Candid Camera

I tried for about 15 minutes to get a picture with all three of us in it. This was the most successful attempt. Below you will notice that the others did go quite as well.

Aubrey's not quite all in.

Almost...

I love that you can barely see Aub's forhead in this one.

A Pirate's Life For Me!

We went to Treasure Island to watch the pirate show. Caleb was a little scared and didn't want to see the show. One of the pirates talked to him as the show was starting, and he decided that he loved it.

The "Siren's" ship.

The Treasure Island Casino and Resort!

The Pirate Ship

Caleb and Aubrey waiting for the show to start. After the show was over, Aubrey said her favorite part was when the girl pirates were talking to her. Too bad that the girl pirates were super far away from us, and they could never have talked to her, but because Caleb had a pirate story, Aubrey had to too!

Hoover Dam and Lake Mead

We took a drive to Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam the first full day that I was in Vegas. I could not believe how amazing the lake was. So pretty, with such blue water.


I was surprised by the enormity of the Hoover Dam. It was amazing to see. We just drove over it and back, but I couldn't believe that it was so big, and what I loved most about it is that I was in Nevada, and then I was in Arizona. Never had been to Arizona before. Another state down!

Beautiful baby boy!

I went over to visit Cari Haven's shortly after she had her new baby. He's such a love! Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys!

I spent the weekend watching Bryn and Dallin while Val and Jerry went on a much needed trip! I love these kids, it was so much fun!


Jumping on the Tramp!


Courtney in the pool.


Splish Splash!


The last pictures are a bit jumbled, but it was really quiet in the West house, and when I went to check on Dallin and Bryn, I found all of the books from the bottom shelf on the floor in the entry way. After I asked them to put them away, this is what I found.

These kids have so much energy, and are so much fun! I am greatful that they are in my life, and I get to hang out with them so much!

Dancin' Machines

I love this!

Happy 14th Birthday

Happy 14th Birthday!
Kyle had a great birthday. A BBQ at Hooker Oak, basketball with his friends, a dip in the creek, and fun presents!

6th Ward Reunion

Nikki and Shane put together a long over due 6th Ward Reunion. It was so much fun just hanging out, and seeing people that I haven't seen for a while. There was a decent turn out, but several people were missed. Next time, hopefully more people will be able to come!

Jared turns 7!

Dallin with the Pinata on his head.



Caity wacking away at the Pinata.


Jared blowing out the candles.

Happy Birthday Jared! Jared had his birthday at Caper Acres this year. It was a lot of fun.



Grandpa Jones


Caity, Jared and Dallin

Haley's Birthday Party

Haley had a fun birthday party on Saturday. It was a lot of fun to see her hang out with her friends, and have a good time.



I love this picture of us. She means so much to me, more then she will ever know.

Flower Brownies

I made these the other day. I had to improvise, I couldn't find a muffin tin, so I used a glass cake dish, and voila, flower brownies. They were tasty, and cute.

Happy Happy Birthday Haley!

What a beautiful baby you were! I was so excited for you to come. Your mom and dad let me come into the delivery room when you were born, and I held you right after your Dad got you, and fell instantly in love with you. As a baby you were cute, and sweet, squishy, and amazing!



As an 11 year old, you are amazing. You're sweet, funny, stubborn, and have become such a wonderful person. You are kind, and aware of others. It has been my priviledge to be in your life, to love you, and to be your aunt. What a blessing you have been to our family. I love you Haley!

New Hobbie????

I made this for my sister for her birthday this year. She recently had family pictures taken, and hopefully she'll use it for that. I really enjoy craft projects. It makes me want to make more. Krisha's idea of a freebie may come in handy here! My mom also does craft fairs, so I may try to make a few, and see if she can sell anything for me!

Happy Birthday Shannon

Happy Birthday Shannon! Today is my sister's 34th birthday. We had a little family party for her tonight. Shannon is great, she's funny, and sweet, and best of all, she thinks I'm funny! I hope that she had the best birthday ever!

Kerri and I are taking a digital photography class at Butte together! I took this pic of her from our first class. I'm excited that she's in it with me. It makes it a whole lot more fun!

Go Kings

Val and I went to a Kings game a couple of weeks ago. It was so much fun to hang out, just the two of us. The Kings lost (of course) by we had a great time. While we were in Sacramento, we were on our way to the store to get some money, and saw a bus, with a car behind it. The bus was at a full stop, and so was the car. The car then proceeded to hit the back bumper of the bus. How it happened, I'll never know, but we laughed about it forever!

A Happy Birthday for Jerry

Val and I decided to decorate Jerry's office for his birthday. We had this elaborate plan. This is how it started. I called Val acting super upset. (We made sure that Jerry answered the phone) Jerry thought that I was crying, I wasn't, but my heart was pounding about 1,000 beats per second. Val met me at Jerry's office, and a friend let us in. We then proceeded to pour the 100+ balloons that we had blown up earlier that day on to the floor, and put signs and streamers up on the wall. We had to be careful, because apparently there is a sensor that will set off the alarm if it is touched. It was a lot of fun hanging out with Val, and trying to pull one over on Jerry. We tried to be tricky, but of course he knew it was us. It kinda reminded me of our secret admirer days!

A Serious Case of Bed Head

I helped out at Val's house the other day, and this is what I woke up to. You got to love a serious case of Bed Head!

Court and Haley

A little post game picture of Haley and Courtney. Dallin had to get into the picture too!