Sienna is 11!

One of the best things about our trip to Utah was being there over Sienna's birthday. We missed having Spencer, but we were so happy to have Nana, Papa, Aunts and Uncles, cousins, and of course, best friends. We set up a lunch with Sienna's best friends since she was 3 and in Daycare. Zoe is such an amazing young woman and Sienna was ecstatic to see her and celebrate her birthday lunch together. We love you Shannon and Zoe. Thanks for coming to lunch. We loved it.

I can't believe my "baby" is 11! She is growing up into such a young lady and has such a fun personality. She is so smart and talented. She is a great helper and loves to try to boss the other kids around. She loves her brother and sister so much and would do anything for them. We love you so much Sienna and are so grateful for the last 11 years. We can't wait to watch you keep growing into the amazing person you are becoming. Thanks for being our little girl. We love you!

Cousins/Gardner Village

My kids love their cousins so we also spent the night with Spencer's sister, Carrie, and her husband, Pablo. They had a blast playing and having their sleepover, and I had a blast getting to hang out with Carrie and Pablo.

Carrie had never been to Gardner Village so we had her come up with us, Kelsey, and my Mom, since we have to go there whenever we're visiting Utah. Carrie and her kids loved it too, so it was fun sharing it with them.

I had so much fun with my sisters-in-law and Mom and all the kids. It was a great time!

More Utah

While we were in Utah we were able to stay at one of my best friend's house. Amber is amazing and I love her and her kids so much! The kids all got along, which was surprising since they were all sleep deprived. Thanks Amber for letting us take over your house!

Brylee, Charlee, Sienna, Mad, Treygen, (Ariel), Aidan (I feel horrible that we missed a picture of Libbie. Love you Libs!)

Utah Trip

The kids and I had the opportunity to go to Utah suddenly and jumped at the chance. With the new baby coming, and the kids almost ready to start school (8/2!) we needed to go then or not at all. So we went. There are so many emotions going home; seeing all the faces I love so much, and then having to leave again is hard. We are so happy here, we love our new life, but we miss all of you from home.

We were able to get together with a group of friends right away. I have the best friends in the world who just planned stuff for me to show up to and set everything up for me so I wasn't scrambling trying to get ahold of everyone. There are still so many people I missed, but the pregnancy, jet-lag and morning sickness did not combine well and I did the best I could at the time. I'm sorry! Unless you live away from where you grew up and know the feeling of scrambling and trying to see everyone, please don't judge!

These are of my dear friends, Bekah, Jenna, Kayla, (all sisters), and Tasha. Tasha's husband is in medical school and she just happened to be in town so it was awesome. We used to get together for playdates and girl's night out. I  miss it so much! Love you ladies!

Bekah, me, Tasha, Jenna and Kayla (Sienna accidentally cut off half of Kayla while taking the picture. Sorry Kayla!)

All our rugrats. We started back in the day when we each had 2 children. 

 Aidan and his BFF "twin", Hunter. They share the exact same birthday.

We are so blessed to have so many people in our lives who love us and are so grateful for you all making the time to see us. We miss you more than we can say!

My trip to Utah

I went to Utah in the middle of January (minus my camera!) and was able to visit so many beloved people. I remembered to steal pictures off of my mom's and friend's blogs so I can post. I have gone to a Retreat that my 1st Spanish Fork ward does for women who live or have lived in the ward boundaries for the last 5 years. I know, I'm crazy, but I couldn't miss it. It is one of the things I look forward to most in the year, like Halloween and Christmas.

We rent a huge home, make yummy food, stay up way too late, eat delicious treats and hang out. It's perfect and I love it. It is such a great opportunity to catch up with so many people in one place. I was also able to see my family and many other amazing friends. I am very humbled and grateful for all of the wonderful people that surround me with love and friendship. I truly am one of the luckiest girls alive because of them.

The whole gang at the Retreat-I love these ladies so much!

My beautiful sister-in-law, Kelsey and my Mother 

at a yarn shop to find delicious yarn for knitting. 

It's not easy to find here in Hawaii.

At Gardner Village

A stop home without it would be incomplete