Yay for Salt Lake!!

Wow! I can't believe the time has come and gone already! Our stay in Salt Lake went by so quickly. AubriLynn was excited to see family again in Salt Lake...as well as get a taste of the rainfall. (It rained every single day we were there! It was light and pleasant)
Our adventures included:



the wedding of Nathan and his beautidul bride!

Attending the Temple (I miss it bein so close!)

Chilin with the Fam-- and friends, sadly didn't get to see them all :(

Stayed with Grandpa Allen and G'amma Brenda (luckily they had everything we needed, such as the swing, stroller, and a booster seat!!



Somebody started their solids!!!




Visit to Great~ Grandparents house!!
Stopped in at Seagull Book to get books and entertainment for baby!!

We had a wonderful time, but it sure was nice to return home and see Daddy's smile!! He had AubriLynn doin giggles within 5 seconds of seeing each other!! She loves her Daddy!! Thanks to all for a wonderful time, we loved seeing you all.

Some Priceless Moments!!

Love My Family

This past Sunday I had an opportunity to listen to Mark give a talk in Sacrament, can I just say that I fell in love with him all over again… It was wonderful to feel the spirit strongly and I’m so thankful I was able to feel it. But the thing that I admired about his talk is how much he bore his testimony throughout it. Just hearing and knowing he has such a strong testimony is wonderful. His faith and trust in God is so incredible. I yearn to have that type of faith in my life, the faith like Nephi where there are no questions asked, you just do it knowing the way will be provided—and doing it without any doubt whatsoever along the way. This is the part I run into quite a bit! So, Mark—I just want to say again, I love you soo much!!

Sunny Days

Wow, what I would call the summer months seem to officially be upon us! (Only cuz I'm used to Utah weather!) we've only just begun in the 90's* and I'm dyin- they say 100's* are just around the corner. (This Sunday!) Luckily for us the house we are renting comes with a pool, so we are spending quite a bit of time out there to cool off. (Easier for exercising in it too!) AubriLynn loves bath water but still doesn't know quite what to think of pool water---

Also, the countdown is on for our trip to Salt Lake!! We will be arriving the evening of May 31, up to June 11th!! I am so excited!! My baby brother is getting married!! They are such a cute couple!! I miss my friends and fam!

As for Mark, since he is back in school, he is unable to come because finals are that week! :( I'm sad. He has been soo busy this past quarter. For a school project they are preparing a demo of a game to pitch before judges who will select one to present before some producers. (Something like that) If they get it they will work on the game in the school for next quarter. So he is busy pulling all that together. I don't know how he does it, but it is amazing how everything is falling into place. We are truly blessed. He has finally got his website up and running, its just in the beginning stages-- but its there :) If you want to check it out its http://www.blackenedgame.com/ --- good stuff!!

Baby's Giggles!!!

Aunt Randi is acting crazy and making AubriLynn giggle!! (sorry its not clear-- I didn't want to miss the laughs!)

Our Get-Away!

What your leaving?!


Bye Mom!!

I had a wonderful surprise this past weekend~ Mark went into his spontaneous mode and we were able to runaway this weekend!! Its so nice to be able to get a change of scenery every once in awhile and just have it be the two of us and leave the worries of the world behind. It was a mini getaway this trip- Our babysitter wasn't able to come with us to Universal Studios (Marks mom and sissy!) so we switched to plan B, Three Rivers, CA to a nice hotel with some fun amenities and went out to eat! We were able to just enjoy each others company with the drive and time away-- Since he is going to school during the week and I only get to see him basically on weekends (which of course are short and fly by!) But soon enough this schedule will change! I'm not worried cuz I'm lovin every minute!! Life is so good!! (Aside from he fact that yes, I do get homesick at times and wish I could let my family see their adorable niece and grandbaby!! She is so funny!!) Her personality is really shining through! So much more observant and getting soo- big!! I must admit with this being the first night of being away from her; I was pretty good :) and not worried about anything, however, I did miss her cute little face!!

G'amma Mary and Sissy~ our immediate sitters!!

Easter Sunday

AubriLynn's first Easter! We took her to go see the Easter Bunny and she actually loved him!! She was so happy and excited. We got some cute pics of her with him. As for Sunday, we woke up bright and early for church-- it was a good day! Celebrated Easter with G'amma Mary and her family. Had a nice home cooked meal, which Mark made (I did dessert) and AubriLynn dressed up in her new Easter outfit.. Her church Easter dress came from G'amma Brenda which was beautiful on her!! I missed my family so much this Easter! I missed the traditional egg roll! I don't know if that is a Mormon/Utah thing or Brewer thing. When I mention it, everyone stares at me blankly! :)


Were on the countdown for when we make our trip to Utah to visit~ Only 2 months left! Which I imagine will pass quickly. And that means 2 months left till my baby brother gets married!!! I can't believe it! I'm excited for it all!