Family Weekend

This last week my Mom and Sister Chelsesa came to visit. I took a few days off of work so I could spend all the time I could with them while they were here, and it still wasnt enough time for me. The older I get the more i wish i lived alot closer to my family. While my mom was here I also spent alot of time with my brother Brian, who lives here, and his new fiance Becky. They just got engaged a few weeks ago and are getting married the end of Octoboer. I could not ask for a better sister in law and it was so fun hanging out with you guys and getting to her better. I even went and helped them take engagement pictures. I was so sad when I had to drop of my Mom and Chelsesa at the airport, Unfortuantly I didnt think to carry my camera around much so we only got these few pictures. Thankfully though we are going to Oregon in a month for Chelsea's Graduation so I will get to see the whole family again!

Easter!

Amber and I being domestic

Ever Since I was a kid we always celebrated Easter with Amber and Janelle and their family and other family and friends, usually about 30 people and kids, would have a huge easter egg hunt in the park and i dont know how it ever got started but we always had a Pinata too. I really wanted to go home this year because all my family was going to be there and it was kind of like a little family reunion but of course since we live so far away it wasnt really an option. I did however get to spend Easter with Amber and Chris and Janelle and Friends. We all brought a dish and everything was so delicous. The Pinata was hilarious. I was the only one who could not figure out where I was, all the voices clashed together and I had no sense of direction. When I hit the side of the house the first time Janelle cheered me on and so I thought I hit the jackpot, so i swung again! Everytime I watch this video I cant stop laughing. There is nothing better than things that make you feel like a kid again. Oh and Tyson was there during all the festivities but he usually stays away from the camera, thats why he is never in this blog.

Like a whole new home...

I have wanted this picture of the Portland temple since I first saw it over a year ago at Deseret Book. So last year I was supposed to get it for Christmas as a gift from my parents. My parents didnt know exactly which one it was or where to find it so they just wrapped up a little card in a box that said that was my gift and when I got back to Utah i could go and pick it out. So when I got back to Utah afte Christmas break i went to Deseret Book and I guess i had never looked at the price tag before but it was $300!! I called my mom and told her and she had no idea it was that expensive either and told me that is more than they wanted to spend. So my mom said they would get it for me for Christmas and my Birthday which was in June. So I was waiting for June to get the picture so that when my birthday came i wouldnt be disapointed and felt like i had already spoiled my present and i would have something to look forward to. Well during the few weeks before conference the picture went on sale (20% off) which wasnt an amazing deal, but it was better than $300. Well it was the night before conference and the sale was going to end so I went to Deseret Book and it was packed for "girls night out" so I thought i would just go home and order it online, but when i got online the Portland Temple was available. So i googled the artists name and not only did I find my picture, but it was the SAME exact picture Deseret Book was selling for $300 and mine was only $179 (and that was the regular price) plus i got free shipping! Below is a picture of the final product! Sorry that turned out to be quite a long story.

I was so excited when my picture actually came and I got to redecorate my living room. Since the picture didnt take up as much space on the wall as the picture I had there before I had to get some accessories to spruce up the wall a little bit, and then of course some pillow and other things to tie it all in. I love walking into my house now cause it feels like a whole new place!

Looking Forward to...

Sorry its has been forever since I have posted but there really just hasnt been anything too exciting happening that is blog worthy. I am looking forward to summer and maybe spring if we get one. I am really really really sick of the snow and crappy cold weather! I bought a season pass to seven peaks and I cant wait to go. My Mom and Chelsea are coming out to visit in a few weeks for a family friends wedding, which I am doing the flowers for, So i am looking forward to both of those. I guess thats all I really have to post about now. Just thought I would do a little update. Hope you all have a great week.