History in the Present

The past month has been such a great month. I have had the opportunity to meet up with some old friends. I am lucky to know some really great people who I have grown up with and continue to be my friends through it all!

Barry and I got to meet up with George (not sure how the blue thing appeared on his nose) and his family during the 4th of July weekend. I've been close friends with his family, especially his mom, Marian, who is one of my favorite people! I've known this wonderful family since I was 18.

Here are a few of the girls I've known since we were all 5 years old. We all have remained friends through kindergarten, middle school and high school. Not only that, but we all lived within a block and a half of each other and went through primary and young womens together, celebrated numerous birthdays, and have supported each other through the good and bad. We get busy and loose contact for a little bit at times but when we get together we pick right up where we left off. We were lucky to arrange a lunch in the park with our kids and catch up. The beautiful women in this pic are to my right, Angel. On my left, Britney and Mayme. Although there were still quite a few of us either working or living out of state, I think it's safe to say that we will continue these friendships until we are all old, sitting in rocking chairs on a porch, knitting and discussing the latest and best denture adhesives. :) I would post a pic of us as youngin's but I'm pretty sure that every picture someone would be embarrassed by the height of the bangs, or their 80's attire :) Love you guys!

This is a pic of the last time I met up with Vic and Nate. When my family moved from Provo to Springville during high school I made some new friends who I also continue to keep in touch with. This was the last time we all met up which was about 6 years ago, after I had Aidan.
Nate has lived out of state and country (being Canadian and all), and Vic has been constantly busy touring with all sorts of bands and doing their tats (being French and all). I didn't get a chance to take a pic of meeting up with Nate and his wife because we were too busy having such a great time. Here is a pic of Nate and his Wife Raquel who is just beautiful and sweet. I'm so happy for them!
The next few pics are Barry and I going to my friend, Brent's wedding.

Brent has been one of my best friends/big brother since we were 13. He got married on the same date and place that I did my first time so I just had to bring a camera and get the picture of ME at HIS wedding!

And here is the original taken July 2000!

I have a few more old friends I'm scheduled to meet up with so I will update this post as I see them! What a fun month!

Oquirhh Mountain Temple

On Friday, the second to the last day they were doing tours, Reed, Raquel, Barry and I were able to make it out the the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open house. Apparently a few weeks ago Angel Moroni was struck by lightning. You can see how his arm and part of his face is black from the strike.

This temple was absolutely breath taking. The floors were nearly all stone and I loved the stars etched in the windows throughout and the chandeliers were in a star shape as well. I love astrology and so I REALLY enjoyed going through this temple. I will definitely be going back! :)
Barry and I just gleaming from the tour

I love this beautiful man and am so blessed that we get to share our lives and family together

I also grabbed a few prego belly shots of Raquel

Such a cute little belly

One of their first family pics

Can't wait 'till November to meet my new Nephew!

Canoodling on the grass

Barry trekked across the parking lot and hunted down Chuck (the truck) to come pick us up

Sorry, it's Chuck for regular days, Charles for when we're on a date :)

Twin's Birthday Party

Soooooooo.........Sunday was the twins birthday!!! Our little cabooses turned 3! I can't believe it, we're out of the baby phase, toddler phase and now working on the diaper phase. Our little family is growing up : )

Here is the cake I made for this celebration. We had a beach party and also added their cousin, Haileigh as another reason to celebrate since she turns 2 the following week.

David, Heather, and Kyrsten finishing up food and watching kids play.
Aunt Kyrsten!!!! (Mike's Wife)
Our fun little slippy slide with a pool at the end.

Koen playing with the hose, spraying the sliders on their way down.

Reed was going around and pegging people with water balloons, squirting with water guns and handing out wet hugs. David finally grabbed Reed and took him down the slide, giving him a taste of his own medicine :)

At the end of the slide, soaking up the last bits of water while Raquel is quietly reloading her water guns in the background.......

Kael issuing a little pay-back

Koen experiencing the slippy slide

Reed & Raquel soggy wrestling to see who's going in the water first.

Munch going down the slide

Yes, yes, I got soaked......Poor Koey was a little overwhelmed as well by the amount of water Uncle Bubba was able to splash out on his way down. Klayton aboard his super fast, super sweet, speed boat a.k.a. The Mean Machine, a.k.a. Too White for The Camera Exposure, a.k.a S.S. Daddy

Squealing, enjoying the ride as he skips across the top of the waves

The SS Daddy also converts into the Uncle Ocean Liner. Kael is enjoying his cruise to the pool

Fish out of water

Presents! Dadddy and Koen opening presents

The business side of Koen. After opening the first present he wastes no time and moves onto the next.

A few birthday faces (Reed is behind the camera) Uncle Bubba

Aunt Kyrsten

Aunt Heather

Aunt Raquel

Cute little Munch

Brody

Koen

.....And yes, you guessed it, I am high on Birthday Fun!

Munch and her cake

Kael helping Koen blow out his candle on his cake. What a great big brother!

The Birthday bunch

Munch being attacked by the birthday paparazzi

Crunchy face Munchy

Playing a little three-on-.......no one....

Of course if it's basketball related, Daddy has to be involved :)

Munch is very focused on making a basket

Coaching Kael on how to shoot a basket

One of many coaching lessons

He shoots!

Cleaned up food, waved goodbye to guests, and now ready for bed. What a great day to have spent with such great people, my hubby and my little guys!