Happy Birthday Karla!

Today is my BFF/SIL Karla's birthday. She is the big 2-9. ;) Karla is married to my hubby's younger brother,Seth. We met when she came with some of the family to Salt Lake City to watch a performance of "Forever Plaid". While we didn't get to talk to each other much,I had a positive feeling that she was the one for Seth. A few days later,Seth and Karla invited Adam and I on a double date with them. We all had so much fun that night. It was like Karla and I were separated at birth. We had a lot in common and the same sense of humor. We laughed so much that night,my stomach hurt. Now that's a good time! Here is a list of some of the things I love about Karla..


1. She is funny! We have had so many good times together where we can't stop laughing. After we saw a movie one night,we were in the parking lot talking and laughing hysterically for an hour. It was one of those nights where you almost need to be wearing Depends.

2. She is generous and kind. When we lived by each other,she invited my family over for dinner multiple times. She watched my kids for me and went shopping with me at night so I wasn't alone. Also she is an awesome photographer and she gives people (including me) discounts all of the time.

3. She is very in tune with the spirit. When I was having health problems after Brady was born,she came over because she felt she I needed her. I'm very grateful she did because otherwise I wouldn't have asked for help,I would have shrugged it off.

4. She is always thinking of others. When my maternal grandma passed away,I was in California. It was difficult because I wanted to be there for my mom,to support her. Karla brought flowers and a card to my mom to express her sympathy. My mom still talks about how much that cheered her up. It makes me happy that I have a friend who cares so much about my family.

5. She is a second mother to my kids. She loves them almost as much as she loves her own kids and has taken care of them countless times. When I was pregnant and had horrible morning sickness,she would change my kids' stinky diapers. Now that is friendship! ;)



She is my BFF and long lost sister. Happy birthday Karla! Love you!!

Temple Open House and Birthday wishes

Today is my nephew's b-day. He is a funny little dude. Happy birthday Trubie!!


A few weeks ago my SIL,Jenn invited my hubby,the kids and I to the open house of the Oquirrh Mountain temple. Adam ended up having to work that night,so Jenn and my other SIL Jan rode up with us in our van. We went to dinner first and then we drove over to the temple. The kids loved seeing the temple and they were so well behaved! Once we got closer to the end of the tour,they got a little more restless because they were thinking about the cookie they were going to get. :) After we got cookies and water,we took the kids to the front of the temple to see the fountain. Brady almost fell in a few times,but he caught himself. It was so neat to see the temple with it's elegant designs and beautiful fixtures. We all had a great time. Here are some of the pictures Jenn sent me.











Brianna with Aunt Jan

Josh with Aunt Jenn

Happy birthday Cam-D!

My little guy is a year old today! It seems like just yesterday I made his birth post and now it is a year later! Camden is such a sweet little guy. He has such a good nature and a smile for everyone he sees. He's been toddling all over the house this week and he claps for himself,it's too dang cute! I am feeling a mixture of emotions since he is my last baby. I'm excited for him to learn new things but I don't want him to grow up so fast.