Beautiful Day

Had to share this.

Makes you realize the importance and power of our words.... Love it.

Easter!

Easter is such a great holiday. I'm a fan. I love the opportunity we get to celebrate the life and resurrection of our Savior and all the joy that comes along with it.

This year did not disappoint... It was full of good company, yummy food, and beautiful weather.

I ask you, can it get any better than that? I say that it cannot!

Enjoy these {very candid} photos, from my heart to yours ;)

Poor Boxer was worn OUT!

Hula-Hoopin' it up!

Anxious to get their hunt on

Can you find the egg??!

Jerika and Kate's cheezers.... how can you not smile at that?
Seriously...

“I declare my personal witness that death has been conquered, victory over the tomb has been won. May the words made sacred by Him who fulfilled them become actual knowledge to all. Remember them. Cherish them. Honor them. He is risen.”
-President Thomas S. Monson

25 Big Ones....

Well, it's official, I am 1/4 of a century old! I'll be signing autographs later.... but for now, let me tell you about the incredible start to this new year of my life!

I woke up to my mom, sister, and cute nieces singing happy birthday to me in bed and welcoming me with tiramisu cupcakes.... which, can you say yum with a capital Y!?

They dragged(drug?) me out of the house in my pajamas, slippers, and all my no make-up, granola glory.... so basically, I'm just sayin' that I looked pretty awesome!

We went to Granny Annie's for breakfast where all the women in my family were waiting with their kiddos to surprise me :) My sneaky little mom... she's a cute one she is!

We ate and enjoyed breakfast together and they had 25 balloons for me, all of which had a note attached to it from my nieces and nephews, and also my sisters/sister in-laws. It was priceless.

How sweet is my family?? I will ALWAYS keep those notes near and dear to my heart. Talk about a way to make someone feel loved!

Then the day proceeded with Momma J and I doing some shopping of course, a delicious dinner at Ruth's Chris that my Dad spoiled me with, and an awesome concert with my friends down in Provo! Not to mention a Birthday-Eve gift consisting of dessert at melting pot and a gorgeous downtown carriage ride!

Pretty much to sum it up.... I am one very, very lucky girl who had a wonderful birthday thanks to amazing family and friends who I love so much!







The gang at breakfast


The chillins spanking their old Aunt, courtesy of Aunt Jackie :)




The best gift I got, those sweet notes!



At Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.... I was able to have a joint celebration with my grandparents who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary!
*APPLAUSE*
They are amazing!




(Blurry camera picture)


THANK YOU so much to a loving family and great friends who went out of their way to make my birthday special! It was perfect! I know that whatever happens this year, it will be a good one :)

Oh Elmo....

This is dedicated to all my nieces and nephews who love Elmo :)

Girlie Cousin Camp: Part II

I held cousin camp for the girls and I think it's safe to say we had a blast.... I did anyway. I gave them play money and we went out on the town (Mom and Dad's basement) to shop the night away!

First, they had to get all dressed up to go out and spend their hard earned monopoly money ;) I gathered together some of my old clothes and shoes and voila! Dress up fantasy land...

Jaycee

Claira

Jasmine

Lizzie
Sorry!!The picture didn't turn out :(

I dug through my stuff and picked out some old jewelry and bags that I never use or wear anymore and let the girls look through them and "buy" the one(s) they liked best...

Mmmm....

They were able to choose between a foot soak, a pedicure, a manicure, or all three at the "spa"!

The home-made "spa".... ghetto, but cozy :)

Sweet dreams!

Playing games....

Thanks chicas for playing with me! I had a ball! Love you! :)