriously got slammed by tons of things coming home. I had to hit the ground running. I am back in the rat race wondering how I get here and how to get out. I wish summer could go on because I am not ready for school. Tell me it gets better.

Richard and Abby's Wedding

Richard and Abby were married on Friday, June 5, 2009. I had the opportunity to help Richard with a couple of finishing touches before the ceremony. He was so handsome! Everyone started to arrive. Trevor, Gavin and Paxton were in high spirits.

Aunt Mary, Grandma Vilda, Lieren and her new husband Chandler came all the way from St. George.

Amber and Richard were at our house early Friday morning to finish the wedding cake. Branden helped me outside while they carved this up. The top pond ran water down into the bottom pond. Everyone loved it.

Richard and Abby were very sweet when they fed each other cake.

Richard and Abby's first dance as husband and wifeIt was a perfect day for a wedding and they were a beautiful couple. Congratulations, you two!