Tia comes to speak to our SCINSU Girls

Tia came and spoke to our girls at Second Chances In Southern Utah and shared her story and how we need to change our trials into OPPORTUNITIES in our lives. She shared so many things that the girls were able to relate to and enjoy dancing with her to GLORIOUS. One of our girls happened to be one of the dancers from the Tia concert when she was a Dixie High School Cheerleader. It was fun to make the connection for Tia. She was so grateful for her. We enjoyed listening and feeling her sweet spirit and love for her life and helping others through her story. Adam then took both of us to lunch and we just enjoyed being together!!!

2021 Family Pictures

We haven't had family pictures for 2 years because Bryan had COVID last year and was in the hospital. So Family Pictures to me are sooooooo important. I always want to capture those moments with my kids when we are ALL TOGETHER!!! I am so grateful for Lauren Wrigley and her magic behind the lens. We decided to have pictures done at the Snow Canyon Overlook.

It was absolutely incredible the view is proof that Heavenly Father is an artist and created all of the beauty around us.

I LOVE THIS FAMILY OF MINE!!! I appreciate that they put up with me and my family pictures. It was freezing cold and had been raining for a few days before. Lucky for us there was a pause in the weather. I am so grateful!!!

I LOVE THIS MAN OF MINE!!!!

Because of him I have a beautiful family with children, in-laws and grandchildren. 

He has worked so hard for our family through the years. 

He is the best HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDPA, SON and BROTHER!!

These are some of the pictures captured by Lauren Wrigley

My ORGINAL 4 kids (Oldest to youngest)

Cambria, Cecilee, Trevor, Sydnee

 

Christmas morning 2021

We feel so blessed every Christmas morning that we are able to gather as a family and wake up under the same roof. We love being together and we love the excitement and joy the children bring to this magic morning. We love the traditional matching pjs and the yummy breakfast (Which this year was chocolate pie and ham and wasail). I love my family and love making memories with all of them. 

This group of kids have brought so much LOVE and HAPPINESS to mine and Bryan's life. We always want to teach them about the guy in the background and help them understand that he is the most important reason of the season. 

 

Replacement Wedding Ring

Years ago I lost my original wedding ring. I remembered taking it off and placing on my lap while on a drive. I was putting lotion on my hands and must've gotten out of the car and forgot it wasn't on my finger. I have been so sick about it for years. This Christmas Bryan replaced it. I was so excited and it looks a lot like my original. 

 

Santa surprised the kids

We have been lucky to have our very own Santa (Bryan's dad) for the last few years come and visit the kids. This year the kids wanted to see Santa at the mall but they couldn't go sit on his lap unless they paid to have their picture taken. So I made a call to our Santa and he surprised the kids the evening they were doing gingerbread houses. It was so much fun. Ayva freaked out at first but warmed up. These kids are the magic of the season. We are so grateful for our Santa's helper. 

 

2021 Christmas Ornaments

I fell in love with these name ornaments, so I did these as their ornaments this year.

Then a few family ones and one for Wren (Trevor's Dog)