Better late than never...

Does anybody know where July went? I can't believe today is the last day of July. We had a crazy, fun month and I am now going to try to do a quick recap. I had an awesome birthday this year because I got to celebrate it on the 4th. My birthday is the 3rd, so I got to enjoy all of the festivities of the fourth on my b-day. I love having my birthday so close to my favorite holiday. We celebrated with most of our yearly traditions.

We headed to the parade with our parade buddies-- Scott and Shari and their kiddos, and the last couple of years with Starling and her two cuties. The parade was freezing this year! Usually we are roasting but this year was cold! We had a Dutch oven BBQ that night with Brett's family and it was DELISH! That night we headed to the fireworks to top off the day. They were amazing as usual. I am so thankful for my freedoms, for my family ,and for an awesome birthday!

Happy Birthday Brett!

Happy Birthday to the best husband ever! I have been blessed with such a great guy. I feel so blessed to be able to say that I married my best friend. Brett and I dated about two years (it felt like even longer, if you can believe that) before getting married and in that time he truly did become my best friend. I am constantly amazed at his humility and kindness. He is also so great with kids. All of the neighbor kids and kids in primary just love him and his sense of humor. He gives everyone nicknames and I am always telling people that you know Brett loves you when you have a nickname! Trust me-- I have many!! I hope that some day we will be blessed with children of our own because I know he will make a wonderful dad. I am also grateful that Brett is so patient with me and all my craziness. I love to keep very busy and I am thankful he lets me be involved in so many things that take up my time. Brettle I love you tons and am so thankful for all you do for me. I hope your birthday was great and that you are blessed with MANY more!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Yeah!! I finally have something to post about. Yesterday was my moms' birthday, so today after church we had a little birthday brunch. The amazing thing is that we all have the 9:00 church this year, even my grandparents. This is going to work out quite will when it comes to family dinners on Sunday. We had breakfast casserole, fruit, muffins, and juice. Then for dessert she wanted Angel Food Cake with stawberry sauce. YUMMY! I also made red velvet cupcakes for the kids. The only bad thing was when we got to Heath and Mandi's house I realized I had forgot the candles. Mandi only had one in her box, so Mom only had to blow out one. Oh well-- I hope she gets her wish! I am so thankful for all that my mom has done for me. She sat thru lots of dance performances and competitions when I was growing up. I am so grateful for all that she sacrificed to always be there for me. She also taught me to love shopping!! I have lots of fond memories of shopping trips to Salt Lake City with my mom and grandma. We would stay in a hotel and I got spoiled! I am so grateful for the amazing relationship we have always had. Even when I was a teenager I could talk to my mom about anything! Mom- your the best and I love you tons!