Gilbert Temple Hood-Ornament

The day that didn't go our way.  We had heard that the Angel Moroni was being put up on top at 10 am so we rushed down there only to be told that it was too windy.  But it would happen later that day.  

This was at 11ish when it was windy.

 Well Kya had dance and I thought I had eyes and ears that would inform us when it was happening, but things happened without us.  It was super disappointing, not to try to have a pity party but I was super devastated I had been looking forward to it for months.  Telling the kids this would be a special day that they would remember.  And. we. missed. it.  I couldn't believe it at first.  I had told LOTS of people to make sure they were down at the Temple, and yet we weren't and we weren't called.  I know it's not the end of the world and life happens this way sometimes but I just felt like one of the Ten that didn't have oil.  I could now relate with those five very well, maybe one of them had even introduced the others to the bridegroom... and now had to miss it.  I hurt for a few days.  But the Lord heals.  The Lord has helped me see the good too though.  There has been many parallels that have been drawn from missing it, and it's ok.  We are still right here and get to see it being constructed, we are still lucky.  And we were there that day just a few hours before and few after.

Here is what it would have looked like.

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Oh My Fun Kids

Mother's Day

My Mother's Day was wonderful.  Preston spoiled me with lots of gifts, chocolates, flowers and breakfast.  Heart shaped Egg in the Bread and a great day of helping little hands and fun.  The kids made me pictures galore and were very sweet!  I was very excited to have got a Ninja... it is super cool, and I love it!

  Oh and ps it's really sad when I can keep cut flowers alive longer than I can live flowers.

For dinner we had delicious ribs, can't get enough of my dad's cooking.

Had four generations of lovely ladies. 

My mom is amazing and helps me a lot!  There is so much sacrifice that goes into being a good mom and I realize it more and more as I do the countless acts that my mom did for me.  I will never be able to pay her back or return the service she has provided me.  I am so very proud that she is my mom and that she taught me, and continues to teach me what's right.  I love her!

Mother's Day Dinner

The night before Mother's Day we had a wonderful dinner at the Stapley's.  You would think that for Mother's Day you would let your children serve dinner... but not for my Mama-Law.  That just doesn't fit, she loves to put on the party with the pretty tablescape and all, it is always a feast with wonderful food.  This time I could not get enough of the fruit dip yummm!  Love this lady and what a wonderful Mom she is, she did a great job raising 4 boys, one of which I love more than anything.  

Kya's Dance Recital

Oh my goodness I couldn't be more proud, Kya has been taking dance and her recital was so fun.  I am a little partial but she was the best dancer on stage.  She really does have a talent in dance.  She loves it and her confidence gets boosted every time she dances!  After her performance she kept saying, "I just feel so happy inside!"  She really was so happy she could hardly contain it!  And Baden is just the cutest support, "Kya you are the best star, I feel SO proud of you!"

She is the third one in on the left.

I couldn't see her at first but she comes in on the left.

Hail Storm

This storm came out of no where and left just as quick.

Summer Haircuts

Baden's hair was so long that the hair on the top of his head was four inches long.  And since it's summer he needs it short.

Kya just needed a trim... this was only her second haircut EVER.  The last one she got was when she was 18 months!

D-Backs Game

Went to the Diamondbacks game for Family Night.  Preston's whole team from work was there too and it was super fun.  The kids have never been to a game and they thought it was SO awesome!  I don't think they even noticed that the game was going on most of the time but they liked cheering with everyone and eating treats!

Camping with Dad

The night before Father's and Son's, Preston had a special night with Kya.  He took her out made a fire roasted marshmallows, and made smores.  Then they came back home where they camped in the backyard for the night.  Kya was beaming she loved every second of it and was super excited!

Then the next night was Father's and Son's, but I forgot to remind Preston to take pictures so insert the same pictures as above but with Baden.  I am glad that they only do F & S for one night because Baden came home with the same clothes on (because he slept in them), teeth went unbrushed, and I'm pretty sure most of the boys were unsupervised for lots of the time.  Baden had lots of fun.  He came home and said, "When we were sleeping in the tent I didn't sleep all night because Dad was making noise and noise and NOISE."

Oh and we had this for the weekend the InfusionSoft Camaro which made it lots of fun.