Tons of fun, not too many pics to show for it.

My sister-in-law Tamara rocks picture taking. She always has her camera handy, and I love checking out her facebook for the latest going's on in her life.

I do not rock picture taking. I often forget, or think it's not worth documenting, and then after it's all done, I wish I had taken more.

So here are a few that I did take while visiting my side of the family on our 2 week long excursion in Cali, Nevada, and Utah.

Hanging out, waiting for the big family dinner.
Dad's in the kitchen, where else would he be?
Matt and I caught an overnighter in Vegas before he flew home earlier in the week. We had a great time all by ourselves. No pictures to show for it.... Second overnighter at Circus Circus with my mom, Rikki, and the girls, the night before we flew home. Lexi enjoyed the Circus Circus mayhem.
Mom, Rikki, and Brooklynn having more fun watching Lexi than riding rides.

Lexi had her arms up and screamed the whole time. I think everyone in the Adventure Dome knew she was having a good time.

Caught the flying trapeze show, fully completing the Circus Circus experience.

So, all-in-all a good time! Traveling with an 18 month old is tricky, but I'm so glad we saw everyone and did all the fun things we were able to do. But count me out of any more lengthy vacations with my kiddos until Christmas!

Disneyland! Woot!

Disneyland with our cousins, Aunts/Sisters-in-law, and Grammi...need I say more?

Things I love about my husband

There were so many things I didn't know about Matt when I married him, and even after 7 years he continues to surprise me regularly. I did know he is a high energy, non-stop, go-getter, but I didn't realize how that would translate into our daily life.

Between his school & work, my work, our callings, and our kids we are BUSY BUSY BUSY. And yet he still finds time to stop and enjoy life.

When we were living in our first apartment some neighbors were moving out and getting rid of their fish tank. We took it off their hands and Matt recently resurrected it from the garage and we got new pets. It has been a wonderful addition for Lexi, and I'm not sure which one of them gets more excited about picking out a new fish from the pet store. Lexi has even gone so far as to say she wants to work at the pet store when she grows up.

This corner of the house was bare when we moved in, and Matt decided we needed a climbing vine there. He has loved watching it grow, and is excited that it is blooming lots of beautiful yellow flowers.

Last Summer he made this whole planter and has continued to replant flowers and bulbs when he sees fit. He keeps a close eye on the flowers and loves to show off the new buds.

Even though I was working like a mad women last weekend, Matt decided to build and plant a vegetable garden with the girls. He took them to Home Depot, bought the supplies, built the boxes, and planted tomatoes, peppers, onions, carrots, and a few others.

Alexis had her Valentine's party a school a couple weeks ago, and even though it's a bit of a drive, and a small class, Matt drove up to be a part of it.He isn't in this picture but it's a fun one of all the kids. They even made room for Brooklynn to sit and hang out too.


Matt is really a neat guy, and I have loved seeing all his interests and the different things he finds enjoyment with. As I'm reminded regularly, I'm a lucky girl! I love you Matt!