Sunday, August 1, 2010

Bringhurst Family Trip

Last week we went to Brett's family's cabin in Island Park for some good ole family fun. Brett's family is a very busy one so we don't get to see everyone often. We spent a total of five days up there and had so much fun playing in the water. I love going up to the cabin because its right on the water and they have their own dock. We would tie the boat up and wait for it to get nice and then tear it up :) The cabin has so many memories for us and I know there will be many more to come.

Brett's Brother Nick is such a character he will surely keep you entertained
Erica my sister in-law. It's so fun having a sister. She let me borrow Breaking Dawn and I read a lot while I was there so she would listen to me freaking out.
Brett's high school friend Scott and his wife Courtney came up to the cabin for a couple days. It was a lot of fun to have them up there and Scott brought his nice camera to take some sweet pictures of us.

Brett and Scott taking a little Sunday stroll or should we say paddle
Courtney is 7 months prego and was such a trooper she never complained about anything and just went along for the ride
This is Scott trying to show us some tricks. If only we had shoots of all the times he ate it trying to slalom ski it made for a good laugh

I just thought this was cute of our little Nicholas

This is my father in-law skiing at 50 I think it's pretty awesome
I don't think you can get cuter than this kid

I had so much fun wake boarding definitely the best of the season. Every time I got out there it was just glass and you can't beat that. The water was a little cold but thats what I love about the cabin I can be out in the water and 10 mins later be dry sitting in the cabin reading a book.


I had to include this pic so you could see how smooth it was. When you can see your own reflection its just incredible nothing else like it!
Amazing ride I couldn't get enough!!
When we saw these picture Scott took we laughed so hard because we both had no idea we did this with our tongues as we are being pulled up haha!
My husband kills me he has so many great faces. I don't even think he really knows he is being this animated it's just his silly self and I love it.
How could I not be totally head over heels with that smile. Out on the water is when I see him at his happiest it's priceless.

The Bringhurst's have the funnest kneeboard and I love these shots of brett (nice work Scott)

Sometimes I'm completely fearless hence all my many accidents and broken bones. Someday I will calm it down a little but not for now. I was trying to get as much air as I could on the kneeboard the first day all attempts were successful then there was the crash that left me hurting for days. My neck is still sore from the wreck. Because I took it all in my face right after I surfaced my face muscles started cramping and I couldn't move my face it was pretty hilarious.


It's so funny to me how much these two look a like. If you're wondering what Brett looked like at twelve this is it :)

Scott made us Dutch Oven chocolate carmel cake it was so divine!!

Precious I know
Scotts version looks a lot better than my point and shoot. This was the view from the cabin's docks simply breathtaking! I know this looks like sunrise but it's really the moon pretty cool!

I consider us so lucky to have such great family. We loved spending time with them and creating memories at the cabin. I know it's a place that our kids will love to go as well.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Etsy favs

When I'm bored I surf Etsy for cute things because I love to see what people are making. I love looking at baby things because I'm getting baby hungry and for some reason I feel it makes it better but I'm pretty sure it makes me want them more.

I think these are so cute for a little girl

I've always wanted girls to dress them cute but I'm finding my favorite things are for boys

I think these little faux uggs for newborns are so cute

Please tell me this is the cutest thing you have ever seen

I love boy stuff like this hat that make them look like little men

So for non-baby items I'm in love with this wreath and the door but I can't have the door so I can dream about the wreath. I'm not sure if I should buy it because it's kind of expensive or I should attempt to make it

Monday, July 26, 2010

Fun in the Sun

Brett and I were able to get away for a couple days with my family to Wolf Creek. My favorite lake Pine View is there and we took full advantage of the calm water and hot sun. The first day we were there it was 94 degrees. The water was so beautiful it was calm and warm. I got in to just swim because I was hot and the water was nice (that never happens).


The water was so smooth you could see your reflection
BEAUTIFUL!!!
So my mom isn't the best photographer :)

This picture makes me laugh because the little boy on the left was getting so mad because my dad didn't know the controls (a.k.a hand signals) and was going way to fast. The little girl on the right was a maniac and wanted to go faster faster and I was just caught in the middle.
I missed these lovies so much while we were gone. The big dog on my lap is my parents and apparently she thinks she is Abby's size. We had Zoey over at our house until my parents got back and I think Abby enjoyed the company.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

A little pampering

The last couple weeks I have been feeling down so Emily and I decided to take some girl time and get a pedicure. I was joined by some other special ladies in my life and it was a party. It was an interesting pedicure to say the least and the massage chairs were so rough on everyones back that we all got bruises and very sore backs. But my toes look nice :) Thanks to all the women in my life for being their for me when I need some uplifting.

We were also there celebrating my amazing aunt Jamie that just finished her last radiation treatment YEAH!!!! Jamie, Mom, Jackie (2nd mom), and Ashley enjoying their pedis.
Ashley has cute toes so she is the toe model for blogging purposes
Jamie and Mom!! I have such a cute mom and I love that we look nothing alike but our personalities are so much the same.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Two peas in a pod

I love this girl she loves to cuddle with her mom!!! Look we have matching PJ's

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Congrats to Scott and Courtney

A couple weeks ago we went down to SLC to attend the sealing of Brett's high school friend Scott and his wife Courtney. I'm so happy for them the temple is such an amazing place and they also have a baby boy on the way!!!

After the sealing Brett and I decided to take a walk up to the roof on the conference center. It was such a beautiful day and super hot.
After the temple we all went out to eat at Red Robin can I say "YUMM"

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Firecrackers and Fireworks!!

We had so much fun on the fourth. My parents always do a big party and invite multiple families in their neighborhood. My parents and a party always = good food. My dad did dutch oven dinner and it was oh so yummy.

My life long dream is to master cupcakes I'm a tad bit obsessed about these yummy treats. This obsession grew from the coco bean in Rexburg they have amazing cupcakes and I hope to make cupcakes just as good. For the fourth I made red velvet cupcakes and experimented with adjusting the recipe for high altitude and look how beautifully domed shape they are. This recipe is my ultimate fav they were so moist and flavorful. My husband was pretty proud of me and we ended up eating one too many of them.

Ashley and Nathan Stokes dressed all festive
The Bringhursts and Bodilys
I didn't mean for this picture to turn out like this but I thought it was kind of cool

Nathan, Brett, and Brooks (notice the firecrackers in his ears haha!)
All of the couples getting burned by the sparklers
Brooks and Lindsey
Me and the Hubster