Finalized Dining Room and Kitchen Decor

I took these pictures months ago but forgot to upload them. Sorry, but better late than never right? I'll get the remainder of the house decor uploaded this week.

Becoming an Aunt, an Uncle and getting a cousin for the kids! :)

We are very excited to report that Josh and I will be an Aunt and Uncle by the end of the year, and Joshie and Avy will have a cousin! How exciting! Josh's sister Kelly, is expecting her first little one and we are very excited for her.
Guess Avy and Joshie won't be the only grandkids for long! (hmm darn, that part is kinda disapointing. ha ha)

Which one, which one?

Which one do you like better? let me know.

Clean Shaven?

Soul Patch?
Mini Goatee?
Full Goatee?

Mustache and Full Goatee?
Full beard, well kept?
Or.. Au Natural full beard?

A taste of our trip to Disneyworld!

Here is just a taste of the 950 pictures we took on our vacation......

Us waiting in line for a ride

Our hotel- The All Star Sports resort

Josh in front of Cinderella's Castle---it was twice the size of Disneyland's!

At a stunt show in Disney's hollywood studios


One of the many animals we took pictures of at the Animal Kingdom

Me in the country of Canada in Epcot

The entrance into Epcot

More to come!!!

5 years!

5 years ago today, on the first day of spring (ahh how romantic!), I married my sweet heart and best friend in the gorgeous San Diego Temple. During those 5 years we've lived in 4 cities, had 4 different apartments, had two beautiful children, both graduated college, both gotten "real" jobs and bought a house! It's been a wild ride but we've made it thus far and we are ready for more! I love you Josh!!
Tomorrow we leave on a week long vacation to Disneyworld, just the two of us. Oh ya....it's ok for you to be jealous, I would be to. ;)

Inspirational

Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.

"A few months ago a panel representing a variety of religious outlooks was convened at Harvard and moderated by The Washington Post's, Sally Quinn. On that panel was Harvard junior, Rachel Esplin, from Blackfoot, Idaho, president of the Latter-day Student Association on campus and a member of the Interfaith Council.
Seasoned journalist, Sally Quinn is a tough questioner and asked Rachel questions about whether the Church was a cult, were women treated unequally, why the secrecy surrounding the temple, what are garments, and much more.
What is fascinating about this video is the aplomb with which Rachel answers the questions, neither shrinking nor apologizing before Quinn's questions, and feeling free to assert her testimony, a remarkable quality in one so young put on the spot." (taken from the Bostonian Bishops blog- thanks Rachael!)

It's a long but wonderful video if you are in need of a spiritual thought for the day.

This woman is inspirational to me. I hope that I can testify of my faith as beautifully and eloquently as this young woman does, in my lifetime. Her parents must be so proud! What a beautiful daughter of Heavenly Father.

It's done!

We're all moved in! and.........................exhausted! so we'll post pictures as soon as we have things cleaned up a bit.