Ken and Elo's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Replication of her cake from 50 years ago!

All the cute grandkids

Elo's wedding dress.

Julz and her cute babe Eloise.

Dancing to their wedding song. The Diet Coke Christmas tree in the background. Replication of their old wall paper, sofa in the famous Glencove Circle house.

All of us...almost minus a few.

Dana and Suz, dinner the night before.

Jesica and her cute baby Owen.

Scott Amy Kent. Old Rigatony's the night before.

Ken and Elo.

Julz and Greg.

Such a fun party. It's our ten year anniversary in just a couple of weeks and it really made me think of tonz that I want to do. First off Brother Eyring gave a talk a couple of years ago, on acknowledging the Lord's hand in your life on a daily basis and write it down. I think that I am going to do this, I know that I can at least write down one for every year that we were married. I will keep you posted on how it's going.

My Birthday.

I am now 31. Jeesh louueesh. Can't believe it. Had a great day, my girls made me french toast in bed. Mark got me a phone and new perfume. A friend that I haven't talked to in four years came by. My cute friend made me a banner, and some flowers for my front porch that won't die. My other coach gave me the cutest shirt and homemade cookies. I got to go to dinner with this cute guy above.

Good day. I am ready to make it a good year too!

Nicole's ROom.

This huge picture of the empire state building, was a copy of a painting that I bought when I was in New York. I loved this artist. These pics are horrible, but she highlighted the painting, that was sepia tone, in moss green. Then I had it blown up to 9x6 feet tall on this product that is kind of like wall paper, except you can take it off the wall and move it. THen we just made a frame around it out of moulding. THe moulding is like a mustard color. You can't really tell what color are in the fabrics, but they are cream, moss green ,mustard, and chocolate brown. I sewed the shower curtain, curtains, pillows and dust ruffles. I am in love when I get to decorate! I hope that some day I can do this for reals.

Dancing Queens

Lots of fun going to dance competitions, and recitals. I am not sure what is funner, playing dress up or watching them dance. Klaira has really progressed this year!, taking 7 classes., and Lily has informed me that that was her last dance recital! She loves gymnastics! That girl takes a cartwheel every five steps.

Focusing on my family.

Sometimes I feel like this big orange thing, I think it is called a smokestack, is like all of the disturbances of life. and then way down there are my two adorable girls, making funny faces, dancing, trying to yell at me, and here I am just looking at this big, loud obnoxious smoke stack.

So this is what I have learned this summer, and what I want to work on the rest of the year.

0 My family is the most important thing to me

0 They are truly what makes me the happiest.

0 They are so fragile, especially next to life's huge challenges.

0 They say look at the big picture, but really I think it is all of the little details in life that makes the picture so beautiful!

Our family has grown so much this summer,{not by peoples dangit} but we are so much closer, and maybe it is because my girls are getting older, but my family is really all that matters.

Catching up in no particular order.

Back to School! I am going to miss the girls this year, we had such a fun summer! Between work and school, I feel like I miss out on alot throughout the year. Yes, the girls wanted to dress alike this year too! The girls get to be at first recess together, which is the highlight of their day. Klaira is such a kind big sister, and Lily let's her be kind, we will just leave it at that.

The rest of the weekend in Snowflake.

We went to another rode-ro!

Swang in my mom's backyard.

Went to see Ice Age.,,also took a nap in there,.

Parade.....it was super hot so,,,

We got cooled off!

We got to go and see great grandma and grandpa Bryant. We woke her up, and just at the very instant that I did, I knew that she knew who I was. It didn't take long though before she had no idea. It always brings back so many memories to be in that house. Everything is the exact same, smell, furniture, paint, the same pictures that I used to color for her are still hanging on the fridge. Even though my grandma doesn't know who my girls are, I am glad that they got to meet her, and hang out with grandpa, he is doing so much better and is amazing for taking care of his wife.

I often look for rainbows.

I don't think I have ever seen such a full, brighter rainbow. Absolutely gorgeous.

Sherwood Reunion.

Sydney, Lily Klaira, Sidney, Bailey

Me and Mom

Mark and the famous Cody Hancock

Lily and Sidney

I love seeing cousins and catching up. I am so thankful that our family has reunions, and that it's important to them to see each other. I really have an awesome family.

Second trip to Pinedale all year...way too long!

I got to go horse riding with my dad! It's been way too long. This is the first time my phone has worked up there, and I was so glad because I have always wanted to take a picture of my dad on one of our rides. These rides we talk about the good ol days. My dad remembers how the trees used to look, and where the "old roads"were. These are special times.

all of us were in the parade!

Junque sale after the parade! P.S. Don't wear a headband in the sun all day....huge lines I didn't even think of!

The fourth really wouldn't be the fourth without the rodeo! What perfect weather we had. I just always want everyone to experience the Taylor rodeo once in their life. It brings back so many memories to be there.

My cowboy...yes he is in boots....no he is not in Wranglers, Yes...I think he's a hot city boy.

My little cowgirls.

Lake Powell 2009

Our view of the lake. Absolutely gorgeous.

Out the shower window. Mark thought there was no reason to close the blinds.

Serious slice of heaven.

We cleaned up our beach and threw rocks. The kids had a ball.

These girls love baby Shiloh!

What a breathtaking view.

I was a serious happy girl. I love no agenda vacations. Serious family and friend time. The Wrights are the best friends to us!

Debbie and I.

Chillin on the boat. We learned to surf behind the boat! It was awesome! We didn't get any pics though.

We do like each other< not quite sure why we look like we don't.

Sand and some water, and the kids were content all day long.

Our view up deck, where we stayed, was so fun.









We barely got pics of the girls because they were in the water constantly. THey cried to come home.

Mark went for real fishing for the first time, and loved it, and caught a fish. THe Wrights are pro at pretty much everything including fishing. I love this pic of him.

I am saying we really have to do this again, and Mark is taking random pics.





Our ac went out on the drive home from Powell, and so we tried to kill some time in Flag. Their downtown is beautiful. Hippies and all!

The end. Oh, wait, there is another cool background for a picture!

Lily fit right in with her hippie dress.

I love these girls so much. They really do make me feel like I am in a painting sometimes!

I thought that I fell in love when I saw this alley. I love the old brick.

Second Annual Girls Trip...Prescott AZ.

There is something about friends, and there is something about friends that go wayyy back. I absolutely love being with these girls. Laughter really is an instant vacation, and we really had alot of laughs this trip. It goes Darby, Diane, me Jen, and Heather. Darby is going to have a darling baby Reese Monroe Conroy. She is going to be one beautiful babe, just look at her mommy!

We got to stay on Diane's ranch, and cowboy "Charlie" cooked us dinner and breakfast! What a sweetie! Best timpanyaki ever. Who would of thunk that Diane would of ended up with the cowboy and horses? My guess would of been me or Jen.

Hanging out in downtown Prescott. Lots of fun shopping and aniques.

The girls let me do their makeup for practice, I want to start doing it alot! Fun times.

Yummiest restaurant!

I want to remember this. We asked a guy to take our picture, and he tells our prego friend Darby that she is sticking her tummy out! Lol. Are you even serious that he said that? Too funny.

Straight out of the sixties, you have to get your picture taken by the volkswagon bus right?

My Niece Graduated.

It seems like I was just on the way to the hospital to see you born Britt. I can't even believe it. We had so much fun going to your graduation. You are such a smart girl and I can't wait to see how far you go! Queencreek really does have quite a performance! Loved the professional stage, and all of the music to celebrate with afterwards on the grass. You go girl! We are so proud of you.



Three of us four girls got to go. These girls get to hang out all of the time! Aren't they lucky? If you get to hang out with your siblings, you should consider yourself lucky.



My cute mom. I never get to many pictures with this sweet lady!




My dad is for sure the cutest guy around! I do have some heels on, but he is quite the shorty!

Side Project..Jill's Room...Almost Finished

Serious Girls Trip 2009

I went to Virginia to do hair again. I left on a Monday, and did two very long days of hair. I love those ladies out there! On Wednesday these three cuties flew in and we went straight to Dc in our Uhaul van! Shiloh took the other bucket seat, so we had two of us kindof floating in the middle. Yummy middleeastern food!, TOns of laughs. You should of seen us. We parked in front of the White House in our van and a big some kind of security guard came and asked us if that was our van that we were walking back to,
He said 10:30 at night, Uhaul parked in front of the White House, Huge Red Flag. Supisingly there was no interrogating, and they didn't even look in back of our van. Only these girls would of done this with me. It was truly hilarious. Oh, and we got lost a few times in Dc, which by the way is beautiful at night.

In front of the World War II monument.

We just loved this door, in a random building in front of the White House.

Shiloh was such a sweeetie pie! Oh to be around a new born again. She was a huge bonus to the trip!

We did some serious shopping. All over Va and Maryland. I could of just driven for days.

Random....Ground Zero. It was very surreal. I was so glad that I went there. Our hotel was actually just a block away. Amazing.

I loved this pic of my friends.

This is how I want my back porch to look. Coming soon. I decided it's my next project.

This is the building next to the World Trade Center. I can't believe that they were taller. It made me think of those that were jumping out of the buildings for their life. We are so delirious out in the West if you ask me. After staying with two of the most amazing people and watching how much they dedicate their life to our country, made me really analyze how much I take for granted.

Awesome pic. Debbie would of been cute in any era!

Wheew...I look way haggard, but look how amazingly beautiful it is! I felt like I was in a puzzle. I don't remember ever seeing anything like it. THis is Maryland country.

We caught the train in Dc and headed to New York! Trains are awesome! I felt like I was in the movies...Again!

The Subway in New York!! That was tricky. I was way more comfortable driving a Uhaul around Dc instead of figuring out the subway.

Our Hotel., was awesome!! Thanks to priceline it was cheap!

This is only how close we got to the Statue of Liberty. So much to do, so little time.

Right by Ground Zero.

On the double decker bus tour! So the way to go in New York! We got to see tonz really fast!.

This was the prettiest church I have ever seen. The windows were ginormous.

Having a famous hot dog, by Central Park.

My first famous encounter. Recognize him? He was on Make me a Supermodel!! He was modeling in front of Abercrombie on fifth avenue.

OUr taxi ride, after a huge long day. It was 89 degrees in New york. We were so not prepared for the weather. No one had ac. So we rode with the windows down.

Pretty grafitti in china town!

My lil sis is getting old!

So


So I'm not sure how old....? But this chick is the best little sis ever. Too bad I don't get to hang out with her on a daily basis, but when we do get to we have way too much fun. For those that don't know much about Amy Jo, she's very organized, I am not. She is good at keeping up with all of the mom chores, and I am not. Her kids get their clothes ironed pretty much daily, Mine definately do not. She has such a warm giving heart. She is good at pretty much anything that she does,....except for cutting her own hair..! Love ya sis and hope that you have a wonderful day!

Domestic Bliss Soiree!!

Debbie, Brooke and I

So this is all of our fun finds from Virginia.

We sewed Pillows, painted, sewed lampshades...

This Lampshade was my favorite!

Painted this curio, and small green dresser.

Aren't these chairs to die for. They sold to a happy home in Colorado!!

I found these at a thrift store and painted them. I thought they turned out so cute!

My first bird that I painted!

After blood, sweat and tears...this was so much fun! Domestic Bliss did it again. An amazing show. We accomplished so much in such little time! It makes me wonder how come I can't do that all of the time. It has really been a hard month for us. My testimony has grown so much and I am so thankful to have the gospel in my marriage. I am so thankful for Mark. I am coming to realize that these last days not only do we need groceries, but we need to know how much we love our husband, the gospel, how much faith we have, where our testimony is, who our friends really are. I am so thankful to have all of this in my life. It's all of the small things about my marriage that I am thankful for.,...not the huge problems.

Easter Morning

My second attempt at sewing for the girls. I was smart and just picked out a skirt. Patterns really don't fit them ever, and there is way to much improvising....a sewing skill I am still learning.

Wishing I was Here.

pHoENIx zOO!!

"StOP cHokInG mE kLAIRa"

fuNnY fAcES

SwInGS

bOat rIDeS!

tHIS iGUAnA hAs A PiERCiNG, iF YoU lOOK cLoSeLY. wHAT'S uP wItH tHAT?

pRETTY bIRd!

lILY cLImBED rIGHT uP thiS tReE, i CoULdN'T bElIEvE iT!