Getting ready....

Our hotel rooms were great.... even if they were a little crowded :):)  Kayla's mission companion, Lindsey Graf helped with Kayla's hair and makeup.

Christa was in charge of the little girls.
Emily and Jillian were so much fun to have around!!

Andrew decided Shea needed a little of his help.

Zachary and Braden were goofing of in the "boys room"

Robert and his mama.

Kayla's friend Patti from Seattle getting ready

Kayla's two moms - lookin' good!

Lunch with Grandpa Larry

We had lunch at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in SLC two days before the wedding.  It was a gorgeous day and so much fun to be together!

 young love birds.

old love birds.

Grandpa Larry, Uncle Sterling, Aunt Ann, proud mama,
silly sister, giddy bride, handsome groom, lovely Madeline

Grandpa Larry doing magic for the waitress.
of course.

Shea took this shot of the temple.
beautiful

Madeline and me on Temple square.
I look pregnant.  But I'm not pregnant.
so there.

Kayla's wedding shower

Wendy Rose had Kayla's wedding shower at her house (which happens to be our old house in American Fork).  It was absolutely wonderful!!

the bride.

Wendy and her quilt :)

Old friends...

Family

Merrilee Short and Christa

opening presents

Kenna and Becky... the inlaws!!

Happy 16th Birthday Braden!!!!

April 10, 1995

Logan, UT

6 lbs.  3 oz. of the best baby snuggly adorableness.  ever.

So happy to be his mama.

in our back yard on Braden's blessing day

brothers from the same proud mother

April 10, 2011

135 lbs of smelly, sometimes very funny teenagerness.

So happy to be his mama.

Some things never change.

Thomas, Brian, Braden & Aaron

Dressed  up for church...
looking good!

Holding Evilness

Building a house is fun to do. fun to do. fun to do.

Just like watching mommy go crazy is fun to do.

After looking at everything that was available in Utah County that even remotely fit our needs, we decided to build.  We really wanted at least 1/2 an acre and a full daylight basement for my mom.  And then I decided that I am selfish and shallow and worldly and want what I want in a house.  Since I'm NEVER moving again.  (ok - stop laughing at me, that isn't very nice)  

Here is the lot - it is in Lehi (north UT County)  Near Utah Lake.

Red circle is where our lot is.  On a small street with not-busy streets around it.
Owners of the field behind say they have no plans to develop or sell.
Shea loved the cows.

Expanded view showing how close to the lake we are.
red arrow to the left is the Jordan River Parkway...
a paved biking trail that I LOVE!!

Turner Falls, OK

I'm all for multi-tasking!  

Me:

1. See Oklahoma.
2. Enjoy nature.
3. Have fun with family.

Braden:

1. Break-in new hiking boots.
2. Get used to carrying a pack.
3. Have fun with family.

This morning we headed down to Turner Falls, a gorgeous place in South Oklahoma about 90 miles from Edmond to do a little hiking and see the falls.

looking cool in new hiking boots!

Gorgeous day... 75 degrees.

Honey creek was amazingly beautiful!

We hiked up to an old castle that was built in the 30's

Cheerful boy.... after only 5 hours sleep!

The falls were beautiful!

Braden jumping in...

Shea falling in....