I can hardly wait!!!

I'm completely obsessed with twilight it's true. Funny thing is I haven't read one book A) because while in school I didn't have time for non-academic books and B) I have this crazy idea that I will enjoy the movie more when I don't know what is happening.

So because I don't know what is going to happen in this book I'm just dying to watch the movie. I'm completely intrigued by edward he is magical and mysterious but I can't pass Jacob up because of that body come on. My husband really loves that I obsess over a 17 year old but ummm I can't help myself. I think I would go with Jacob because I like warmth and he seems more affectionate. I guess we will see what happens no matter what I won't be disappointed :)

My mom and some friends are going to the premier tuesday so we are contemplating making new shirts or wearing one of the other 10 that we have. These are some of my favs!

A very small glimpse of summer

The other day we just couldn't take it anymore and went boating despite the less then optimal weather. We took our friends the Panniers and they were so patient. We had weather problems then boat problems then more weather problems. So needless to say we didn't get in but it was fun to get out for a while and Abby got to go for her first swim.

Going Retro

I was so tired of doing the same old things so to spice it up we went roller skating at Delta and then came back for Root Beer floats. It was such a blast it's been a while since I laughed until it hurt. We have such a fun group of neighbors!!!!

Lovies

They're Goofs

Alan and Emily two love birds

All we could focus on was smiling no tricks here

Lindsey pulling Brooks off the floor

(This was a common occurrence for a few of us haha!)

So retro the hair blowing and everything I love it!

Future roller rockettes

Here comes the train!

Alan and Emily Groovin

Charish came to the house for floats she is so cute love her!

Spencer and Cali

Therapy

Blogging is so therapeutic for me it's a weird phenomenon. My parents totally don't get blogs and facebook they think it is so boring. They think of it like when you go to someone's house and they say would you like to look through my scrapbook? Now that sounds boring and I'm not sure why blogging is much different. I love to post what is happening in my life and reading about what other people are doing.

I think journaling is really important I want my kids to be able to see our life before them and I love looking back and seeing how much I've changed. I want to remember the friends we had and the fun things we did with them. I want to remember the good times and the bad and it all happens here on the blog.

Has anyone printed a book through blogger? I want to print a book but I'm not sure where to stop and start. I don't scrapbook so I figure that a blog book will have to do for my journal and scrapbook.

These flowers are also therapeutic for me. The pot that was on our steps was really sad there wasn't even anything in it, it was just there because we had it when we moved and that is where it ended up. Now that it is warming up I decided to splurge and get a new pot and some pretty flowers. I came across these flowers at Fred Meyers and had to have them. I love hydrangeas and the color was stunning. I've kept them alive (for the most part) so far, but I don't have a good history with plants so we will see.

My little brother is not so little anymore :(

The title says it all my little baby is growing up. Because there is such a big age difference between us when he was little I was more of a mom to him. When we had him in foster care at 18 months I would beg my mom to let him sleep in my room and I would wake up in the night with him, change diapers and all. The funny thing is I totally loved it, it was fun to play mom. Due to his traumatic babyhood he got scared easily and didn't like to be alone, so for the first couple years he slept in my bed. When he was five I finally had to convince him he had to be a big boy and sleep in his own bed, he was so sad. I really cherish those times we had such a sweet bond. Now those times are few and far between because you know it would be uncool to love your sister, but I still love him to death.

I'm sorry that every post I have to take a trip down memory lane but sadly this is my only journal and I want to remember all these great memories.

Now to the real reason for the post! My brother turned 12 and now is a deacon. So weird!! Among all the other million invitations and announcements I've been doing my mom convinced me to make one for my brothers birthday. It's a little corny but it was late at night and admit it's kind of cute. He wanted to take his friends to Craigos for lunch and then the new Shrek 3D movie. Brett and I were able to go and decided that 12 year old boys are just crazy.

I don't know what is happening in this picture

Seth, Nick (Brett's brother), Robbie, AJ (my brother), Dallin, Will, and Danny was missing in this picture

Bridal Pictures

Here are my favorite pictures from Ashley and Nathan's pre-wedding shoot. Don't worry there are lots more pictures even after these!! Ashley wanted temple pictures for the reception and wanted to ease some of the stress on the day of so a week before we drove down to SLC and took pictures all stinkin day. I complain about it but, it was fun and I'm glad I got to do it for her. She is such a gorgeous bride!

Andrew Graduated!

Brett's brother Andrew just graduated from high school and I can't even believe it. The first time I met Andrew was when I was answering Brett to prom and he was riding on his bike home from Jr. High and I said " hi are you Brett's brother?" and he said "yea what are you doing to my lawn" haha! How time flys!!! Andrew is a great kid he was an exchange student in Italy for a year, he is preparing to serve a mission and is attending USU next year. Andrew is so talented he has an amazing voice and has been the lead in many many musicals. We love you Andrew and are very proud of you.

Today is also his Birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY brotha!!!!!

I did Andrew's senior pictures in the fall and then designed these grad announcements for him!! I'm pretty much the best sister in-law :)