Homecoming 2012 my baby's senior year!

Powder Puff! Seniors and Juniors

Sorry didn't realize Scott is blinking but this is the only shot that isn't turned.

THis week is Homecoming for my baby. Wow! she is a senior I can't believe it. My first is 20 and has been out on a mission for almost 1 year. Where am I some days it seems like I fell in the twilight zone. I love my life but it sure sped up the last few years. Just for memory sake I sewed those straps, took the dress in, and made the boutenniere. Call me crazy! We originally ordered the dress not realizing it wa probably being made by some child in China. It came and was a joke more like a childs costume. So gma B saved the day and got Kyra her dream dress and 20% off to boot. She looks amazing! THey are truly a super cute couple.

I love my kids! Elder Keller is still the funny easy going happy go lucky guy he always has been. We sure miss his great personality but so glad he can share the gospel with those in the Denton/ Fort Worth mission. He is so awesome! Kaden and his companion painted this house for a few days.I am so glad he has a good work ethic. It is probably 100 degrees out and he is still having fun.

Life is to be enjoyed and lived with enthusiasm!

Emily & Spencer get married

Atlanta Temple

Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Bennion!

What a great day! It is always so wonderful to see 2 people get sealed for time and eternity. It reminds me of the day we were sealed as a family and we knelt together as an eternal family.

I was fortunate to have my mom invite me to go out for Emily's wedding and fortunate to have my brother help to get me out there.  We flew early in the a.m. from ST. George to SLC and then straight out to Atlanta. For this small town girl it was a big trip and a little scary. I am no traveler and I definitely haven't flown a lot. As we were taxiing out a young man ion our flight from SLC to Atlanta passed out I think I heard some reference to a diabetic seizure. SO we were slightly delayed. Funny thing was my brother and sister in law who do travel have never had anything like that happen. It wasn't enough to rattle this girl despite my lack of flying experience. We arrived in ATlanta and can I just say from what I saw Huge airport and packed with people. From there we went to our Hotel and then to dinner which was a long slow southern dinner I think somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 hours long. I have been told dinner in Atlanta is always long. It was nice to visit with everyone. Up early the next day to head off to the temple for the sealing. It was beautiful. We then waited for about 1.5 hours for pictures. You may not be able to tell but it was hot not the dry heat hear but a hot thick sir heat that makes you weak and faint. We snapped a few pics and waited inside till she came out.

Not only was it hot it was bright. Later we had our lunch did a bit of shopping and then drove to Tennessee. I was amazed by the flora can I just say hello trees and brush. I took some pics with my phone but it is now not working sorry you missed it. The reception was beautiful. After a long day of driving and enjoying I was pooped I mean really pooped. I now understand why southern women are known for taking their time. Sunday we went to church with my brother which was awesome. He is the bishop in their small little ward and I just loved it. The people gave great talks and really made me appreciate the gospel that I love and hold dear to my heart. We spent a great day chilling out at Jasons and then flew home the next day. It was a great trip. I loved it I think I could be a traveler maybe not spend 6 hours in a plane with out a meal though. That was a little tough. However it was interesting to see such a different enviroment. I loved it. When we got home I was grateful I live in the desert it warms my soul. Being home is wonderful. 

 

Sorry there is no video with the magnolia. They just say the south to me. This cute red thing was interesting

 

Blow off the dust...

I has been a long time since I have blogged about anything. It seems summers I hit it hard and keep going until around the holidays when other things take over and then it's down hill from there till summer hits again. Funny thing my weight goes up and down the same pattern. I think it's the end of school year stress as well as winter dull drums. Not that this year was very dull. We really didn't get a lot of snow and it was rather pleasant. So because I am not the best with taking pictures I don't have a real good photo journal of what we have been up to, but I have tried to put together something so here it is. (by the way I bought us a new quick shot type camera and I don't love it so some of the pics are not great blame the camera people!)

Last minute decided to run a 5k with my cousin Amber Kate. Boy did the wind blow!

This 5k was in Feb. I think. Run Like a girl. I had such a side ache this time ouy! I am grabbing my phone as it fell down my leg. ha

80's party at Greg & Julie's. Yea I wore those pants in the 80's.

This is one to blame on the camera. McKoy Whitney Kyra and Scott. Preference 2012

Kyra & Nate Jr. Prom 2012 again blame the camera

Kyra & mom before she heads out to pick up her date for Grads 2012

One more 5k. THis one was for my school cvms. I have recently dicovered I have allergy induced asthma. YUCK! I hate it have to start all over again. My body doesn't like spring however fall is better much better.

THe little eye poking out is the mommy mourning dove sitting on her nest in our back yard. Can't wait to see the babies. Hope Maggie our dog doesn't see them first.

Dum dum tree made for sharing time but then realized it was fast Sunday so it sits on the table.

Summer has finally arrived and this is what I have been up to. One of my best yard sale finds.

One of a few bracelets I have made for Kyra. the rest are at efy with her in Provo for the week.

I discovered I love these little mushrooms they make me smile. Such a fun little easy craft. Yes I made them.

Made these too. I wanted to have a little fairy garden so I made some little fairy flowers out of baby shells I found at the di.

Finally got the garden in now if it will just take. We built these boxes this year and I love them. May need to add one more next year.

I have been planting lots and lots of flowers in pots. This is when I wish we would have had more rain or snow though because it is hot hot hot. Hope I can keep things alive.

Saw this on pinterest and had to do it. I love copper! These are pennies I saved as a kid some of them are painted gold because they were glued to my night stand and painted when I was a teen. the blue if you can see is from them aging in a paper wrapper for the past 15 years. I am making more of these but a little different. I love summer I  can create new things and improve old ones. I have many projects as usual planned for the summer. I love the warm nights and that the sun doesn't go down till after 9.