Red Canyon

Have you been to Red Canyon?

Because seriously, it's gorgeous!



This is where we spent
Lauren's birthday weekend.
It was WARM and WONDERFUL!
It was also FREE to get into Bryce Canyon,
and that wasn't planned for,
but it was a great surprise.

Some favorite moments:

Lauren does NOT like the way the
rumble strips on the side of the road
make her bum feel in the car.

Rachel is a TERRIBLE
car backer-upper.

Sophie doesn't sleep at night.

Grandma Janet is a "10" cabin wife.

Christa's "team" grew by 3 people.

We invented a new definition for the "motor home".

You DON'T mix the cobbler in the dutch oven,
before you bake it.
Christa read the recipe,
even though Nate said otherwise.

And, the best part about camping,
is how awesome you look in pictures!
Enjoy!

This Past Weekend...

...I was grateful for many things.

A safe journey to and from our camping adventure.

The beauty of our surroundings.

That Mother Nature FINALLY decided to grace us
with her wonderfully warm presence.

Good laughs with the one's we love.

But, I was most grateful for my Lauren.
We celebrated her 3rd birthday on Sunday.
She has been a blessing in our lives,
since the day she was born.
She fills our days with smiles,
laughter, and sweet kisses.
Happy Birthday Lauren!
We love you!

Are You Seeing This?

I was pretty grateful tonight
to meet this Little Miss.
After waiting far too many years,
one of my close friends
had her yesterday,
and she is adorable...
I'm grateful for the wonders
that brand new babies are,
and I can't wait to squeeze her some more!

A Birthday

I am blessed to have 2 fabulous sisters,

and one awesome brother.
I am also blessed to have 2
fantastic brother-in-laws...
and one of them is turning 30 today!
Ryan, we're so grateful to have you in our family!
This one's for you:

R - Really great Dad
Y - You take Excellent care of my Sister
A - Awesome Dentist
N - Nautical Skills Galore

Happy Birthday Ryan! Here's to 30 more birthdays!

Re-Model

Do you know what you get
when your husband is demo-ing
a remodel?

A holiday spent throwing stone around!
But, I'm grateful for the work.
And, I'm grateful to spend the day with my family,
even if we spent it working!