Casey & Amy

The Latest!

2011-11-30T19:36:00.000-08:00

Well it's been a few months, but don't worry we're alive!! Just pretty busy! Casey is still working on his Master's down at Weber, and is busy with work. I have been busy the last few weeks making cakes and cake pops for friends and family!! Here's what I've been making!!

A new beginning! & The Trick or Treat Trot

2011-10-09T20:50:00.001-07:00

Last weekend my sister Jaydale got married!! It was held in Bear Lake at a place called The Reserve. It turned out so nice! Her colors were White and Black so it just looked so elegant and nice, and the decorationg we did were darling, and the turnout was great, and the food was great, the weather was great, everything went great! She got married outside on the reserve patio area so there was a great view behind them, and had the luncheon and reception inside. My mom set up a Candy Station of white and black candies and treats, and I had the oportunity to make her wedding cake! It was just a little cake atop a tier full of dark and white chocolate cake pops! It turned out really cute for my first wedding cake! I'm glad I got to start out little because I'm still learning! But i'm so happy I got to do it!

My mom, Amanda and I all got to go with Jaydale to pick out her wedding dress, and the first one she tried on was the one!! She tried on others as well, but that first one was it! It was so pretty on her too, and they bead work was gorgeous! She was a beautiful Bride!

Wyatt was her ring boy and he walked out first, then kylee holding baby Chance came out, and then Jaydale with my dad, and the ceremony went great!

This wedding was so much fun because we got to all be up there as a family and it was so much fun to be together and enjoy! Congratulations Jaydale and Chantry!

Also this weekend just yesterday Casey Scooter Becca and I all ran the Child and Family Support Center's Trick or Treat Trot 5k! It was Becca's first so that was kind of fun! And we got to dress up so that made it more fun! Casey of course won, and then ran back for Becca and I and we finished in about 32 minutes! It was fun! Becca and I are great running partners so we'll have to do more!

We also threw Chelsie a Baby Shower after that, but I don't have pictures of that yet, I'll have to post some later!

Founders day, and The Dew Tour

2011-09-12T15:16:00.000-07:00

Last week was one of my favorite Holidays! Founders day is a Wellsville holiday, and I love wellsville so much, and I love all the people this day brings together! Every year my family and extended family have a spot in the Square by a tree that we sit at every year and eat food and listen to the live music. I decided it would be too hard to sit over there this year without my Grandma, so I agreed to sell some cake pops with Casey and Amanda. This way I was busy all day, and in the booth the whole day. Selling my "Party Pops" was so much fun! But I was surprised at how many people who didn't know what they were, but everyone one who tried them loved them!!

This last weekend Casey and I had a fun date night, we went to the Dew Tour down in Salt Lake, it happend to feature things both Casey and I enjoy, so it was a win win! It had BMX bikes on the half pipe, street skate, and also a speed and style moto-cross race! These things Casey really enjoys to watch, but my favorite band also happened to be playing that night! The Used!! This band takes me back to fun days in school and with friends, and I have always wanted to see them live, and they were so good!! It was such a fun night, and I'm glad Casey and I got to share it together!

Mountain Tropic Triathalon!

2011-08-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Casey's dad's side of the family had a family reunion up in Bear Lake, and it just so worked out that Casey's next Triathalon was also up in Bear Lake! This one was called the Mountain Tropic Tri, and it has been Casey's best one yet!! He did awesome! He got 2nd in his age group and 9th overall!! I have no idea where he get's his drive from, but it is amazing all the races he does. I'm glad he does it too because it makes me want to better myself and be more active. I'm so proud of him!!

The reunion was also really fun, it's fun to see all Casey's aunts and uncles and cousins! We got to do alot of boating which was super fun! Scoots likes to sit at the front of the boat so he can be right in the wind, just like in a car! He hates the water though so I can't beleive he even gets that close! We also got to hang out on the beach, enjoy the sun, and relax! And of course you can't go to Bear Lake without getting a Raspberry Shake!

Bear Lake and I Katy Perryed it up!

2011-07-26T13:22:00.000-07:00

This last weekend, Jaydale's Fiance Chantry's mom and sisters held a baby shower in Randolf for Jaydale. All of us girls were invited, so since Randolf is like a million miles away in the middle of no where, we got to use my mom's friend's Cabin in Bear lake west! So the night before the shower we went up, hung out, checked out where Jaydale will be living when she has the baby, got a famous raspberry shake (you can't go to bear lake and not have one of those!) took the kids to the pool, sat in the hot tub for a while! And then went back up to the cabin to watch a movie and go to bed!

We got up the next morning got ready and headed up to Randolf. It literally is in the middle of nowhere, and was interesting to find! But Chantry's family did a really great shower! The decorations were cute, the food was good, and Jaydale got lots of great stuff!!

After the shower Amanda and I took the boys to the beach, or what little beach there was! But they had a blast, they love playing in the sand and Wyatt loved the water!! We stayed there for a few hours wore the kids out, and headed back up to the Cabin.

We decided to stay another night, so my dad came up and brought pizza! Casey decided to come up too, but didn't get there until late, as he had a softball game to play. Jaydale Chantry and Kylee came up for pizza, and afterwards we decided to go down the the clubhouse bar and restaurant where a band was playing for the 24th. It was a packed house and it was fun to watch the band, they were 3 old guys just having a good ol' time! Chantry bought us all drinks, I had a virgin Daiquiry which was yummy!! Casey met me there, and then we went back up to the cabin and went to sleep!

The next day we cleaned the cabin and got ready to head out, Casey and I wanted to hit the beach before we left, so we took Kylee and Wyatt, they swam, and sat out with Scoots, then got a raspberry shake and headed home! It was a fun girls weekend, where we were later joined by the boys, but I had so much fun, I love spending time with my family, and I'm grateful we can do these fun things together!

In March Amanda and I bought tickets for the Katy Perry Concert! We have been holding in our excitement for months!! And finally it came!! Last night we went to the concert, and it was the most fun concert I have ever been to!! We had a blast! She was such a good performer, and it was so entertaining, we new all the songs, and just had so much fun!! I'm glad we got to go together, I wouldn't have had as much fun with anyone else! We only wish Jaydale and Kylee could have been there, but we had so much fun!! The only thing that sucked was that we couldn't take our cameras in, so we have a few picture of us before we went in, and after in my car! There we so many people dressed up so fun! Amanda and I bought a whole bunch of colored hair extensions since Katy Perry has rainbow hair, and we bought awesome t-shirts!! It was so much fun!! If she ever comes back to utah we are for sure going!!

ON OUR WAY TO SLC

In front of the E center

I wanna see your pea cock!!!

WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!! SALT LAKE CITY DREAMS!!!

The 4th

2011-07-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

The 4th this year was pretty low key for us! And I was ok with it! We started the weekend off on Friday and went camping with our awesome friends Becca and Scotty, up Green Canyon. We borrowed Casey's Parents' tent trailer and saved ourselves a spot. We went up pretty early in the evening and hung out and set up camp, and ate some dinner cooked over our fire! When it got dark we drove down to the Bonneville lake Trail which is just outside of Green Canyon, and found a spot to watch the Fireworks! It was an awesome spot! We didn't have to worry about traffic at all! When we got back to camp we sat around the fire, roasted marshmallows and just hung out and talked! It was my kind of camping! Didn't take much effort, I didn't get super dirty, and it was only one night! Thanks Becca and Scotty we had fun, and we should do it again soon!!

Saturday, the night of the cruise in, we just decided to go see Transformers with my Parents, since the Cruise in is the same cars every year, and they let stupid big trucks and dumb low riders in now. But it was a great night to see a movie, since everyone else was at the cruise in!
Sunday we had a dinner at Casey's parents', and hung out outside. It was fun and really chill, and nice just to relax!!

Monday was the day of the Hyrum Parade, and we almost didn't go, but Kylee really wanted to go, and Jesse took Dax, so we thought oh why not! But before that early in the morning, Casey did the Freedom Run in Hyrum. Starting at the park in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, and ending by the City center on main street. It did pretty good, but not as good as he wanted! He's always trying to perfect himself, but I think he's amazing! Later that night they also had the Hyrum Fireworks, Casey didn't want to go to them, so Kylee, Amanda and her boys, Scooter and I went over and sat on the Baseball Field and watched! Scooter always freaks when he see's fireworks and barks at them, most dogs hate them and hide, but Scooter has no fear of them!

It was such a nice weekend to spend together, it was so relaxing not having to worry about going to every single event, we kinda just did what we felt like and it was nice!

Also Yesterday my mom, Amanda and I held a baby shower for Jaydale, unfortunatly I forgot my camera, but we had such a good turn out and She got some really great stuff!! We played games, and caught up with old friends, and ate yummy good!! I made Cake pops, for something a little different, and they were a hit!

I just thought this was a cute picture of my and my cute little "T-Bone"!

The week of many birthdays.... and Father's day!

2011-06-21T20:37:00.000-07:00

June 9th, Tate's Birthday! The night before I told him I was going to make Mator Cakes for his party, so he woke up the morning of his birthday saying "Where's my Mator cake?" haha so I had to get over to my parents house and make him one! They turned out pretty cute!

June 15th My 22nd Birthday! My boss Jane and Coworker Gloria both took me to Happy Sushi for lunch!! It was so good!! I love sushi!! It was so nice of them to take me and I'm glad we got to catch up since we're not working summer school together this year! I then hung out with my niece Kylee and my Nephews Wyatt and Tate at my house for a while. It was a nice day so we hung out outside!! That night my whole family went to Texas Roadhouse! Casey and I haven't been there forever and it just sounded good!! They made me sit on the saddle of course! My family all gave me some really great stuff that I love thanks guys!!! And Casey got me so really great stuff for my bike! Thanks Babe!

June 16th Casey's 26th and Wyatt's 6th! We didn't really do anything for Casey on his actual birthday since he had school and tests, what a fun way to spend your birthday huh? But Friday I gathered some of our good friends for a BBQ and We had a really great time! It was really fun for us to have our friends there and hang out around a fire as well!! Our friends that were there included Ryan Tawni and their little baby Athen, Chelsie and Steve, and Becca and Scotty! Thanks for coming you guys!

For Wyatt's Birthday Amanda had a fun friend party for him saturday day with all his friends, and some cousins! My mom rented a big bouncy castle, so you can imagine how hard it was to get them out of that!! I also got to make them a really fun cake, that tasted great too!

And this week it's my Big Brother Jesse's birthday!! Happy Birthday Brother!! Love ya!!

For father's day we were able to go to both family's houses, which is always nice that we are so close! We hit Casey's side first, where we had a yummy BBQ with his parents, his Grandparent's Cokely's and Aunt Suzie and Kenzie, and sister Tenielle. It was really fun to get together with all of them and enjoy some great food! I wasn't able to get any pictures of this day!

Next we went to my parents' house where they were also having a BBQ, so I snacked while Casey took a nap! I also got to hold my cute little nephew Ryder!! he's still little so you can hold him without him squirming so much! But he is adorable!! It was a really great day to hang out with our families! We love you all!

Win a Free Card Design!!

2011-06-10T17:28:00.000-07:00

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Grammy's Spot

2011-06-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

Well we finally got my Grammy's new headstone put up, and I love it! Really wish it wasn't there yet, but if it has to be, I'm glad it looks like this!

This rock is from my Grandpa's farm, and has resided at the home my Grandpa built for my Grandma and himself for all the years they lived there, and now it is with them still. The rock was cut in half and they sit side by side with pictures engraved to best describe what they loved in this life. On my Grandpa's side is a Tractor tilling a feild with his windmill circle "P" symbol, and on my Grammy's side a rocker with an afagan since she loved to rock, and crochet, a rose with pearls around it (Anyone who knew her knew she loved her bling!) and hearts that say together forever, since her and my Grandpa were sealed together forever!

This is my whole family on Memorial Day, we went down together to check out the new headstone. People brought lots of flowers! She was loved!! I miss her so much, and it still doesn't even seem real that she is gone, I don't know if it ever will. Visiting her headstone just felt like staring at a rock with her name one it. I know I am truely blessed to have had her in my life, and am very greatful that I will see her again someday. I know she is up there watching over me and my family.

After we visited her, we went back up to my parent's house and celebrated Chantry's birthday!! He felt really silly blowing out all the candle's, but that's how we do!! I'm glad my sister found such a good guy to share her life with, and I am so excited for their little one to arrive, Chantry will be a good dad!

St. George Triathalon!

2011-05-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Casey and I drove down to St. George for the long awaited St. George Triathalon! Casey has been training so hard for this, getting up at 5:30 in the mornings to go swim at Mt. Crest, and alternating days with running and spinning! I admire him for his dedication, becuase I sure as hell wouldn't wake up at 5:30 to go swim in a cold pool!! When he does somthing though, he does it 100%! I love this becuase he inspires me to be healthier and work out as well!

The Drive to St. George was pretty short for me, Casey made me a little bed in the back of my Jeep and I slept/watched a movie the whole time! Scooter is always my little shadow, so he did the same, curled into my chest, or at my back looking out the window! We went down last Thursday, and it rained the entire day!! Casey's parents drove down the Day before so we stayed with them in their condo, as soon as we found it, we settled in and they took us to a little "el sol" type mexican restuarant! Casey decided it wasn't the meal he was going to eat before his race! When we got back to the condo, I saw the cutest little snail on the sidewalk, so I bent down and said "how cute is this little snail!" and Casey's like "well what about all the others?" I had failed to notice the other HUGE snails all over the sidewalk, I had only noticed the cute tiny one. Sandy told me how they used to put salt on them so that they would die and I said "no you shouldn't do that! That's so sad!!" Right after I scolded her for doing that I took a step back and CRUNCH!! Yep, I stepped on a poor little snail, after I told Sandy not to kill them... I seriously almost cried, i felt bad for the little snail!

We went inside after that little ordeal and Sandy made us watch "The Roomate", I didn't like it. That girl is crazy and it disturbs me. I'm not into scary movies anyways, so I knew before I watched it I wasn't going to like it! We also sat in the hot tub that night, which was amazing!! We hadn't been in a hot tub forever so it was awesome!!

The next day Casey wanted to try out his wet suit since he hadn't swam in it before, so we drove over to Sand Hallow where his race would be held the next day, and it tried it on and swam out a ways, and decided he liked it! His Grandma Grandpa and Aunt Suzie met us out there to check out the area as well, so we all kind of hung out, put our feet in the water, and chit chatted for a while before decided we were getting pretty hungry! We met Sandy and Brett at their condo and set out for some food! I got some shopping in later with Sandy and Suzie, while the boys probably took a nap, and then later joined the Piggot crew for a pasta meal at The Pasta Factory. Not my favorite, not gonna lie! But the company was great!

Beautiful Sand Hallow!

Trying out the wet suit!

My new sun hat!

Grandma Suzie and Grandpa Cokely

Brett and Sandy

Saturday we woke up at 6:30, Casey readied his things, and we set off for Sand Hallow. We got there and the resivour was hopping! Casey loves race environments, and just eats it all up! His family and I found a spot to set up our chairs while Casey got his bike ready, and laid out all the things he would need for his transitions. He first swam, and swam alot farther than he thought he would I think, but still did awesome! He then transitioned on his bike for a 12 mile ride, made it back in pretty good time, and then last he had a 5k. He was really tired by that time, but he did so good, and I'm so proud of him, he reulted in 7th place in his age group and 37th overall!! He's such a stud, I'm glad i'm married to such a fit guy, that loves the competition, and loves to make himself better, which inspires me to be better! Good Job honey! Love you!

Nervous!!

swimming!

Crossing the finish line after the swimming portion

Transistion!

starting the biking portion of the race!

Crossing the finish line after a 12 mile bike ride

Running the 5k

Casey crossing the finish line!

Ryan and Casey right after the race

Casey I and Scoot after the Race

Russ Ryan and Casey after the race

After Casey's race we went down the Beaver Dam where my parents were staying with some friends! They started recently going down there once a year to go four-wheeling in the desert. They wanted Casey and I to see what they were up to and where they were, so we went down and my mom took us on a short ride where we saw a ton of Joshua trees, which are way rad looking, and then we went back to the "Shop Bar" where everyone was hanging out! They are a wild bunch, but sure fun to be around! Later we checked out a few cool house their friends had down there with out door kitchens and the likes, way fun stuff!! We then drove 10 miles to Mesquite and I played a little roulette with my dad, we lost it all, Casey and I together have no luck! After losing our dough we went to dinner with my parents and another couple they were hanging out with! They kept offering for us to stay at their houses since it had gotten late, but we opted to drive back to the condo since that was where all our things were, and we wanted to help clean up in the morning. We zonked when we got there!

Casey on the 4 wheeler!

Me and Casey and Scoots in the Desert!

Mom and i on the ranger!

The Gang!

In the morning Casey let me sleep in a little, we packed our things, cleaned up the condo and set out to find Snow Canyon for a mornign hike! All but 3 trails even allowed dogs, so we had to choose one, and it was short, but it was still fun! We saw a lot of lizards, and the weather was just perfect! The weather was pretty much perfect the whole time aside from that first day! I was sad to leave, and come back to rain. It was such a fun weekend, and I'm so proud of my husband, and it was so fun to spend time with family!!

Easter!

2011-04-26T17:53:00.000-07:00

Yep, I made that! I'm pretty proud!

This year for Easter, Casey and I spent it with both our families. We really are blessed to have both families so close so we can spend holidays with both of them! We started out the day going to my parents' house in the morning around 10 to watch all our little nephews, Kylee, and my little cousins Alex, and Anya on their Easter Egg Hunt! It is too funny to watch the little ones! Tate would shake the eggs and make sure there was something inside, and when it didn't make a noise he would open it up to see if anything was inside, these ones would be the ones with dollar bills insided, but he needed make sure! I thought this was pretty funny! The Easter Bunny was pretty good this year and brought the kids those yummy different flavored milk boxes from Gossners, and some Cache valley string cheese! I don't remember the Easter Bunny bringing me stuff like that!! After they all found their treats, we all hung out outside since the weather happened to be amazing that day! We were expecting it to rain all day, so it was a nice surprise when the Sun came out!

Dax Man with the Basket Aunt Amy gave him!

T-Bone hunting easter eggs!

Casey and I

I love my siblings! I'm so fortunate that all four of us are so close! I really feel sad for all the siblings out there who aren't as cool as us! I know we would do anything for eachother! I love you guys!

Later on Casey and I went home to relax for a little while before we were expected to dinner at his parents' house at 3. When we got there both sets of his Grandparents were there, and his Aunt Susie who I love!, was there, his brother Cory and wife Kira and their crazy dog, and Tyler showed up a little later. We had an awesome meal of some yummy grilled chicken, funeral potatos, salad and jello! After dinner we all watched a video of Cory being tazered for his Officer training, which I found rather funny, becuase of his reaction to it! I totally get it freakin hurt, but is was pretty funny to watch! After that, Casey's dad brought out the old family videos, and I got to see how annoying Casey was when he was twelve, and how adorable he was when he was two! It's funny to watch those, becuase I always think, ok where was I when he was that old, who knew that would be my future husband! After watching videos for a while, we were due back at my parents' at five so that we could do some skeet shooting! Not to brag or anything, but I'm pretty good at it! Casey didn't know he had such a talented wife who could shoot clay pigeons in a dress! My dad graduated me to the big shotgun, and I did pretty good with it, but I do have a tiny bruise in my shoulder! I told Casey he could get me a shotgun for my birthday, let's see if he comes through! All in all, it was such a fun day that we got to spend with family, and we were exhausted by the end of it, but what a super fun day!

CFSC Dinner and Auction 2011

2011-04-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know that My Mom and I volunteer at the Child and Family Support Center in the Circle of Friends. The Circle of Friends is a voluteer organization that comes together to organize all the fun Fundraisers! The most recent one we organized was last night at the CFSC's annual Benefit Dinner and Auction. I thought of the theme this year, and I chose "Wild Wild West!" Last year when Casey and I went on a ride with my parents to Promintory Point, they had lots of pictures set up of old saloons and things like that, and I thought hey! What a fun theme for next year's auction! Everyone loved it! Let me just tell you a little about the Center and what they do!

The Child & Family Support Center recognizes the prevention of child abuse and neglect as a community endeavor and views its services as collaborative with other local efforts. The CFSC has also established reliable stand-alone resources for the specific population—vulnerable children and families—that our nonprofit organization was created to serve. The CFSC considers its foremost focus and priority to be the safety and well-being of children and their fortifying family structures. The CFSC asserts that every child should have the privilege to grow up in a healthy, secure family environment within which to realize his/her full potential. However, families often need intervention, supportive community education, therapeutic programs and other services to assist them with the challenges of raising their children and handling the problems that arise. The CFSC believes that accessible crisis and respite care, evidence-based and well-researched prevention activities and proactive education represent essential, measurable and cost-effective strides toward viable resolution of abuse issues. We are committed to: preventing abuse and neglect of at-risk children protecting abused children from further harm and danger stopping cycles of violence and promoting stability to the greatest extent possible by facilitating and reinforcing development of healthy family systems.

I really Beleive in what this Center does! It's such a great place for kids to go to feel safe, but also that it is committed to Strengthening families is so Awesome! My family is so close, and how wonderful it would be if all families could be like that!

Now here's the fun stuff from our night last night! There is so much that goes into this Dinner and Auction. So many great people and businesses donate so many things for us to auction off, and it's amazing the money the Center brings in for this! This year we had Michelle Andrews, and her mom Joyce Murrey, and Daughter Hailey do the Decoration, and they did awesome! Everyone kept saying how this was the best auction yet! My mom gathers all the Auction items in her Basement and puts them all together into baskets, and other things. The night before my sisters and I helped wrap all the baskets, and that is quite a job! I was in charge of photos this year, So I took pictures of everyone one that came in that wanted their picture taken with John Wayne! It was fun! I dressed up as a Saloon Girl, and Casey was my Outlaw! My whole family dresses up every year, and it's so fun that we can do that together! My mom recieved an award for Volunteer of the Year, and I was so proud of her! She really beleives in what she does, and truely loves what she does!

We started going to these events in 2007 and I think this has been the most fun so far! I'm sure we will go for many years to come! Now here are some fun pictures of our evening!

Cake Crazy!!

2011-04-04T20:24:00.000-07:00

Well Jaydale, Kylee and I have been taking some Cake Decorating classes, where we learned to frost and fill cakes and cupcakes, make different kinds of flowers out of roses, and types of boarders. We have been having alot of fun with this class and I have been practicing at home a little bit. I made a cake last week for practice will all the different flowers I have been practicing, so I just put them all on one cake, turned out very colorful! But I took it to sunday dinner, and made my family support me by eating it! I told them they will probably be eating a lot of cake for a while so I can practice! Casey was not thrilled by this, becuase he is shaping up for his Triathalon in May, but oh well, he will probably eat it anyways! This week we are starting the Fondant class, we'll be learning out to work with Fondant and Gum paste. Hopefully we can become really good at this so Jaydale and I can make her wedding cake in october. I'll keep you all posted on my Cake decorating Adventures, Hopefully I get a little better than the pictures below! But those are just fun practice cakes that were nummy to eat!

My third cake.

My second Cake

I didn't show a picture of my first, because it was before I knew how to do flowers or boarders, so it is pretty ugly, and also it was amanda's birthday cake! Sorry it didn't look as good as these ones!!

Grandma Sharon

2011-03-25T17:36:00.000-07:00

I have never lost anyone close to me, so it is especially hard to try to beleive my Grammy is really gone. I know I will see her again, and I know that she is perfect now, without any Health issues, and although I'm happy about that, it doesn't seem to make me feel any better, since I'm left here missing her.

I decided to share this, so that I won't forget anything that happened that week.

She was able to be brought to her home to pass away, and I'm so glad that that is where she got to be, becuase all she wanted was to be home. I was in park city with my friends Chelsie and Jesika when I got the call that she was being brought home. We packed up our stuff, and I headed straight home. I didn't even actually go home, I went straight to Grandma's house, because I felt that was were I needed to be, with my family, and with my Grammy. I got to spend a few minutes with her in her room off and on, just sitting with her. I was able to say "I love you" and she was able to say it back, and that's something I'll hold onto forever. After being there all day, at 11pm I finally decided I better get home since I hadn't been all day, and hadn't really seen Casey yet. I went into her room to say a final "Goodbye" and "I love you", and hold her hand for just a minute. When I left the house and got into my car, emtion overcame me when I realized that would be the last time I would see, or talk to her till I see her again in Heaven. I cried like a big bawling baby all the way home, I probably should have pulled over, I could hardly see the road. I cried alot over the next few days, mostly cried myself to sleep. The next morning she passed, and I didn't want to be alone, so I spent the day with Jaydale, Amanda, Kylee, Wyatt and Tayten. We didn't do anything, but hang out in the living room retelling our favorite stories and favorite things about Grandma. One of my very Favorites is when we would play Uno Attack at our sunday dinners, and Grandma would always cheat, by saying she pressed the button twice, when in fact she didn't, it became a thing since then that we would say "Hey cheater, want to play Uno?!" And she would always deny it! We spent those games with alot of laughter. Another thing I will absolutely miss is walking in her house, and hearing her oldies, indicating that she was indeed home, singing along. That familiar sound is engraved in my heart now, and when I walk in her house now I want to yell "hello!" but I know she isn't there to answere, it just seems habit.

Her Viewing was held last Sunday at Allen-Hall, and a lot of people came, for which I am glad, my Grandmother was truely loved by all. I debated on whether or not I should share that my sisters and I had the honor of doing her hair, make-up, and jewelry, but I think of it as an honor that she wanted us to do that for her for the last time, and who knew her better than us to know what she would have wanted done. Amanda always did her hair and make-up, and I sometimes got the chance to do her hair, but I probably wasn't as good at it as her. And we also got to do her nails, they were always pink! But when we did this for the last time, there was just such a peaceful feeling, and it may sound weird or even a bit scary to do this, but it wasn't like that at all. I felt honored, and peaceful, like she was there, telling us we were doing well. She honestly looked beautiful when we were finished. Joyce her best friend had the honor of putting all her temple stuff on. She looked so good, and natural. Just sleeping was all. And everyone that saw her agreed. I just can't express what an honor it was to do that for her, and I'm sure my sisters feel the same.

Her Funerl was held last Monday, at the 3rd ward New Purple Church in Wellsville. Jaydale gave her life scetch, and a few memories, and my mom spoke, and it was very nice. My mom really got to express who my grandma was. Joyce sang my Grandma's favorite song, and all of us Grandchildren got up to sing I am a Child of God. Kylee read a cute little poem she wrote herself, called "Never Gone" and Amanda and I were able to get up together and express our feelings and recall our favorite memories of Her. It was a very nice funeral, and I'm glad we were able to express our lover for Her.

I also thought whether or not I should share the dream I had of her the morning she passed away, and I might as well, I don't want to forget it, although I don't think I ever will. I was sitting in the Chair next to her bed. She was sitting up in her bed, completely awake, happy, healthy, and smiling. It was like it was summer outside, bright and warm, and the windows were open, leaving her curtains fluttering in the breeze. I never realized how much I loved the sight of this until I saw it in my dream. My Grandma was looking at me and smiling and I said "Do you want me to read to you Grandma?" She nodded her head "yes", and I pulled out the book Charles Dickens, a book I had given her for Christmas that she never got to read. And there I sat next to her, reading in the warmth and brightness. It may have just been a dream, but I hope at one point maybe she was experiencing that warmth and brightness in her final moments in her bedroom. This dream I think I will hold onto forever, because these are the last moments I would have liked to spend with her, rather than me saying goodbye and bawling all the way home.

It doesn't quite seem real yet. She is on my mind all the time though. Anywhere we go I think "Grandma should be here".
I love you Grandma, Till we meet again!

This was inside her Casket. She loved her Little Red Mustang, so it was only appropriate that this be with her!

Grammy Turns 80!!!

2011-02-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

I cannot even express how happy I am that my Grams made it to 80! The last couple of months have been crazy with her, if any of you have read my blog, then you know the details, but basically we thought we were going to lose her a few months ago! So I'm so so so happy to say she made it to 80, and is doing well!! My mom and Aunt Lynda put together an open house at the Logan Golf and Country Club, where tons of people came to tell her happy birthday and to wish her well! I think she really enjoyed it, the two of her living sisters were able to come, and I think she loved that! As usual the whole Nelson Clan was there! We never miss a chance to be together! My mom put together a little candy station, with little bags that guests could choose some treats to take home! We found some really cute valentine's cupcakes, and also had a yummy half white, half carrot cake! And some red punch that probably wasn't a good idea for the little ones, they were all walking around with red mustaches! All in all it was such a fun event, and my grandma looked so good, and I think she had a pretty good time! It was fun for her to see some people she hadn't seen in a long time!
My Pretty Grandma!

Amanda, Jaydale, me, and Mom

Casey and Me

Me and My Grammy!

Our year in 2010!!

2011-01-16T20:25:00.000-08:00

January:
We brought in the New Year with my siblings, Jesse and his wife Jenni, and my sisters Amanda and Jaydale.

We went with my parents to visit the Golden Spike Museum, where it inspired my idea of having our next Dinner and Auction theme for the Child and Family Support Center, which is Wild Wild West!

Lost a dear, dear family friend, who will still love and miss!

February:
Not much happened, I'm pretty sure we did something for Valentine's Day!
March:
We are boring, Casey has been working at Saunders and Wainsguard, and I'm in my 3rd year of working at Mountain Crest.

We discover a family fun game called 4 square, and we go through a phase of playing this on Sunday get togethers.

April:
We spent Easter with my family. Made easter eggs with my grandma, and watched the kids hunt for eggs. We also had a fun adult hunt too, where the eggs had money inside!

My sisters and I took the kids to Baby Animal days, where we saw lots of animals, including baby bears!

We went to the Annual Child and Family Support Center Dinner and Auction, themed The Roaring 20's and had a blast!

May:
Casey Graduated from USU with a Bachelors in Accounting!

My good friend Becca married her high school sweetheart Scotty, and we attended their luncheon and reception.

We went to Hawaii!!! Casey experianced his first time skydiving, and Loved it! Funnest trip I've ever been on!

June:
My dog Spike, of 17 years left this world for Doggy Heaven. Such a feisty puppy, we miss him!

We celebrated our birthdays. For those of you who don't know, my birthday is the 15th, and Casey's is the 16th, so we celebrate together!
July:

We celebrate the 4th, with going to the cruise in, and lighting fireworks at my parent's house.

Casey used his awesome craftmanship, and build me a beautiful shelf!!

My mom celebrated her 50th birthday party. We threw her a surprise party themed Black and White, and had a ton of fun doing it, and she was completely surprised!

We went to a Bee's game with some fun friends!

I took my niece Kylee and Nephew Wyatt on his first hiking trip up to the Wind Caves. Little trooper went the whole way on his own!!

We also went to the Bee's game with fireworks with our good friends Kevin and Lyndie!

We made a fun day trip to Bear lake with my sisters and their kids!

August:
We drove to Laramie Wyoming to visit one of my best friends and her Husband, Jesika and Lane! They tood us to Denver for a Rockies Game!

Casey did the Top of Utah Half Marathon, and did Awesome!! Took 75th over all!

We went to Bear Lake for another Day trip with our friends Kevin and Lyndie!

September:
We attend, and help out in the Child and Family support center's Summer Slammer Softball Tournament!

Bought Mountain bikes, and I almost kill myself on them!

Had a baby shower for my good friend Kalei!

Celebrate my dad's 51st birthday!

Went to the Broadway Musical, Lion King!

Went on a WAY fun trip to Lake Powell with Casey's parents and sister. My first time going there, and I loved it! Hopefully they will make it a yearly thing!!

October:

I get into making those fun ladder crafts with Sandy!!

My grandma has a heart attack, and begins the long days at the hospital, and her almost dying. (She is however doing very well now, and is getting stronger!)

November:

Went to Thanksgiving at my parent's house, and not much else!

December:

Went to Vegas with Casey's work, and saw a Nathan Burton show, and the Blue Man Group

Celebrated our 2nd anniversary! We are still waiting for the hard year!

I had a fun girls night with some of my best friends!

Celebrated Christmas with both families, and got lots of fun gifts!

Christmas 2010!!

2010-12-31T15:16:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas we got to spend so much time with both sides of the family! I love that both our parents live in Wellsville, so that we don't have to drive far to see them, and even better we can fit both into our plans! Christmas Eve we went over to Casey's parents' house to eat some way yummy Christmas Eve dinner! Sandy made a great prime rib, with baked potatos, and tons of other tasty things. After dinner we decided to let her and Brett open their present that we all got them, which was a freakin cute popcorn machine, themed for movie theater popcorn, to match her decor downstairs of their cute movie room. Although she hinted that this was what she wanted it, she loved it! Unfortunatly Casey's brother Corey had to leave early, becuase he is a new cop, and had to work Christmas Eve. But Casey and I stuck around for a while and played a fun categories game with his parents, Tenielle and Tyler. After that we headed up to my parents' house to eat more food! Every year on Christmas Eve my parents make lots of goodies, like little smokies, tons of shrimp, bean dip, cheese ball, and other yummy treats, and we just play games and hang out. This year we welcomed a new person into our traditions, Jaydale's new fiance Chantry. He hung out with us, and we introduced him to one of our favorite games UNO Attack! I love love love chirstmas so much, for the fact that we get to spend it with family, playing games, and eating great food. Although I see my family a ton, because we are so close, it's just one more reason to get together! After a while we got tired and full, and decided to head home so that santa could bring the kids their toys!

Me and Casey

Corey and Brett

Casey's cousins, Courtney, Kenzie, and Aunt Susie

Tyler and Tenielle

Casey's Grandparents, The Cokelys!

Christmas Day I slept in till about 930, when Casey couldn't wait any long to give me his surprise! We walked downstairs where I found this darling little dresser, that he had re-painted, and lined the drawers with, for all my jewelry! I'm so lucky I have him, he is so good at doing things like this and I absolutly love it!! What's even more cute is that there was a little surprise in each drawer for me! In the first drawer were 2 pairs of sunglasses, a cute pair just to wear, and another pair for when I road bike in the spring. In the second drawer I found some sweet Skull Candy pink and black headphones for my Ipod, in the 3rd I found a really nice Ipod player, since my hello kitty one got broke, he knew I needed a new one! And in the last drawer I found my coat that we had bought for "Christmas" that I have already been wearing since november, so I thought that was pretty funny!

Then he opened the presents I gave him, whice were some nice new shirts and ties for work, and lots of money, because he's super hard to shop for! After that at about 11 we got ready and headed to the Jorgensen's again for a little get together with Casey's grandparents, and Aunt Susie and her kids. We played a really fun white elaphant game where I got some lotion, and Casey recieve 5 dollors! And then exchanged gifts with each other. Casey and I got some movie passes from Kira and Corey, money from his grandparents, and a really pretty temple portrait that is now hanging in our living room! We hung out there all day and ate some brunch, and then later watched a movie, and I have course had to get the popcorn machine going, because any of you who know me know that I'm in love with popcorn! I ended up falling asleep, and don't we all have to take a nap on Christmas day? After our fun festivities there, we went up to my parents for Christmas dinner, and yet more prime rib! But that's ok becuase we like it! After another great feast we exchanged more gifts where all four kids got portable DVD players for our cars from my parents, which was pretty awesome! My mom got me a darling pea coat, and my dad got me and my sisters some bear paw boots! We got some other great gifts, and finished the night off playing a new rad game my dad got called Boppit! We had so much fun with both families, and are so blessed to have them both, and to be so close! Hope you all had a safe and happy holiday! Happy New Year!!

Casey and Chantry after a game of uno attack!

Amanda Grandma and me

Jesse

Jaydale and Amanda

Jaydale's fiance Chantry, and Jaydale

Fabulous Friends!

2010-12-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

Last week a few of my friends, Chelsie, Kacee, and Becca all got together to eat pizza and watch the best christmas movie ever, Elf! We have all been friends since high school, and we are all busy with our personal lives, we are all married now, and Kacee is a mom, but we do try and make it a point to get together every year for a little Christmas get together. We really should get together more ofter, becuase I just love these girls, but you get busy, and life happens. But I'm really glad we got together this year! Love you girls!

2 years!

2010-12-12T14:38:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow on moday, it is Casey and I's 2 year anniversary! I cannot believe that it has been 2 years already! It has just flown by! Love you Casey! Thansk for a wonderful 2 years together!

Thanksgiving & Vegas!

2010-12-05T13:47:00.000-08:00

This year for Thanksgiving, it was my parents' turn to have us over, so we went over around 1:00 for a yummy feast!! My assignment was the Cheese ball, and I make a mean Cheese ball! It was gone by the end of the night, but I also decided that I would try and make a Pumpkin Pie. I found one on Pillsbury.com that had cream cheese in it, and needless to say, it too was gone by the end of the night! It was so good! Best pumpkin pie I have ever had, and Casey love love loved it too!! Every year as a tradition, we all go around the table as we're eating and say what we're thanksful for, and everyone's response is usually that they are thankful for the family and friends, jobs, a home. And I truely am grateful for all those things, and for a caring and considerate husband, who works so hard to get me the things I need and want, and for my cute little dog, he's like my baby, so I'm glad to have him! hehe! I feel like I didnt' eat that much, but I was uncomfortably full the rest of the day, so after dinner, we all kind of just laid around, hung out, made some bracelets, and I painted some letter blocks to sell at the Child and Family Support Center, that was this last saturday, I wasn't able to make it becuase I was in Vegas, but they made lot's of money for the nursery center, that has had over 3,000 children admitted, here in logan. That is a lot of kids in one year, to be taken away from their abusive, or druggy, or rapist parents. So think of them this Holiday season if you are feeling Charitable!

I didn't get any pictures of thanksgiving, I remembered the camera, but Casey forgot to take the SD card out of the computer, so no pictures! But I did get some pictures of Vegas!

This year Casey's company decided to take all their employees, and their spouses to Las Vegas, they paid for the flight, hotel room, a show and two dinners! We went on thursday morning at 7, which was very hard for me to wake up, but I did it, only to find that when we got to the airport, our flight was delayed 2 hours. So we sat around, ate some yougurt and fruit, did some people watching, and came to find that there are alot of older ladies who don't realize their bellies are hanging out, or they just think that they are hot, I'm not sure, but we saw quite a few of those! When we finally got to Las Vegas, we couldn't check into our rooms till four, and we got there at about 1 or 1:30, so even though we were all extremely tired, and could use a nap, we checked our bags and headed to New York New York for some lunch, where we found some mexican food, that wasn't that great. After that we had a few hours to kill, so we walked around the strip, doing the usual m&m and cocacola factories, checked out some shops that kind of thing. When it was time to go back to the hotel, they gave us a half an hour to get ready for the Blue Man Group. At this point I'm exhausted, but go get ready anyways, no time to wind down, and I decide to wear the worst and most cute shoes imaginable. I took it as the show being right across the street, but no, it was way down on the other end of the strip. I had blisters by the time we got to the buffet, and then more walking to the show. My feet hurt so incredibly bad, I didn't know if I was going to make it back! Poor Casey kept giving me piggy backs, but finally I just said the hell with it, and took the shoes off. Blue Man Group was seriously an awesome show, and so not what I was expecting. Everything about it was so random, and crazy, but I loved it, and if any of you have a chance to see it, see it! After the show we were so exhausted, we just went to the hotel, and totally zonked out cold! I know, we're old and boring, but so so very tired! The next day, we had a breakfast buffet, that also wasn't that great, I'm not a breakfast person, but it still wasn't that great. We spent the day shopping, and at the arcade, and then saw Nathan Burton's comedy magic show, he's the guy that one America's Got Talent, and we got to meet him after the show. He wasn't that funny, but his tricks were awesome, and we just couldn't figure them out! After the show, we got to go to my most favorite place to eat, P.F. Changs! I got my favorites, Mongolian Beef, and of course the Lettuce Wraps! We got take out, and headed back to our Hotel room at the Monte Carlo, and ate our yummy food! After that we sat a while and let our food settle, then headed to the arcades once more, becuase that is Casey's favorite thing to do in Vegas! We didn't really do too much, because we were a little low on funds, but it was fun to be somewhere different, and do whatever we wanted for a few days. All in all it was fun, and we appreciated the free trip! But I'm always glad to be home. Even if it is colder here! It was funny to see all the people bundled up in the 60 degree weather, and it felt good to us, since we came from negative number weather! Hope you all have a fun and safe holiday!

Not a great picture, but that's us in front the the Monte Carlo

Casey playing his favorite game!

Nanett's son Baxter, Creepy Elvis (who by the way wouln't let go of my arm until someone paid him a tip for letting us get a picture) me casey and creepy Elmo!

Me and Nathan Burton

Craziness!

2010-10-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

So I really really really love October, and Halloween is my favorite holiday! I just love the colors, and pumpkins, and decorations!! I think I started decorating a week before it was even october, and I'm not sick of it yet!! Casey's mom, Sandy and I have been making those really cute outdoor ladder crafts, (more like she makes them, I paint!) but they have been super fun to put in front of my condo by my door, becuase there is only so much I can put out there.
Work for me has been good, but occasionally stressful, I am working with a student who has been there for a while, but this is my first year being his personal aide, and just imagine being with a 17 year old 4 year old. Mentally he is totally 4 years old, and just imagine question after question, even the same question 4 times in a row, all day long..... Some days are very, very long. He is a great kid though, and can be super funny at times, just mentally exhausting! I just tell myself that he is teaching me patience, and by the time I have kids, maybe I will be more patient and mature. And I also have to remind myself that he didn't choose to be that way, and hardly notices how much he talks of how exhausting he is, but I think it is good for me!
Casey's job is going good, but he is also stressed. I've just got him to start going to Yoga classes with me, becuase we are both so stressed by the time we get home, we just need something to calm us down, and release the stress the builds up in our bodies. Our first class together was yesterday, and we both really enjoyed it, but we are both pretty sore! But a good sore!
To add to our stress, my wonderful Grandma Sharon about 2 or 3 weeks ago had her 2nd stint placed in her heart, to hopefully get her feeling better and on track. Well a few days after that, she started having chest pain, so her and my mom went into the E.R. and had some tests done. Everything was negative,(which is good) so they wanted to transfer her to Mckay Dee Hospital in Ogden just to keep an eye on her and do some more tests, becuase nothing was seriously wrong... yet. On her way down to the hospital in the ambulance that was transfering her, her anxiety began to go up, which then made her lungs start to fill up, so then she couldn't breath. The E.M.T.s job is to get that person there alive, so they had to put a ventillator down her throat to breath for her. When she got to the E.R. things were not looking good. The Doctors told my mom and her siblings to gather our family, probably to come say our goodbyes. At about midnight on saturday, I got a text from my dad saying "you should come down, things are not looking good, come say your goodbye". Immediatly I started to cry. Every other time my Grandma has gone to the hospital, (which has been alot!) I have been so sure that she would pull out of it, and make it, there was never a doubt that she wouldn't make it, but this time I just felt my heart sink, and I was sick to my stomache. I wasn't ready for her to go. Kylee was sleeping over at my house that night, so her Casey and I headed down to the hospital and got there around 1. When we got there we joined my family in the ICU waiting room. I wasn't sure what to think when I went in and saw her. All I know is I never want to see her like that again. She was sedated, but I made sure to tell her that I loved her, but it was too hard to say goodbye, so I didn't. I was glad to be there for my mom, because she was having a really hard time. We then found out, that she could possibly pull out of it and maybe be ok. They wanted to wait a few days till they took out the ventillator, so that they could stablize her. We went home at about 2:30 a.m. feeling a little better that she may pull out and be ok. A few days later they took about the ventillator that was breathing for her, and almost immediatly her lungs began to fill again, and she couldn't breath, so they put it right back in, and sedated her. This was not a good sign. My sisters and I went down to visit her when they were going to try and take out the ventillator again, and we were able to go into her room while she was awake, but she wasn't able to talk. Amanda and I went in and she opened her eyes, and I wouldn't have cried if Amanda hadn't started to! But poor grandma with her eyes told us not to cry, and that she needed her nails done! Leave it to her to try and be humorous at a time like this! She made it clear that she didn't want the tube put back in, should her lungs fill again. She was ready to go, and we were not at all ready to let her! So we went down thinking that would be the last time we saw our grandma alive, since it hadn't worked the first time they pulled it out. When they pulled it out, Thank the Lord, she could breath! She was alive and staying here!! She later told us that nobody wanted her! WE want her, that's why she's still here! Even if she did want to go, she's staying, and I couldn't be happier! It was just such a terrible experiance, and I have never lost someone close to me, so it really opened my eyes to what people go through when they lose someone they love, and I know one day will come when she does go, but she's here for a reason, and it makes me want to spend more time with her, becuase we almost lost her. She is doing well so far, they transfered her to Sunshine Terrice Rehab, so she isn't living there, just getting stable and stronger. Glad your still here Grammy! I love you!!

Lake Powell

2010-09-28T15:51:00.000-07:00

A couple of weekends ago Casey and I enjoyed a mini vacation with his parents, and little sister Teneille! We took Casey's Parent's boat and tent trailor down and had so much fun! The first night we got there, I conveinently caught a cold and rode the whole way with a tissue up my nose fast asleep in the passenger seat. We got down there around 6ish, set up camp, and went for a fun little spin in the boat so Casey could wake-board. After that it was around 9 and we found a pretty good burger place. As soon as we bought cold medicine and tissues, and went back to camp it was off to bed for me! I woke up feeling much better and we set off once more for a day long boat ride! It was so much fun, we spent the day going through all the neat little canyons in Escalante. I had never been to Lake Powell before, so it was very, very cool to see all the canyons. We stopped in one little canyon with a shore and some trees, and let Scooter releive himself, then jumped in the water to cool off. We spent some time there hanging out, swimming and jumping off rocks! Everyone also spent some time water skiing, and wakeboarding but me, I have no interest in it, I was content sitting in front of the boat with my Scoots! That day we also had a chance to visit Hole-In-The-Rock and hike up the crevice, where 80 wagons and nearly 250 men, women, and children moved down. They removed much of the crevice so that the wagons could fit through, and carved stairs so that everyone could pass safely. In some places you can still see the stairs they carved. There were many huge boulders, that really took some work to get over and under but we made it! On the way down Casey and I had to pass Scooter to each other a couple times, and I thought to myself that that was probably what they did with the children that was in that company. It was a neat experiance, and I'm glad we experianced it.

Day two we did much of the same thing, drove around in the boat, skiing, wakeboarding, swimming, jumping off cliffs, and then found some really cool Indian ruins in Forgotten Canyon. It was another hot hike, but at the top of the cliff we found hieroglyphics, and some "houses" they lived in. Some were build right into the wall and you could go inside. I really love that kind of stuff, and had alot of fun exploring the huts. Casey and I took scooter into the underground one, not so sure he like it! But it was super fun, and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Scoots 7 hour nap spot!

Casey wakeboarding

Me and Scooter on the boat!

Casey cliff jumping!

Sandy Skiing!

Me and my favorite person!

Me and the sweet heiroghlyphs!

My cute Parent's in law!

Me and scoots in the doorway of a house!

Casey Scoots and I in the underground hut

Hot babes by the boat!

We decided to pack up and leave Saturday night and stay in some town I can't even remember the name of, but it was about half way to Salt Lake, where on Sunday afternoon Casey and I had to meet my family for the Broadway The Lion King. Casey was not so excited about this, but I think after seeing it, he has a different oppinion of it now, although he probably won't go to another one. The tuesday before on the 14th was my dad's birthday so after the show we went to his favorite restaurant Famous Dave's and ate a yummy dinner! As soon as Casey and I got home we crashed. It was a super fun weekend, but very, very long!

Last weekend, Chelsie and I had a little Baby Shower for our good friend Kalei, who is having a little boy! It was a pretty casual shower, and we just ate food, and caught up! It was alot of fun, and Kalei got some really cute things for her baby!

Guns and Hoses!

2010-09-12T10:08:00.001-07:00

Casey and I bought new mountain bikes this last week, becuase biking is somthing we really love to do together, and up until now we have only had road bikes, and have been wanted to get mountain bikes forever, just for a little change of scenery. So we decided to try them out! Turns out I'm really not quite used to the mountain bikes, I've been riding a road bike for the last two years, and really struggled with my mountain bike and the rough trail we went on. I enjoyed it however, and will have to keep trying!

Our sweet bikes!

Last night the Child and Family Support Center held it's annual Guns and Hoses Softball Tournament, where a few teams of Police officers play a few teams of Fire fighters in softball for a traveling trophy, and to which all the proceeds go to the center. My whold family came to support the cause, Casey got to play 3 games on the Center's team, and I got to sell concessions with Kylee and Melissa, who is in the circle of friends with me. Unfortunatly it was the same night as the Aggie game so not as many people came to the event, but it was still alot of fun, and I'm happy to be apart of the Circle of Friends, and to be able to take part in helping the center raise money. And just to let you all know we will be having a race on October 9th, called the Trick or Treat Trot, there will be a 10k, 5k, and 1 mile, and also a costume contest! So come run, wear a costume and support the cause!! Contact me, or go online to Al's sporting goods to register for the race, it's going to be alot of fun!!!

Casye and Me before the tournament

Kylee and I selling concessions

Me and Amanda

Kylee, Mom and Melissa

Casey on 3rd!

Jackie-Chan-Pine-Tree, Jaydale, and Dad

What we've been up to!

2010-08-29T15:40:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago Casey and I went to Bear Lake with one of Casey's best friends Kevin, and his wife Lyndie. It was so much fun to get out of the vally and just relax on the beach. We ate sandwiches, and made some fun things out of the sand, and went swimming. After our day at the beach, of course we had to get our raspberrie shakes before we left Bear Lake. Next to the little place we got our shakes was a fun little antique shop with a board painted as jail characters where you can stick your face in the holes, so naturally we had to take a few pictures! All in all it was a fun day!

Casey and I

Casey building me a pyramid!

Kevin and Lyndie building a Sand Turtle!

Last week Chelsie and I drove to salt lake so that we could meet our friend Kalei for lunch and a little shopping! It was so fun because we don't get to see Kalei very often now that she lives in Santaquin with her Husband Dave. We decided to try a Mexican place called the Blue Iquana, and it was really good! We got to catch up, and talk about Kalei's pregnancy which was so fun to here about and I'm so happy for her that she is having a little boy! After our lunch we went to the Gateway for some shopping of course, you can't to go salt lake and not shop! So we checked out some of our favorite shops, and got some cute things!

I stole this pictures from Chels! Thanks Chels!

That friday Casey and I went camping with my family, I'm really mad at myself becuase I didn't take any pictures, but it was so much fun. My parents, Amanda and her boys came with her new boyfriend Corey came with his son Cade, who is just a year older than Wyatt so they had fun! And Jaydale and her boyfriend Chantry came up for a few hours for dinner. Casey and I hadn't been able to go camping all summer so I was so happy when we finally had some time to go! We took Casey's parents motorcycles, and I'm pretty rad at riding! My dad took his ranger and Corey took is 4 wheeler, so we rode around alot, and had a blast!

Saturday Casey ran in the Top of Utah Half Marathon, and took 75th over all, and there were over 2000 runners, so I was a pretty proud wifey! He hurt his knee on the last mile, so didn't finish as fast as he wanted to, but he still did great, and I'm proud of him! He didn't think it was all that fun, and still can't beleive how people do the full marathon. He says maybe one day he'll do one, but not soon!!

Casey at the finish line!!

Cooling down!

Visiting Friends!!

2010-08-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Casey and I drove up to Laramie Wyoming to visit one of my best friends, Jesika and her husband Lane! Jesika and I met when we were both working at Mt. Crest, and hit it off as great friends! They moved to Laramie about a year and a half ago, and I haven't really seen them since, except for the occasional lunch when they are just passing through town. So I thought it would be fun going to them instead of them coming to us! The drive was not so fun however! Really quite boring, I had to pretend I was racing cars just to keep me awake! We left our house around 7 and made it there at about 1 am. The next morning we all got ready and drove to Denver. We walked around the street mall for a few hours, and then saw Dinner for Schmucks to kill some time before we went to see a Rockies game.

Jesika scored some really great seats right behind home plate the 3rd level up. Casey was just like a little kid at the game, he was so excited! And it was a really great game, we had so much fun!

After the game we drove back to Laramie, everyone was super tired so we all just went to bed. The next morning we went to church, and came back and ate an awesome meal that Jesika whipped up! (Better send me that recipe!) After we ate, Casey and I decided to leave so that we wouldn't get home too late, I wish we could have stayed longer, and even though it was a quick trip, it was so much fun, and so good to see Jesika and Lane! Thanks for letting us come up you guys! Love ya!

Bear Lake and Bees

2010-07-26T13:22:00.000-07:00

Another busy weekend for us! Casey finally finished his grandma's roof, so on Friday we set out for Bear lake with my sisters and the kids! We got to bear lake around 2, and stayed for a few hours on the beach. We stopped at the store before we drove up and got lots of snacks, drinks, and items for sandwiches! We had such a fun time playing in the water! Casey played in the water with the kids, with the huge floaty toys my mom bought for the kids, and I got my tan on! The boys played so hard! They just loved running around, playing in the sand and in the water! It was fun to watch them!! I'm glad we all got to go together!

Tatey and Wyatt playing in the water!

Casey and I

Kylee and Wyatt

Me Jaydale and Amanda soakin up some Rays!

As soon and Casey got up, Scooter was right there in his spot!!

Saturday we really wanted to go camping, but I don't think anyone really wanted to go over Pioneer day weekend, but we did get invited to another Bee's game with one of Casey's best friends, Kevin and his wife Lyndie. I wasn't all that thrilled to go to another bee's game so quick, but this one was ok because it had the Fireworks after the game, and we were right under them, so it was tons of fun! And my honey was so good to me before the game, we walked around the Gateway, and he bought me and pair of pants and a shirt, and didn't complain about it at all! After we went shopping, we ate dinner at the California Pizza Kitchen, and then continued on to the game. At first it was so swealtering hot! But was so nice when the sun went down! We also ran into our good friends Tom and Sam at the game, it was so fun to see them! We had a good time together, and I'm happy to be spending some time with my sweetheart, since he has been so busy I feel like I hardly see him, so all this time together is awesome!!

Casey and I at California Pizza Kitchen

Lyndie and Kevin with their BBQ pizza!

Waiting in line to get into the bee's game

Kevin Lyndie me and Casey watching the game!

Fireworks!!

Caves, Baseball, and Mom's 50th

2010-07-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

Well last weekend was a busy one for me and Casey! Casey has been working so hard these last couple of weeks, he goes to work at the office, comes home and goes straight to his Grandma Jorgensen's to re-do her roof, coming home at 9 or 930, so he has been putting in very long hours! But while he works, I work a little, and then play alot! Last week I took my niece Kylee, and my nephew Wyatt hiking up to the Wind Caves up Logan Canyon. It was Wyatt's first time hiking, and he hated it at first, but once we got to the top he loved it! He thought it was like the coolest thing ever, he didn't want to leave. I guess it was a little learning experiance for him, that work can be hard, but in the end it's worth it!

Me Wyatt and Kylee in the cave!

Me and the First time hiker!!

Friday night on the 16th, we went down to Salt lake to the bee's game with our friends Holly and J'Dee, and picked Tom and Sam up on the way, and met Kraig and Kourtney there with their cute little baby boy! We had such a good time catching up, and not really watching the game! After the game we all felt like we needed some ice cream so we went to Baskin Robbins, and I ate a yummy American Birthday Cake flavored ice cream! Casey and I had a blast and hope we can get together again soon!!

My Sweetheart.

The Girls!

The Guys!

Tom Sam J'Dee Holly Casey Me Kraig and Kourtny

Saturday I spent the day with my sisters getting last minute preparations for our mom's surprise 50th birthday party the following day. We had to pick up 65 balloons, which was pretty fun packing into our cars!

Finally Sunday, the day we had long prepared for was finally here! But first Casey and I had to attend Derick "Bubba" Pond's mission farewell, his older sister Kalei is a dear friend of mine (and she is also pregnant, I'm so excited for her and Dave!!!), and I haven't seen her in so long, so we finally got to get together and visit! Bubba's talk was really great, and he was about to make Chelsie and I cry! It was such a fun time, and Kalei, and kalei's mom Julie, and whoever else that helped, made a yummy lunch for all who attended!

Chelsie Kalei and I

We held my mom's party at a neighbors barn with a large loft, and decorated the theme as a Black and White party. We also put on the invitations (Which my very good friend Chelsie designed so amazingly!! Don't know what we would have done without her!!) That everyone please wear only black and white! Which everyone did! It looked so awesome and classy! My mom wore pink so that she stuck out, and so many people came to wish her a Happy 50th, I think she had a really great time!! We had also made a movie for her, and instead just interviewing people like we've done in the past, I had the idea of acting out in skits recreated all of my mom's quirky little sayings, and it turned out so funny, when we watched we were all laughing so hard that we were crying! Happy 50th mom!!

Jaydale Amanda (being tall!) and I posing for a picture before everyone got to the party!

Me Jaydale and Amanda with our lovely grandma!

Mom with the wonderful ladies that run the child and Family Support Center!

Mom with most of the friends she grew up with!

Mom with all her friends!!

Dad and Mom!

The Whold family!

Mom and Grandma! I'm so glad she could be there for this!!

4th of July Weekend

2010-07-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

Well first of all I have to brag about my awesome husband! Last month was both of our birthdays, and he is such a sweetie! I have been wanting for so long, a big black shelf for my blank wall in my kitchen, and a crafty ladder! Casey is so talented in so many ways! Although he works in an office now, he still knows how to use his hands and build things! So for my birthday, my honey built me a shelf and ladder! And he also got me a pair of black chacos! He's so good to me! Thanks honey!!

Now for our 4th of July Celebrations! The night the Logan fireworks were going on, Casey me, and Amanda just decided to see a movie instead, we saw The Grown ups! And I have to say, I love it!! I highly suggest you all see it!!

Saturday morning Casey did the freedom run, and did awesome! He ran 9.3 miles in about an hour and 2 minutes! I'm very proud of him! But of course I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures of him finishing! After that we joined his family for a little 4th of July brunch, and watched some old family videos! Casey was a cute little tyke!

Every year my family and my parents' neighbors park a trailer in front of the Logan Library, and we all bring pot luck, and watch the cruise in while enjoying so great food! Although this year we just had some pizza, but it was fun anyhow! After the cruise in, our friends Kacee and her husband Zack picked us up in their great big truck, and we cruised up and down main street a few times, and then went home and watched a movie together. Casey has been working so hard lately, with his normal day job, and then a side job roofing his grandma's house, so he was beat tired, and we didn't stay out too long.

Jaydale and I

Me and Casey!

Dad and Mom at the Cruise in!

Kacee and I in her giant Truck!

Sunday on the 4th, we were invited to the Karigouli's house for a fun BBQ! Tons of people I work with at Mt. Crest were there, so we had a good time socializing! After that we went to my parents' house for fireworks! Casey was the lighter, and he had 4 sidekicks to help him out!! My grandma was able to come and watch the fireworks too which was awesome becuase she has been in the Transitional Care Unit since she had another Heart Attack. But we were very happy she was able to join us! She gets to come home Tuesday!

Casey, Me, Tate Amanda and Wyatt

Grammy and mom!

Dad and Jaydale Chillin!

Monday we went to the parade like we do every year, and although I was a little disapointed with the parade, it was very entertaining to see my young nephews Wyatt and Tate excited about getting candy! After the parade, my adoring husband took me to lunch at Bajio, and then to a movie called Knight and Day, and I LOVED it! My parents and Casey's mom met us there, and it was a good time! We also saw Eclipse later that night too, so we had a leisurely day! After Eclipse we picked up Scooter and headed over to the Hyrum fireworks. Which sucked. And that's all I'll say about that! But all in all it was a very fun weekend, I'm so glad I go to spend some time with Casey, he has been so busy, it was fun to be with him all weekend, and I love that I got to spend time with my family too! Hope you all enjoyed your 4th!!

Bailey Spike and Tyler

2010-06-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

The day after Casey and I got home from Hawaii, my childhood pet Spike of almost 17 years finally went to doggy heaven! It was bitter sweet! Of course it's sad and hard that he died, but he was so very old, blind, deaf, skinny and just super old! My dog Bailey died while I was on a trip to Minnesota a few years back after I graduated high school. And also Tyler who was old as well left (we think) to die somewhere and we never found him, I didn't have a blog at the time, so I kind of just wanted to write in memory of all of them. They were such great dogs, and I'm so happy I had them all throughout my shcool years. Bailey was my little side kick when I went through my tom-boy stage, and Spike was always good to cuddle with! I remember he always slept with whoever slept in the longest! And Tyler was Amanda's dog and I know she misses him. I can't imagine a home without a dog, and I can't imagine Heaven without my pets! It wouldn't be Heaven without them! Till we meet again my good dogs!

This is one of my favorite pictures! You can't really see too well, but it's of Jaydale, Me and Amanda all holding each of the dogs, Bailey, Spike and Tyler.

Spike always liked to sleep right in the middle of my big fluffy pillows!

Me as a scraggley little kid with Bailey. I used to love dressing the dogs up, haha poor dogs!

Scooter and Spike on my bed when spike came over for a sleep over. This was around the time he started going blind.

I love my puppies!

Aloha Hawaii!! (Oober long post!)

2010-06-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

Casey and I finally went on an awesome vacation, that actually went perfect, unlike our honeymoon in Vegas. Read our anniversary post if you don't know the story haha! But anyways, we left tuesday the 25th for the 6 1/2 hour flight to Oahu Hawaii! We stayed on the Waikiki side of the Island, and had a partial view of the city and ocean. We stayed in a hotel call the Aqua Aloha Surf and Spa. It was kind of old school, but we were out and about anyways to really want to sit around and enjoy a hotel room! I love the hotels and restaurants there because there are no doors! It's so open because it is just so warm!! The only thing is there are tons of birds flying around in and out begging for food! But here is a little layout of our fun time there!

On the Plane!

Day 1 when we flew in: We went to the closest food place to our hotel becuase we were starving after our long flight! KFC! Haha, it was the closest and we knew what to expect from it! After that I immediatly wanted to see the beach and the ocean! So we went back to our hotel, got our swim stuff and headed to Waikiki beach!! Here's a fun fact! The beach is very pretty, but we learned that the imported all the sand from Australia! Otherwise they would be blacksand beaches, becuase of the volcanos! So the was interesting to learn! So that is what we did on the first day. We watched the sunset and went back to our hotel to sleep! We were exhausted!

Day 2: We just wanted to relax! So all day we found a place on the beach where not very many people were, and just swam and laid out! It was so nice! When we were hungry for lunch we went to a little place right on the beach (it wasn't very good) and I watch some old bum steal some girls shoes. After which Casey and I had went over and told her. She was to scared to go get them, so Casey kindly went and asked the bum if he could have them back. We weren't sure how the bum would react, but he gave them back! It was too funny! After that we went back out on the beach, swam and laid out some more, then walked downtown to see the sights. Not that cool, we weren't really into the city part of Hawaii. We found a place called Dukes and decided to try it out. We didn't like it all that much, we got a dish that we thought would be something else! But we did get some yummy fruity drinks that were delish! After that we kinda just hung out on the beach a little more and went back to our hotel to sleep!

Our fruity Drinks!

Day 3: We went snorkaling at Hanauma Bay! This was seriously my favorite part of visiting Hawaii! It was so beautiful! The water was so clear, and we got to see so many cool fish! This bay is kept natural and clean, no fishermen or boats are allowed so as to keep in nice, and the coral doesn't get ruined! Also we learned that this bay was where only the old royals were allowed to bathe. We had so much fun doing this, we did it for hours! It's like a completely different world once you get your head under the water and start following the fish around! This is highly recommended if you visit Hawaii, it is so much fun!!

The beautiful Bay!

Snorkal Gear!

Day 4: We rented a Jeep Wrangler

and drove it to hike up Diamond Head, which is an old Volcano Crator! I like to call this hike, "Hike of a thousand stairs!" If any of you have been on this you know what I mean! This hike was very interesting, we learned that in 1898 when the U.S. annexed Hawaii, that harbor became a main defense lookout because when your at the top you can see so much! So they built a fort on the highest part of the crater, which is what you hike up to. The first bit that you hike is actually a trail, but then you have to go through a tunnel which makes it easier the go through the mountain to the fort. After the tunnel comes the stairs. And I'm not joking when I say it's like a billion (264) stairs! My legs were certainly burning and Casey and I were so sweaty by the time we got to the top! It's a very cool hike, and certainly worth it once you get to the top! After we hiked Diamond head, we decided to drive around to the north shore! I like the north shore alot better than Waikiki. The pineapple feilds just went on for miles!! On our way to the north shore we visited Turtle bay in hopes to see a turtle. But unfortunatly there were none. However we went out on this little natural dike made of volcano rock that had a ton of blow holes where fish and crabs would get stuck, so we saw alot of little crabs!! Most of them were black and looks like big spiders, so naturally I didn't like themm and didn't get too close. When we left turtle bay and continued onto the north shore, we noticed lots a little old trucks selling shirmp! We stopped by for lunch and it was so yummy! I love shrimp and they were big yummy shrimp and not at a bad price!! After we ate our lunch we found the beautiful Hawaii Temple. Sadly for us it was being renovated, so we weren't able to do a session, but we stopped by the visiters cented were we met a sister missionary who was also from Logan utah! That was so much fun for us and her! When we left the temple we drove by the ranch where they made Jurassic park and other movies! We didn't take a tour though. We tried really hard to find a cool rain forest hike, but the roads were a little confusing for us, so we didn't end up finding one. It was pretty rainy that day anyways so I guess it's good we didn't find it, or else our shoes would have been very muddy!

Turtle Bay

The Temple

Day 5: We went to Pearl Harbor to see the Arizona Memorial! We got there at about 8:30 in the morning, but ended up having to wait a few hours till our tour started, so we headed over to a Swap meet nearby and I bought some fun gifts! And a few things for myself as well! When we were finished with that we headed back to pearl harbor, ate a snack and walked around the area where they had some cool information. When it was time for our tour, we hoped on a boat which took us over the the Arizona Memorial. I've heard that it is and eerie place, becuase bodies are still entombed in the ship. I didn't feel that way at all however. They treat that place as those soldeir's final resting place, so it is very respected. It's very interesting too, becuase you can still see oil coming up out of the water, after all those years! I'm still trying to figure out why they couldn't get the bodies out, I forgot to ask when I was there, and the internet is being dumb! So if any of you know please share!! After we visited Pearl Harbor, (and on memorial weekend!) we finally found our awesome rainforest hike!! It's called Manoa Falls Hike, and it was so pretty and lush!! The trees were just huge a and green, and we so so much bamboo! Casey and I just really enjoyed this hike. It was a little muddy however, and of course I fell, but it wasn't too bad. I only got my hands muddy haha! But it was just an absolutely beautiful hike! I do wish I would have thought of bug spray though. I came home with alot of bites!

On the Boat to the Memorial

Arizona Memorial

Big Tree!

My muddy hands!

Manoa Falls

Last Day: We wanted to end this trip by doing something really cool! So we went..... SKYDIVING!!! I have been before, when I went to San Diego, but Casey has never been and I kept telling him how cool it is! So the morning of the day we left, that what we did! So much fun! They drop you over the ocean and you free fall for about a minute, and then when they pull the shute, you coast around over water and land for about 5 or 6 minutes. It really was such a fun experiance for casey and I, and if you ever get a chance to do this, do it!! Since I had already been before, I volunteered to jump out of the plane first, then Casey went right after me! Casey loved it! It was so fun! After we went skydiving, we decided to spend our last hours in Hawaii on the beach! I'm glad we did too, so I could get my great Hawaiian beach tan! We just relaxed and ate huge snowcones! It was the perfect ending to our fun vacation!

The Plane we jumped out of.

Aloha Hawaii!

10 Things

2010-05-23T14:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks Chelsea!

Terms of this award: must list 10 things about yourself, thank the person who gave you this award and pass it on to 10 wonderful bloggers.

1. I have been married to Casey almost a year and a half, and I just barely changed my name! Haha I'm the worlds biggest procrastinater!

2. I love the Vampire Diaries! Casey and I watch it every thursday religously! (highly recomended!!)

3. I have a dog named Scooter. He is a Schnauzer. Many of you may know my family, and we have always always had Schnauzers! They are our favorites! My sisters and I have kept the tradition going, Jaydale has a girl named Roxy and Manda has one name Hearken. We love them!!

4. One day when Casey and I have a house, I want a farm! Chickens, ducks, goats, the whole She-bang! I'm not sure how Casey feels about it, but that is what's going down.

5. In two days, Casey and I are going to Hawaii! We are so excited!!

6. Last year Casey and I bought road bikes! We enjoy riding them together often. And being able to get in shape while doing something I like isn't bad either!

7. This year my sisters and I started a softball team. I love softball! Playing with Casey is the best too!

8. My left elbow is double-jointed.

9. I cannot sleep without my baby-blankets.

10. And last of all, I hate to take care of plants. And I think they hate me too..

I tag!

Jesika

Chelsie

Jaydale

Amanda

Jenni

Sam

Anna

Raquel

Danielle

Karen

Ashley

Busy Busy Busy!!

2010-05-18T14:38:00.001-07:00

It seems like just when we have the weekend to spend some time together, everything happens all at once! It either all or nothing!! This weekend was super fun though because one of my good friends Becca Schwabb got married to Scotty Olsen! Saturday was the day and we helped them celebrate by first going to their Wedding luncheon at the Coppermill! It was so fun to see them all married and such, and it was a yummy meal too!!

Chelsie Becca Scotty and I

Casey and I

In between that and their reception, Casey's friends and their wives were have a BBQ, so we went over for that! It was so much fun catching up with everyone that we hadn't seen in so long! It was rather hard eating again, but we did it!!

The Girls: Me, Sam, and Holly

The Guys: J'Dee, Casey, Tom, and Tyler

When we left the BBQ we headed over to the Eccles theatre to meet my good friends Kacee and Zack and they cutest little girl Teygan, where Becca and Scotty held their reception! It was so pretty and she looked beautiful in her dress! I'm so happy for the two of them! They are a darling couple!

Following the reception, Casey Kylee and I met our friends Tom, Sam, Holly and J'dee for a movie! We saw Robin Hood. It was actually pretty good, but it took us all till the end of the movie to realize that the movie is about how he became Robin Hood and not the actual story of Robin Hood, but I liked it all the same! So that was our very eventful weekend!

Sunday was more relaxing. Kylee slept over saturday night, so sunday morning we all went to church and then came home to lay out in the sunshine! It was so nice!! A little later we went and had dinner at Casey's parents's house, it was yummy! Casey and I went for a motorcycle ride together, and it was so much fun! We just drove all around Wellsville, and it was awesome because I love Wellsville so much!!

Well hope you are all doing well!!

He did it!!!

2010-05-09T21:07:00.000-07:00

That's right folks! Casey is a college GRADUATE!!! I'm so very very proud of him! He has worked so hard for this and it's so crazy that he is finally graduated! He still has to go on and get his masters in accounting, but to have these 5 years behind him is comforting! I can't express how pround I am, he's such a hard worker, and I'm proud he is my husband! I know he is doing this so that we can have a good life together, and it will be worth it in the end!!

So for his graduation, I knew all the restaurants in Logan would be way crazy, so I suggested we have a fun family Barbaque. It turned out very well in fact, and we had plenty of room in our backyard that everyone could just park it and hang out! We had hamburgers and hot dogs, and alot of people from both sides came to support Casey and to congradulate him!! After our little barbaque we headed up to Casey's Graduation. It was indeed boring, but inspiring at the same time I guess. I was so proud when I watched him cross that stage!! Congradulations honey! I love you!!!

The Roaring 20's!!!

2010-04-17T22:16:00.000-07:00

Every year my whole family attends the Annual Blue Ribbon Bennefit Dinner and Auction for the Child and Family Support Center. Each year is a different theme, in previous years themes have included "Phantom of the Opera", "James Bond: 007", and "Pirates of the Carribean"! And this year's theme as you probably guessed by my tital was "The Roaring 20's!!" And it was so so so much fun this year! We all dressed up and so many other people that came dressed up as Flapper Girls and Gangsters! The evening included taking pictures with a prop, walking around all the silent action items, and also the drawing items! So many great places donated so much stuff for us to auction off and it really turned out great!! After dinner the entertainment included a few dancers, and my sisters and I sang 3 songs by Renee Olstead! She is like the female version of Michael Buble. So that was scary but I think we did well! (I hope!) The live auction was also very fun, alot of very cool stuff was auctioned off. Other than all the it is a very fun social event, and it was very fun to see how everyone had dressed up. And also it was for a very good cause that I know most of the people there were very passionette about. Even like a feel like a don't do much for the center, I certainly love the place and what it does and offers! I certainly try my best to go to fundraisers and events! But other than being a Crisis Center for children, it offers so much more in preventing child abuse, with tons of classes, and the crisis hotline! I blogged about this last year, and posted some of the facts about child abuse in the U.S. and in Cache Valley, and I would like to do that again, just so some of you are more educated on what the Child and Family Support Center is trying to prevent.

Each day in the U.S., more than 4 children die as a result of child abuse in the home.

More than three-quarters (78.7 per cent) of the children who die are younger than four years of age.
Of these fatalities, 89 percent were under the age of eight; 43.6 percent were under the age of one.
One of every seven victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies were under the age of six.
Among rape victims less than 12 years of age, 90% of the children knew the offender, according to police-recorded incident data.
Child abuse is reported approximately every 10 seconds.

I got this information from the CFCS's website, these are certainly not all the facts, but if you would like to check out the website and see what else the Center does please do! http://www.cachecfsc.org/

It honestly breaks my heart to here about children who are abused in different ways, because no child or person for that matter should EVER have to go through any kind of abuse. Children are supposed to be little, and curious, and giggly, and full of life and energy! Not scared and afraid to be home or around those who should love them. We can all help. Even if you feel you can't do much there are plenty of ways to help. One being that you can run the 5k/10K the Center is holding the 1st of May in Wellsville. More information about the race and other fundraisers will be on there website. We should all help let them be little...

Here are some pictures of our fun evening at the Dinner!

Me and My Gangster!

Grammy and I

The girls!

The whole Family!

Baby Animale Days!

2010-04-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

Any of you who know me best know I love love love animals!! So I absolutely had to go to Baby Animal Days at the American West Heritage Farm! It was tons of fun this year because I got to go with my sisters Amanda and Jaydale and my nephews and niece. The six of us always do so much together, and I'm so greatful that I'm so close to my sisters that we can do all of these fun things together. This is something I also would have enjoyed doing with my husband, had tax season been over yet!! But anyways, going with my sisters and the kids was super fun because the kids were just so excited to see the animals! Tatey loved the goats! But he wasn't too sure about the baby calfs! He wouldn't even go near them. I think Kylee and Wyatt loved everything they saw! They even had some cute tiny little baby bears there from Yellowstone! So that was very fun to see! Here are some fun pictures of our day!

Wyatt and Kylee pettin the baby moo!

Tatey loved riding the train!

Me Manda and Tatey all riding the train! Kylee Jaydale and Wyatt were further in the back

Jaydale and I

I always love to get group shots of all of us when we go somewhere fun!!

Easter!

2010-04-08T12:49:00.000-07:00

This Easter was tons of fun this year! My whole family ate a yummy dinner up at my parents house. After we all were very stuffed, we went outside where the Easter Bunny left all the kids lots and lots of eggs! They all got way too much candy! They were fun to watch getting their eggs. They did go all crazy like my siblings and I would, we would be running and searching everywhere!! The kids were just walking around picking up eggs haha, it was funny! After they found all their eggs, we drew up another 4 sqare court, becuase all that lovely (horrible!) snow washed ours away, and we showed Jesse a mad game of 4 Square! We have so much fun playing together, and I'm so happy I have a husband that like to do that kind of stuff with me, and I'm glad I have such a fun, close family where we can enjoy all the fun things!! Hope you all have a fun Easter!!

The whole fam!

Tatey and Dax searching for eggs!

Kylee and Wyatt

me and Casey

4 Square fun!

Out new favorite game!

2010-03-30T16:59:00.000-07:00

Every other Sunday Casey and I go out to my parents house for dinner, and we almost always play games, whether it be UNO Attack (which is wicked fun by the way) Scrabble slam, and all sorts of others. But this week we played 4 Square! I seriously haven't played since I was in elementry school and neither had my family or Casey! It was so much fun! A few weeks ago Amanda and I had taken the kids to the wellsville elemetry school park where there is a 4 Square court and also a playground ball that the school out left out into the yard. So I suggested we try it out! Turns out it was freakin fun, so this week while Casey and I went out to my parents we drew out a 4 square court with Chalk in the Driveway, and played! It was me, Casey, Amanda, Jaydale, Kylee, Wyatt, and even my Dad joined in the fun!! Although I have to admit, playing made me use a lot of muscles I haven't used in a while, like my thighs and buns! Needless that say I'm pretty sure, and I know Amanda is too! It was really so much fun!! I love my family so much, and I'm glad that we all love and enjoy doing these kinds of things together, and that we stay close by doing all these fun things together! Here are some fun pictures of the event!!

Baby Blankies!

2010-03-02T18:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, according to Jesika, she tagged me months ago to blog about this, but it was more like 2 days ago! haha anyways here goes!

I was tagged to blog about something that is very special to me, and that I have had since I was a baby. Casey has no such objects, so I decided to use my sisters. That's right! We all have baby blankets that we all still sleep with! Jaydale will not rest if she is not buried with her blankies when she dies, and Amanda and I agree. We must have them with us, even in the afterlife!

Here are Jaydale's Blankies. I have no idea what they even looked like before they spent almost 30 years with Jaydale. But this is what they look like now!

I don't know what Amanda's blanket looked like either, but it's also in rags. My grandma Lanae apparently hated it and convinced Amanda when she was little to cover it up with a Blanket she made, and only showing a little part of her Blankie through a heart shaped hole. Manda loves it though!

And last of all, Mine! I even have no idea what mine used to look like, but I think there is a baby picture somewhere with it. If you look closly you'll see a little stringy rag piece. This peaple, used to be a quilt. Evendently I went no where without this blanket, or some terrible tradegy happened where my blankie was ruined and my family refuses to tell me about it, for it may bring up old nightmares, I don't know, but I'll lean more towards the taking it everywhere theory. My mom hated that I slept with this little rag, becuase when I would wake in the morning it would always be wrapped around my neck, so Jaydale had the solution of tying it to another blanket, because there was no way I was giving that up! So after 20 years, here are what my blankets look like! They are the things I can never sleep without, I hold them up to my chest while a sleep, just feels weird without it! And my sisters would feel the same! So there you have it Jesika! I hope you enjoy!

I tag Ashley to write about her "silky!" haha yes I still remember it!

All About Me!

2010-03-01T09:21:00.001-08:00

Chelsie tagged me for this! So here goes!

10 years ago: I was in 5th grade at Wellsville Elemetary. My teacher was Mrs. Goodsell and my best friend was Makenzie Dennis, and I beleive I had a crush on Clayton White haha! Riding the bus was my favorite time of the day, becuase it was such a long ride home, and I spent the time with my friends. I had a tree hut down by the Canal where my cousin Jordan and I spent most of our summers. I was a bit of a tomboy, and luckily so was Makenzie. But I spent alot of time playing with Jordan too. We played legos, cars, ninjas on my tramp, we played down in the hut, and spent nights out under the stars on the tramp, only for me to wake up with my eyes swollen because that was mosquitos favorite places on me to bite! I was learning to drive our new red 4 wheeler, and was with Amanda when she crased it into the canal water, when I begged her "please don't jump that hill!!" I think I also spent some time pretending to be an indian as well. I made my own bow out of a stick and some string, and pretended to shoot stuff. My dog Bailey Girl was my sidekick, we spent alot of time running around the fields together! Basketball became my favorite sport at this age, and I played it almost ever recess, and sometimes after school. This was a fun age for me and I miss it, it was very care-free and I was very spirited.

5 Years Ago: I was a Sophmore at Mt. Crest High, I was a little punk rocker wearing bright pink pants and bracelets all over my arms, and I was very nervous about being in high school. My friends at the time were Jasmine, Chelsie, Shaelee, Shae, Shar, April and Alisha, and many more. I don't yet my license till the summer. My friends and I spend alot of time together, messing around and playing dress up. I loved punk rock music! I date a guy named Matt Bodily, and that lasts off and on for two years. I go to my first dance with Chad Wallentine before I meet Matt though. This year I try out for Caprielles, and Softball and make niether. My mom convinces me to try out for Cheer, and I make it! No one at home beleives me when I call to share the news! (Thanks for beleiveing in me!) It was probably shocking considering I was a little punk. But the next year I drop the punk look.

5 Months Ago: It was November. I am in my 3rd year working at Mt. Crest as a Special Needs Aide, and I love it!! I'm married to Casey and he is working at Saunders and Wansgaurd. We spend Thanksgiving at my parents house this year with all my siblings. Not much else is going on.

5 Things on my To Do list today:
1- Take my W4 to Cache County School District.
2- Change a diaper
3-Get Peer tutor assignments done
4-Make Dinner
5-Watch the Vampire Diaries I missed on Thursday

5 Snacks I Enjoy;
1-Nachos!
2-Chips and Salsa
3- Cottage Cheese, Salade Surpreme, and Rits crackers!
4-Cheese Balls
5-Fruits and Veggies

5 Things I would do if I suddenly became a Billionaire:
1-Buy Casey and I our dream house, complete with Farm!
2-Make a generous donation to the Child and Family support Center
3-Buy my dad a corvette, and my mom and escalade!
4-Buy Scooter a wife!
5-Pay some guys to date my sisters! haha Jk!

5 of my Bad Habits:
1-I love to shop, Casey calls this a bad habit
2-I love to sleep in!
3-I always forget something! No matter what!
4-I forget sometimes that my car is in first gear when I stop, so I take my foot off the clutch and I stall it!
5-I caddle scooter like he's my baby. Well he is so it doesn't bother me!

5 Places I have Lived:
1-Murray Salt Lake City
2-Wellsville
3- Mt. Sterling
4- Logan
5- Hopefully no where else!!

5 Jobs I have Had:
1-Hyrum Chevron
2- Wellsville Welcome Mart
3-Blackstone Restaurant
4-Mt. Crest High
5-Cleaning houses

5 Things people don't know about me:
1-I sleep with my baby blankets
2-When I was my hands in a public place, and I have to pull the lever exactly 7 times for a paper towel.
3- I love going for walks with Scooter in quiet places like the River Walk
4-I love Garlic in all my dinners!
5-My left elbow bends the opposite way!

I tag YOU!!!

The Golden Spike

2010-01-27T16:15:00.000-08:00

Well I haven't wrote for a minute! Not too much has been happening, Casey has been very busy inbetween work and school, and I am just doing the same old! But we squeeze some fun stuff in there too! Last Sunday, my dad called and invited Casey and I to go with he and my mom up to Promontory Point. I figured I hadn't been there since 2nd grade, so what the heck! Well Casey and I endured the hour and 1/2 drive of no man's land, and then we made it! We started out in the front area where we paid our 5 dollars to look around, and the lady at the desk recognized my dad from a few weeks earlier! Haha it was pretty funny! We then made our way around back where the old railroad was and stood on the spot where the two trains met, and the golden spike was placed. It's not their anymore though, which I thought was crap! They donated it to some college museum. Oh well still pretty cool to see old photographs of old saloons and motels, and it was odd to think that in 1869 the wild wild west was right there! It's also weird to think that all those people and buildings are gone now, but that it used to be a thriving little Boom Town! after that we went down to the shop where they held the replica's of the Jupiter, and 119 trains. The real ones were actually scrapped, which kind of sucks, but I guess they didn't know they would be kind famous! The guy who takes care of the trains told us all about the trains, and how to clean them and such. And he even let me climb into train, which is not allowed! But all in all it was a fun little learning day that I got to spend with my sweetheart and my parents! Here are some fun pictures of our little adventure!

Casey and I on the last spike site!

My parents

Learning!

Standing by the Jupiter!

Ridin the 119!

A Tribute to JoAnn

2010-01-13T15:17:00.000-08:00

I'm posting this as a tribute to JoAnn for those of you who haven't seen it, and also because of what a wonderful person she was! This article explains about how wonderful she was, and some very honest truths were said about her, but it doesn't really do her justice becuase she was so much more than words can describe! I can't even describe how much she meant to me but I will try my hardest. She was such a wonderful, beautiful, sweet woman! I learned so much from her, her compassion and forgiveness. Whenever I saw her, she never missed a chance to tell me that I was beautiful and that she loved me. She really lived. I don't think she ever missed a chance to tell anyone she knew that she loved them. She truely was a deciple of Christ, I've never know anyone like her. To go through the things she did, and still the heart she had through it all was amazing! She was the bravest person I knew. She also did so much volunteer work. She introduced my family to it at the Child and Family Support Center, and I'm so glad she did. She'd given us a gift. She knew how much it would bless our lives to help and give to others. So as a Tribute to her, I will try my hardest to live, and to always tell the ones I love that I love them, and I'll try to stay in volunteer work, and I'll try to be more forgiving of others, and to be more Christ-like, becuase she was all those things and so much more. Those of you who knew JoAnn knew how great she was, and those of you who didn't, I wish you had had the honor of having her in your lives. I was truely blessed to have had her in mine.

You were such a wonderful person JoAnn and I hope that you know I love you and Miss you so much! Till we meet again!

This is and Article Published by the Herald Journal today.

Local volunteer Autry dead at 67

By Emilie H. Wheeler
Published:
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:48 AM CST
JoAnn Autry, a well-known local community volunteer whose daughter was murdered nearly a decade ago, has died after battling cancer for several years.Autry, 67, was called “dignified,” “forgiving” and “courageous” by those who knew her. Funeral services for Autry will take place Saturday.Despite her daughter’s murder and losing her husband, Leroy, to cancer in 2001, she was optimistic and caring for all, said Cache County Deputy Attorney Don Linton.“Every time I’ve seen her she always just gives you a big hug and asks how you were doing,” he said.
Linton was one of several Cache County attorneys who helped in the prosecution against Cody Lynn Nielsen, who in January 2004 was convicted of several charges, including capital aggravated murder of Trisha Autry, a 15-year-old Hyrum teen who went missing in June 2000. Her remains were discovered nearly a year later.JoAnn Autry was involved with social work before her daughter’s death, and afterward she worked with law enforcement agencies and local nonprofits to help others in need.Between January and December 2006, Autry worked as the Child & Family Support Center as its first development coordinator. Her responsibilities included raising community awareness about the center and planning fundraisers.“She’s nothing short of amazing,” said Esterlee Molyneux, the center’s executive director. “She’s just absolutely a miracle worker.”Molyneux said Autry started the Circle of Friends group, which implements fundraisers. That committee is still going strong, she said.Autry resigned in December 2006 amidst health concerns, but Molyneux said she never really stopped working.“Even three weeks ago, she carried a big armful of donations in — her legacy lives on here,” she said.Autry is survived by her four living children; Trisha was her youngest. Autry often spoke of her LDS faith sustaining her through her trials.“It’s not like I don’t have my times, but we are not destroyed by our grief because we have that eternal hope,” she said in 2002.In the years after Trisha’s disappearance and murder, JoAnn Autry and other family members learned more about missing and exploited children and counseled other victims. A year after Trisha’s disappearance, the family organized the Trisha Autry Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to raise awareness and provide education to parents, children, church, school, state and local leaders about missing and abducted children. Volunteers with the foundation distributed thousands of DNA identification kits at activities throughout Cache Valley.In the years that led up to Nielsen’s murder trial and even after, Autry kept in close contact with several Cache County attorneys. Tony Baird, who served as second chair to then-County Attorney Scott Wyatt, said he was continually amazed at Autry’s optimism.“She never allowed that experience to poison her attitude toward life,” he said. “She was just incredibly positive and incredibly compassionate. She was just a dang good woman.”James Swink, the current county attorney, met Autry years before Trisha was murdered. In the early 1990s, Autry worked at Utah State University in the school’s substance abuse office.Swink said Autry was “fantastic” in her work at USU and worked to make a difference in the community over the years he knew her.“She was the most dignified, kind and forgiving person I’ve ever met,” he said. “She just exuded so much love for other people.”Linton remembers waiting for the jury to come back with a sentencing decision after the prosecution had argued for the death penalty. Autry, however, told the attorneys she wasn’t sure she wanted that.Autry later told The Herald Journal she’d realized it was important to forgive Nielsen.“Cody Nielsen is a child of God as well and we have to remember that and let God work in his life as well,” she said in 2004.

Chirstmas, New Years, and Mocktails!!

2010-01-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

This year for Chirstmas we had alot of fun! Casey and I spent the holidays going to about 5 different family parties. First was a family party for all my family on my mom's side, up until a few years ago we alwasy had it on Christmas Eve and at my Grandma Sharon's house, but now since her house is too small to fit our rather large family we have it at the Wellsville Tabernacle a few days before Christmas. We also started including Santa Clause in our parties and the kids just love it!!

My Grandma did end up having a little shin dig on Christmas eve, but as an open house so that it wasn't so crowded. After that we went to JoAnne Autry's house to Carol as out last 10 Days of Christmas gift to her. For 10 days we left little gifts on her doostep, and each night she tried to catch us but she wasn't quick enough!! We decided that we're going to make that a tradition every year to someone in need. Christmas Eve all my siblings and Casey and I all slept over had my parents house so that we could watch all the cute little kids open their presents! Casey was so good to me, he got me an Ipod touch (which i am it love with!) and some clothes and also the whole series of Harry Potter movies! I got him clothes for work that he need badly, and the office season 5! So after we opened our presents we ate some omlets (made best by my dad) and got ready to head over to Casey's Aunt Susie's hosue for another chirstmas party! We had alot of fun over there eating some great food, playing the wii, and also some fun games!! Casey's parents and Grandparents were very generous in giving us money for christmas, it was much needed!!

New years eve Casey and I ended up going to see Pandora, which is a pretty dang awesome movie and I recommend seeing it! After that we went home changed into our sweats and then my brother called. He, Jenni, and Amanda wanted us to come to a party with them and watch several old christmas trees burn while we brought in the new year. So we figured why not!? So we got dressed, headed over the paradise and watched a bunch of guys pour gas all over some trees and we watched them burn!! It was pretty fun hanging out with My big Bro and Sister! After that, we came home and went right to bed! haha we are so old.

On new years day, my good friend Sarah MaCriss had a Cocktail/Mocktail party, as the first party of the year. Casey and I went, looking our best and had a really good time. We didn't know anyone there, but it was fun talking to people and eating the yummy food!

We had such a good Holiday and break, and we hope you all did too!!

Good news!

2009-12-17T10:24:00.000-08:00

My Car is FIXABLE!! YAY!

A Series of Unfortunate Events...

2009-12-13T09:39:00.000-08:00

Casey and I met on March 29, 2008. My sister set us up and we've been together ever since!

You could say we've been through alot in our first year of marriage, so I'll start at the top!!

A few days before our wedding, my Grandma Sharon had a heart attack and was in the hospital, and unable to attend my wedding. That was really hard for me.

The day before I started feeling sick, and was sick for the next few days, which means I was sick for my wedding day. I tried very hard to enjoy that day, and I did, but I'm sure you all know how it feels to be sick, and all you want is to be in bed in your sweats watching a movie or sleeping, and not in a huge dress talking to alot of people haha. But I did very much love my reception and how it turned out, and having my friends and family there, I just wish I hadn't been sick! The next day we headed down to Salt Lake to catch a flight to Vegas. I was looking forward to days of relaxation. When we reached our flight and took our seats, we set off for Vegas! We were about half way there when our pilot comes on the speaker and says we are having a few engine problems and that we would have to turn around and go back to salt lake. Well we just so happened to be sitting next to a guy that fixes and works on airplanes for a living, and he told us that what the pilot said "problems with the engines" he really meant "One of the engines died so we'll have to turn around so we don't crash!" So you can imagine how that made us feel! But we returned safely to Salt Lake and ate some lunch (airport food sucks by the way) while we waited an hour for another flight to Vegas. Well we eventually made it down to Vegas and when we got to our hotel room, we were both so tired that we fell asleep by 6 o clock! Well we did some fun things in Vegas and had some fun experiences, when all the sudden it started to snow. We just so happened to be in Vegas when the weather decided it wanted to make breaking record snow in Vegas. While we were there it snowed the most it has EVER snowed in Vegas! Isn't that nice? Of course now I can look back on these things and laugh, they are funny now, but what a time we had!

We've had a very fun first year, and if this year was supposed to be the hardest, then that was easy!! We've had alot of fun together, and had some fun experiences with both sides of our families. So today is our anniversary, but we decided to celebrate it yesterday on a saturday. I woke up to a dozen roses and a silver bag with perfum and a new I-trip for my car! My sweetie is so good to me. I gave him a brand new wallet, becuase his was starting to look pretty sad! Well we decided we wanted to go down to salt lake to P.F. Changs, (best restaurant ever made) and see the Temple lights, and also finish up some christmas shopping we've been needing to do. Well the canyon was pretty bad, but we got through it ok, and we decided we had better take the old high way to the freeway so we don't get in a wreck. Well we totally jinxed ourselves. We were driving in front of Walker Cinemas when the car in front of us slid our of control, car spinning, and we could do nothing to avoid hitting it. So yes, we wrecked our car! Wasn't our fault though thank goodness, and everyone was alright, it just totally sucks! We wrecked my last car in January, which also wasn't our fault, but just the process of getting a new car blows! They think my jeep will be able to be fixed, and I'm so hoping that will happen! I'll cry if I have to go throught that whole process again! So my parents had to come over and get us, there was no driving of the jeep, and they felt so bad that they took us to Maddox. It cheered me up a little, but I was very much looking forward to eating at P.F. Changs and seeing the temple lights and spending that quality time with my husband. But if wedding memories weren't enough, why not make our 1st aniversary memorable too!! Be safe out there and Happy Holidays everyone!

Ginger Bread Houses!!

2009-12-08T18:07:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday night, Casey's grandma and grandpa invited us over to make some fun Gingerbread houses! It's a tradition they do every year, my family does it as well and luckily it wasn't on the same day like last year! But this year was lots of fun! Wyatt our nephew wanted so bad to come with us so we let him and he had a ton of fun eating all that candy and sticking it in the frosting!!!

Workin on our sweet house!

Me Scooter, Sandy and Casey

Casey and his Grandma

The finished product!!

Busy Busy!

2009-11-28T13:51:00.000-08:00

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know I ate way too much, but I loved it! This year was Casey and I's turn to have thanksgiving at my parents house, so all my other siblings were there as well, I had so much fun with them, and I'm so grateful for my family and how supportive we all are of each other, and I'm so Thankful for my wonderful husband and all that he does! When we returned home from that lovely feast I was just too excited to put up all my Christmas items, that I made Casey help me put up my tree! I decorated it that night with all my left over wedding decorations and it turned out so pretty! I love it! The picture doesn't do it justice.

Yesterday one of my Best Friends that I seriously haven't seen in MONTHS finally came into town and so we all went out to lunch to catch up! It was so much fun seeing Jesika and catching up! The only time we really know what's going on with each other is on out blogs!!

Happy Holidays!

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2009-11-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

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This is Halloween!! Halloween!! Halloween!!

2009-11-01T19:04:00.000-08:00

This Halloween was alot of fun this year! My family had us over to carve pumkins the sunday before, we all got pretty creative. I even had Casey carve Scooter a pumpkin, it looks pretty good!

The whole Family and our pumpkins

Scooter's in the middle

Casey and his Mt. Dew pumkin

Me and my pumkin

Then on Halloween day, my sisters and I took the kids, (Kylee, Wyatt, Tate and Dax) to the mall for the little trick or treat deal they had going on there. My sisters and I also decided to dress up for this event. The kids had so much fun! After that, we went taco time for some delicious Americanized Mexican food. Later that night we took the kids trick or treating around Mt. Sterling, around where my parents live, and then a few houses down in Wellsville. Wyatt was really fun to watch this year, because he knows the meaning of it all, and all the candy! Amanda had alot of fun with him and her little Tatey, he's getting quite the personality too. After we did that for a while, Casey and I went home and watched Hocus Pocus, it's my most favorite Halloween movie! Casey wasn't too impressed, but that is probably becuase he is a guy. But he still watched it without falling asleep, so i'm sure he liked it more than he was letting on haha. I was so excited to actually have little trick or treaters at my house this year, but since we got home a little later, I only had two little ones, and had missed all the early ones. But it was still fun! Here are some fun pictures, enjoy!

Scooter in his Pumkin costume. He really hates the hat.

Me and Mr. Scoots!

Me and Kylee

Jenni Jaydale and Dax

Jaydale and I

The little Pirate! (Tatey) and Spider Man! (Dax)

Boo at the Zoo!!

2009-10-11T13:53:00.001-07:00

Yesterday on the 10th, I thought it would be fun to get my sisters and their kids together to go to Boo at the Zoo!! Before we went though, we met at El Sol! We hadn't been there forever so it was fun to grab a little lunch. After a bean barrito and some nachos we headed over to Willow Park for Boo at the Zoo! The kids had so much fun, and were able to dress up! Kylee dressed as a witch, Wyatt was a tiger, and little Tate was the cutest little cow! We got to walk all around the park, as the kids participated in all the fun activities! We had a blast!! Here are some fun pictures!!

Cutest little moo!!

Wyatt

Kylee

Little Tatey!

Jaydale

Manda

I tried to be the mean lady, i thought i did pretty good

Wyatt and Kylee in their cute costumes!

Sittin next to ol' Frank

BOO AT THE ZOO!

After Boo at the Zoo was over, we all went back to my house to contiue the festivities and make yummy halloween cookies! We had so much fun making the cookies, and just talking. I'm so blessed to have two sisters that I can have this time with, and gossip with haha, and I'm so grateful that we all get along as good as we do, they are the best sisters!! Love you both! I'm also very greatful that I have wonderful nephews, and a niece that I can spend time with too! I love them all!! Here are some cute pictures of our cookie making experiance!

Makin cookies!

Manda's cookies, not a true statement, but funny anyways

Jaydale's cookies!

Kylee's cute ghost!

The skull i made!

Eating our delisious cookies!!

Later that night, Casey and I went to Maddox with Casey's Family to help celebrate Casey's Grandparents 50th Anniversary! I can't even imagine what it would be like to be together for 50 years! But I'm excited to experience that with Casey!! Here are a few pics!

Casey and I

Casey's whole fam!

Casey's grandparents! Congrats on 50 years!!

Happy Birthday Dad!

2009-09-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

Today is my Dad's Birthday, so yesterday me, my sisters, and my mom all threw him a huge surprise birthday party! We invited all his friends and family, and just about everyone we invited was able to show up! It was so much fun to put together, and we all had so much fun watching dad's face, he had no idea. I know he had a really great time seeing old friends, and his family that came up to support the BIG 50!! My dad seriously is the best dad in the world, I can probably count on one hand the times he's ever yelled at me in my entire life, and that's pretty good! I remember in high school my dad would always fix my car, and i never even had to ask, he always just knew what needed to be done and did it, or there were times when he would leave 20's in my viser and say "don't tell your mom" haha, he's seriously the coolest. If any of you know my dad, you know he's just the most laid back guy, and has the funniest sense of humor. He's the best dad anyone could ask for, and I'm glad he's my dad!

Here are some fun pictures from his surprise party!

A picture of my dad when he was a baby

The candy station, and pictures of his boat, "The Lady J" He loves that thing

Dad in his blindfold, mom ran him into the door!

Dad very surprised!

Dad in his birthday hat!

Cute cookies Amanda and I made, some say "here lies dale's youth"

Dad talking to an old friend

Dad and mom

Me Manda and Grandma hangin out

Flaming Gorge

2009-08-30T14:04:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, Casey and I went to Flaming Gorge with my parents, my bother Jesse, and My sister Jaydale and her daughter Kylee. And of course we brought the dogs! We had so much fun! My dad used to go fishing there with his dad, so it's one of his most very favorite places to visit. I hadn't been up there for 5 years so I'm glad a got a chance to go up. Unfortunatly we didn't get any tubing in, but the boys caught a couple of fish while Jaydale and I laid out on the front of the boat trying to get a tan! Casey caught the biggest fish on that trip. He was pretty excited about it. But anyways, we got there last Friday night about 7, so we just had some yummy dutch oven made by my talented dad, and then off to bed! Saturday we spent the day trolling around Horseshoe Canyon. It was alot of fun. Then sunday we packed up our things, and drove a little ways to a lookout point looking over the Gorge. It showed what kind of animals and fish were in the area, and had some trails to some other great lookout spots. I'm grateful I have such a rad family I can do those kind of things with, we have so much fun together! Here are some fun pics!

Kylee and mom in the front of the boat!

Mr. Scoot in a life jacket! haha he hated it

Kylee and Jaydale

Trying to get a tan!

Casey's big catch!

Jesse's catch

Kylee the fish

Jaydale and I swimming

Me and Scoots swimmin! He hated ever minute of it

My lover and I

A mountain man

A mountain lion tried to eat us

Mom and dad

Jesse, Jaydale, Kylee, Mom, Dad, Casey and me

Casey and I standing on a cliff.

Just walking

Casey in a crack!

Just shootin the breeze!

On our way home we stopped to look at Jesse's first job up in Flaming Gorge. Good job brother!

Summer Happenings!

2009-08-17T18:31:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a pretty busy August for Casey and I. Casey has been spending monday through Thursday up in Alpine Wy. building a cabin for the last 3 weeks, and although it's hard for me to have him gone that long, it really makes me appreciate him more! At the very end of July and beginning of August I got the opportunity to go to California with my mom, my sister Jaydale, and her daughter Kylee. We stayed in a cute little beach house on Newport Beach with my mom's really great friend Sandy. We had so much fun playing in the ocean, shopping, and mostly just relaxing!

Kylee, me Sandy and Jaydale standing in front of the cute beach house!

Getting ready to boogie board! I wasn't very good at it.

Kylee playing in shark water.

After I got home from Cali, one of my dearest friends, Erin Hunnicutt, from Minnesota and her family were in town, so I got the opportunity to hang out with her one day and catch up on things. It was so fun to see her! Casey and I took her boating in his parent's boat, we had tons of fun!

Kylee just recently had a mini Cheer Camp, and did awesome in it! Hopefully she'll follow me and be an MC Cheer Leader when she gets into high school! Me, my mom, Amanda, Wyatt, Baby Tate and Kendra all went to support her. Here are some fun pictures.

The cheerleader!

Her supporters!

On the last day of work for summer school with the special needs kids, we took them to willow park zoo. They all had so much fun seeing the animals and just hangin out.

Me and one of my favorite students! Brooke

My boss Jane and I

Um, yes this is an albino Porkupine. Crazy right? I thought it was so rad so i took a picture

One friday, Casey and I wanted to spend some time together, since he is working up in Alpine for most of the week, so we went up to Tony's Grove. It was so beautiful up there and I'm glad we had a chance to go. Scooter absolutely hates hates hates the water, so it was a challenge to get him in, but we did it! Unfortunately, I have the worst alergies anyone could ever have, and so of course as nature would have it, I got the runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes, so we weren't able to stay for very long. I spent the rest of the night in bed with a tissue up my nose! It's insane what alergies do to me. They just take me out with on shot! But anyways, I'm glad we got some alone family time together for a while. Casey is such a good trooper, and took such good care of me when we got home.

Casey and Scoot sittin on a log!

Scoot hates the water!

And as many of you know the Fair was just recently in town, I ended up going with Jaydale and Kylee, and met up with my mom and dad, and Amanda and her kids. We had alot of fun. We started out by seeing the animals. I tried talking my dad into buying me another goat. That didn't fly. And then we checked out the chickens. Any of you who know me at all, know I love chickens! As soon has Casey and I get a house, we're starting a chicken farm! haha But anyways, we ended the night getting the kids tickets and letting them ride the rides for a while. I rode the farris wheel with Kylee. Haha she made sure everyone she knew saw that she was on the ride by yelling and waving. Needless to say I was like "ok i think they can see you!" haha but she was rather excited.

Kylee and I on the Farris Wheel

My mom and dad in front of the Carisol

So Wyatt seriously hates you to take pictures of him when he doesn't want it to be done, so this it was he looks like when he's trying to tell me no haha, i think it's so funny!

Kylee getting ready to swing!

Wyatt thought he was pretty rad in this hot rod. Haha except the whole time he was trying to figure out why he would only go into circles and why he couldn't drive this baby through the crowd!

And finally, last friday, Amanda had a Girls Night, so me Jaydale, and her friend Lisa and a few others showed up and we had a good time hanging out and eating food! We ended the night in a little game of Rock Band. I'm so glad I have two sisters that I get along with, and can hang out with. We get so crazy when we're together and i love it. It makes for good memories! Love you both!!

There is no explaination for this.

Drummers are hot!

We be jammin'

The band.

And now finally bringing my blog to an end, on Saturday Casey entered the Cache Valley Biathlon. He Ran 5 miles, and came straight back, got on his bike and prepared to ride the required 13 miles. He probably would have gotten 1st place in his age group, but he was almost to the halfway mark, and got a flat tire. I didn't have my phone so he had to hitch hike back the the stake center in wellsville. I felt really bad, he was pretty disapointed that he wasn't able to finish. And any of you who know Casey, knows how competitive he is, so he was rather mad. He did super great in the run though and actually got a prize for that. I'm really greatful that I'm married to someone who is really into staying in shape and eating right, it makes me want to be that way too, he's and awesome example and I'm so happy he is my husband.

All the runners. Casey is on the far right. Can't really see him

Running in to get his bike.

On his bike and heading out!

Thanks to those of you who read the MEGA BLOG, I know it was long, but you did it!

The 4th

2009-07-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

This 4th of July was alot of fun this year, we spent it with my side of the family and had tons of fun. On the 4th we tried to have have a fire and roast Marshmallows, we made a few, but then it turned out to be way to windy, so we went inside, watched the logan fireworks from the window, and then went home. Saturday we went to the Cruise in as we do every and had so much fun checking out all the cool cars. My bro-in-law Josh entered his truck this year, so it was fun to watch him and Wyatt drive in the cruise in. I think Wyatt had alot of fun becuase he really, really loves cars.

Casey eatin a s'more

Chillin by the fire!

Me and Kylee are the same age in this picture haha, we love sparklers!

Dad roastin a mallow!

Our freakin sweet glasses!

Me and my Honey

On sunday before Casey and I went over to my parents house, we decided to go to the River Walk and try out some fishing. Turns out the river was a little too fast where we were so we just kinda hung out enjoying each other and our surroundings. We went to my parents house after that and played some fun games, and hung out with the family and watched fireworks a little later. Here are some fun pics, enjoy!

Playin a game kinda like Horse shoes.

Wyatt was pretty excited about his sparkler. I think this picture is so funny!

Fishing and Father's day

2009-06-24T16:29:00.000-07:00

When Casey and I decided to get married last year, he was trying to think of ways to ask my dad if he could marry his daughter. He was at my house and my dad was out in the shop working on somthing, so Casey decided to go help him out. Casey finally got up the courage and asked my dad if he could marry me, but dad said "yes, but only on one condition." Casey replied "what's that?" My dad said "You have to come fishing with me and the boys up the Flaming Gorge every year!" So this last week Casey had to keep his end of the bargain and went fishing with my dad, uncle Be-Rad, Jesse, Brandon, and a few other guys. It rained alot, but he still had a really great time.

Casey's Big Catch!

The boys came home last saturday, so Sunda, on Father's Day we celebrated with a Fish Fry! We ate the fish the boys caught, it was so yummy! We all brought pot luck to complete the meal. We also celebrated all the June birthdays. There are alot. Tayten's is on the 9th, mine is on the 15th, Casey's and Wyatt's is on the 16th, Jesse's is on the 21st, and Kassie's birthday is in June as well.

Blowing out his birthday candles!

Hotties! (yes my hair is brown)

June birthday people.

Pa opening his presents

After we were done eating, us Nelson girls get a little crazy, and I had the super idea to go out and jump on the tramp and take pictures of ourselves. It was a good idea too, becuase some awesome pictures came out of it!

Like this one for instance, haha look at amanda

And Jaydale looks pretty excited about this jump!

Good times for sure!

Lagoon, Graduation, and a Fun Run!

2009-06-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

Last week I got the opportunity to go to Lagoon with our Senior Special Ed. Kids. It was so much fun! I love all of the kids I work with so much, and it was tons of fun to go to Lagoon and hang out with our Seniors. They graduated on Tuesday, and it's safe to say that I'm going to miss them so much!!! We had 5 the graduated, that's the most we've ever had that graduated at the same time. I'll miss them a ton! Here are a few pictures from Lagoon.

Clay (an aide i work with) and Aaron

Bo, Erica, me and Gloria (another aide)

Gloria and Jane (my boss)

Aaron and I, I will miss this kid right here! He's so funny!

The car ride home, yay! We're all a little tired...

Well on Wednesday I beleive it was, my darling niece Kylee graduated from the 5th grade!! It's so crazy to me that she is going to start middle school in august! She's just growing up so fast, it's crazy! Kylee is like a little sister to me, and I love her so much, and can't beleive she is growing up! I didn't get any actual pictures of the graduation, but Jaydale threw an excellent BBQ in her honor, it was tons of fun, and the whole family came to support her!

Here's a few pictures of Kylee when she was younger, so cute!!

I love love love this picture!!!!

One of my favorite pictures! I was about 10 in this i think.

Little Wyatt and Maverick! Two cuties!

Kassie and Kylee

Mom and Dad chillin ha

Me and the beautiful Grad herself!!

everyone enjoyin the grub!

And las of all, this morning Casey got me up at 7:30!! He did the Providence Fun Run and got 3rd in his age group, and 5th over-all. I'm so proud of my hubby! He's such a good runner! Here are some pictures of that.

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-26T20:30:00.000-07:00

We sure had an eventful weekend, and tons of fun! It started off on friday, where Casey took me to Sports Authority and bought me some biker get up for our road bikes! And after that we went on over to Olive Garden, it was so yummy! Saturday we went for a long bike ride on our bikes, we love to ride so much, and it's something we really enjoy doing together. Later after that, we went to the Coppermill for my Cheer Reunion. Mrs. Harris, the cheer advisor for Mountain Crest is finally retiring after 21 years, so the reunion was a special one for her, all cheerleaders from the 80's up to this year were all invited to suprise Mrs. Harris, and congradulate her on her many years for putting up with a bunch of girls! Not everyone that was invited showed up, but it was still a pretty good turn out, and I had alot of fun, and Mrs. Harris was surprised and very touched. Here are some pictures!

All the old cheerleaders

Nikki, me and Kalei

Us with Mrs. Harris herself!

Sunday was just like any other sunday, we went to church in the morning, relaxed for a couple of hours, and headed off to my parents house, where we grilled hamburgers and hung out!

Monday Casey and I really wanted to do something outside, so we decided to go hiking up to the Wind Caves in Logan Canyon. I invited my niece Kylee to go with us, and she brought a little friend. Kylee had never been up to the Wind Caves before, so I thought it would be a fun little experience for her to have. And we did have alot of fun!!! Although I'm very sore... When we came back down the mountain, we decided to grab some lunch at Taco Time and head over to Merlin Olsen Park to eat.

Kylee and I gettin ready for the hike!

Kylee and her friend Maddie

About half way!

Exploring the cave!

Don't let him fool ya, he really loves this dog

Careful!

Me and Miss Ky

My lover

Cutest pup ever!

After we dropped Kylee and her friend at home we went home, washed up and headed over to my parents house, because they bought a new tramp with an inflateable basketball hoop on it. Amanda, Josh, Casey and I all played couples against couples, Casey and I won! It was alot of fun, but very tiring! All in all it was a wonderful weeked, and I'm glad I got to spend it with the love of my life, and my wonderful family!

Conserving water!

2009-05-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

So this past weekend, my whole family went down to Salt Lake to see a Job that my dad recently finished. It's called West Jordan Water Conservation Park, I think. My dad builds water treatment plants for those of you who don't know, but this particular job was all about conserving water. My dad did most of the cement work, as well as many other things for this job. This park was built for the education in conserving water, they showed many different ways you could landscape your yard, as well as many other ways. We walked around the whole thing, and it was so interesting! Casey got alot of ideas on how we want our future yard to look. I'm so proud of my daddy! He works so hard! Here are some pictures of his hard work!

Different kinds of dirt

Me and Casey enjoying the day
All the people who came to learn about conserving water.

Mom and Dad standing next to the Nelson Brothers sign

All in all it was a great day, and it was so fun to have the whole family there! Good work dad!

RRRRRRRRRR MATEY!!

2009-04-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Last night, the Child and Family Support Center held it's annual Blue Ribbon Bennifet Dinner and Auction. And my family has gone every year for 3 years because my mom is Chairman of the Volunteer services. We love going to this event because we love to help out and it is also alot of fun! This year's Theme was Pirates of the Carribean! It was alot of fun, and it was awesome to see all the people willing to donate and support the CFSC. Here are a few facts about Child Abuse, and the things we don't know that are really happening. Especially in Cache Valley.

Utah is the 8th highest state in substantiated cases of child abuse, with 18.3 per 1,000 children, compared to the national average of 11.9 children per 1,000.
Each day in the U.S., more than 4 children die as a result of child abuse in the home.
More than three-quarters (78.7 per cent) of the children who die are younger than four years of age.

Of these fatalities, 89 percent were under the age of eight; 43.6 percent were under the age of one.

The rate of infant homicide reached a 30-year high in 2000.
Research studies of infant death data drawn from multiple agency records (e.g. police or social services) indicate that the actual rate of infant deaths attributed to substantiated abuse or neglect of infants and children up to four years of age is more than twice as high as the official rates reported in death certificate data.

Homicide is the leading cause of injury deaths among infants under one year of age in the U.S. Nearly one-half of substantiated cases of child neglect and abuse are associated with parental alcohol or drug use.

It is estimated that one in every four children in the United States (28 million) are living in a household with an alcoholic adult.
Convicted rape and sexual assault offenders serving time in state prisons report that two-thirds of their victims were under the age of 18.

One of every seven victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies were under the age of six.
Among rape victims less than 12 years of age, 90% of the children knew the offender, according to police-recorded incident data.
Frequently, the person who sexually molests a child is also a child.
The actual incidence of abuse and neglect is estimated to be three times greater than the number reported to authorities.
Child abuse is reported approximately every 10 seconds.

This information is off the the Child and Family Support Center's Web page. For more information, the website is http://www.cachecfsc.org/.

Now here are some fun pictures of the dinner and auction!

Easter!

2009-04-14T18:47:00.000-07:00

Well for Easter I had alot of fun, although my honey wasn't here to share it with me. He had to go up to Montana to play Baseball Games. They won 2 out of 3 which made me happy! I spent Easter having a fun sleepover with my nieces doing fun girl stuff, and dinner with my parents the next night. Easter Sunday my whole family went over to my parent's house and we watched all the kids have a Easter Egg Hunt, and then an Adult easter egg hunt, which was a ton of fun! I got about nine dollars haha. We then had dinner outside in the warm sun! It was so nice to sit out in the sun for a change! I'm so grateful for my family and that i got to share easter with them. And I am also grateful for a fun loving husband who takes care of me! Here are some fun pictures!

The kids gettin ready for their hunt!

Baby Tate is always smiling!

Me and Jaydale

Fun girls picture! Jenny, Amanda, Me and Jaydale

All the Grandkids, Kylee holding Tate, Kassie, Maverick, Porter, Wyatt, and Dax

Everyone checkin out their treats!

Baby Tate swingin for the first time!

Wyatt having fun swingin too!

Swing life away

Wyatt and I gettin ready for a Ranger ride.

I finally got Wyatt to come over and hold the lizard I was babysitting. Looks like he isn't scared of lizards! His mom might have to get him one!

Easter Eggs, a fun night with my frinds and a........ Lizard!!

2009-04-09T22:03:00.000-07:00

Well as some of you may already know, every thursday I get together with my sisters (Jaydale, Amanda, and Jenni) my mom and Grandma, and we all do something that we like to call girls night! My Grandma Sharon usually makes a scrum-diddley-umtiouse dinner, and we hang out talk, and usually we like to find different crafts to do on these nights. 2 weeks ago we made easter basket center pieces, last week we helped my grandma do some scrapbooking, becuase she is about 60 years behind, it was very interesting too, becuase she had all my grandpa's old army pictures out, and alot of old pictures of my mom and aunts and uncles. And tonight, we had some fun with the kids, Kylee Wyatt Tate and Daxton and dyed easter eggs! It was so much fun watching the kids becuase they were getting so creative, and it was fun to make a few of my own. I'm so lucky to have such fun sisters and a wonderful mom and grandmother. These nights really mean so much to me, I feel like it really makes us bond, and stay close to eachother. I hope that we continue to do these thursday nights once a week for years and years! I love you all! Here are some fun pictures of our fun night together!

Kylee and Wyatt

Cute Baby Tate!

Darling little Dax!

Wyatt and Kylee coloring their eggs!

Jaydale and Dax

Jenni, Wyatt, Mom and Kylee

Me, Amanda and Baby Tate

Grandma Sharon, baby Tate, Amanda and Mom

Me, Grandma and Tate

Some of the Eggs we colored! My Hello Kitty one to the left!

And for a yummy dessert, Amanda, who now works at Chillies, brought us all a girls real best friend, no not diamonds, CHOCOLATE! It was sure good!

A few nights ago, I got together for dinner at Olive Garden with 3 of my best friends, because Chelsie is going to Texas for the summer, and we all don't get to get together very often, so we thought we would before she left. It was so much fun and good to see my friends!! Here are a few pics!

Chelsie and Becca

Kacee and I

And last but not least, you all know that work as a special Ed. Aide, so I got volunteered for Spring Break to babysit on of our student's pets. And he is a Lizard named Joe. Luckily I was a bit of a tomboy when I was younger so he doesn't freak me out, but Casey, whos is a boy, absolutely refuses to touch him! It's been fun though, Because all the nieces and nephews like him! Here's a pic of the little guy!

Snowshoes and Disney on Ice!!

2009-04-03T15:28:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, around spring break, Casey and I got the chance to go up to Bear Lake and stay in a friend's Cabin. It was so nice to go up there and be alone together. We relaxed, played games, watched movies and even when snowshoeing up above the cabin. It was alot of fun and here are a few pictures!

The very lovely Cabin we got to stay in all by our selves!

I couldn't get my dang snowshoes on.

Takin a rest!!

A lovely little family picture haha, casey made us do it.

About 2 weeks ago I got the chance to go to Disney on Ice with all the kids and aides that I work with. It was so much fun because alot of the kids had never been to anything like that, so it was alot of fun to see their faces light up to see and hear songs that they recognized off of movies. One of our peer tutor's dad donated all the tickets to us, such gerorosity! I love the kids that I get to work with, they certainly teach me patience, and joy at the little things! I know it will be a big help for when Casey and I have kids one day. Here are a few fun pictures!

At the top, that is Sydney (Student) and Beth (one of the Sped. Teachers)
and at the bottom is Cody(Peer tutor) Gaspar (Student) and Jane (Sped. Teacher and my Boss)

Lilo and Stitch!

Peter Pan Wendy and the Lost boys!

Tick Toc Tick Toc!!! Watch out hook!

All the Characters

Me and Kenzie, one of the peer tutors

Me and Gaspar after the show with his cool new flounder hat!!

I...

2009-03-25T12:48:00.000-07:00

I got this lovely post idea off of a dear family friend, Ashley!
I am... A wife, friend, sister, daughter and granddaughter.
I know... now what i wish i knew then
I want... Children someday
.I have... A wonderful loving husband
I wish... I had more clothes
I miss... Old Friends
I fear... the unknown
I feel... Happy today
I hear... Children of the classroom i work in
I smell... the lotion i just put on
I crave... P.F. Changs lettuce wraps
I search for... Happiness everyday
I wonder... How many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop
I regret... Letting some friends go.
I love ... My entire family
I always... Cook with garlic!
I am... me.
I believe... That families are forever!
I dance... in my room to music
I sing... In the shower!
I don't... like mornings
I fight... like a girl
I write... letters and e-mails
I win... games against Casey all the time.
I never... want to move away
I listen... to music, and people
I can... bend my elbows the opposite way!
I am scared... Of having babies
I need... money
I am happy when... I am home

Have fun people, let's see what you have to say!

Baseball in Mesquite!

2009-03-08T22:39:00.000-07:00

Well this weekend Casey had a baseball tournament down in Mesquite, so we left thursday and drove foreverly long, uh! I hate driving so much, but I had alot of fun watchin my Honey play his favorite sport. This first day I was down there it was about 60 degrees, so Anna Danielle and I all wore shorts, we were so excited to be out of logan and into some sun! But later on as we were watching the games, a big mean cloud came over us and the wind started to blow, and it got pretty cold! My feet were freezing! But it was fun to sit and watch the games, and get to know Anna and Danielle! They were so fun! Well here are a few fun pictures of our trip to Mesquite!

Casey's Team

Casey has some really great hits!

Casey in his uniform!

The Fans in the Stands!!

Lots of food, and............ fish?

2009-02-23T21:59:00.001-08:00

This weeked, last Saturday, my mom came up with an idea to get all the girls together to make frozen meals. We all brought enough ingrediants for aboout 12 meals, and we all ended up with about 14 meals each to take home and put in our freezers, so that on the days we don't want to, or don't have time to cook, we can pull one of those meals out, stick it in the oven, and it's ready to go! It was alot of fun to hang out with my mom, grandma, jaydale, and jenni, and jaydale's girls kylee and kassie. We turned on the ol' Ipod and sang along as we cooked our yummy food! We cooked foods like chicken and beef enchiladas, chicken rice caserole, spagetti, lasagna, chicken cordon bleu casserole, and lots of other yummy yummy things!! Thanks for the fun girls! I love you all!!!

Mom and Grandma gettin their cook on!!

Jaydale and Jenni cooking up some grubb!!

Grandma and I basking in our morning glory!

Well after that lovely Saturday came Sunday of course, and I started the day off way to early, but for a good occasion. Thursday, Casey's Grandma Jorgensen and her husband Hugh came home from their mission, and spoke in church on sunday at 9 in the morning! But they were wonderful talks, and after their talks, Sandy, Casey's mom got Bajio for a family gathering in honor of the missionaries come home! So that was alot of fun hanging out with casey's aunts and uncles, and meeting hugh's family.

Well after that, Casey and I went home to find Scooter desperatly wanting to go for a walk, so we changed and took him out. Well as we were walking over the bridge, we noticed alot of fish! and one duck! What fun! So Casey ran back to the condo to fetch some bread, and we fed the fish! and One little Duck. Scooter had alot of fun watching them, but his eye's were mostly on the duck!

Scooter isn't taking his eye's off that duck!!

That duck totally walks all over those fish. Literally!!

My honey feeding the fish

Scoot is havin so much fun!!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

2009-02-10T19:07:00.000-08:00

Well last sunday was my Grandma Sharon's Birthday, and every Thursday, my sisters and mom and grandma all have a girls night, so last thursday, we had a fun little party just us girls for my special grandma. After her little scare before my wedding, we are very happy we got to celebrate her birthday. I bought her a cake, Jenni and Jaydale bought her flowers, Amanda bought her balloons, and my Mom bought her a book, it was a really fun get-together, and I'm so glad that i get to share these fun times with the girls I love most!! Here are some fun Pictures!

Grandma's Cake and Flowers

Grammy and Wyatt blowing out the Candles

Cute picture of Grammy and Wyatt

Jenni and Amanda, and their adorable babies Daxton and Tayton

Kylee and Jaydale

Me and the Mom

Me and the cutest little brat there is!!

Uh Oh! Looks like baby Tate got a hold of some cake! Doesn't he look guilty? No one ever looked so cute being caught red handed. "It never tasted so good!"

Kylee and Wyatt sure enjoying some cake!!

An Eventful Weekend

2009-02-02T16:42:00.000-08:00

This weekend my darling little nephew was blessed! We are so happy to have him as the newest addition to our big family!! My Brother Jesse and his Wife Jenny are going to be great parents and I'm so excited for them to have that little cutie in their little family.

Daxton Reese Nelson

The Proud Parents!

All Daxton Reese's Ladie Relatives

After the blessing I went over to my Parent's house where all the grandchildren were going for my dad to take them sledding behind the Ranger and the 4-Wheeler! It was so much fun and I know the kids enjoyed it!

Here is Kylee Kassie Wyatt and Maverick ready to ride!!

Here is Dad tying the sleds together!

Jaydale and I

Super Bowl:

Casey and I went to my Parents for Super Bowl, and,Well all I can say that I really like about Super Bowl Sunday is the food!! I could care less for the game, but i know Casey enjoyed it, so while the boys watched the game, the girls watched a movie in what used to be my bedroom at my parents house, is now a sweet movie room! So we had alot of fun just being together!

Me and My cutest little baby Tate!!

Watching the Game!

My mom, Amanda and I

My Lover.

One of the Cutest babies in this family!!!

Update on life!

2009-01-30T22:40:00.000-08:00

Well not much has been going on in our world, except just staying busy! I'm still working at Mt. Crest as a Special Ed. Aide, and still loving it! I couldn't work with more fun kids than I already do! They are so funny and their personalities kill me! Casey is still going to school, it seems never ending, but hopefully it goes by fast. He is keeping busy with two jobs, playing baseball, playing rec basketball, and also church basketball, and i'm there to cheer him on! I wonder sometimes how we even make it through the week! But we do! I couldn't be married to anyone better! He's such a wonderful guy, and very aware of my feelings! I love him so much! Well that's us for the time being!

Happy New Year! 2009

2009-01-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

Wow! I can't beleive it is already 2009! Crazy! Well happy new year to you all! Hope you all had fun in your new years celebrations! Casey and I had fun! We started the night off by going to Hamiltons with some of our friends, Tawni and Ryan and Ryan's Family, and my good friend Kalei and Her husband Dave, and her family. It was alot of fun! Then later on Casey and I invited Ryan and Tawni over to play some Rock Band and DDR (dance dance revolution). We had fun! A few more friends came over a little later to join us, and we had a blast! After we were all tired out, we spent the rest of 2008 watching the celebration in New York on TV, and when it hit 12 we watched the ball drop. It was kind of a low key celebration, but all in all we had a good time!

Casey and Ryan Dancing!

Tawni and I dancing the night away!

I know what your thinking........... We make a lovely pair!

What beautiful dancers!

Happy New Year to you all! Much Love!

Be Careful Out There!!!

2008-12-30T17:40:00.000-08:00

Well last Tuesday, the week after we got home from our Honeymoon, Casey and I went to Town to do some Christmas and House Shopping. We started at Bed Bath and Beyond, and after that we wanted to go to the DI to check out some dresser drawers. We decided to take the back roads. As we were slowing down to turn, we started to slightly slide, but had it under control, however, a car that was coming towards us started to slide too but was going to fast to stop at the stop sign and so he hit us. He ended up hitting the front drivers side tire, and other parts close to it, so that my car was no longer drivable. The Cop who helped us out was really cool about everything, except he didn't give the dumb kid who was going to fast a ticket. My car had to be towed, and it hardly did any damage to the kid's car. Lucky him.... I still don't know if my car will be fixed, or just totaled. So for the time being, i'm driving a chinsy cheap rental car. I miss you Stratus! Just be careful out there people, be aware of the other dumb drivers around you!