BNL

On Sunday afternoon (don't judge too much :) my dad and I drove up to Portland where Brianne and I went to a Barenaked Ladies concert. It was sooo much fun! See, the BNL (barenaked ladies) is my mom's favorite group. She loves them! For my 15th d-day my parents took me and Brianne to one of their concerts and they have been going ever since. My dad bought these tickets months ago and they were a b-day present for my mom. She was sooo excited! Mom's d-day was 2 weeks ago and so dad gave the tickets to me and Brianne to go instead. Thanks to mom playing their music all the time, we knew all the songs and had all their cd's thanks to dad.

We had a great time just talking before the concert started and as the lights went down and the music started and the band appeared, my eyes filled with tears. I kept thinking, mom would have loved this. It should be her and dad here. We loved every second of that concert and we decided that every time they come to Portland, we will be there. Brianne is my best friend and being there with her made it perfect! She is so much fun to hang out with! Love you sis! Thanks dad, it was a blast!


They are sooo funny! They talked to the audience in between each song and you can tell by their chemistry that they are all best friends.

Snapping pictures right before it started!


You will all know this song......

Graduation!!

Well, we are trying to get back in the swing of things and last weekend we had a good distraction. REX GRADUATED!! He officially has his masters degree in school counseling. His family all came down and we went to the ceremony (which wasn't that long, yeah! :) and then had a little bbq party after. I am so proud of Rex. For the last 2 years he has gone to school, worked 2 jobs, had homework, group projects, tests, papers.....taken care of all of us, found time to hurt himself mountain biking and he never complained. I am grateful for his hard work and dedication so that we can have a good life. What an amazing man! I LOVE you Rex and I am so proud of you!!

Now..... we have to find a job! Wish us luck!


Rex and the Dean of NCU


Me,Rex and Dad. Dad encouraged Rex 2 years ago to pursue a masters degree..... thanks dad!! You are a great example to us!


Everyone is so proud! Rex and his family.


I can't believe that he is done! Wow, it went by pretty fast.....well when we were in the middle of it it didn't seem like it, but yeah, all done!


Of course I had to make cupcakes!! look at all those little graduation hats... so cute!!

My mom

My sweet mom passed away suddenly on Friday from Acute Leukemia. We had no idea until it was too late. I miss her so much. I can't believe she is gone. I know that Heavenly Father needed her to come home and I know she is in a better place but it is hard for me to believe that she isn't her. We did everything together....everything. We shared a calling at church, we went grocery shopping every Thursdays at 10:30, watched chick flicks, went to wal-mart, jo-annes, target, bank...everywhere together. And then we were at their house almost everyday. She is perfect. She made everyone a better person, especially me. I am so grateful that she is mine. I am so glad she taught me how to be a friend, mom, wife, a good person. Because of her I am going to be better and make this world better. She was perfect for my dad and watching their marriage over my life made me the wife I am today. There is so much more I want to say to her, so much more I want to write. I love her and she will forever be with me. I know that someday I will see her again because I know that families are forever. But, it hurts so bad. I had no idea that anything would hurt like this. I have an amazing dad and family and we will be stronger together. I miss you and I love you mom.

Night hike in Scotland, I always wanted to be a mom, just like her

Best friends forever, the best parents in the world

At the William Wallace castle in Scotland

The best Nanny. She made all their ties, dresses, pj's, ....she is amazing

Rise and Shine

This is what Macey looks like when she wakes up from her nap! :) I just love those warm soft cheeks!! SO CUTE!!

Easter, round 2!

Well, last week my sister and her kids came down to visit and have a later Easter celebration. It was soooo much fun! We had a great time and stayed busy! We colored and cut hair, did crafts, went to the movies, colored eggs, played games, ate lots of food, and to finish off the week we all went to church as a family and had a Delicious Easter feast. Bryce and his girlfriend, Lauren, also were there so we had a blast!

Digging in the wet sand box. Those girls played outside every sun break we had!
Brianne and I making some candle holders. They were not done so I will take a picture of the finished product.

Uncle Rex is the best! Ryan and Ezra loved him and he entertained all the kids so well! Thanks honey!

Coloring eggs with crayons and stickers. We didn't want to have to deal without making a huge mess, and they kids only dropped 4 out of 12, not bad :)

Nanny is a rock star and made all the kids Easter pjs! They are so cute running around in them. Thanks so much Nanny, we love you!!

Macey in the middle of an Easter egg hunt! She was so excited about her eggs. She just carried them around.

Nanny and Papa with all the kids. Yes, my mom is awesome and made Easter dresses and tie for the kiddies!

Our attempt to take a family picture before church. Lauren is taking the photo, thank you, and all the kids are getting squirmy :) Bryce did a little photo shoot with his super fancy camera, so I will post those soon! SO cute!

Easter

I know it has been way too long since I have blogged, so I will post over the next couple of days so I don't overload on pictures! We had a great Easter, spending time with friends and family. Annie left out carrots and water for the Easter bunny who stopped by our house and left the girls some goodies!! We had a yummy dinner at our friends house and enjoyed conference all weekend.


Sitting with their baskets and goodies. Notice how the carrots have been nibbled :)


Having a bit of tea for breakfast with their new tea set


Macey with her loot, she was pretty happy about the baby snacks


Annie trying on her new shades. She has been wanting some sun glasses and some how the Easter bunny knew, sweet!

One Fish, Two Fish.....

Yesterday we took a day trip to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. It was sooo much fun! We had the best time and the weather was beautiful. The girls loved all the different exibits espically the otters, sea lions, and puffins. Macey even touched a star fish! I love those kind of days where everything goes perfect and everyone is happy. We are having a wonderful spring break.... and we love having Rex home!

Rex and Annie looking at a school of fish

Macey touching the star fish, she loved the water!

The girls loved the fish!! It was really cute to watch them be so intrested!

Me and Annie, took a picture while we were looking at the giant star fish

Watching the sea lions swim, so very graceful!


Diver Annie


Outside the Aquarium


Another family picture taken by a nice little old man :)


Macey LOVED watching the puffins! She was laughing and screaming!