The Planetarium

Last weekend Steve and Dakota went to Utah to see Cadie, Cody and Carson. One of the things they did was go to the Planetarium. I'm not sure why Cadie isn't in the picture or why Dakota is looking so thrilled. :) Anyhoo, they did have a great time hanging out with the kids and on their way home Sunday they stopped in Cedar City to have lunch with Devynne.

Dylan has a Unicycle

Friends Randy Sly and Jacob Crist looking on while Dylan practices. :)

Trip to Florida

I just got back from a week long trip to Florida with my mom, aunt and sister. It was a really wonderful time. The four of us flew to Jacksonville and drove an hour to Lake City so that we could have a funeral service for my grandma. When we got there on Tuesday, we checked in with the funeral home, bought flowers and headed over to the cemetery so we could look at the different grave sites of family members. We cruised the mall and just hung out. We also drove by the house we lived in with my grandparents when I was in the first grade (my dad was in Thailand that year) and I was so surprised to see that it was abandoned and so small from what I remembered it being. It was so crazy.

Wednesday we had the funeral service in the morning and were pleasantly surprised to meet some of Grandma's cousins. Several of them came to the service and it was nice to see them and talk with them. After going back out to the cemetery we changed clothes and headed down town for lunch. We met Helen and Polly (grandma's cousins) at another cemetery to see grave sites of more ancestors. I evidently come from a long line of Latter Day Saints. In fact, Arthur Douberly and his wife were baptized in 1897 and were considered pioneers in that area. Who knew? We had a crazy ride looking for Jeanette's house and laughed until we had tears. We did eventually find her and had a great visit with her.

Thursday, we headed to Ft. Myers to see my mom's cousin Bonnie. We spent two days with her and her family and laughed alot while she shared stories with us about my great grandparents, grandma and Inabell (Bonnie's mom and grandma's sister). Bonnie took us to do some souvenir shopping and to the beach. We ate lunch on the water at a place called Nervous Nellie's and it was really good.

Saturday we headed back to Lake City where Mom, Ink Dink and Missy dropped me off at Helen's. They headed back to Jacksonville since their flight was leaving Sunday morning. I spent the night with Helen and had a wonderful time getting to know her and learning more about my ancestors. We went to church together on Sunday and I was able to meet more relatives. After church, Helen and I ate lunch and visited with Geneva until it was time for me to head to the airport.

I had the best time with the four of us being together. I know my grandma would have really liked that we were able to take this trip together and spend time reminiscing about her and her relatives. I was also excited to learn that so many of our relatives are LDS and that I actually come from mormon pioneers. So exciting. I love my family and I will always remember this trip and the great time my mom, sister and aunt and I were able to spend together.

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Yep, it's been 10 years and we couldn't be happier! We've come a long way in our lives since 10 years ago and I'm so grateful for where we are. I love Steve and he loves me. We've grown together in so many ways and I know it's because of living the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm so grateful for the gospel in our lives and I'm so grateful for our spiritual journey through these last 10 years and I can't wait to see what the next 10 bring us. :)

10 years ago.


Today. :)

Scouting, A Movie, Rock Band and a Birthday, Oh My

My weekend went entirely way too fast. In fact, it must have worn me out because I slept like a rock last night and had a hard time waking up this morning. Friday night Steve, Dakota and I went to the 100 years of Scouting celebration held by our stake. It was fun visiting with some friends while the boys planted a tree with a plaque commemorating the event. They also buried a time capsule. Kind a cool. They ended the evening with a slide show that had a couple pics of Dylan and Dakota over the years doing "Scout" stuff.

Saturday, Steve and I ran errands and went to the movies. We saw "Easy A" and we really liked it alot. It was so cute, quick witted and funny. We laughed out a loud several times. We hit Baskin Robbins on the way home (yummy). We then headed over to the Winders for a going away party for the Alexanders (we will miss them tons) which was so much fun. We played Rock Band and I gave it a go on the bass and the drums. Steve was really good on the bass and guitar. Me, not so much. Still so much fun.

Sunday was Ward conference at church and it was a great oppurtunity to hear from our Stake leaders. I felt the spirit at some point in each of the hours of our 3 hour block. Very uplifting. Sunday was also Grammy's birthday so we all headed over to Jenn's house for dinner. The food was delicious (thanks Jenn and Steve) and the conversation was even better. Lots of talk on the upcoming wedding (so exciting) and just regular family stuff.

We are so grateful for family and friends. We love being able to get together and just hang out, eat and have fun. We also got to spend some time, just the two of us this weekend. Very grateful for that too, since Steve has been very busy with work and his church calling. All is well and life is good. :)

Quiet for Me, Busy for Steve

This weekend was very quiet for me. It was just Dylan and I at home and we mainly just hung out here at home. I watched movies and read my book. Dylan and I went to Josh Sly's open house Saturday evening and had fun visiting with friends. Sacrament meeting in church was great. Josh gave a great talk about Joseph Smith and his dedication to serving the Lord which he did until the very end of his life and was a very touching and powerful talk. Overall, a very relaxing weekend.

Steve and Dakota spent the weekend in Utah with Cody and Carson. Cadie was able to join them for breakfast Saturday morning and hung out with them at Broc's soccer game. After the game, they did some swimming and then headed to Tracy's for a barbque. Sounds, like Tracy's family is doing well and her kids are all growing up as well. Steve said they had a good time over there and Cody and Carson were able to spend some time with Grammy and Grandpa, too. Sunday morning they got up and headed home after dropping the boys off. Steve and Dakota both said it was a good time.

Mikelle, Cody, Carson, Dakota and Taylor


Carson

Senior Picture for the Yearbook

Behind the scenes. :)

A Great Weekend

Saturday morning Steve and I got up early and went to the temple and had delicious cinnamon rolls after our session. We then attended the baptism of Sam and Abby Potter and felt the most wonderful spirit as we watched their dad baptize and confirm them as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know it truly was a special day for their family.

Our friends, Bryce and Keri were here for the weekend so they came over for a barbeque lunch with their sons Connor and Tyler. It was so great to see Keri and spend some time with her. Like the old days, we ate lunch together and then did a little shopping. Devynne and Ryan joined us for lunch and even went shopping with me and Keri. (Devynne was home for the weekend)

Saturday evening, Steve and I met his family and Nick's family for dinner at the Claim Jumper to celebrate Nick and Jenn's engagement. It was a great time and we are very happy and excited for Nick and Jenn. :)

Sunday was a great day at church and a lot of emotional testimonies were shared with us. (Micah Potter and Karley Darrington stood out for me) The boys, Steve and I watched Dead Poets Society together after we ate dinner and I really liked being together.

Today we're off to see the movies and then to Grammy's for an early family dinner.

What a great weekend. :)

My Guys


My little guy.

End of First Week

It's the end of the first week of school and so far so good. :)

Me: Do you have home work?
Dakota: Yeah, in math but we don't have to do it.
Me: Then why would it be called home work?
Dakota: My teacher said we could do it if we want.
Me: Oh, then it's extra credit.
Dakota: No, my teacher said we aren't turning it in.
Me: Huh???

First Day of School

As you can see, Dakota (taken in the am)and Dylan (taken in the pm) both look thrilled with the "first day of school picture". Both boys like their schedules and seem to have a positive feeling about their teachers. Hopefully we'll have a great year. :)