Faces of Alana

While we were at the park, we did a little impromptu photo shot of Alana. Such a fun and beautiful girl. It was a lot of fun to take these pictures. My favorite is the close-up of her laughing!

Fun with the West kids!

Val and Jer went out of town a couple of weeks ago, and I was able to help out a little bit by watching they're kids overnight. We ended up at the park, and the kids had a good time. It was a little cold, so we didn't get to stay long, but we had fun!

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Ali's Birthday!

For Ali's birthday this year, we went to Val's had cake, and ice cream, some yummy pizza, and then played Guitar Hero! So much fun. I love a birthday. I love to give presents, and it's so much fun to see everyone, and just play games, and hang out.

Crafty girls!

Over Christmas break I got to hang out with the West's a lot! Val and I got pretty crafty, and we made a few things. It was so much fun, that she decided that she wanted the kids to have their names, and they got in on the act too! So much fun. We've even talked about doing a craft show, and making some more stuff, and she could sell some vinyl!

Flashback Friday

So, who knows why I look so sad, but I love this picture!

I asked for a Large...

Courtney and Caitlyn spent the night with me last weekend, and we got up early Saturday morning to go to Morning Thunder. I love this place. The portions are huge, and I can eat half of my breakfast, and be so full. Caitlyn and Courtney split the pancake. I have never seen a bigger pancake in my life. I love the expression on Caity's face. Priceless!

What the heck?

My what a big pancake you have there.

Cute sisters!

Top 10 Reasons I Love This Kid!

10. He's one good lookin' kid.
9. He's willing to try new things.
8. He's a great athlete.
7. He's super smart.
6. He's a fantastic big brother.
5. He has the best laugh.
4. He's sweet and thoughtful.
3. He's the first to make sure that everyone is ok.
2. He's a great friend.
1. He is amazing.

I LOVE this kid so much. He has brought so much joy to my life, and the lives of my family. He is sweet, and generous. His team just won the championship for his league, and while he was playing, a boy was hurt. He was the first one over there to make sure that the boy was ok, and this isn't the first time that I have witnessed this behavior. He makes me want to be a better person; to live up to the kind of person he thinks that I am. We are really close, and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for this relationship. He's AMAZING!

Lot's of sports going on!

Kyle and Haley are super busy at this time of year. Haley is playing soccer at Off the Wall, and Kyle is playing basketball for CARD. I love to go to their games and watch them. They are amazing.

My Awesome List!

On Christmas Eve I had a funny conversation with my niece Haley. We were joking around, and she was being super sassy, so I told her, "Haley, you're on my list." To which she replied without missing a beat, "Yeah, your awesome list." Oh how I love this girl! I laughed so hard that I nearly peed my pants! She is on my awesome list!

Merry Christmas!

We usually do our Christmas on Christmas Eve because that's when we get Kyle and Haley. This year it was at my sister's new house. She was super excited to host it this year. We had my mom's tacos, which I love, and opened gifts, and just hung out.

I love Haley's surprise look!

Zachary is so cute! He had the best time with all of his new toys.



This is my favorite holiday. I love that everyone is so excited and it is amazing to watch the kids open gifts, and really enjoy themselves!

Nativities

I've been thinking a lot about Nativity scenes the last few weeks. I've seen some amazingly beautiful ones, and some that are a little out there, but they all have the same purpose; to bring us to remembrance of such a sacred event. I love the look on the faces of the figures in a nativity. They are filled with such reverence and awe. I can't imagine the feelings that they experienced the night the Savior was born. I think about that night often. I am so grateful to my Savior and my Heavenly Father. I love this time of year. I love Christmas carols and the spirit that they bring. It is easy to feel the spirit at this time of the year. It reminds me that I can feel it all of the time if my heart and mind are in the right place. I need to be better at that.

My Grandpa, My Hero

I thought that this photo would be super appropriate today. I love this man, and miss him very much. He passed away at the end of my senior year of high school. He was an amazing man, who served his country during World War Two. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked, and lost some very good friends. He served his country valiantly, and loved his family more than life! I still get very emotional when I think about him. He always made me laugh, and always made me feel so special. I am a better person because he is my grandfather, and look forward to the reunion that we will have one day. Thanks for all you did Grandpa. You're my HERO!

It really is difficult to take a bad picture of these kids. They are all so photogenic. I especially love the pictures of Dallin and Caitlyn, and Alana and Courtney.

Just Silly

I love these photos because they really capture how much fun this family is!

More family photos

We found this amazing spiral walkway in Marysville. The kids loved it. They could run up and down, and I got some great shots too!



I love this photo. It is so sweet.

West Family photo shoot

On Saturday Afternoon we went out in Marysville to take family pictures for the West Family. It was so much fun. At first the kids weren't super happy about having the pictures taken, but once they got into it, it was a lot of fun!

I love this picture of Val and Jerry!

Bryn is so dang cute. I love that her hands are in between her legs.

I took a bunch of her just sticking out her tongue.

What a fantastic family the Wests are! I am so blessed to have their friendship!

More of Senessa's Shower

I love this picture of Becky and Bella!

So, I stole a few pictures from Kerri! Senessa looks so cute here!

I really love this picture of Becky and Kerri! They are both so pretty!

I actually look ok here. I'm a little surprised by this!