Mom Looks Different!

Here's the new me! Yesterday I dyed my hair dark. I really like it, and I have to say that my little brother is my inspiration. He was a toe-head when he was little and now sports the darkest hair in the family. My kids were so surprised when I came home. Kade said to Mack, "Mack, you HAVE to see this... Mom Looks Totally Different!" They never said they actually liked it, but that's ok.

Tiny Visitors

Due to the rain a few weeks ago, our retention area was filled with tiny visitors... toads! These are the offspring of those who occupied the retention area. And they are living in our front yard! I don't know how many tiny toads we have, but my kids sure love chasing them. I've never seen toads so small! I got a good picture of one while it was jumping. I was surprised to see the boys pick them up with their bare hands.... I know, they're boys, but still! They are fun now, but we seriously can not have 100 full grown toads living in our yard! What do we do!

Princess Party Invitation

My good friend Kim Skinner made these awesome birthday party invitations.
Stay tuned for pictures from the Princess Party!

Maren turns 2

My beautiful baby girl turned 2 on July 14th!
Here is a video of that morning...



Grandpa and Grandma came by with presents.
I love how excited she got about each one...

Michael & Brittany's Wedding

Ahhh! What a cute couple!

My little brother was sealed to his beautiful bride for time & all eternity on June 21,2008 in the Mount Timpanogos temple! It was probably the most  beautiful sealing ceremony, next to mine of course: ), that I've ever attended!  I'm so grateful to my parents who made it possible for my family and me to attend.  I'm thrilled that I got to see my baby brother/missionary too!  I'm still getting choked up thinking about it now.  Mike and Brittany: You are blessed to have each other and I'm so excited for you as you begin an exciting journey!  I love you!