JUNE Catch Up

Since it is past the middle of July I decided I better post some of our summer happenings!

My sister came for a visit and we had a blast.

a. Waiting for our Snow Cones. Is it just me, or does UT have more snow cone shacks than any other state? Not a complaint... just wondering.

b. We went to the trampoline gym. Oh my it was so fun. There are some videos I will have to post.

c. Visit up the canyon. Hot Dogs and S'mores not pictured.

d. Cara and her cupcake hedgehog, that my sis-in-law made for my other sis-in-laws babyshower. They were seriously adorable- she rocks.

*The husband was in attendance to all of these outings, but was also our photographer so he is not in any of the pictures!

Fast forward to June 18th for Husbands Birthday!!

a. Love this man.

b. Homemade funfetti birthday cake. Seriously-- one of the best cakes I have made. From scratch cakes are daunting sometimes, but {almost} always worth it.

c. Birthday Gifts.

Birthday Weekend.

I LOVE Birthday Weekend!

We made crepes for breakfast on Sunday.

Tyler does the crepes and I do the toppings-- I LOVE homemade whipped cream.

On Saturday we had a Birthday lunch at Rodizio Grill. It was delicious.

Sunday evening we had a little party at my in-laws, where we enjoyed the delicious checkerboard cake! Tyler is an excellent gift giver-- he listens to what I talk about! He is a good man.

Thank you mom & dad for the kitchen aide chopper/grater/shredder. It is everything I wanted and MORE!

Miss Emily

Miss Emily is 17 years old today!! She is the baby of our family, I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that she is 17 today! I remember the day she was born, and I went to visit her in the hospital. She made us a family of 3 girls + my mom {my dad is so lucky}.

Emily is amazing. If I was 17, I would want to be her.

@ her cheer comp.
the day before her cheer comp + she really is a princess

Not only is she gorgeous, she is smart too...

Has a sparkling personality...

Has a strong testimony...

and is such a great example to me.

I love you Em.

Eat a piece of cake for me.

Happy Birthday Cara!!!

Cara is a freakin' rock star.

I love this girl soooooo much.

She is such an example to me. We have made some awesome memories togheter. I am so lucky to not only have a sister but a friend.

I cannot believe she is 21 today.

So happy I am here to celebrate with her!

Love you.

Birthday and Lessons Learned

Tylers party{last month} really was a success! I was thrilled with how everything turned out-- the cake, the key lime pies, cookies {can't take credit for the cookies-we heart Sweet Tooth Fairy}. I can't wait to make more cakes and pies! They were so fun to make. I seriously need to take the cake decorating class at Michaels.

Things I learned:

Whipping Cream if whipped too long will turn into butter

Sparkler candles are scary

I have a recipe that will make 9cups of chocolate butter cream frosting

My husband is a champ at calming me down

Hope you had the best birthday ever!

Birthday Preview

Tyler celebrated his birthday this past weekend...

It was so fun!

Here is a picture of the 9 inch 3 layer cake we made!

I love the little ribbon flags...

More to come on the birthday weekend!

Happy Birthday

Schpoops,

It's your birthday!!! I hope you have an amazing day. I LOVE you so much. Thank you for everything.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Hope you have an absolutely AMAZING day.

You deserve it.

Wish I could be there to celebrate with you.

See you sooo soon.

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy 12th Birthday BFF.

12 is going to be a FABULOUS year for you!

Can't wait to see you soon!

Love you.

Happy Birthday Miss Elaine!

Happy happy birthday Best Friend!

I hope you have an amazing day.

I wish I could be there to celebrate with you!

I am thinking about you out here and wishing you the best day ever!

Love and miss you!

Happy Birthday Miss Emily!

15 years old.

When did you grow up?

I was wearing flats and she was weawring awfully high heels.

Random but cute pictures.

Love you Miss Em.

I hope you have an amazing day full of celebrations {after you take your finals of course}!

Being Free, Being Wild and Bulletpoof

19 and crazy.

{song by Bomshel.}

Happy happy Birthday Cara!!!

We can't wait to have you home.

Happy Birthday Dad!

I hope you have a wonderful Birthday. I wish I was there to celebrate with you and the rest of the family! Eat an extra piece of cake for me.

Love, Digger

"If we don't get on that plane we're not going."

{Just had to add that for old times sake.}

Happy Birthday Miss Kady

I wanted to do 20 of something... 20 quotes, 20 memories, 20 stories, etc. Here are 20 little pieces of awesomeness {mostly favorite memories} for your 20th Birthday!!!!

1. Big/Little Sis Reveal- SURPRISE it was me!

2. Wal-Mart and printing pictures

3. Starts with an S ends with an N and has awkward written all over it.

4. Taking pictures on the side of the road.

5. "This is the college experience."

6. Togetherness Tuesdays aka Pasta Tuesdays

7. Going to the hospital on numerous occasions {thanks for the crash course in motherhood}

8. W.O.W.

9. Sharing clothes

10. The Earths crust

11. "Listening to you impart wisdom to me." Direct quote from Kady

12. Mom school

13. Making videos on your laptop

14. Degrassi

15. "Oh hey."

16. Sitting on your bedroom floor talking about everything.

17. That time you cleaned my room for me- you are the sweetest person ever.

18. Getting an extra dose of naughty

19. Pastry Pub Date- you telling me your life story. We have been connected ever since then.

20. You are an absolutely amazing friend and little sister. You are sopatient, caring, genuine, and have such a HUGE heart. I know that you will always be there for me no matter what {and I hope you know that I will always be there for you too}. We have had some great times in a short amount of time- its like we crammed a lifetime of friendship into 1 1/2 years. There have been some not so great times- but lucky for us they have been far and inbetween. I am sooo proud of you and all that you are doing. You are doing such fabulous things in school, Alpha Phi, and just life in general; please do not forget that! Do not settle for less than you deserve- remember that you deserve a lot. I love you.

I hope your day is bomb.com/awesome. I wish I could celebrate with you. Your gift will be in Cedar shortly.... {no- it is not me in a box. sorry.}

Love and aoe.

Forty and Fabulous

Mom!

It's your Birthday. We gonna party like its your Birthday. Sip Bacardi like its your Birthdy.(Okay... minus the Bacardi). Since you are a cool mom I knew you would like that little rap.

"I'm not like a regular mom... I'm a cool mom."

I was there to celebrate with you last year... I wish I could be there today too! I love you soo much. You deserve to have a FABULOUS day.

Miss Maddie

You turn 11 today!!

I can't believe you are 11- you are growing up so fast!

Interesting fact: We are 11 years apart!

I love you so much and hope you have a fabulous birthday!

Thanks Best Friend!

I really do have one of the best friends in the world. Not just because she gave me this or this, but because she has been there through everything even across the country! I honestly think we have become closer from living far away. Don't get me wrong- there are definately days when I wished we lived 5 minutes a part!

She sent me the sweetest, gift this year! It was such a fun surprise, and I know a lot of thought went into it! The theme of the gift was, "22 things that come in 2's"! How clever is that?!

It included:

Mickey & Minnie

Bride and Groom picture

Barbie and Ken picture

Salt and Pepper

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Alicia & Elaine (obviously we go together)

Pair of Socks

Pair of Pajamas

Pair of flip-flops

Fun Dip

Peanut Butter Cups

Twix

Pair of Earrings

2 Movies (part 1 & part 2)

2 Spools of Ribbon

2 Notebooks

2 Pens

Shampoo and Conditioner

2 Pairs of Mittens

Swiss Rolls (packaged in 2)

Fork & Knife

and...

Chopsticks!

Elaine you are too cute. I loved everything, and the tags made me laugh. You are the best.

I would be happy with anything she gave me, even if it was nothing more than a hug!

You are old. But dont't worry- only in Utah.

I hardly took any pictures on my birthday! It was a good day- I am a whole year older. I feel old- 22. By 22 I thought I would know a lot more than I do! (When I was a freshman in HS I looked at the seniors and thought they knew everything- and when I was a senior I realized that I did not know everything, so I am going to assume they did not know everything either!) I really did not want to turn this age. I think its because a lot of my friends are younger than me.. but then someone at Alpha Phi reminded me that 22 outside of Utah is not old. But in Utah it is- I mean really... I should be married, and have a kid by now. ha ha.

In Case You Were Wondering What I Did All Day:

At midnight my roommates and I went to Dennys- its basically the only thing open past midnight. The waiter brought me ice cream and a brownie. Plus I ate some fried pancake/french toast like things and sausage. I woke up very very full.

Kady decorated the kitchen in Pink and bought me pink donuts!! I love pink.

I ran some errands.

Wore All Black All Day- for Alpha Phi (not because I am mourning my youth or anything).

Went to class.

My teacher knew it was my birthday. Kind of weird.

I went to my internship. A lady came down to where I work in the basement with a vase of flowers. and a snow scraper. Both were from my friend Ian. (I have no idea where my snow scraper is- so I told him that is what I wanted- he thought of the flowers on his own!)

My friend Kassidy picked me up from my internship- which was one of the best gifts ever because it meant I did not have to walk home in the freezing cold with flowers and a snow scraper.

I went to Alpha Phi for our last night of RUSH. I have had Alpha Phi almost every single night for 2 weeks!

I came home and changed- thinking I did not want to be in black at dinner-so I am the one in the bright blue scarf! (Thanks mom + family) My roomies and some Alpha Phi friends came- thank you everyone!

Group picture!

Kristy and me!

My flowers!

Thank you all for your sweet gifts, cards, texts, phone calls, and facebook messages!

Also- thank you mom for 22 amazing years!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

I love you!!

Happy Birthday BFF!

Today is my BFF Maddies Birthday! I actually remember when she was born and I also remember going to her blessing and bringing her a card that I made myself! This summer we became BFF- and it has been so so fun to keep in touch with her!

Here are 10 reasons I love Maddie!

1. She is thoughtful

2. She is funny- whenever we talk she makes me laugh!

3. I could talk to her for hours- she understands my love for High School Musical, Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, basically anything Disney.

4. She loves to learn

5. She loves to read

6. She calls me just to chat

7. She is a great pen-pal

8. She is creative

9. She is a great big sister

10. She is my BFF!

Happy Birthday Maddie! I hope you have an absolutely FABULOUS day!