Cabin 2013 (with 2 random pictures from May thrown in)

These next 2 pictures were taken at MacConnell's wedding barbecue/reception.  I just happened upon them recently. 

 

Timon?

 

 

Very pretty picture of Larcy and Lydia

 

 

All of the rest of the pictures were taken at our recent mini family reunion down in the middle of nowhere Utah.   I apparently think Samuel and Lydia are kinda cute, since I missed opportunities to take pictures of Aunt Lisa and my Mom (and Me).

 

Lydia and Uncle Byron.

 

 

She's not quite sure, but she's going with it.

 

 

Michael and Lydia

 

 

Samuel and Kate

 

 

 

I like to title the next 4 pictures the "GET OUT!" pictures, because that is what Samuel is telling me to do.  They get so sassy when they start to talk don't they?

 

 



 

 

 

 

Miss Lydia and her two teeth.

 

 

 

Samuel sharking me at pool.

 

 

Beautiful Kate

 

 

Contemplative?  Brooding?  Menacing?  Justin

 

 

 

Aww....Uncle Byron

 

Too cute for words MacConnell and Jaclyn

 

Gratitude Month - Sisters

 

Today I am grateful for my Sisters.

 

 

And just as a side note, I have watched this scene from White Christmas 50 times probably, and it still cracks me up.

Random Family Shots - 2 of my favorite boys

On January 16th, the cutest little brother ever, came home from serving a two year mission in Mexico. I am so proud of him. Having served a mission, I know that it is not easy. But if you serve with love in your heart, there is nothing else you will ever experience like giving over your whole life in the service of your fellow man.

Needless to say we were super excited to see him after two years, but we aren't really a poster making family. When we got to the airport though, we saw that there were plenty of families who ARE the poster making kind. We thought it would be funny to make a sign out of the tiniest peice of paper we could find. There is Kate holding our special sign.

Sweet picture of Dad and son reuniting.

He is so happy his eyes are leaking a little.

MacConnell and some dude....just kidding...I think it was another Elder from his mission who was also in his M.T.C. district.


And now for second favorite boy in this post. Samuel.




No, not this guy....that is an otter. A cheeky one at that.

We took Samuel to the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy, and he loved it.

Here Samuel is melodramatically letting me know that he disapproves of the music on the radio. Look at the expression on his face, and he actually plugged his ears. Geez.

We went to feed the ducks at the pond behind my house, which Samuel loved. But I was afraid for our lives at one point. Just kidding, but there were ALOT of ducks converging on us.

Here he is playing with some shells. I put that necklace on him, it amused me. He gave me what for shortly after I took this picture, so I had to take it off.

Cali XMAS 2012

Here are some pictures from my trip to Hollister in December. They are in no particular order because I can't stand how long it takes to upload pictures to Blogger. :)

The great Snuggie Swap of 2012. I was thrilled to receive a Snuggie (a 'Real' one) this year especially since I get so cold in the morning on my Conference calls. Mine, as you can see pictured above, had monkeys. Delaney got a pink one. And since Delaney is called 'Monk' (short for monkey) in her family, we thought a swap might be in order. I hope no one minds that we swapped. I must confess that it wasn't until after we swapped that I noticed, the Monkey Snuggie has a place to put your hands and the Pink Snuggie does not. I contemplated taking the Monkey Snuggie back, but then decided that would be rude.

Kylie opening her birthday presents. Diapers from Aunt Heather. Aunt Heather is super boring...sorry Kylie.

Cute!


I do enjoy these off kilter self portraits. Melissa is pretty!

Poor Kylie. It is probably hard being one, and having everyone make you do things like take pictures with your Aunt...and then your Aunt doesn't even get you in the picture because she is a picture hog.

I like this picture. Hopefully my Sister does as well because it is now posted on my Blog for everyone to see.

This is Delaney demonstrating the song and dance she will perform on New Year's Eve. It was...umm...entertaining. I liked it, I have to say...but I think my Dad thought it was too loud.

Sweet girl!

Delaney showing off her beautiful ring.

The End.

Resolution Update

• I have read 3 more books from the library, and have 3 books to go. Also, I joined a book club. So hopefully this will encourage more library reading.


• I have eaten celery a few times this week.


• I started drinking more herbal tea during the day.


• I can't stop watching Hoarders...Sigh.
  
  

Christmas Cheer - Day Fourteen

We made our annual pilgrimage to Temple Square to see the lights on Monday night. And I still cannot figure out how to take good nighttime pictures with my camera. But some of them turned out nice even if a tad bit dark. Also.... Samuel was a little camera happy that night. Every time I would put the camera away, he would point towards it and kind of whimper. When I brought it back out and took pictures of him, he posed and smiled. So I guess he will either be a photographer or a celebrity when he grows up. Silly, silly, cute boy.

Church Office Building

Salt Lake Temple

Beautiful Nativity in the reflecting pool.

Michael, Larcy, Samuel - cute family.

Kate and Samuel

Heather and Samuel

Larcy and Samuel - see what I mean? He likes to get his picture taken.

Too cute!

Artsy? No...just blurry.

Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty. ~ Robert Frost

Happy Birthday to my sister Melissa who is turning 30 today!

Or…


…if she chooses, celebrating the first anniversary of her 29th birthday.


However, I think - having been there - that she will like 30 and all the years ahead of her; may they be filled with happiness, love, and wisdom.

In honor of her special day, here are 30 things I love about Melissa...

1. She is fashionable.
2. She indulges me in my Hello Kitty obsession
3. She is a super great Mom
4. She is strong
5. She likes to Read
6. She enjoys a good lemonade
7. She is a thoughtful gift giver
8. She always sends thank you notes
9. She lets me pick her up when we take pictures with each other
10. She is smart
11. She loves dogs, even the large slobbery kind
12. She has pretty hair
13. She decorates her house beautifully
14. She is interested in things like Earth Hour, and Conserving the Oceans
15. She can draw all the characters from JoJo’s Circus
16. She will play games with me at Christmas time
17. She likes western things
18. She brought Delaney into our lives
19. She loves Disneyland
20. She is a good person and teaches my niece to be a good, caring person too
21. She is always so kind to read my blog and comment
22. She posts lots of interesting pictures and stories on her own blog so that I can keep in touch with what is going on in her life
23. She loves Target
24. She appreciates the Pioneer Woman
25. She likes flip flops as much as I do, but hers are more stylish
26. She has expensive taste, but can also appreciate a good bargain
27. She likes to shop online just like I do
28. She loves Tahoe and Catalina and I also love Tahoe (and I am sure I would love Catalina too if I had ever been there before)
29. She is crafty. She made Hello Kitty cake pops, and they turned out great
30. She is 30 today!

Happy Birthday Melissa! I love you.