San Diego

With Nate heading to his promised land, Alaska, next month, we decided to go on a quick trip for some sun and R&R in San Diego. It was so much fun! We spent our days at the beach, kayaking, beach biking, long walks around the Marina, watching SeaWorld's fireworks from our Hotel along Mission Bay, visit to San Diego Temple, shopping, eating and taking beautiful drives along the coast. It's just what the doctor ordered!

The girlies had a vaca of their own at Grammy and Papa's with a visit from Anne. They loved every minute!! Thanks Grammy and Papa!! 

Beach Day on Mission Beach

Ahhhh....

San Diego temple...so Beautiful!
(except for my jet lagged face :/)

Thanks Grammy for the pudding...every night!
I love sleepovers!! Love, Ruby

Girls Weekend

So, my little sista Anne is in college up in Rexburg at BYU-I (or Ricks College back in the day)...

And with Rexburg being such a  fancy getaway destination, my Mom, Emily, Dana and sweet baby Camryn who is perfect, decided to drop in for a quick visit to see Anne and how my old stomping grounds has changed...and believe me...IT'S CHANGED!

So we loaded up in my mini-van (you can't travel to Idaho in anything else) and went on our way. When we arrived Anne had a packed schedule. She took us on a tour of the campus, showed us her cute apartment that I once lived in, went out to dinner, hot tub, and of course laughed and laughed until the wee hours...

Next morning Anne had us out the door and on a hike up to the R, saw a car crash along the way, lunch from my favorite sandwich shop and picnic in the gardens. To top it all of...I had my first pedicure...Yes, I did it. I am not a fan of feet or people touching mine, except for 4 year olds feet and under. But I took faced my fears and did it. It was great! Why haven't I done it sooner?!?

Thanks Anne for a packed and fun filled weekend! Don't worry, we know it's not usually that exciting in Rexburg, but we'll keep it our little secret :)

Dana, baby Camryn (in the carseat), Mom, Me, Anne, and Em

Ballet 2012

Maren and Brookie wrapped up their Ballet year at Clytie Adams Ballet with a sweet and wonderful recital up at Weber State. I love it! The girls are so happy performing, the costumes are so cute, and the music is beautiful. The girls did such a great job! Way to go Ladies!

Maren (Alloquette), Claire, Brookie (Twinkle, Twinkle)
It was so great taking Claire to watch the girls during practice. She loved to watch them dance and can't wait until next year when she gets to do the same thing! I can't believe we will have 3 Ballerinas!! So fun!



Mares and Boo so excited to start the big show. I don't know what they loved more, dancing, or the after party with the Magician and moshing to Justin Beber :)




Maren invited her BFF Madi to join us. Thanks for coming!




Brookie and sweet friend Halle.




the Parents with our Ballerina's! Can't wait for Claire to join next time!



Last Days

of Soccer!...another successful season down :) It's always a good time watching the little ladies out on the field.

This was Brookie's first year playing. Here she is joined by some of the cute girls on her team!

Maren's cute team has been together pretty much since the beginning. They are a blast to watch!

SCHOOL! The girls (and mom) loved their classes and teachers this last year! Claire graduated from Miss Tami's, Brookie passed Kindergarten with flying colors in Mrs. Schafermeyers class, and Maren had the teacher of OUR dreams in the 3rd grade with Miss Penland.

Little Claire lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance at her preschool graduation. I always thought it was hands on the heart, but Claire was more comfortable on the tummy :)

Claire and Miss Tami

Brookie and Mrs. S

Brookie, Claire, and Ruby at Boo's Kindy program. We missed ya Mare!

Can't wait until next school year!