Smiles!

This picture makes me happy!

Utah...BYU

Who doesn't love a good Utah trip (to see those of you who live here already, of course)?

It's really the only place I watch football, thanks to Braithwaites! BYU vs. Utah. We all know how much Allie and Uncle Mike get into it. It's contagious and I find myself getting into it every once in awhile. Really into it...

The mountains. It's amazing to look out the window and see mountains! And it's great driving up the 15 past Lagoon, imaging yourself on The Rocket or the big, white, rickety roller coaster.

Soccer, kickball, and trampoline in Braithwaite's back yard. And who can resist a game of "spin really fast to get really dizzy then see who can walk the straightest line" with Rachel? (She was amazing at it. Seriously. It only took her one step to re-orient and walk straight, and that was after spinning for a looong time. When giving me tips on being better, she said, "I just look for something fuzzy that looks sorta like a human and I know it must be you." So then she starts walking towards me. She had other key tips for success as well.)

Pounce, Rook, word whiz, scum, and family dinners around the tables in Heber and Kaysville.

There are beautiful hikes of all levels of difficulty. The outdoors are lovely.

Thanks for always letting me come visit! I love being here!!

Happy birthday you hot mama of mine!!!

You are the best Mom I could ever ask for! Sure, there were times when I didn't make it seem like it was true, but I'm here to tell you that it is so true!!! 

You have so many qualities I'm trying to somehow inherit from you - I guess I'll actually have to work to get them though ;)

1. You are always doing research to find out pertinent information to our situation

2. You are so patient with me

3. You are constantly doing things for us kids/husband and never (sadly so it seems) do things for yourself

4- You're willing to do things with me even if you have a mound on your plate (like random photo shoots :D)

5. You are definitely wise when it comes to spending money and always look for the best deal on things.

There are so many more things that show your amazingness, but I don't think I'll ever be able to stop coming up with things!

Love you! And HapPY bIRthDaY!!!

Lawn Mowing

We have lots more pictures to share! This is just a little preview of our recent Utah fun... :)

Wedding Plans

I apologize! We are limited on our wedding invitations sooooo we are sending them to Aunts and Uncles but not nieces and nephews. I hope you all look at your parents fridge and know that you are all invited. We hope you can all come up to Utah----- we will have a thrilling wedding, delicious luncheon and an amazing reception. The activities will start on Aug 14th with a boating cookout at deer creek. On Sunday Aug. 15th Ryan will talk in church--- afterwards we will have a delicious dinner!!

On Monday Aug 16th we will go hiking in the beautiful mountains. On Tuesday Aug 17th we will witness a wonderful wedding. On Wed Aug 18th we will drop Ryan off at the MTC curb-----have a good long cry ------and then attend education week until Friday.

And then we will have a long nap!!! We look forward to seeing everyone. Our weather is wonderful! See ya in August.

Dear World:

We were pleased to receive the invitation to speak to you on this fine occasion. The topic of today's post is...

... world peace (commence cheering). I realize these faces may not look like the most avid world peace advocates, but do not be fooled. They are the most peaceful of their kind. At least when separated. We urge you to invite a little peace into your world today. Smile. Be active. Pick up that piece of litter along your path. Live. Laugh. Love.

And remember, keep your eggs sunny-side up.

Signed,

M-face and Swunshine

Cousins are the BEST!!!

This past April (I know forEVER ago!) Buffy, Mary and I went to Mormon Prom together...it was a blast and I don't know about you, but I think I know these two ladies to the right of me are gorgeous! 

       

In June, we got together (after the family reunion) and partied it up!

Cousins are definitely the best to spend time with!