Party-Harry Potter Style

So it was Kara's great idea to have a party! I don't know how we came up with Harry Potter-but it was perfect, especially to help us get ready for the 6th movie coming out next month! So we dressed up as Harry Potter characters, played Harry Potter Clue and then watched the 5th movie outside under our patio! (It was raining and wet!) So much fun! I didn't know that I liked dressing up so much!

Matt as "Mad-Eye Moody" & Kara as "Prof. Trelawny"

Brandon as "Prof. Quirl" and Tah as "Luna Lovegood"

Keith as Hedwig!!!

Shane as "Harry Potter" and Jessica as "Fleur"

I forgot to post the pictures of our Muggles (Ben and Lindsay) and the House Elves (Brody and Chase)

Twins?

The other day when I came home from work, both the boys were on my bed asleep. This is what it looked like---I personally don't think that the boys look alike, but when I saw this I couldn't believe how identical they actually look. They are so sweet when they are asleep too! That's when I like them the best! ha ha!

Recent Projects

I've been keeping myself busy with some fun crafts (we all know that I am obsessed!)

Thanks to Tashi for teaching me how to make Sock Monkeys! It was so fun and pretty simple! I'm not as good at making them as her-but with practice I'm sure I'll get there!

This is my second Annie doll that I gave my friend Peggy and her brand new baby!

My first Annie doll. I did not want to give her away! I worked so hard on her.

He Did It!

So Shane took my many hints and booked us a cruise to the Bahamas! Yes! Yes! Yes! For our 5 year anniversary (it feels like we have been married longer, or at least we fight like we have! ha ha!) But I am so excited!! I have never been on a cruise! I need all the advice that I can get!

Chase Is One

Chase is already one! It makes me so sad! He's my baby! We had a western theme party and I hope for everyone else that it was fun! It was fun for me (a little stressful too)! Thank you to all the family and friends who came to support and show their love for our little boy!

Family Pictures

Kara Kara

So I could go on and on about this girlie!! This is Shane's sister whom I look up to more than anyone I know!! Not only am I so grateful that she is my sister-in-law, I am more grateful that she is my friend! We have been running together for about a year and that is my favorite thing everyday! We talk about EVERYTHING! Kara is such an inspiring person. I always feel better about myself and want to be better when I am around her. She is also so great with the boys!! They both really love her. Kara is the kindof person that you always say good things about. I am so gonna miss her when she moves to Salt Lake. I know that it will be a good thing for her-but it's going to be a sad day for me everyday! I wish you the best Kara!! You deserve so much happiness!! Thanks for all that you do for me, Shane and the boys!

Shane Finally Won

One of our favorite games to play is Settelers (sp?) of Catan. However, we are not very good at it. We always lose! (Well especially when we play against Aaron-he cheats!) But Shane finally won the other day! (Because Aaron wasn't playing!) Congrats babe!

I'm trying to show a picture of the longest road-which was mine! I'm the green!

Shane is so Proud!

Melissa couldn't bare the fact that she lost and Michelle is happy that this game didn't end in a brawl like usual! Ha ha!

My Dream Come True

As all young girls dream about the man that they will someday marry, one of my many requirements was to marry a man that could sing so that he could sing me to sleep. I married Shane. He does not sing. I had to make an exception, but however to be nice I have allowed him to sing since that is his favorite thing to do in the car. And the number one song that he likes to belt it out to is "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith. Lets just say that I use to like that song. Love you Honey! You make me laugh!

Harlem Globe Trotters

Grandma got all of us tickets to the Harlem Globe Trotters. It was super fun-especially since we were all together! (The 7 grandkids) And I haven't seen this show in a long time, and Shane had never been. Brody loved it-so did Chase!

Everyone but Shane (taking the picture), Angie and Jamie (left early)

Little Miss Brooklyn! She is so cute!

The main star

I love this picture! Ashlee, Amber and I with our kids! Love ya girlies!

Ode To Ross

Oh how I love you Ross
with all your clothes galore.
I can spend hours with you on end,
you are my favorite store.

Thank you for bringing me
so much happiness and joy.
You give me everything I need
and help me look stylishly coy.

The End

Another Good Friend

This picture was taken like 3 years ago, but Megan is still so much apart of my life. We met in the Washington Terrace Ward and served in the Young Women's program together (for like 2 years I think). So anyways, Megan and I still keep contact on a regular basis (it helps when we both work for the same organization too!) Megan is one who you always know will be there for you. She is so caring and so sweet! I know that there have been multiple times that I have been sick, and she has shown up at my door with some soup! She is always thinking of others and is so aware of others needs! Megan-you are the best and I am so glad that we are going to always be friends!

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