Congrats!

(This is the only picture I have of them.)

On December 6th my mom is marry Sam Gorrell in Las Vegas! Congrats Mom and Sam! We're happy for you and wish you the best in all. They are living in Gooding Idaho, my mom works for Agri-Service in Twin Falls and Sam is a hay farmer. They've been dating for a little over a year and feel head over heels for each other from the first time they met. May you continue to find the love and happiness in your lives! It's been hard for me but I want you to know that I am happy for the both of you and I'm glad my mom has found someone that can and will make her happy! Congrats again!

Grass is Growing!

This is our grass its growing so fast its crazy! These
pictures are about a week and a half after planting it.
We're so excited that it's doing so good and growing
so fast!

Hunting!

This Saturday was the opening for the elk hunt. Dan and I went to Henefer to go hunting with my dad! WELL I should say Dan went with my dad I chickened out, it was raining and I didn't want to get all soggy! :) So I hung out with my cousin and her 3 kids instead! It was fun to catch up! We don't get very much one-on-one time to just chit-chat so it was good! Dan has been asking me for weeks to go for a horse back ride, he got his ride on Saturday. He took my aunt/dad's horse hunting. He didnt mind getting wet and cold! That was a mistake, letting him ride the horse, cause the next day he was telling me he wanted a horse instead of a kid. Joking I hope! They only saw a couple cow elk, no bulls. But they had a good time, thats what counts! Hopefully the next time we go its not raining so that I get to go and enjoy the fun!
It's been a family tradition to go hunting for many many years. I have to say its not nearly as much fun now as it was when I was a kid. A lot of family things have changed making the experience a little different. It's a good time to get to spend time with my dad so I'm sure we'll continue going until he stops. Thinking of family traditions, makes me excited for when we grow our family and start making our own little traditions.

We went to Lagoon on Saturday to celebrate Kendra's birthday!! (Thats the little girl I tend!) She turned 2 on Monday the 22nd! We had a little party at my house for her with cake and ice cream, and PRESENTS on Monday but we wanted to do a little more for her! So we went and had TONS of fun at Lagoon! I didn't know that Kiddie Land had so many good rides for the kids! Kendra and her other cousins had a blast! I actually had a fun time there too, I dont like the crazy rides very much: no upside downs, fast drops, or crazy stuff! Having kids there to entertain and watch makes it a lot more fun! I can't imagine how fun it'll be watching my own kids! We didn't leave the park until it was closed, making us get home at midnight! But it was a lot of fun so it was worth it!

Kendra's #2 Birthday!

We had a little celebration at our house the night
of her birthday. For those who dont know this is
the little girl that I tend! Isnt she CUTE! She has
a very fun and bubbily personality! She loves
princesses; Cinderella is her favorite, babies; she
treats them as if it was a real baby throws them in
the air, holds them when they cry, and feeds them,
she loves to color too! Most of all she loves to be the
center of attention but thats what we love about her!
We had some family over for cake, ice cream, and
presents! She got some stuffed animals, sidewalk chalk,
baby bottles, and puzzles. She loved the icing on the cake
that was her favorite! We missed her last birthday so
it was so good and fun to be there for her #2! She's
growing up so fast. I can't believe she's already 2. We
love you so much Kendra! Thanks for being such a fun
and important girl in our lives. Its so much fun being
your (favorite!) Aunt, Uncle, and baby sitter.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

GRASS, FINALLY!

On Friday we planted our GRASS! YEAH! I'm so excited that, that project is finished! Now we just have to keep it watered and watch it grow! The guy said we should be able to see some grass in two weeks and we should be able to mow it a couple times before snow comes! It seems like this project has taken us the longest to get finished, we've gone through so many ups and DOWNS with it, its such a relief to have it done.

John Carter

My uncle John died in a plane crash on the 24th of August. He was on a service mission in Guatemala, when the charter plane they were on crashed near Guatemala city. He was so excited to go! They were headed down there to build a new school. He will be very missed, he always had a smile on his face and was happy to see you! He leaves behind his wife and 3 kids: Ethan, Ashton, and Averie! I actually have a scar from him: I was making cookies and my grandma's house, I was pulling the cookies out of the oven and he decided to tickle my side. Natural reaction I jerked my arm in and burned my arm on the pan! Nothin real serious but I will always have something that reminds me of him! I want my family to know how much I care about them and how much they mean to me. It's ALOT!!! I am very blessed and I am so thankful for ALL of my blessings! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.