Journal Question

What is your favorite game?

I love games! My grandma would play them with me all the time growing up (Uno and Skipbo). Then when I met Shane, I learned really fast that I needed to get involved and learn new games!
I love Rook! I started out by not liking it at all! But then when I was pregnant with Brody I was determined to learn and play-then all through my pregnancy that is all I wanted to do! Shane and I joke that I craved Rook rather than a certain food (which I really did-corn dogs!)
Then the Cowans (our wonderful friends) introduced us to "Killer Bunnies"! It is this way confusing card game with no point but so much fun! After Brody was born we would always head up to the Cowans apartment and play this game for hours! Love it!
Then I really like "Who, What, Where". This is a silly drawing game that always brings out the best chuckles!
Right now though, I am addicted to "Settler's". Again, this was a game that I wasn't to interested in when I first started playing, but now I can't get enough of it!
There are still so many games that I really like! But these are just to name my favorites!

Brody is 3!

I can't believe that my little baby is now a growing little boy! He is 3 (and i admit, still not potty trained)! We had a sports themed party. We had so much fun (I hope everyone else can say the same thing)! Thanks to all those who came and for all the help that they provided!

I didn't get much pictures, so sorry if for those who came and you don't see yourself in any.

Brianne playing Ping Pong baseball...

An inning of Ping Pong Baseball

Amber, Paul and Brooklyn!

Lindsay, Kara, and Grandpa Taggart!

My Smart Little Man

Brody wrote these numbers all by himself! I am so proud!

Finally! Disneyland Pictures!!

We saw so many Disney characters! The only one out of the Mickey gang that we never found was Donald Duck.

But Brody loved meeting the characters! The cutest was when he met Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eyore!

Here are the gentleman with the lovely Jasmine!
Here is Brody and Shane with the famous Captain Jack Sparrow.
Help! We are trapped! This trap was made from Matt, Calie, Melissa, Aaron, and Brynn's bones! We are next! (Michelle is safe-you can see her in the background!)

Here is the whole gang! Thanks mom and dad for the greatest trip! We had so much fun!

My Best Friend!

I have had a few good friends in my life: Shari, Rachel, Shelly, Mattie (my only brother), J'lyn, Megan, Sherri, and I could keep going....but not to be too cheesy, Shane is my ultimate best friend! With all the things that I have been through recently there has never been anyone more patient, forgiving, loving and kind than Shane. I am so grateful to him for all the he does for me and the boys-espiaclly with his busy schedule of work, school and the Young Mens! Thanks Shane for being everything I have needed and wanted-and more!! Love you!

My Family

A few months ago, my side of the family got some pictures done-since the last time that we did was before Matt went on his Mission! So thanks to Brad for taking the time out to take a couple of shots of my beautiful family!

Hey guys-we all look fabulous!

Aaron & Melissa

This here is my sister Melissa and her adorable husband Aaron. I wanted to say a few special things about them and let them know how much I love them. First, I want to thank Aaron for putting up with me-even though he thinks I am the weirdest person he has ever met! Thanks for being a good guy and fun to tease! Melissa is so lucky to have you!

So much can be said about Melissa! I love her so much! She has done so much for me and for my little guys! They love their Aunt Lissa! The other day was Brody's birthday and I was really needing some help and Melissa came to my rescue! Thanks so much Lissa-you helped out more than you'll ever know! Melissa is such a sweet and loving person and she will help anyone!

Love you guys! Thanks for being apart of our lives!

Tattoo

That's right! Brody loves his one and only mom!
In case anyone can't figure it out, he's flexing his muscles.

Reunion

Family reunions are always fun! Look at the action that Chase gets! He also won a box of Idaho potatoes! What a lucky man! Also it was fun to hang out with the cousins: Amber and Ashlee! And of course Grandma was there but for the first time showed up in her moo-moo. She has been so warn out-but Grandpa is finally home!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

We went up to Grandpa's ward campout to celebrate his birthday at the beginning of the month! We had a lot of fun! Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa!

Chalk Art

Shane and Corey grew up watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...Shane is always doodling one of the four. Apparently so is Corey...This is their wonderful sidewalk art with a special feature made by Brad "The Beaver"!

Brad and his version of "The Devil"

Shane's Rapheal
Corey's Leonardo

Guitar Hero

So we are a little bit behind in the world of things that are cool...this was our first time playing Guitar Hero! Totally fun, but I totally sucked!

Michelle Rocks the House with "Talk Dirty To Me"

Shane no longer has to feel like he plays the air guitar in an air band.

Look at that face-He's living his dream!

Brody knows how to bring the house down! Takes after his dad!