go stallions!

Well, I obviously haven't posted since school started three weeks ago. It's because we have been running!  From Madison's volleyball/being a senior, to Kenna's ballet, jazz, competition team, to Kimbel's piano, soccer and orchestra, and don't forget Braden's scouts and church, work and DINNER!!  

I LOVE IT ALL!! 

(okay, except making the dinner part...)

and toooo much time in my car...

but moments like this make it all worth every minute. :)

   

I LOVE MY KIDDOS AND BEING A MOM!!

taste of trek.

 

Thought I'd share a few pics 

from our Trek weekend.

June 7-9 in Skull Valley.

 

 Kelly aka IceMan

(he was VERY popular.)

 

 Madison was a "ma" for her family -

here are her girls during the "women's pull".

It made me cry.

 The girls on day 2 - 

after Madison was caught in the dirt devil.

 It took A LOT of water to keep 600 people happy and hydrated.

 ONE of the THREE companies pulling out on day 2.

It made me cry.

 Yup.  A very important part of the plan. :)

 

Almost to camp on day 2.

Happiness.

  

 Lookout Pass on day 3.

Rest and lunch after a hard pull to the top.

It made me cry.

 

 A view of our camp on the morning of day 3.

Pretty amazing.

 

 Gathering at the top of Lookout Pass.

It made me cry.

Honestly, the whole weekend was pretty incredible.

We spent hours organizing, praying, and preparing.

Trek came.

We went.

We were amazed.

The 485 youth were incredible.

They surprised us with their strength and determination.

33 miles of hard.

And they did it singing and (mostly) smiling.

I was humbled to be there and strengthened, too.

Prom '12

SHS Prom

"Time of Our Lives"

 Braedon picked up Madison Friday morning for their "day date" that included 10 other friends, brunch and a scavenger hunt at the new City Creek downtown.

So fun.

 

They got changed and the boys picked up their dates and all met back at Braedon's for a photo op - (or two!) before dinner.

 I don't know if it's just Tooele County, or small Utah towns in general, but they have a fun tradition called "Promenade."

The kids learn a dance over a few months and as long as either the boy or the girl is a Junior they are invited to dance at Promenade.

Prom was at the State Capitol and all parents and friends are invited to go watch.

They introduce each couple as they come down the stairs...

They dance.

They celebrate.

And they pose.

Perfect.

What a fun, fun night!

The theme couldn't have been better. :)

prom? y.e.s.

 

So cute.

After Madison was instructed to skip and hunt around the yard in the dark on Saturday night she discovered her invitation to prom!

She lost the "will you" under the snow,

but oh, so cute.

 So...

to cleverly respond to Braedon's invitation she spent her President's Day crafting the perfect reply.

 

Her bouquet of balloons and assortment of 200 blow-pops turned out so stinkin' cute!

 The best part?  

Tonight when Braedon got home and found his answer he posted pictures on Facebook for all to see!

Such a PROM-tastic weekend at our house!!

:)

sweet sixteen

Happy Birthday, Madison!

We are so proud of you and the 

amazing,

thoughtful,

talented,

funny,

beautiful

young woman you are.

Hope your day is FABULOUS!!

we love you.

a bit of catch up...

Hi everybody!

While I am sitting her (impatiently) waiting for the last load of laundry to dry....

so that we can get away for the weekend... hooray,

I thought I would do a quick update..
Here are a few things that have gone on in the
days of the duffins...

 

Happy Mom's Day to me.. 

Braden's life size love note on my closet door!

Love that boy!

 Kimbel's 4th grade UTAH program..

complete with squaredancing! 

With a boy... ick.

 Kenna's 6th grade graduation from Rose Springs.

She was thrilled and adorable and I am SO NOT READY for another Jr. Higher.

 Kimbel's soccer season comes to end... bittersweet.

She is one rock-n-roll sweeper.

She seriously "gets the job done" according to coach. :)

 Youth Conference in Ophir!

I got to stay home while Mr. YM President took his 15 year old daughter and FROZE nearly to death.

But they both came home with stories to tell... it's all good!

 ... and I stayed home and finished up my "project."

300 temple pictures for Girls Camp!

DONE.

Yup, done.

whew.

Hope you are all good -

 off to the next adventure...

including Idaho, California, and Mexico.

Stay tuned.

beautiful.

 Last Sunday Madison received her Young Womanhood Recognition.

We are so proud of her and all the work she put into her Personal Progress.  Amazing.

A beautiful necklace for a beautiful young woman.

red light. green light.

it's official.

madison could be driving on a road near you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL!!

Hope your 15th is as FABULOUS as you are!!

Love you tons, girl.

where did it go?

October birthday girl #2... the early years...

Happy Birthday, Beautiful.

Wow, time flies.

Love you.