Sunday, July 29, 2012

Building

We have been trying to buy our first home for a long time now. We have had 5 offers been rejected and started to feel a little discouraged. Everyone seemed to be in our same price range and the market here in Utah is so HOT right now. We decided to go with building a home with Henry Walker. Our offer has just been accepted and and we couldn't be more excited! We get to design the home with what colors, cabinets, floors, etc. that we want. We hope to be in the home by the end of the year! Its an adorable rambler with plenty of room to grow for the future. :) It's not a great pic, I'll post more when I can!


4th of July!

The 4th is one of my favorite holidays, well most holidays are my favorite but I really enjoy the 4th. My grandparent's let us use their pool and we took advantage of that spent 8 hours at the pool with the family and got some great sun!


She was mad at me for not letting her in the pool with her popsicle.

Kelly's bridal shower

My amazing friend Kelly is getting married. We have been friends since the 6th grade! I was able to surprise her for one of her bridal shower's. Since she lives in California and I live in Utah she didn't think I would be able to make it down. It was so good to spend some time with her and some old friends from middle school and high school!

Mariah's reception

My cousin Mariah got married, which gave Teanna and an I good excuse to meet with my Mom up in Utah for the reception. It was only for the day and was way too short but it's always so nice to be together. :)

Baby Ashlyn Grace

We have been waiting a long time for this little one. My niece Ashlyn Grace. She is so cute!




Jen's baby shower

My sister-in-law is having a baby girl! Me and my other sister-in-law and my mother-in-law threw her a baby shower at a yummy restaurant and just had so much fun!


Too cool!

He's just too cute, just had to post!

Surprise getaway

Michael is so great at knowing when I need a little break. He surprised me for Valentine's day with a quick getaway to Park City for the weekend. It was exactly what I needed! We sleep a ton, shopped a lot and ate well. The perfect combination!

Alexander Wayne

For those of you who don't know my younger sister Teanna was able to bring a little miracle into the world. Teanna found out last June that she was pregnant and immediately moved in with us. Teanna had one of the toughest decisions a head of her to make and I admired her strength each and everyday. Teanna decided to place her child with one of the most wonderful families I had ever met. Not only would Teanna's son have wonderful parent's he also got the most adorable older brother and sister. We spent the last few months of her pregnancy getting to know the family and Teanna and the family decided to have an open adoption. I was unaware of what this was until then. There are so many different options for adoption and Teanna and the family made the best decision for them.

Alexander (Xander) Wayne was born February 10. I was able to be with Teanna and my Mom as she gave birth. I was a little hesitant at first but I am so glad I was there. It was truly the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed. Words truly cannot describe how I felt in that moment. I have gained the most incredible testimony on the meaning of life and family. Going through the adoption process with my family has been the hardest thing I have ever been through but it has also been the most amazing  blessing.