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Erick and Jessica's Wedding October 29, 2011

2012-01-28T20:16:00.006-07:00

So I know that I'm really far behind, but I'm going to attempt to get caught up starting with Jessica and Erick's wedding back in October 29th. They got married in the St. George Temple. I was so happy to be able to be there and watch her get sealed for time and all eternity to someone as great as Erick. I'm so proud of Jess for being worthy to get married in the Temple and for the amazing woman she has turned out to be. It's still a little weird for me to think of her as being married because in my mind she's still a little girl :)

Coming out of the Temple

They're married!

The after wedding luncheon

All of the Sullivan cousins expect for Randy who was away serving our country.

The girls night before the wedding

Daniel with Jaxon at the wedding reception.

I think Caleb might like Krystle :)

Caleb and Jessica

Love these girls so much!

Me and Jess

Jess and Jayden. Jayden has a crush on Jess and was not happy about her marrying Erick!

Love these boys! They all look so handsome!

My Family!

The girls!

Me and my mom and sister

Where to Start!!!!!

2011-10-15T17:42:00.010-06:00

Soooo I am still alive! I can't believe it's been over 3 months since I updated my blog! I honestly don't know where the summer went and how school has already been going for two months. This post is going to be a long one since I'll try to go back and re-cap my summer and what has been happening up until now. These last couple of months have been some of the hardest ones I've had in awhile. I've had things and relationships with people I never thought would be tested be just that. It's been hard for me to continue through and have faith that if I hold true to the things I know I'm supposed to be doing that things will work out. I know that the Lord loves me and that he sends people to me everyday that show me just that. It never ceases to amaze me just how well He does know me and exactly what I need to be able to learn from my trials. I have also come to realize how well Satan also knows me and is able to hit me right when he knows I'm weak. I also know that what I am going through is so small compared to what so many other people are going through. I have wonderful family and friends and I have a job that I absolutely love, two things that a lot of people don't have. I am so thankful for so many things but first and foremost for those two things :) I know that if I'm strong enough to be faithful through my trials that the Lord will bless me and has a plan for me. I'm so grateful for the Gospel and for the hope it brings to my life.

I got the new iphone and I am a little addicted to my photo editing program! Chase came home from his mission and this was at his homecoming. He gave one of the best talks I've ever heard. He has such a strong testimony and I'm so proud of him!

Another photo editing job

Almost all the cousins! Missing Kacies, Seth, Christan and Randy

Jen is having a baby! YEAH! I'm so happy for her and Jimmy! I hauled her around shopping with me all day. She was such a trooper being pregnant and all. I love Jen so much and am so thankful for her in my life. She is always there to give me advice about anything I ask. One of my favoritne things about Jen is she is always honest! No matter what! She doesn't do the little white lie thing to save feelings. She always tells the truth no matter what.

I love this pictures! Notice Payton in the backseat.

I just like this picture :)

I can hardly believe Jessica is getting married! Seriously! Erick is the perfect fit for her and for our family. The guy is great! I'm so happy for her. She's getting married October 29th in the St. George Temple. I am so excited to be able to be there! This is her bridal shower. My mom, Becca and I got her that little number!

So a quick recap of the summer..We had fun swimming at Grandma's of course!

Celebrated my mom's birthday! I love being with my family.

Love Love Love my grandma!

Had fun bowling in Mesquite! Cooper is in my class this year! I'm so glad that I get to spend so much time with him!

My amazing family that I'm so grateful for!

Went to San Diego again this summer and had a blast! We went to the beach, Seaworld, and Legoland. Legoland was kind of lame, but everything else was awesome!
My newest little nephew Jaxon! Love that kid!

Caleb and I with the starfish

The beach my favorite place ever!

Driving down the California freeway

Love these boys!

Jessica and I went to Oregon to visit Kacie and had so much fun!

I miss her so much!

We have love the Voodoo!!!

Went to the Portland Temple

I miss all of them so much!

On the beach at night

Well I guess that's all folks! Hopefully I will be better at keeping this up...but I can't promise anything didn't want to mention it before but I may or may not be cut out for these Masters in Education thing..it would be safe to say it's kicking my butt big time right now!

So Behind!!

2011-06-19T14:35:00.006-06:00

I can't believe I have gone this long without blogging! I really do want to keep this thing up. My sister printed it out for me last Christmas and it is the best journal, but this year so far I have not done good! So much has happened and all my pictures are out of order. I am officially half done with my Masters. Still taking classes this summer which I don't love, doing homework in the summer stinks! The most exicitng thing that has happened is I have a new nephew! Jaxon was born on April 2nd and is the cutest little guy ever :)

Kacie and the kids came to visit last week it was so good to see them. I just can't get enough of this shirt and this little girl. I love her so much!

Me and my little love :)

four of the five cutest boys in the whole world!

While Kacie was here we were able to get together with Becca and the boys, it was so fun to have my niece and nephews all together. I love this picture of Treyson kissing Jax.

My newest nephew :)

Jaxon still in the hospital on the day he was born. I love his hair!

Jessica graduated from high school! Seriously! Where does time go? I am so proud of her and everything she has become. She is amazing and I love her so much!

She didn't love the cap and gown. It took a lot to get her to put it on for pictures!

Daniel and Seth came for the graduation and they loved hanging out with Trey!

The girls :)

Where's Kacie???

Cooper and Trey at the splash pad

All of my nephews and niece in one picture. You can't see Jax because he's in the stroller, but he's there. My two sisters too:) What a great picture!

Payt had fun swinging with the boys

Jess going to Senior Ball

Jess, Tori and I went to Vegas, went to the Temple and did some shopping.

Tori and I by the fish tank

Becca tried to put purple in my hair a couple of weeks ago, so we made a night of it. Her and Jax came and had a slumber party with me. It was so much fun. Jax mostly slept through the hair dying.

Putting the purple in :)

That was a really bad catch up with a ton of grammar mistakes I'm sure. but at this point I'm just glad to be sort of caught up. Hopefully I can be better!

Dear Blog...School Has Taken Over My Life!!!!

2011-03-21T19:25:00.006-06:00

So it's been almost two months and once again updating my blog has gotten away from me, mostly because of school! BOO! Doing homework again and sitting in class really bites! I have discovered that I defintely do have a case of ADD! Luckily I have Chelsie to share in the pain with me otherwise I don't know what I would do. Anyway, Here is what has been going on the last couple of months.

I went to Oregon for Spring Break to visit my sister and of course my adorable niece and nephew! I had so much fun with them. It's crazy how big they are both getting especially Payton! I had her promise me she was going to stop growing up :)

We went to this place with some really cool waterfalls, I forgot the name! The day I got to Oregon I had to go to Instacare where after sitting for a couple of hours they told me I had an ear infection. Just my luck! It felt like my right ear was going to explode!

So Pretty!

Me with the kids, and they are both smiling :)

Payton loves me to take pictures so she can pull "funny faces" and then look at the pictures.

Oh and P.S. I lost one of my contacts while I was there too so I wore my glasses for three days.. I look awesome I know!

Cute little Treyson

Um..when did she get so big! Seriously! Wasn't it just yesterday she was a baby?

I love this shirt! She know what it says too and she'll tell you "My aunt is my BFF!"

Now we move to my birthday! I turned 32 on the 13th BOO! That sounds so freakin old! My birthday was great. I am so grateful for awesome friends and family. My day started with breakfast with Becca at 6:15 (she says it was 7:15) but it was still 6:15 to me.:) She had been freaking me out all week about what she might do sending me texts the night before that said "Are you getting nervous yet?" I have to admit after my 30th birthday I was. I was also a bit scared since she's the only person who has a key to my house, luckily she just showed up really early and took me to breakfast and gave me an awesome purple watch! I love it! Later that night I went down to Mesquite and had dinner with my family my mom made a great cake for me and it was nice to just be able to spend time with everyone. I got lots of great stuff from my family. I also got some really cute things from all of my friends. I'm so lucky to have all of them :) Jen took me to dinner the day after my birthday and even let me choose Chuckarama and then we watched the finale of The Bachelor. She got me a cute present and the best card ever, it was so thoughtful and sweet . I love that she takes the time to write such nice stuff to me even though I know sometimes I don't deserve it.

Me and the girls! I love them so much.

My class did a birthday party for me that day before Spring Break. Usually I am able to avoid my birthday because it's almost always over Spring Break and the kids don't remember, which is fine by me..This year Becca made sure they knew and that they gave me the proper celebration since she couldn't be there to do it. A couple of my girls actually planned it and did most of it. My room mom came in and helped, but they did a great job. I am so thankful for such an awesome class this year. This year is going by way too fast and I am going to miss them so much

Thanks for the awesome cake Maddy!

Nascar two weekends in a row? Yes I think so! This is in Las Vegas and yes we are wearing matching shirts, but Kara's says "Edwards" and mine says "Kenseth"

We went to Phoenix for Kara's birthday and had so much fun! We love the headphones :)

Phoenix at the Saturday race.

I got to play with the boys for a night. Too bad the rules say I'm too old to be on the playground equipment so I had to just take pictures.

Do they come any cuter? I love that little smile :)

I love Coop :)

I know she's going to kill for me this picture but seriously we have no pictures together besides this one in like the last year! Don't be mad at me..you're not allowed, and really who reads my blog anyway? I had to get glasses so I dragged Bec with me and tryed on like a hundred pairs before I made a decision. I knew she would be honest with me and I didn't want to be stuck with an ugly pair of glasses!

Remember you're not allowed to be mad at be and you're stuck with me anyway!

Christmas, New Years, Vegas..All bundled into one!

2011-01-23T20:37:00.005-07:00

Once again I am way behind on my blog so I am going to combine the last month! My Aunt Dawn Rae and Krystle came to Vegas for a soccer tournament so I was able to go down there and spend some time with them. We went to the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur. It was really good. This is Krystle and I will the knight :)

All three of us at the show.

Krystle playing soccer, she scored a goal on Sunday :)

On Saturday Kara came down with me and after the games were over we took Krystle down to the strip and took a picture by the famous sign.

On New Year's Eve we went down to Mesquite and had a blast!

Scott, Jess, Tori and I went to Cedar for a basketball game and froze our butts off! It was so cold!

Christmas as usual was great! Kacie and Micah were here from Oregon so that made it even better I got to see Payton and Treyson!

My cousin Randy left for Afaghanstan for a year :( Before he left we had a little family dinner.

Christmas at my mom and dad's house. I got Treyon Thomas the Train and he loves it. Treyson is such a cutie and I love him so much! He says "Aunt T" now and talks to me on the phone a little bit. I am also excited to say that on April 12th I will be getting another nephew :) No, Kacie is not pregnant but my best friend Becca is having another boy and I don't care what anyone says her boys will always be my nephews and I'll always be their Aunt. :))

We went bowling as a family and Randy came up with creative name for all of us. Torineverhitapin is my favorite.

December 28th was 3 yrs since my grandpa died. All of the girls went to Leeds with my grandma to decorate his grave. I'm so glad we all got to go.

I love my Payton :) Kacie told me yesterday that she has a puzzle and is learning her letters and when she comes to T she says "That's for Aunt T, she's my favorite, she's my best friend, she loves me" Is that the cutest thing you've ever heard or what?

Cutest littl girl in the world again..when they left I was a totally baby and cried my eyes out I hugged her and said "When I call you have to talk to me on the phone because I miss you so much!" and she said "Aunt T when you call I won't just say Hello! Hello!anymore k!" Sometimes when I call if she isn't in the mood to talk she just yells into the phone "Hello!" Hello!" and acts like she can't hear me.

Christmas at my Uncle Scott's and Aunt Kristin'es house.

Day 5 A Picture of somewhere you've been to.

2010-12-27T13:21:00.004-07:00

Well..I've been quite a few places, but a cruise to Mexico is the only time I've been out of the country, so that's the place I chose :)

The Carnival Splendor...Yes the same one that was stranded in the middle of the ocean for all those days. Luckily we missed that and our cruise went great!

Cabo!

Matzalan :)

Zip lining in Puerta Vallarta! So much fun!

Cabo again..Oh how I miss the beach!!!

Day 4 A Habit I Wish I Didn't Have

2010-12-22T22:23:00.003-07:00

Well this is easy...if worrying is a habit I am the master. If I could change something about myself if would defintely be my ability to worry about EVERYTHING! I worry about what might happen, what might not happen, what I did, what I didn't do and etc etc etc.....I worry about things and people I can't change. If anyone has advice on how I could kick this habit I would love it :)

Day 3 A Picture of You and Your Friends

2010-11-27T18:55:00.005-07:00

I have been blessed with so many wonderful friends that it was hard to just choose one picture, but this is one of my favorite pictures. This was at the luncheon after I went through the Temple. I love all three of these girls so much and am so thankful to have them in my life. I figured I would save the individual pictures for the other day that asks for friend pictures. (assuming I get there since it has taken me over a week to get to day 3!)

Melissa, Me, Becca, and Jen

I had to post this one too just to show again why I ♥ them so much!

Day 2-The meaning behind my blog name..

2010-11-21T19:42:00.002-07:00

Well...I think I just named it "Tara." so that's pretty easy to figure out. My blog address though however is unique. www.tara-tizzle.blogspot.com. I didn't want to use just my name, and I was sure that address would be available! Tizzle is one of the many nicknames my cousins have come up with for me :) I think my next license plate is going to say just that!

A Recent Picture and 15 Interesting (more like random!) Facts

2010-11-17T19:44:00.004-07:00

This is the most recent picture of I have of myself and I figure it pretty much sums most of the pictures I take :)

1. I drove a snowmobile through a fence, across a major highway, and down into a ditch and escaped without even a mark.

2.I can't pluck my own eyebrows, and I have the worse eyebrows in the world! It gives me the webee geebees! I have to have them waxed but can't do that myself either. Kristine, Jess and Bec have always had to do it for me.

3. I love young kids. The innocence that they have and the funny things they say. The way they are untainted from the world. They just have a purity about them. Which is why I love my job so much.

4.At times, I have a hard time expressing myself, and usually when it's most important.

5-I worry about everything! This is something I really wish I could change about myself. I can drive myself crazy worrying about things I have no control over.

6-I don't believe that blood is what makes you family. A teacher at my school said this to me today and I love it! "Blood is not thicker than water, Love is thicker than water."

7-I love watching sports! I remember from the time I was little watching sports on TV day and night. I remember my dad walking in one day shaking his head and saying "You should have been a boy!"

8-I have so many nicknames it's hard to keep up. No one but my parents and people I have no connection with call me Tara. It's almost weird to hear myself called Tara and especially by someone I'm close to.

9-I love John Stockton and The Jazz!

10-I love to laugh! I will laugh about anything and everything :)

11-Very few people REALLY know me. I put up a good front, but there a very few people that I will really open up to and that I fully trust.

12-It suprises most people to know that I'm a cryer... It takes nothing to make me cry.

13-I love to take pictures, and can drive people crazy with my camera.

14-I love Purple!

15-"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it." This is one of my favorite quotes :)

30 Days!

2010-11-14T20:20:00.002-07:00

In order to try and keep up with my blog better I decided to try and do this 30 day thing that I've seen on a few blogs lately. So enjoy all these pointless facts about me :)
Day1-recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2-the meaning behind your blog name
Day3-a picture of you and your friends
Day 4-a habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 5-a picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 6-favorite super hero and why
Day 7-picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8-short term goals for this month and why
Day 9-something you're proud of in the past few days
Day 10-songs you listen to when you're happy, sad, mad, bored, hyped
Day 11-another picture of you and your friends
Day 12-how you found out about blogger and why you have one
Day 13-a letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14-a picture of you and your family
Day 15-put your Ipod on shuffle; first 10 songs to play
Day 16-another picture of yourself
Day 17-someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18-plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19-nicknames you have and why you have them
Day 20-someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
Day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22-what makes you different from everyone else
Day 23-something you crave for a lot
Day 24-a letter to your parents
Day 25-what I would find in your bag
Day 26-what do you think about your friends
Day 27-why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28-a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29-in this past month what have you learned
Day 30-your favorite song

There is no way I will get this done in 30 days, but I'll shoot for 60 :)

What else has been going on?

2010-11-07T18:56:00.003-07:00

Well lets start with my fight with Jen's potato peeler. I went over to hang out with Jen and was helping her can pears. Well...I was peeling the pears and somehow the peeler slipped and my finger was bleeding like crazy. Anyone who knows me knows that I can't stand the sight of blood. I immediately got light headed and felt like I was going to faint. Jimmy had to come in and take care of my cut until I could pull myself together. I know! what a whimp! What can I say though I hate the sight of blood and it makes me feel like I'm going to pass out. The picture doesn't do the cut justice. I had tons of fun with Jen though :)

For Halloween, yes, I was a nurse again. It's just so easy and I don't have to think about it. It's also a costume that doesn't make my kids at school go crazier than they already are that day, but I wore it to a Halloween party I went to too. This is a combination of mine and Amber's costume. I love the glasses!

Amber, Colleen and Julie had a Halloween party at their house that was lots of fun! Everyone else has a creative costume..I know!

Last Weekend Kara. MaCail and I went to Vegas for the night since MaCail is getting married on the 20th of this month. This is at The Belagio. I love walking around their gardens.

MaCail and I on the strip waiting to eat. I am so happy for MaCail that she's getting married, but I am going to miss seeing her all the time too. She is such a good friend to me. I've got to help her with a few of her wedding things, mostly helping her with her dress. Everyone knows I am not a girly girl and don't usually get into stuff like that, but I have really enjoyed helping her and am so glad that she has asked me to do it.

It seemed like the boys have been so busy lately with football and everything that a couple of weeks ago I made them come stay with me for the night! I love these boys and each of their unique personalities :)

Jayden lost his two front teeth, and since this picture has lost three teeth in the front. Seriously.. how could you not love this face?

I think I am finally caught up with blogging! I feel much better :)

Oregon!

2010-11-07T16:13:00.005-07:00

I can't believe what a slacker I have been about keeping up my blog! Life happens though I guess :) I'm still trying to work and go to class at night, which has not been very fun. The good news is that I'm done with my ESL class and got an "A!" Yeah! The bad news being I still have my Masters' class and have a 10 page due here soon that I haven't started :)

Over the fall break I was able to fly to Portland, Oregon to see my sister and her family. It was such a fun trip and I loved every minute of it. I have missed all of them so much, and it was so good to see them. The time went by so quickly. I spent four days there, but it didn't seem like it at all. Here are a few pictures of some of the fun things we did.
Can I tell you how much I have missed these faces! Treyson talks pretty good now and says "Aunt T" It's funny because Payton has always called me "Nant Ne" even though she can say Aunt T, but now that Treyson says is right she now callls me "Aunt T" too. I kind of miss being called "Nant Ne" :( Probably just because it means she's growing up.

The first day we went to the Tillamook Cheese Factory. It was really interesting to see the factory and all that cheese! We had some of the best ice cream ever there!

Even though it was way too cold to get in the water I still had to go to the ocean. It is defintely one of my favorite places to be.

We also went to the zoo and had lots of fun there. Treyson loves the bears!

Kacie took Payton to the bathroom,so I decided Treyson and I would have a little photo shoot. He thought it was sooo funny and kept yelling "More!" So, I have about 5 pictures of us like this.

Me with the kids at the zoo.

It took forever to convince Payton to get her picture taken with this bear, she was scared of it!

Payton helping cook on Sunday.

Me and my favorite niece. Oh how I love this child :)

~Random Rambling~

2010-09-12T18:18:00.005-06:00

I thought I would just do a quick update since I am trying to get better at keeping up with my blog. I start my second masters class tomorrow, so I will be in class two nights a week now instead of just one, we'll see how that goes :) I'm so thankful for Chelsie and that she is doing this with me because I don't know how else I would survive if we couldn't figure out and complain about things together.

This is an old picture but I just have to say how much fun I have been having with these girls lately :) Kara and I spent Labor Day weekend over in Parowan at the Iron County Fair which I love and until last year hadn't missed going in forever. We went to the rodeo on Sat. night and then back on Monday for the horse races..one of my favorite things in the whole world. They bring back so many good memories of my childhood and the time spent with my grandparents there. I'm so glad that Kara is willing to go with me and likes being there too. It seems like the three of us haven't been able to do anything all together in a long time, so we've just been doing random things seperately. MaCail and I have had a ton of fun together lately going to movies, just talking and working on little projects:) I'm so thankful for both of these girls and that we are such good friends.

Today is Becca's 32nd birthday! I love that for 6 months and a day she gets to be older than me. She's not much for birthdays or making a big deal of them, but she humors me and lets me even though I know she totally hates it. I love Becca so much and am thankful everyday that she's my best friend and for the relationship we have :) Happy Birthday Bec!

Yes! Football season! I am so excited :) I just know my bears are going to do great this year. 1-0 and off to a great start!

Can I tell you how much I miss these two already! I stole this picture off of my sister's blog. I can't believe how much bigger Treyson looks since the last time I saw him. I hate so much that I am missing so much with them being so far away. It makes my day to be able to talk to Payton on the phone.

I went down to Mesquite and stayed with the girls for the weekend, which was great and something I haven't done for awhile so it was good to just spend time with them. Tori was cheering at a game one night and the next Cooper and Caleb had football games down there, so it worked out perfectly. Jessica and Tori came to the games with me and hung out. I didn't get any pictures of Tori because she took off with her friends not too long after we got there:) Cooper loves to use my camera and walk around taking pictures of everything. Here he is in action!

Jayden has had a crush on Jessica since he met her, so it's always funny when they get together. It always takes him a minute to warm up but before long he is on her lap and playing with her. This picture is classic:) Who is that weirdo in the background with her mouth open?

Caleb in his football uniform. When did this kid get so big? Watching him on the field is crazy because he looks so big out there. He's still the one who will always give me a hug though :)

~One Big Catch Up Post!~

2010-08-26T17:59:00.006-06:00

I had really good intentions of blogging about every trip and everything that happened this summer! Not because I think everyone really cares, but eventually I plan to print this out and make it into a sort of journal I guess. Well that didn't happen. Life has been crazy lately! I am in the process of getting my Masters in Education which means I'm stuck in class two nights a week after teaching all day and also stuck with the homework that comes with it. Luckily, my friend Chelsie has agreed to do it with me and it's made it a lot easier because we are able to do our homework together and just suffer through the whole experiene together :) So, school started August 11th. I am still teaching 4th grade and have 29 awesome kids! I don't know if they are just waiting to bring out their other personalities later or what but as of right now I feel so blessed! They are great and it has been so much fun! The pictures below are pretty much a mixture of summer and everything I had on my camera up to now.

I loved my classroom so much that I talked Becca into painting my bedroom. Of course she went above and beyond what I would have expected. I gave her the picture that I wanted and she did everything else. I didn't even tell her where I wanted it on the wall. I couldn't be happier with it though! Looks awesome :)

She also put this new desk in and painted the flower on it! I love the whole thing, my room puts off a happy feeling!

This is how you know you're besties! We both walked out of the bathroom wearing almost the exact same outfit and looked at each other and said "I'm not changing!" So we didn't we went through the day looking like twins. Didn't bug us at all.

The last week in July my grandma got a houseboat on Lake Powell for 4 days. It was such a great vacation. The whole family was able to come besides Christan and her family and Daniel and of course Chase who is on a mission. We had so much fun together boating and riding the jet ski. I was so glad my grandma was able to come and had such a great time. I am so thankful for the wonderful family I have. Here are a few pictures from our trip. I wish I would have gotten more but I was so scared of getting my camera wet that I didn't take it out on the boat too much, and that's where I spent the majority of my day.

Lake Powell is so pretty!

Jessica and I riding on the tube with Mark driving. Scary stuff, but so much fun :)

Tori and Krystle riding on the tube. Mark would whip Tori, Krystle and Zach around so much and they would just get right back on. My favorite saying of Zach's to Mark was "Is that all ya got Grandpa!"

Tori being Tori. I love this girl so much she just seems to make everything so much fun! Her and Jessica I just didn't catch Jessica in action. Any time I get to spend with these two anymore I treasure because they are both so busy. I love both of them so much and miss being able to see them all the time.

I had planned on going to Indianapolis with MaCail and Kara over the same time we went to Lake Powell. The Lake Powell trip was kind of a last minute thing, but luckily I had decided not to go to Indianapolis, not because I didn't want to go but just because of how much it would cost and with school being close and everything. I would have loved to go with Kara and MaCail we always have so much fun together. I was really glad though that I hadn't bought plane tickets and everything because I really wanted to go to Powell with my family. I took Kara and MaCail down to Vegas to the airport and made Becca go with me so I would have some company on the way home. This is all of us at Caesars Palace waiting to eat at the Cheesecake Factory!

Becca, MaCail and I decided to walk around Caesar's Palace a little while we were waiting and saw this really cool glass thing. You can't see it very well but it's a good picture of all of us!

Becca went down to Vegas to take her LPN test and took the night before to study, so I got to watch the boys overnight. We had so much fun! I love her boys and spending time with them. We went swimming, to the park ,played video games and lots of other stuff. They were so good I kind of wondered if they might get a little nervous at night never staying here before overnight, but they didn't. Jayden came in early in the morning and told me he had a bad dream but just curled up next to me and went back to sleep. It was the cutest thing ever :)

In July, My mom, Kacie, the kids and I went to California to visit my great grandpa Just. He is 89 and is still in great shape and gets around so good. He has a girlfriend that is 64 :) We went to the beach in Malibu. It was so pretty! It was so good to see my grandpa and get to spend time with my sister and mom.

Here are my grandpa Just and Mom with the Payton and Treyson.

Treyson and I at the beach. I love this kid :) He is such a cutie.

Payton and I at the beach in Malibu. Love her so much too :)

My grandpa Just and I by his 77 Lincoln. This car is the best! He is leaving it to me in his will.

All of us by our favorite car!

Jen and I wearing matching shirts. I showed up at Jamaica's and there she was in the exact same shirt I was wearing, great minds think alike! I love Jen so much and am so grateful for the wonderful example and friend she is to me.

So I guess that's it my life in a quick post. One last thing sad bit of news :( My sister and her family moved to Portland last weekend. I can't believe that I'm not going to be able to see them anytime I want anymore. I am going to miss my sister and of course the kids so much :( I plan to make some trips to Oregon though. I've never been there before so it will be a new adventure for me!

~June California Trip! Seaworld, Knotts Berry Farm and the Beach!~

2010-08-03T19:50:00.009-06:00

I have three vacations I need to blog about so I figured I would start with California back in June and hopefully get the other two on here soon! At the end of June I went to California with Beccca and the boys. We went to Knotts Berry Farm the first day, a really cool science musuem the next day, Seaworld the next, amd then the Beach on the last day. On the way home we hit the rides on the top of the Stratosphere. We had almost every minute planned out it seemed, but that's the way I like it, and it was so much fun! This is the second year I've got to go on vacation with her and the boys and I love it! Hopefully we will be able to make it a summer tradition :) My pictures are not in any order.
Me holding a starfish at Seaworld. I loved watching Cooper at Seaworld with all the animals and especially with the Starfish. I think we came back to this place three different times.

Bec and I with our yellow ponchos, and boy did we need them to sit in those soak zones at the shows.

Jayden and I at the science museum.

There were some scary rides at Knotts Berry Farm. Most that Jayden and Cooper didn't want to go on so I went on with Caleb. He is such a little daredevil and wanted to do all of them, so I had to pretend I wasn't scared!

At the hotel the first night :)

Knotts Berry Farm

a water ride at Sea World.

Caleb and Cooper at the beach

Bec and I at the beach

Me and Jayden

Jayden buried in the sand

At the top of the Stratosphere after driving way too long!

The boys at the top of the Stratosphere

~Painting the Classroom Purple!!!~

2010-07-09T12:42:00.002-06:00

So I am still way behind with blogging because this happened almost a month ago..but I decided this summer since I had to switch classrooms that I wanted to paint it purple! I had never painted anything before I started helping Becca paint her house she is remodeling. It is actually kinda fun and a lot easier than I thought. At first I was going to just paint my front wall purple, but with some help from Becca, ok A LOT of help! We painted the front wall purple and she painted my favorite hibiscus (Roxy!) flowers, two on the front wall, and one on the side. I love it! Before it was done I couldn't get the vision of what it would look like, probably because I have no artistic talent myself :) Each of the flowers took her a couple of hours to do, so we had a really long night, but it was sooo worth it! My classroom puts off such a happy feeling now:)

Bec and I standing by the flower on the side wall

The biggest flower on the front wall. Caleb was such a trooper and stayed up with us until 3 in the morning.

The view from the back of the room.

The Big Flower

The smaller flower on the front wall by my desk.

View from the back again

The flower on the white wall

I have to admit I was a little scared to do this, but I'm so glad that I did with lots of help of course! Thanks Bec :) I think my 4th graders are going to ♥ it!

♥Family Lake Trip, Father's Day and June Birthdays♥

2010-06-26T10:43:00.007-06:00

Our family has had a lot of fun this last week! We were able to go on a family lake trip last week. My Uncle Scott and Aunt Kristine did a great job or organizing it and feeding us and I'm so grateful because we had so much fun! Scott's whole family including Christan and the kids from Virginia were able to be there along with my parents, Kacie and her family, and Randy's family. We came back and celebrated June birthdays and Father's Day on Sunday. Thanks everyone for a great time :) One of the things that I am very thankful for is that we have such a close family. Picture overload ahead!
Payton getting ready to go to the lake in her cute dress I bought her in Mexico!

Payton and I on the boat

Tori being Tori!

We had a lot of fun making smores every night. My sister has an awesome video of Jess on her blog demonstrating how to make a smore..check it out I promise it's worth it!

Bailey and I on the tube. Bailey has grown up so much since the last time I saw her, and is such a daredevil. She was yelling at Scott the whole time to "GO FASTER!"

Kaylee, Bailey and Corbin on the boat

Cute little Payt!

June Birthdays blowing out the candles

Christan and Randy. It was almost impossible to get a good picture with Randy around. As you will see below. We were trying to get some good pictures will us all together. Randy wasn't about to let that happen.

My grandma opening her presents and Randy giving her bunny ears.

This just about sums up our family!

My mommy and I

Me with my mom and dad

one of the attempts to get a good picture!

My dad and grandma

There is a funny story behind this picture. Randy had jumped into about 3 prior pictures to this one so he says he promises not to jump in but sits on the couch and throws this pillow through the picture obviously at the perfect time.

We finally got a good one! Grandma with her two oldest grandchildren.

Jess, Tori, Me and Christan

Scott and Grandma, and yes my grandma is flipping the camera off. Grandma does not like getting pictures taken, so when she's tired of it the middle finger comes up. I know, my grandma is awesome! I love her!

Thanks everyone for a great time :)

♥Happy Father's Day♥

2010-06-20T22:56:00.002-06:00

I couldn't let today pass without telling my dad how much I love and appreciate everything that he has done for me. Him and my mom taught me the important things in life that I am so thankful for. Hard work and keeping your word being two of the most important. We had a really fun family weekend that I will post about later. I was talking to Jessica and she told me how lately she has realized that a lot of the things are important to our family just aren't important to so many people such as hard work and doing what you say you're going to do. I'm glad my dad and my family still value those things :) Thanks Dad! Love ya :)

~♥Fun in Sun♥~

2010-05-16T20:07:00.005-06:00

A couple weekends ago Kacie came down with the kids. We had so much fun in Mesquite hanging out by the pool and with family. The weather was perfect :) Becca and her family came down and swam with us on Saturday. All four of my nephews and my cute little niece all together :) What a perfect day!
Payton and I in the pool at Casa Blanca! The water was freezing. Kacie and I were trading off with the kids and while Kacie had Payton she did something Payton didn't like so much, she started screaming and wanted to come back to me yelling "I want Nant Ne! I need Nant Ne!" I love that child :)

Treyson is a pretty big momma's boy. He doesn't let Kacie get to far out of his site. He sometimes lets me hold him, but not for long. However, he was fine with letting Becca hold him. He must have known she's pretty good with boys :)

Becca decided to teach Payton how to use this squirt gun thing to squirt me of course! and boy did she love it. She was going around squirting everyone whether they had clothes on or not, and whether we knew them or not!

Treyson and Payton :)

Payton and Coooper

Cute little Treyson :)

Who could resist that cute little face?

♥Happy Mother's Day♥

2010-05-09T12:47:00.003-06:00

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mom! I want her to know how much I love her and how thankful I am that she taught me about the important things in life. I'm thankful that her and my dad gave me the opportunity to get through college and that I am now able to work at a job I love. I'm also thankful that she told me to be an all or nothing person and that if you're not going to do it right and all the way it's not worth doing. I love you Mom :)

Phoenix!!!! Nascar and Baseball!!!

2010-04-22T20:05:00.004-06:00

A couple weekends ago Kara, MaCail and I decided to pack up and go to Phoenix for the weekend for a Nascar race and a baseball game. I was excited to go to another Nascar race (redneck I know!) and I had never seen a professional baseball game so I was excited for my first experience at that also :) We left Friday at about 3 and made a few stops on the way. We went up over Jacob's Lake. I've been to Phoenix, but never that way before so it was exciting for me to see places I've never been to.
Here I am in a rock that we found on the way. I'm not sure sure where we even were, but the rocks were cool so we decided to stop and take pictures.

Here we are at Lee's Ferry with the Colorado River behind us.

On Saturday before the race we stopped at the Mesa Temple and walked around. I loved the outside looks of this temple. It would have been neat to go in and do a session. Next time :) I'm thankful every time I go to a different temple that I am now able to go inside and I don't have to sit outside and wish.

Taking a few pictures in the trees outside the temple.

Nascar!

After the race. The race was great, very exciting at the end!

Outside the Diamondbacks stadium.

Kara and I sat right above the Pirates pitcher's bull pen, so we got to look down on some pretty hot baseball players!

At the end of the game. It was so hot! The Diamondbacks won the game 13 to 4 I think. The most excitement was when a ball came at us. Too bad we didn't bring out mitts! It ended up about 5 rows above us.

Payton is 3!

2010-04-15T20:06:00.007-06:00

On March 28th Payton turned 3! I can hardly believe she is that old! I went up with my mom and Tori for the weekend for her birthday. We went to Jumping Jacks and then came back and had a little party at Kacie's house. Payton is getting so big! Talking so good, and has such a little mind of her own. I love her so much and no matter what she does she melts my heart:)

This is her perfect little diva pose!

Opening presents :)

Hitting her Dora Pinata.

Kacie's friend Lindsey made this amazing cake!

Couldn't leave out Treyson, he is such a cutie :) I have to teach him to say Aunt T now. I'm pretty sure Payton was about his age when she started saying it.

Tori did Payton's hair so cute! Here she is posing with her "dolly!"

My favorite niece! Love her so much!

~Spring Break 2010 Mexican Riveria Cruise!~

2010-04-02T11:00:00.003-06:00

I know it has taken me forever to blog about my cruise, but here it finally is! Over Spring Break Becca and I went on a 7 day cruise to Mexico, and it was awesome :) All but one day the weather was really warm, we couldn't have asked for better. We got upgraded at the last minute to a balcony room, which by the way was so worth it! We eat way too much food and especially that late night ice cream and pizza! The first three days were at sea days, so we had fun just laying out by the pool and basically just doing nothing :) Wed we went to Puerta Vallarta, Thurs to Matzalan, Friday to Cabo, and Sat. was another sea day. Sat was really the only day it was too cold to lay out. It was so much fun and the time went by so fast! I have picture overload below :)

She's probably going to kill me for posting this picture, but this is Becca's impression of a real California driver! We went down the night before the ship left and stayed in Long Beach and it was raining so hard! But, just like always she cool, calm and collective driving through it while I admit I was a little scared and glad I wasn't driving :)

Getting ready to get on the ship :)

The awesome water slide at the top of the ship!

Sailing away from Long Beach

Becca waving as we sailed away from Long Beach :)

Wasting time doing a safety drill :(

From our balcony

I usually hate feet! Everyone knows I totally have a foot phobia, but for some reason I love the pictures of our feet off the balcony.

We are soooo awesome! :))

Cabo on the way to Puerta Vallerta, they had to stop and drop off a sick passenger.

Cabo

I love the background in this picture

Puerta Vallarta

On our way to our Canopy Adventure

In Puerta Vallarta we took a Canopy Tour where we zip lined from tree top to tree top. I have to admit I was a little scared at first (heights aren't my favorite thing) of course Becca had no fear and went ahead and went first (we had 14 people in our group). After the 1st zip line my fear was gone, and it was sooo much fun! We had about an hour drive up there in this crazy army truck thing with only these things to hang out to. The Mexican guy driving was driving like a maniac! No speed limit signs to be found anywhere :)

The army truck we rode up in!

Becca stopped and posed for all the pictures! There are many with her sticking her tongue out going across the zip line. Where mine I couldn't even look at the camera because I'm concentrating on not dying :) Just kidding! I thought she would kill me if I posted them though and I can't afford to lose my best friend right now ha ha :)

The tour guide threw a cup of water on me so my shirt is soaked. Apparently there is a song in Mexico called "Tara" and he loved singing it..over and over...

Zip line

After it was all over.

We passed an LDS church :) It was so neat to see!

From our balcony right before we left Puerta Vallarta

Mazatlan getting ready to go on a tour of the city with "Jorge" No we didn't plan to wear twinner shirts :)

Windy!

Matzalan, Mexico

Crazy Cliff Diver

My new hair-do for the rest of the cruise! I loved the braids :)

Wow!!

Flea market in Cabo

These guys just walked around carrying huge gun, so we thought it would be fun to get a picture with one of them.

Cabo, so pretty!

After this picture Becca said "we are such dorks!" Cabo

Water Taxi over to the Beach in Cabo

I hope that after this picture I'm not dead too, but I couldn't leave it out! Becca can fall asleep in literally 10 seconds. She would be talking to me one minute, and then next she would be completely out of it. I took pictures because it was hard for me to believe that she wasn't faking, but she wasn't!

Our waiter was pretty hot!

Towel Monkey!

No idea!

Learning how to make towel animals

Mine didn't turn out so great :(

8 days together and still BFF's :) Never a doubt! So much fun! I'm so glad we got to go!

Going Private!!!

2010-03-29T22:10:00.001-06:00

I really haven't wanted to do this, but since I have someone stalking my blog and leaving my comments that I don't care to have on here..I will be going private in the next couple of days. I would love to keep up with everyone still, so please leave me your email address so I can invite you. I will also be posting pictures from my cruise very soon! Hopefully tomorrow :)

Nascar February 27th and 28th

2010-03-21T16:57:00.004-06:00

Once again I am totally behind with the blogging! I don't know what my deal is I used to be so good at this blogging thing! At the end of February Kara, MaCail and I went down to the annual Vegas Nascar race. Every year I've seen all these crazy people in Mesquite coming from Vegas fighting all those crowds and told myself I would NEVER go to all that trouble for some dumb race! Well....Kara is a HUGE Nascar and this was what she wanted to do for her birthday. Good thing I love her! It was actually a lot of fun and pretty interesting. Much better in person than on TV. I still don't think I could watch a whole race on TV. I'm glad we go to go :)

Here we are with our earplugs. It was crazy how loud it was and there was no way you could go all day and not wear them.

After they introduced the drivers they drove them around the track in trucks. They were some pretty hot race car drivers :))

This was a caution lap, during the race they went by so fast there was no way you could take a picture.

Gotta love the Sunglasses and ear plugs! Great combination!

I thought this pink car was awesome! Too bad it didn't do so well!

The race we went to Saturday night was sooo cold! Here MaCail and I are trying to show just how cold it was.

Rain delayed and bored.

Sunday we all decked out in Kara's Nascar gear. I ended up wearing all Jimmy Johnson stuff, and who knew he won the race so at the end of the day I looked pretty smart :)) Thanks Kara :)

Sunday we got these head phone things that were pretty cool we could listen to the announcer or to any of the drivers talking to their pit crews.

Here we are sad because the weekend is over :(

Blog Slacker!!!??!!!!

2010-02-26T18:29:00.006-07:00

Okay so I know I have been a total blog slacker!!! I'm sorry! My sister informed me today that I better update my blog, so of course I'm doing exactly what she says! Life has been kinda crazy not that a lot has really been going on, but I just haven't got to blogging :) This is going to be a really random long post going over basically everything I have pictures of on my camera.

Yesterday was Kara's 27th birthday. We celebrated by going to Pizza Factory with a group of people mostly from our branch and then coming back to my house and watching figure skating.. ha ha. The real celebration will come this weekend when we go to Nascar! Right! Me going to Nascar! Kara is a huge fan and is sooo excited! We'll see in a few days how I feel about my first Nascar experience :) I'm sure we'll have fun no matter what, we always do!
Me, Kara, and MaCail (Sara) We joke that we need to change MaCail's name to Sara so we can all rhyme.

I look horrible in this picture, but hey it's cute of Kara :)

Part of the reason I think I haven't gotten to my blog is because I am dead tired at night after getting up to walk at 5:30. I absolutely love it, and never thought I would. Becca and I are still walking at least 20 miles a week and most weeks more. I love our walks and actually find myself looking forward to getting up and going and have we ran out of things to talk about? Nope! I love this girl and am so thankful everyday that she's my best friend. Oh and btw 8 days until Spring Break and our cruise! I am so excited!

On February 20th Treyson turned 1. I can hardly believe that it's been a year since he was born. I love him and Payton so much and am so thankful that I get to be their aunt. My mom and I went up for the weekend for his birthday. It was great to be able to spend time with them.

Payton pulling a face :)

The birthday boy digging into his cupcake. Kacie's friend Lindsey made some awesome Cookie Monster and Elmo cupcakes that were so cute!

Treyson loves balls!

Treyson with his birthday crown and shirt

of course Daniel and I had to do something weird.

Payton helping Lindsey with the cupcakes

The birthday boy :)

About a month ago we had a bonfire out at Snow Canyon. We roasted Star burst, sounds weird I know but it was really good!

Kara and MaCail, no idea what that guy in the back is doing!

Amber, MaCail, No idea (how bad is that!), Janell, Kara, and Me

Me wearing Kara's Roxy hat, kind of funny that both Kara and MaCail own Roxy wear too :)

~Vegas Baby~

2010-01-14T20:40:00.003-07:00

Kara, MaCail and I decided to make an unexpected trip to Vegas a couple of weeks ago. We went to the Rio Buffet and just hung out on the strip. We got home at 3 in the morning, and had church at 9, so the next morning was a little rough, but it was so worth it!

Kara, MaCail, and I bored in Vegas traffic!

At the Luxor taking pictures of ourselves!

These two are so much fun to hang out with. I feel so blessed to have such great friends!

We had to try on the "beer goggles!"

Our dream men!!!

Thanks girls! It was lots of fun!

~New Year's Resolutions!~

2010-01-14T20:15:00.006-07:00

So I'm a little late with this post, but better late than never right! I have never been good at keeping New Year's Resolutions. I think last year was the 1st year I ever actually met my goal. My one and only New Year's Resolution last year was to go through the temple before the year was over, and I did it YAH! This year I decided to make two, and see if I can keep both.

1. Walk 20 miles a week. Lets be honest here I haven't kept any sort of exercise goal in like 10 years! Becca and I are doing this together, 5 miles a day. Some weeks we are doing 25 but decided to keep our goal at 20. I'm positive that she is the only person in the world I would be able to keep this one with. We are able to keep each other going :) Being able to spend that hour a day in our "therapy session" and exercising at the same time is just an added plus. We've been doing it for about 3 weeks now, and as you can see from our picture come rain or shine we are meeting our goal! Notice the frozen hair :) We are still trying to decide how we are going to keep our goal on our 7 day Mexican Rivera Cruise we are going on in March!!!!! So excited!!!! 51 days!

2. Attend the temple at least once a month. I was thinking I should do more, but I want to be able to reach my goal and if I'm able to go more than once a month that will just be a plus.

~Christmas 2009~

2010-01-03T20:52:00.006-07:00

Christmas with the Sullivan's was just like every other year, Eventful! Kacie, Micah, Payton and Treyson got to come down and spend it with us. :)) Christmas day I guess Randy got a little bored and him and Tori decided they were going to tape my arms and legs together with packing tape. Luckily, my Aunt Kristine caught them before they got too far! Randy always seems to find some random thing to do to me. I'm pretty tough, but him being gone for 6 months and all that Army training has not been kind to me! Christmas Eve my Uncle Scott and Aunt Kristine invited the missionaries over for dinner. It was really great to have them there with us. They shared a spiritual thought and it was a really good way to end the night. Here are some pictures for our Christmas.
Me and cute little Treyson

A dogpile that actually didn't hurt!

Jess and Tori are always laying on top of me, so Payton decided she wanted to get in on it. She would get on top of me and then say "Get on guys!"

I love Payton's face in this one

Me and my favorite niece!

My grandma Dianne. She hates getting her picture taken so we can only take pictures when she isn't looking!

Tori pretty happy about her new game!

Payton and Jess

My mom with Payton and Treyson

2 Years

2009-12-28T20:41:00.005-07:00

It has been two years today since my Grandpa Dee passed away. I can't believe that it's been that long. I am so grateful to him and all of the many things he taught me. I'm so thankful that it was so important to him that we kept a close family.

I know that he is in a better place now, but I still miss him everyday. I'm grateful to live close to where he is buried and to be able to go there and visit whenever and on days like this. I was able to go out today and visit his grave and put flowers on it. (Thanks Bec for going with me:)) Love you lots Grandpa! Thank you for teaching me the importance of telling people you love them and telling them often.

Catching Up!!!!

2009-12-15T19:38:00.005-07:00

I have decided to give up doing an individual post for my groups of pictures. That's what I've wanted to do, but it just isn't working out right now. Since being released from the Relief Society Presidency I got put in as Activities Chairperson, now in a family ward one might look at that calling as not so much. But...in a singles ward it means you're in charge of Family Home Evening every Monday! It didn't take long for me to get a new calling I got relased from the RS presidency one Sunday and got this calling the next. Well, as many of you know I'm not the most social person you'll ever meet. I tend to have my few close friends and I'm pretty happy just sticking by them. So, this calling is very much out of my element. However, I know that there is a specific reason I have been put here because I know the Lord never puts you anywhere you aren't suppose to be for some reason. Right now I am organizing a Sub for Santa project, and while it has been a lot of work, I am so glad that I'm having the opportunity to do it. It has really opened my eyes up to things I had no idea about, and even though some days I want to pull my hair out I am truly grateful for this callings and the blessings it has already brought into my life. Here are some random things that have been going on in my life

This last weekend I went down to Vegas with Kara, Ashlee, McCail and Lezley. Kara and I went down Friday night and stayed with a friend of hers, stayed up way too late, but still got up and went to the Temple in the morning. Neither one of us had been in any other Temple besides the St. George one, so it was really neat to have a new experience. I am such a planner, and this trip was really spontaneous and good for me. It was fun to hang out with everyone. This is all of us at a place on the strip called Town Center

Town Center again

The weekend before Kacie came down with the kids to do some Christmas shopping. I love this little diva so much. She is talking in sentences now and is seriously just the cutest thing in the only wide world!

Treyson is almost 10 months old now and is in to everything! He is such a cutie though. Here he is getting into my nail polish. This kid is a mover! Watch out when he starts walking!

Payt and I trying sunglasses on at Kohls.

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend! I didn't get to take many pictures, but the Payne family came down. Krystle had a soccer tournament in St. George and we had a lot of fun watching her. Her team only won one game and scored a total of 4 goals, Krystle scored all 4 goals! She is so awesome!

Me, Jess, Tori, my mom, and my aunt Kristine got up at 3:30 in the morning and went Black Friday shopping! Wow was that an experience. I've never done it before and I don't think that I'll be doing again. We were home by 8 and ready for a nap! Jess and Tori came and stayed in St. George with me for the weekend. It was so good to have them here with me they are so busy right now that it's rare that they ever have two days they can actually come stay here. The house was way too quiet when they left. We kept busy hanging out with the Paynes and later going to the movie and playing games with the Chadburns.

Here is Thanksgiving day! Dog pile on me of course! This one wasn't too bad, but it didn't feel good either.

This was the killer. I should learn not to sit on the floor because before I know it I have the entire family of top of me! This one was probably the worst ever I thought I was going to throw up. I had everyone on top of me plus all of their Thanksgiving dinner weight! I just love my family so much :)

Football Saturdays!!

2009-12-01T19:11:00.006-07:00

My adopted nephews Cooper and Caleb just got doing playing football for the year. Their games were on Saturdays so I got to watch most of them. Cooper's team won all but like 3 games I think and Caleb's team only lost one game all year and ended up winning the 4th grade championship! I had fun playing with Jayden and Cooper too while Caleb was on the field.
Caleb with his championship trophy!

I was no good at getting actions shots so most of the pictures I have of Caleb are just standing on the field..some photographer huh!

Caleb is such a cutie and so kind hearted and caring that it's funny to see him on the football field all serious and looking so big!

Jayden :)

Bec is going to kill me for this picture, but seriously look at Jayden's face! That's funny I don't care who you are!

Cooper had a game in Mesquite so I went down with Bec and Jayden. Jessica and Austin met us there and Jayden was more than happy to tease Jessica. Those are her truck keys. Jayden has a little crush on Jessica and how could she resist that face :)

Me and Jess

After the game they do some "parent tunnel" thing I thought it was pretty funny so I was taking pictures, and Becca is trying to hide in her jacket from me..sorry Bec we totally know it's you :)

Jayden loved to play with my camera and take funny pictures this is just one of the many I found when I got home.

Cooper loved playing with the camera too :)

~Talent Show??~

2009-12-01T19:00:00.003-07:00

Our branch had a regional talent show a couple weeks ago (once again I'm behind!) Sooo Vanessa, Amanda, Kara, Amber,McCail and I decided we would sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" with voice changers. I'm not sure it was really what you would call a "talent" but hey we showed up right!
Vanessa, Amanda, Amber, Kara, and Me

Amanda, Me, and Kara

Me and Kara, and no it only looks like we've been drinking!

Me and Amanda

~Thanksgiving~

2009-11-22T07:48:00.008-07:00

Thanksgiving is almost here! I can hardly believe it!! Where has this year gone? I have so many things and more importantly people in my life to be thankful for. When I started blogging I told myself that I was going to do "Thankful Thursday" every week! Well..that didn't happen! I got the idea from my sister. Thanks Kacie:) At this time of year I am always so humbled to think how truly blessed I am. This last year has been an amazing amount of changes for me. Good changes, but hard changes things that I would have never been able to get through without so many great people in my life. I am so thankful for my Father in Heaven and for the Gospel. It's so crazy to me that I lived 13 years of my life without it. November 15th was the year mark of the day I decided I was going to go back to church. The best decision I ever made. Having the Gospel back in my life and being involved in church is one of my greatest blessing and I am so grateful to all of you who helped me back and set great examples for me. You saved me. This will probably get long but I can't let Thanksgiving past without writing down the things and people I am most thankful for.
Grandma Dianne- Talking to Kacie the other day I asked her how she thought we got so lucky to get the best grandparents in the whole world. I am so thankful for my grandma Dianne and for the man my grandpa Dee was. My grandma is a true example of someone who will do anything to help someone else in need. I always remember her warning me as little girl about gossip and how it's always better to try and find something nice to say or find the good in that person. My grandma supports us in everything we do and is always there to just love us, and I'm so thankful that I got chosen to be her grand daughter.
Mom and Dad-I'm so grateful to have parents who love and took time to raise me right. My mom and dad taught me many things that I carry with me today and am so grateful for. They taught me to be financially responsible. They taught me that when you do something you do it right, or it isn't worth doing. They taught me the value of hard work and how important it is to be on time and when you tell someone you're going to do something, you do it! All those little things that add up to big things in real life. Thanks Mom and Dad! Love ya :)
Kacie-My younger who sister who has been such a great example to me. For the longest time she was the only one in our family active and I can only imagine how hard it was, but she stayed strong and true no matter what. As I went to my first temple wedding on October 30th I cried not so much for my friend I was happy for her, but thinking about my sister in there getting married without any of us there and how hard it must have been. I am so grateful that she is who is and that when I get married she'll be right there with me, something I wasn't able to do for her. And of course because she is now my eternal sister. I'm also thankful that she listens to me complain about everything and that she humors me when I ask her like a hundred times to talk to Payton :) Thanks Kacie :) I am so grateful you're my sister :) Love ya!
Payton and Treyson-I am so thankful for niece and nephew. Payton is such a diva and has such a mind of her own, but she still melts my heart. I miss her so much when I can't see her. It makes my day to hear her say "Hello Nant Ne!" I can't believe Treyson is 9 months old! He is such a cutie and such a busy body now that he can get around on his own. I love his cute little smile. Both of these kids are so special to me and I'm so thankful that my sister let me be a part of their births. Being able to see them both born was an immediate bond. I am so grateful to her and Micah for letting me be a part of it.
Jess and Tori-These two girls are amazing:) Even though I don't get to see them as much as I would like to now that they are older and busy I love the time that I do get with them. I am so grateful that I've got to be a part of their lives. I love being able to see both of them dance and cheer. Once in awhile they are still able to make time for me :) I love hanging out with them!
Becca-My best friend in the whole world. I am so thankful to have someone who I can talk to about anything and everything. Nothing I says suprises her and she is always willing to help me deal with and get through anything I need to. She's been through some really hard times with me and has seen me at my very worst, and loves me still. The Lord defiantly had a hand in bringing her into my life at just the right time. I feel so blessed to have the best friend ever :) Love ya Bec :)
Jen, Melissa, Vanessa, Amanda, Cathy-and all my other wonderful friends. I am so thankful for all of you in my life. You have all helped me to become a better person and I am so grateful for that. Love you all!
My Job- I am so thankful to have a job that I love. I love going to school every day and being able to teach my kids. I am so thankful to be able to go to work and get paid for doing something that I enjoy.

October 30th ='s Wedding Day!

2009-11-17T17:40:00.008-07:00

I am really behind with this blogging thing, but it seems I can't ever find the time or the patience to do more than one post at a time. October 30th seemed to be the day to get married! Two of my very good friends Jen and Mary got married that day. Mary got married at two and Jen at four. I didn't get many pictures of Mary's wedding because by the time they were getting out of the temple it was time for me to be running to Jen's wedding. Mary's wedding was the my first ever Temple wedding. It was such an awesome experience to witness. I'm so thankful she let me be a part of it. Jen got married in Cathy's backyard, it was a perfect day and such a beautiful wedding. Both of them were beautiful brides, and I'm so happy for them:) Congratulations Girls :))

Me and Jen! Love her :)

Me, Jen and Cathy two of the greatest friends ever!

The Frahm sisters up front, Kara, Amanda, Colleen, and Carrie

♥Jen and Jimmy♥

Mary and Ryan coming out of the Temple

If was so funny to see Mary all girled up because it so isn't her :)

~ThRiLlEr~

2009-11-08T16:09:00.003-07:00

On October 28th I got to see Thriller for the first time! I'd heard a lot about it, but as long as Tuachan has been doing never got to it! It was awesome and I'm so glad I got to go. As you can see it was probably one of the coldest night we've had in St. George this year, but we all bundled up and had a blast! Thanks Jules for getting us great seats :)

This was two days before Jen got married, so her Maid of Honor came with us and this is her posing for a picture with us. She dressed up for the occasion :)

Julie, Carrie, Jen and Me..Freezing our butts off!!!

So we don't look so hot, but hey we weren't!

~A Short but Sweet Calling~

2009-10-31T22:54:00.002-06:00

It seems like as fast as I was put into the Relief Society Presidency I was released! With Jen getting married and Amanda being in for almost 2 years I guess it was time :( The release was a lot harder for me than I thought it would be. I know that change has to happen for us to grow and move on with life, but at the same time I don't think I was really ready. This calling has helped me to grow in so many ways I would have never imagined. I think the most important thing it has taught me is that I am capable of doing anything with the Lord's help. I am so thankful for these three girls and everything they have taught me.
This is us at our I guess official last meeting! At Benjas :)

This is an old picture for the 4th of July, but we are all four in it and I don't have pictures of any other pictures of Amanda and Jana :( Who would have ever guessed with me and how I am with my camera. I am so thankful for Amanda and for the leader and more importantly the friend she has been to me. She's my Utah Jazz buddy! We are both crazy Jazz fans so even though we aren't serving together anymore she's still going to be seeing a lot of me! Sorry Amanda you can't get rid of me so fast :)

Before being called I knew of Jen, but didn't really know her. I am so thankful that we have become so close and such good friends. We are so different in so many ways, but seem to balance each other out. Jen got married yesterday (pictures soon!) I am really happy for her, but it was hard for me to come to the realization that our friendship is going to change! I ♥ you Jen! Thanks for helping me grow and being patient with me :)

~Love This Song~

2009-10-27T17:30:00.004-06:00

I know this song is really old but I recently just heard it again and want to make sure I don't lose it again :) (You'll have to turn off my other player at the bottom to listen to it, but trust me it's worth it!)

~Just Some Random Pictures~

2009-10-17T20:31:00.005-06:00

Nothing real major or exciting has been happening in my life lately so I figured I would just post some random pictures of some of the little things :)

My Little Chicago Bears Fan! YEAH! GO BEARS! I found this shirt at Old Navy and couldn't resist buying it for her, unfortunately they didn't have one in Treyson's size, so I went against my better judgement and bought him a Raiders shirt since it's Micah's favorite team, but I made Kacie promise she would keep the Bears shirt for whene he gets older! I also bought Payton a shirt that says "Cuter than Most" because lets face it, it's the truth!!!

Payton bugging Treyson! As you can see he is not loving it too much!

Treyson is getting so big, and is so smiley. He is so close to crawling it's hard to believe that he is 8 months old!

She finally did it! Becca finally decided to take the plunge with me and get rid of the higlights and go dark! It still ticks me off that she's older, but doesn't have to deal with the grey I do!

Last weekend I went down to watch Jessica dance at a football game. I love her so much and am so proud of her :)

Kacie and Micah came down to watch Micah's dad play in the Senior Olympics. That night I went with them to a banquet where he got his medal before he got it these seniors performed a talent. I had to video tape it! Watch it! It's worth it :)

Who has the cutest niece and nephew in the world??? Yep Tara Does!!

2009-10-06T19:54:00.004-06:00

So I stole these pictures of my sister's blog because I couldn't resist. Seriously they do not get any cuter than these two!
♥ Treyson looks like such a big boy sitting up♥ He is such a cute little smiley baby I just love them to death!

Payton looks so old in this picture it almost makes me sad! I can remember so clearly the day she was born and it seems like it was just yesterday!

♥My two favorite kids ever♥

♥Love Them♥

I love to video tape Payton and ask her to say all the cute things she does so when I get home I can watch it. Silly I know, but I love her that much :) When she talks to me on the phone now she says "Hello Nant Ne" and it cracks me up! I love how her newest thing is "I dunno know" and that she says it just to say it. At the end of the video she is singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" You may not think it's quite as cute as I do :)

John Stockton

2009-09-28T16:33:00.004-06:00

My favorite player of all time and the best point guard to ever play the game of basketball (There is no way to argue this, he is the all time leader in assists and steals and what else better for a point guard to do!)l was inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame!

This is my favorite Jazz moment of all time. John Stockton sending the Jazz to the NBA Finals. I love when he gets the ball and the Houston broadcaster says "UH OH!"

This is a great John Stockton Tribute

"What Matters Most"

2009-09-28T16:30:00.002-06:00

I love this message by President Thomas S. Monson! I just wish I was a little better at remembering it in my own life. It's only like 2 minutes long so take the time to watch it :)

GO BEARS!!!!!!!

2009-09-22T08:06:00.002-06:00

I am very excited for football season! Not as excited as I am for basketball season, but I still love it! I've been a Chicago Bears fan for as long as I can remember! I have always loved them. I got it from my Grandma Rhonda, my mom's mom who died when I was 7. She was from Chicago and loved the Bears. I don't remember a lot about her because I was so young, so this is something that even though she isn't here anymore I'm sure we still share :) The Bears are 1-1 but I'm very excited about their win over the Steelers!!!!! And I am so excited that we finally have a decent quarterback! GO CUTLER!!! and GO BEARS!!!!

♥~Happy Birthday Becca~♥

2009-09-12T18:46:00.005-06:00

Today is Becca's 31st Birthday :) She is my best friend in the whole wide world and I have no idea what I would do without her! I love that for 6 months and 1 day she gets to be a yr older than me! There are so many reasons I love Becca but here are the top 10!

1. I can talk to her about anything! I never have to fear judgement with her. I can tell her how I really feel.

2. We can be totally honest with each other. Fighting for us is not even an option because I can just tell her exactly how I feel and vice versa we understand each other because we are so much alike.

3. She listens to me talk for hours about the dumbest things randomly stopping me to say "hush" or "oh please!" and of course the famous "WHATEVER!"

4. She doesn't tell me what I want to hear. I know that that sounds kind of weird, but when I really want advice I go to her because I know she'll be honest with me if I'm being a jerk she'll tell me, and if I'm right she'll justify me, but she'll never just say what I want to hear and I love that about her

5. She is a great example to me in so many ways. She is a great mother who puts time and effort into raising her boys. I love her boys and that she lets me be a part of their life too. She had a huge part in me getting to the temple. When I'm not doing all I need to she reminds me how important the little things are, and pushes me to do more and to be better.

6. We are so much alike it's scary! She knows what I'm thinking before I can even say it.
We call it the Bestie Connection!

7.She never gets tired of me sending her my random thoughts through text! (or if she does she never acts like it!) She keeps in contact with me even when she's busy. She does nice little thoughtful things for me when I'm struggling with life.

8. She is always willing to forgive me when I act like me and how I can get. I know I can be a real beast at times, but she puts up with me.

9. I got this quote out of a book she is letting me borrow right now, but it is exactly what she does for me." Most folks figure a true friend is someone who accepts them as they are, but that's dangerous garbage to believe. The kid who works at your local fast food restaurant accepts you for who you are-because he doesn't care anything about you. But a true friend holds you to a higher standard. A true friend brings out the best in you. A best friend will tell you the truth and a wise best friend will include a healthy dose of perspective"

10. Becca is by far one of the busiest people I know, but she is always willing to make time for me when I know she doesn't have it. I know that Heavenly Father played a huge part in her coming into my life. We've joked that He couldn't handle either one of us anymore, so He threw us together. It's amazing how over the last year both of us have changed so much for the better and how we have helped each other to get there.

Happy Birthday Becca! Thanks for being my bestie :) ♥ya lots!

♥Chase's Farewell♥

2009-09-09T16:39:00.003-06:00

My cousin Chase is leaving for Brazil on September 16th, so Jess, Tori and I went up to SLC over Labor Day weekend to see him before he goes. He had had his actual farewell on the 16th of August the day after my Temple date, so we weren't able to make it up then. I think this worked out better anyway because we got to spend the whole day with Chase and the rest of the Payne family, and of course Kacie, Payton and Treyson since we stayed with them:) I love my family so much, and am so thankful that we are close. I am so proud of Chase for the decision he has made to go on a mission and serve the Lord!
This is all the cousins on the Sullivan side minus Christan and Randy :(

Daniel, Kacie, Jess, Me, Zach, Treyson, and Chase. This mantle and wall are famous! The same place we took all the pictures when Daniel left for his mission.

Chase with my favorite niece and nephew :)

Daniel and Chase

There is never a dull moment when the Sullivans and Paynes get together. This is our dinner at Chili's. Lets just say Tori decided to lick the dessert plate. (I have no idea where she comes up with this stuff!) The waitress came back while she has licking the plate and said "Oh MY!" "Do you want some wetnaps or something?"

I had to post this one because I love Jessica's face!

Me and Krystle♥

Daniel and Jess

Dinner at Chili's

This is a video of Payton that I took and couldn't resist posting. I have taught her that when someone says "Who Loves You?" she says "Nant Ne!" so I had to record it!

Breathe In..Breathe Out....

2009-09-03T17:27:00.004-06:00

I guess this is going to be kind of a rambling post. My emontions right now are so mixed up..scared, excited and so many other things. A little over two weeks ago I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. Breaking up with someone that you thought you would spend the rest of your life with and someone who you hadn't been apart from for more than a couple days in 12 years is a huge life change. I know without a doubt that I have made the right decision. I knew by a power that was not my own that in order to look to my future and the things I want for the rest of my life I had to do it, but it doesn't make it any easier. Some days are so good, and some days are so bad. Luckily, I have been blessed with a great class this year, teaching them helps me get through those bad days :) The fact I am "single" seems so weird. I hardly remember what that even means or how to act! My family and friends have been so supportive, and more than I could ever ask for. I have to keep reminding myself that there is a reason for everything and that because I am doing the things now that I know I need to do (I am in no way perfect) and because I am being faithful in following the things that I know I need to do that things will start looking up! My sister sent me a card in the mail telling me how proud of me she was for taking this leap of faith, and thanking me for being an example to my niece, Payton, when I get sad I have to remember how important she is to me, and as she grows up how important it will be that I am a good example to her in all I do, including Temple marriage. So for now it seems like it's all I can do to breathe in and breathe out and just get through the day and hope tomorrow will be better :) The last time I remember being this hurt and confused was when my Grandpa Dee passed away. I know with my Heavenly Father's help I will be able to get through this and just have to have hope and faith that everything with work out for the best and how it needs to. I know that I have to rely on Him and keep doing those things that are important, as hard as it is right now. I am so grateful for my wonderful friends who have listened and helped me get through this. Becca, who never gives up on me no matter how negative I get and just keeps promising me tomorrow will be better. My sister and Mom and Dad have been so good in supporting me in this decision and checking in with me, and basically just letting me know that they will support me no matter what decision I make or what I do, and that means a ton! And of course my grandma who always worries about and calls to check on me. For now, I have to just keep repeating to myself the old phrase "Time heals all things!"

~My Temple Day~ August 15, 2009

2009-08-19T20:26:00.014-06:00

On Saturday I went through the St. George Temple. It was such a great experience, and I felt so blessed to have so many people there to support me. I love all of you and want to you to know how important your support has been to me. This is once again picture overload, but I just love the pictures that were taken that day. It's not very often that you get that many of your friends and family in the same room, and we all know how obessed I am with pictures :)
Kacie, Cathy, Melissa, Me, Becca, and Jen

Melissa, Me, Becca and Jen. The best friends ever! I feel so lucky to have these girls in my life

Me and Bec..Oh and Jen! ♥ it!

Me and Melissa, she came all the way from Castledale to go through with me that day. Melissa has always been a wonderful example and has been trying for years to slowly guide me back to church. She is the best friend anyone could ask for and I couldn't love her more. Thanks so much for coming Melissa and thanks for never giving up on me:) Melissa did a cute post for me on her blog too :) http://www.esplinmd.blogspot.com/

Me and Cathy I have taught next to Cathy for the last 7 years until this last year when she moved schools :( She has taken care of and loved me through everything I've had to go through in the last couple of years. She is so strong and close to the spirit and has taught me so much. She too never gave up on me! Thanks Cathy: I love you! Cathy did a cute post on her blog about my Temple Day..Check it out http://www.cathylindell.blogspot.com/

Me and Becca, we share everything sisters do, expect DNA. Becca is my best friend in the whole world and I could never love her more!As much as I need her she never lets me down. I rely on her so much to help me through life, she is patient and understands me like no one else is able to. Her example of going to the temple weekly has been a huge help to me. I've never in my life been able to trust and open up to another girl the way that I do her. I love you lots Bec and could never ask for a better sister and best friend. Thanks for everything :)

Everyone knows how much I love Jen! She is in the RS Presidency with me and more importantly is the greatest friend ever. She's been through all it all with me lately. She's always willing to listen and give me advice. She is a wonderful example to me and has helped me so much to become closer to my Heavenly Father. She did a post on her blog about my Temple day that is great check it out http://www.jenniferfrahm.blogspot.com/ I love you Jen!

Melissa, Becca, Me, Lacy, and Jen

Becca, Me and Kacie

Me and Melissa

Me and my sister Kacie. I can't say enough about Kacie. Her example and strength is awesome. Even when no one in our family was active she stayed strong and always knew what she wanted and went for it! I am so blessed to be able to call her my sister. I don't know how I would have made it without her. Thanks Kacie I love you so much and I am so grateful you're my sister!
Check out Kacie's blog too! www.kmscottfamily.blogspot.com

My Aunt Dawn Rae and her family came from SLC to go through with me. Also, my cousin Christan her husband Kenny and Kacie's husband Micah. I love my family so much and am so grateful to them. Thanks for coming guys :) Love ya lots!

Melissa, Me and Jen

Me with my mom and dad. I am so grateful to my parents. Thank you Mom and Dad for raising me the right way. For teaching me to work for what I want. For loving and believing in me, and teaching me never to give up. Through this whole thing I always said that if I was going to go back to church I was going to do it all and do it right, or not at all. I learned that from my parents and am so grateful to them. Thanks for lunch too Mom and Dad! Love ya!

Me, Mom and Kacie

I love these funny pictures! Hard to believe none of these girls knew each other before today. Obviously I pick friends that seem to be goofballs huh! I ♥ it!

Me with Tori and Jess

My friends at the Temple

The Lunch Table

~SaN DiEgo~ (With Picture Overload!)

2009-08-19T19:43:00.007-06:00

Now that my camera card has been handed over I figured I can now post the pictures from Sand Diego...It was hard to choose, so warning TOTAL PICTURE OVERLOAD!!! I decided to just do a seperate post rather than try to fit the pictures in my other post.

Jayden in a hole!

Me and Bec, so we don't look too great but I love the background!

Caleb with his Boogie Board! So much fun!

I love this picture! It looks like it should be on a magazine cover.

Caleb riding the wave in.

Bec teaching Cooper to Boogie Board

Cooper rode the wave all the way in!

Me and my buddy Caleb

Caleb, Cooper and Jayden playing in the ocean

Jayden crawled on this thing and yelled "Hey T, take my picture!" It was so funny :)

Shamu!

Sitting in the "Soak Zone!"

Stingrays!

The bird behind that fence tried to eat me!

4D Movie

Right before we got soaked!

Seaworld!

Me and Jayden on the bumper cars! Gotta love this kid!

Me and Caleb on the roller coaster at Belmont Park.

Jayden Buried!

Cooper with his new ocean find!

Gotta love that smile :)

~San Diego!!!~

2009-08-11T11:00:00.001-06:00

I am dying to post pictures from our San Diego trip! Unfortunately, I can't do that yet! I took most of the pictures while we were there (Becca's camera died, and I've always been the picture taker anyway!) and I've promised her that I won't post any pictures online until she gets to look at them! Which is fair and I understand, but it's killing me already! So I'll post about the trip and then add pictures in later when Her Majesty! (j/k Bec) has looked at them. So I had made plans orginally to go to Vegas for 3 days right before school started I was excited about going, but let's face it I've been to Vegas lots of times! So Wed. Becca called me and told me she was planning on taking the boys to San Diego and that Jeremy wasn't going to be able to go with them. She never asked me to cancel my plans, but I really wanted to go! So I had a hard decision our Vegas plans were all set and everything. To make a long story kind of short I decided at about 10 that night that I wanted to go to San Diego instead, which I know now was totally the right decision! I hadn't been there since I was about 5 and really wanted to do something that was new before school started. Sooo we packed up and left at 7 the next morning. Becca hadn't told her boys where we were going just that they were going to have a "fun day" so it was so cute to see their faces when she told them they were going to be going to Seaworld and the Beach. I kinda blew it and Caleb heard me talking on the phone before they were suppose to know! (oops!) We got there around 2 California time and headed straight for the beach. It was awesome! I don't remember going when I was younger, so it was like the first time for me. It was so fun to just play in the water and jump into the waves. Becca went back to the truck for something and while she was gone Cooper and Caleb buried me in the sand. I had my eyes closed and couldn't see exactly how they were burying me. I have a picture, but I'm not sure it will be an "approved" one that I can post! After hanging out at the beach for awhile we went to a place called Belmont Park right by the beach. It had a lot of fun rides and stuff to do for the kids. I think Caleb went on every single ride. No fear for that kid! It was so fun to just see them run from one ride to the other and sometimes getting off and getting right back on the same ride. I have to admit the rides were fun they had some bumper car things that I more than enjoyed bumping into Bec with. We stayed there until after dark. On the roller coaster they had there when you got to the top it was perfect view of the ocean at sunset it was so pretty! The hotel was right by Seaworld and the Beach (perfect location!) we headed back and pretty much all crashed. The next day was Seaworld of course! We got there a little before it opened and stayed all day until it closed! We saw every show and went on every ride there. Becca and I are so much alike and like to have everything organized and thought out so we made good traveling partners. She was able to look at the schedule and plan it out to make sure we could see everything. The boys were such troopers keeping up with everything and just going with the flow. By the time we headed back to the hotel that night everyone was ready for bed! On Saturday we got up again and went to the beach. We couldn't leave without going one more time. Caleb noticed that there were a lot of people boogie boarding with the same board and figured we must be able to rent them somewhere. Well..he was right so Becca rented a boogie board mostly for Caleb and I. Him and I had the best time out there trying to "jump" and "ride" the waves. Caleb was my "buddy" for the trip. Becca wanted to make sure the kids stuck by one of us at all times since we were in so many places that were so crowded. He was so cute with me and stuck by my side and held my hand. He is such a cute kid and it was so fun to get to spend some real time with all 3 of her boys and get to know them better. Becca has told the boys that her and I aren't DNA sisters, but we are as close as sisters and think that we must have been seperated at birth so I get to be their "Aunt T" which I love because they are such cuties! Before we knew it, it was 4 our time and we had a 6 hour drive ahead of us, so we packed up and headed back to good ol' St. George! On the way back we stopped to eat and Becca went in to get something and asked me to watch the kids. Well....most everyone reading this knows that I'm not always good at being the authority figure so I was watching the kids in the sense of making sure they weren't getting hurt but I didn't know she was watching us out the window and in her words (I hope I get this right!) "I look out the window and Cooper is throwing french fries at you, Caleb is messing with the umberella standing on the table, and Jayden is dancing around throwing french fries at the garbage can!" What can I say :) The drive didn't see long at all, either way. When we were almost home I told her I couldn't believe that we had talked for almost 12 hours and never ran out of things to talk about. With the expection of the time we stopped Bec went in with Jayden to go the bathroom, so Cooper and Caleb wanted me to act like I was asleep when she came back. Of course she didn't buy it. I was burying my face in the pillow trying not to laugh while she sat there talking to me like I was totally awake until I couldn't hold it in anymore. I think I lasted all of about 2 minutes faking sleep. I guess actually can believe we talked that long in her words, "We were actually able to finish a conversation!" Both of our lives get so crazy that we very rarely have time to just talk, so that was actually one of the best parts of the trip. It never ceases to amaze me how alike we are in so many ways, and how I can really talk to her about anything. One of the many reasons I call her my Bestie!! Pictures coming soon, and they are some great ones :)

Look Who's 50!!!!

2009-08-11T01:35:00.000-06:00

Today is my mom's 50th birthday! I can hardly believe I mean who knew that she could actually be THAT old! Just kidding Mom! Happy Birthday from your favorite daughter :) ha ha Kacie! Love ya and don't worry you don't look a day over 49!

Goodbye Highlights! Hello Dark Hair!!!

2009-08-01T21:56:00.002-06:00

I decided with school starting and life starting to get busy again that I was ready to ditch my blonde highlights! I got some pretty bad highlights a couple of months ago. Since my cousin, Christan, moved I have had a hard time finding someone that can do a decent job! My awesome friend Jen was nice enough to do it for me and did a great job! I haven't been this dark in a long time, but it is actually really close to my natural color and I love it!

Jen dyed Colleen's hair that night too so afterwards we had a little photo shoot. I ♥ this picture and these girls!

Me and Jen. Love her to death!

So I can never pull pictures like this off. I always end up looking so unnatural and like such a dork. Colleen pretty much kept me laughing all night. I have no idea where she comes up with this stuff but she is hilarious!

So Jen is pretty professional and has all the stuff that a hair dresser does the cape, apron, paintbrush thing. Well..I decided wanted to take the cape off and that should explain the dye on my shirt! Thanks for a fun night girls :)

Thankful Thursday!

2009-07-23T21:10:00.004-06:00

I haven't done Thankful Thursday for awhile and when I started this blog I promised myself that this would be a post I would keep up weekly with because it is so important to remind yourself of all the wonderful things you are thankful for. Unfortunately I haven't done a very good job so far. So starting with this week I am going to do better!

I am thankful for Temples. I am so thankful that the Lord has prepared a place for us that we can go to regularly and get even closer to Him. On August 15th I am going to be going through the temple to take out my endowments. I couldn't be more excited! When my sister got married in the temple and I waited outside that day I thought that I would never be able to go in because of decisions I had made. I'm so thankful for the atonement and knowing now how far from the truth that is.

This is our Relief Society Presidency. I love these girls so much and am so thankful for the example they are in my life. They have shown me what it means to be a true leader. The closeness that they have with Heavenly Father strengthens my testimony. They truly care and have a genuine concern about every sister in our branch. From the right is Jana our secretary. Jana is such a sweet person and is always looking for the bright side of a situation. She does a wonderful job making everyone feel welcome and loved. Next to her is Jen the 1st counselor. I love Jen so much! She was become one of my best friends. I love hanging out with her, we can talk for hours about anything and everything. She is so encouraging and I am a better person for being able to serve with and be friends with her. Then, Amanda, the President. Amanda is just awesome she is so close to the spirit and truly just loves everyone! She is always encouraging us to be better and to do a little more. I have grown to be great friends with and love to hang out with her. Oh ya and then me of course as usual I'm the midget of the group!!! Thanks girls :) You have helped me more than you'll ever know!

This is just a random picture of Jen, Amanda, and Me (looking terrible!) after a long day of meeting, but notice we are still smiling:)))

Sin City!!!! (Well not really!)

2009-07-22T15:07:00.004-06:00

This last week my mom and dad had a condo down in Vegas, so we all went down and stayed and had a ton of fun! Here is Kacie with Payton, Treyson, and Payton's all time favorite person Sponge Bob! At the adventuredome. She was too short to go on the actual ride, go figure right!

The adventuredome again, Payton waving to me on the horsey!

Cute little Treyson just loving the stroller!

Waiting in line at the Rio Buffett, Payton met a little boyfriend who seemed to be her double, neither one of them could manage to stay out of trouble.

Payton with her friend "Bob!" again

Payton and Treyson in the big Jacuzzi Tub, Payton loved to get in the tub and use "Aunt T's pretties!" Which is my bodywash.

With the fish at Caeasar's Palace

Treyson hanging out in the stroller again!

Payton loved to hide in the shower!

On this trip Payton figured out that my real name is Tara, she has always just called me Aunt T or "nant ne" So to be funny she started calling me Tara, I told her she should keep calling me "nant ne" because it is so dang cute!!! Well she did for the most part, but anytime she wanted to make me laugh she would call me Tara. It's so funny how kids are so young, but so smart at the same time. There is never a dull moment with that child. One night she was suppose to be going to bed and kept getting up, so she gets out of bed with her milk comes into the other room and just nonchantly walks past me and says" Oh hey nant ne!" Maybe you had to be there, but it was so funny! So Kacie puts her back in bed and in about two minutes she is in the little hallway thing that between the two rooms yelling "Nant Ne!" because she thinks she can get away with getting out of bed with me. This is a video of her playing with the same little boy at the Rio Buffet.

4th of July 2009!!!!

2009-07-06T00:19:00.004-06:00

So I started off thinking this 4th of July was going to be really boring since I couldn't go out of town because I had to teach Relief Society the next day, but I was wrong! Tori ended up coming and spending the weekend with me, which I loved because I don't get to spend much time with her and Jessica now that they are older. On the morning of the 4th Tori and I went to the park, it was really hot, and not much to do so we just walked around eating our snowcones. Afer that we went clothes shopping with a few of my friends. For dinner, Mary was nice enough to invite us up to her parents house for a barbecue and to play games with her family. We had tons of fun, and they kept us laughing. I'm so thankful for Mary and the wonderful friend she is to me. I didn't get any pictures from the barbecue :( After the barbecue we went and watched fireworks with some friends. Tons of fun!

This is Jen, Me and Tori waiting for the fireworks to start. I love Jen so much she is a great friend and example to me. I love that she comes over and just hangs out with me even when I talk her ear off until all hours of the night when she has to work in the morning :)

Me and Tori! I love this girl soooooo much!

Some of my friends from the branch who are amazing! Jana, Annice, Jen, Me, Janet and Amanda

Looking at all thos wonderful fireworks!!!!

The Zoo and Temple Open House

2009-06-25T18:25:00.009-06:00

A couple of weekends ago I got to go up and stay with my sister for 3 days. We went to the Zoo and to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House. That was the only time I've been inside of a temple besides just doing Baptisms for the Dead. It was such an awesome experience and I'm glad we got to go. I am taking Temple prep classes right now and am planning to go through the temple sometime in August! I am so excited! We went to the zoo with my friend Lisa and her kids. It rained most of the day, but we still had fun and got to see some of the animals!

This is just a picture I took of Payton and Treyson. I ♥ these two so much!

Payton and Garret riding the Tigers!

Us with the Tiger!

Payton trying to decide if she wants to drink from the lion's mouth!

Payton and I riding the merry-go-round, she would not sit on any of the animals so I held her and she was happy!

Payton all ready for the Zoo!

Treyson all ready for the Zoo!

All of us at the Temple.

The Temple again! (the pictures didn't turn out so great!)

It was a fun 3 days and seemed to go by so fast!

♥Happy Father's Day!♥

2009-06-21T21:56:00.003-06:00

Happy Father's Day Dad!!!

I couldn't let today go by without blogging about my dad! He might seem like a tough guy, but really he isn't! Here are some things I love about my dad!

~He taught me the value of hard work.

~He always made me do well in school. I was really mad for it at the time, but C's or below were not acceptable in our house.

~Him and my mom put me through college, even though we have a family business that has been pasted down starting with his great grandpa he always knew it was never my dream to work in a restaurant and never pushed me to do it. He gave me the means to go to college and have the job I love today.

~He tells me he's proud of me!

~He taught me the value of being honest.

~He made me be a good sport, and boy was that a hard job! (it sorta worked dad!)

~Even though he always talked about wanting a boy I know secretly that he couldn't be more happy he just has Kacie and I.

~He taught me the value of money, and how important having good credit is. He started me young establishing credit and boy am I grateful for that now!

Happy Father's Day Dad!

Happy Birthday Melissa!!!!

2009-06-16T00:28:00.001-06:00

Today is Melissa's 29th Birthday! Only one more year until that dreadful 30! Melissa is the best friend anyone could ask for. I love her so much and want her to know how much she means to me! So..here are just 10 of the things I love about Melissa! (Yes! I stole the picture of her blog!)

10.She is always happy! I can always count of her for a pick me up!

9. She is my friend no matter what I do or say.

8. She listens to me ramble for hours about things I know she could really care less about and no matter how boring I get never tells me she has to go.

7. She is one of those people who has been an awesome example to me, when I wasn't living the way I should be she would give me gentle reminders about how she felt and what she believed, but never pushed.

6. She loves me and listens to me no matter what.

5. We think the same things are funny and could laugh together for hours!

4. I feel comfortable asking her anything and everything.

3. She waited for a long time for Parker to be here, but I never heard her get bitter or mad, she looks for the positive in every situation.

2.She isn't afraid to show emotion, her true feelings (something I really struggle with)

And the number 1 reason I love Melissa...

1. She always remembers to tell me she loves me. Without even knowing it, I think, she has taught me how important it is to let the important people in your life know you love them. She never hangs up with phone without telling me she loves me, and in turn it has made me realize how important that is.

Thanks Melissa! I love you tons and hope your birthday is great :))

Now..for a story about Melissa! So a couple of weeks ago Melissa, Devin and Parker came to Cedar, so I was more than excited to finally get to meet Parker and see Melissa after not seeing her for quite some time..Well..we had dinner at Chilis and then went to Maggie Moos for ice cream. Parker needed a diaper change so Melissa takes him out of his car seat and walks around to the other side to lay him down on the seat. In the mean time I close the door, with her keys in the diaper bag! Yep! you got it we were locked out! Here are a few pictures from our "adventure!"

"What do you do?!"

Hoping the peoples van we put the camera on top of weren't coming out anytime soon!

And the man that came to save the day!

♥Happy Birthday Grandma♥

2009-06-08T13:20:00.002-06:00

Today is my Grandma Dianne's 70 something birthday! There are so many things I love about my grandma. I know all twelve grandkids would agree with me when I say that WE have the best grandma in the whole world! Here are just a few things I love about my grandma.

*She doesn't talk badly about anyone. She finds the good in every person.

*She would do anything to help someone who she thought needed it.

*She spoils us.

*She is seriously the best cook in the whole world and she loves to feed everyone.

*She welcomes everyone and anyone into her home I always loved that I could bring anyone to her house and they would always feel welcome.

*She cares about me and always wants to know what's going on in my life.

*She makes me feel good about myself.

*She is ALWAYS thinking of someone else.

*Her and my grandpa always made sure we kept close as a family

*She always has time to talk to me.

*She supports and loves me no matter what.

I ♥ you Grandma!!!!!

My New Calling

2009-06-05T12:39:00.002-06:00

I have been a little heistant to post about this because it is pretty personal to me, but at some point I plan to print this blog out and want to remember it. As many of you know I haven't been active in the church for about the last 13 years. Back in November it seemed like my life was spirialing out of control nothing seemed to be going right and I felt lost. With the help of some great family and friends I decided that I would start going back to church and just see how I felt with the idea that I had nothing to lose at this point if I wanted to I could always go back to my old self. The Relief Society Presidency along with Visiting Teachers had been trying to come to my house since the day I moved in and I had always avoided them. They left me these little notes on my door that for some reason I always kept with their numbers, so when I was ready I called the Relief Society President. Her and her 1st counselor were over at my house the next day and I decided I would go to church that Sunday. For the sake of not making this too much into a book I knew it was time for me to go back. The Singles Branch I'm in is the best branch ever. The welcomed me and really made me feel like I belonged there and I was no different than anyone else. As I kept going to church I of course kept having the nagging feeling that I needed to go in and talk to my Bishop. This was so scary to me, going in and telling someone you don't know everything you need to repent for. I knew about the Atonement, but in no way did I understand it at all! With a lot of help, encouragement, patience and love my best friend finally made me understand that even though I had made some major mistakes Heavenly Father was ready to forgive me, as soon as I was ready to truly repent. I went in and talked to my Bishop, told him everything and felt like the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. From there, I met with him weekly we talked about everything and I felt so comfortable. I started reading The Book of Mormon and knew without a doubt this was what I needed to do. So, skipping over a few parts I've been going to church faithfully and meeting with my Bishop faithfully every week for the last 6 or 7 months. In May, I missed a few week of church for Treyson's blessing and Daniel's Homecoming. I came back to find out that our Bishop had been released! I kind of freaked out wondering what would happen. I had the opportunity to talk to him a few weeks later and he reminded me that I had repented I didn't need to start over and there was nothing to be worried about. So, two weeks ago I get a call that our new Bishop wants to meet with me, I figure he is just calling everyone in to get to know them. To make a long story kind of short he asks me to accept the calling of 2nd counselor in the Relief Society Presidency. I really thought he was joking I couldn't believe that I was actually being trusted to do this job. After a lot of questions pertaining to "Are you sure? Me?" of course I accepted. If someone would have told me last summer that this is where I would be this summer I would have bet everything I have against it. It's amazing to me how the Atonement will work in your life, if you're ready and will let it. A book my Bishop gave me that really made me undetstand is "Believing Christ" by: Stephen Robinson. This book is excellent! I am very excited for my calling, but am also really nervous thinking Do I know enough? I have so many people in my life to thank for slowly bringing me back. I have so many family members and friends that are such wonderful examples and without knowing it you have really helped me :) I have made some wonderful friends in my branch that have included me in everything and have been patient with me. My little sister Kacie has always been an awesome example to me and has never given up on me. I only wish me being the older sister could have been a better example to her. She's always had to be the mature one though :) And my OLDER (adopted)sister Becca for never giving up on me. When things got hard (and there were some really hard times) she never let me give up. She is always there to ask me the hard questions. She is so strong and her strength and example help me to be the person I want to be. And of course my Heavenly Father who has walked beside me through this whole thing showing me how much he loves me. I still struggle every day, but with His help I know I'll be able to make it through. I am so grateful that he has trusted me with this calling. I am sorry about the rambling, and I know this probably wasn't the most interesting thing to read, but it's something I want to remember.

Two Busy Weekends!!!

2009-05-16T16:38:00.006-06:00

The last two weekends have been crazy! On May 3rd ♥Treyson♥ got blessed, so Tori and I headed up to Springville and spent the weekend up there. On May 10th my cousin, Daniel, had his missionary homecoming. Jess, Tori and I headed up to SLC for that. He gave an awesome talk! It was great to be able to spend time with staying with my sister and being able to play with my niece and nephew. However, I am glad to be home this weekend and enjoying a lazy Saturday. Here are a few pictures from both weekends.

Payton with Treyson, all ready to get blessed

Tori trying to do Payton's hair

Cute little Treyson in his blessing outfit. Micah did a great job blessing him.

I love this picture of Treyson

me, Tori and Daniel

Daniel and Treyson

Daniel and Jessica.

♥Happy Mother's Day♥

2009-05-10T21:57:00.003-06:00

Since I didn't get to see my mom today (My cousin Daniel's missionary homecoming happened to fall on Mother's Day in SLC) I have to tell her how much I love her and appreciate everything she has done for me. Here are a few things I love about my mom and a few tthings she's taught me.
*She has always put My dad, Kacie and I before herself.
*She's always quick to forgive me, but she always understands when it takes me longer and I find it harder to forgive her.
*She's a great cook.
*She taught me to be responsible and to always keep my word.
*Her and my dad put me through college, which allows me to have the job I love today.
*She taught me to look for filth!
*She puts up with me even when I don't act as mature as I should.
*She offers to help me with all the extra school things I take on.
*She's strong. She's been through a lot and has survived some things that I don't know I would have been able to.
*She always made me do good in school even though I tried so hard to fight her she made my life miserable until I got good grades. I'm thankful now :)
*She's really crafty, and can make just about anything. (why didn't I get that gene?)
*She never makes fun of my job!
*She's very non judgemental.

Those are just a few of the many things I ♥ about my mom. Happy Mother's Day :) Hope everyone had a great day :)

Had to Post this Picture

2009-05-05T17:47:00.002-06:00

So I stole this picture off of my sister's blog, but I had to have it. This is my cousin Zach with Payton, but would you look at that shirt! "My Auntie ♥'s Me. I wonder who bought her that shirt? Is she the cutest or what!

Payton's Birthday! The Big Two!!!

2009-04-09T20:01:00.002-06:00

So I'm a little late! Payton turned 2 on March 28th. My mom, Tori and I went up and stayed with Kacie for the weekend. Kacie wanted to get the kids pictures taken while we were there, but unfortunately Payton wasn't in the mood to get her picture taken that day. She kept getting off the picture thing and saying "Alll Done!" After about 3 hours Kacie finally got a few good pictures. Kacie had a little party for her that night. She was so cute and had so many presents that she got tired of opening them.
Here she is with her new bike

She had a nemo cupcakes for her cake and they had sooo much frosting on them. She liked it for a minute, but when she got tired of it she threw it over to me frosting and all and said her famous "ALL DONE!!"

I actually got her to smile in a picture with me!

It's hard to believe that she is already two. It seems like yesterday I was running up to that hospital room just hoping I wouldn't miss her birth. She is getting so big and is so smart! I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this little girl.

Turning 30 on Friday the 13th!!!

2009-03-24T20:16:00.007-06:00

How did I get so lucky that this would be the year my birthday would fall on Friday! Despite being on Friday the 13th it was great (minus the slight ankle sprain). My grandma took my sister and I and some of the family out to a really nice dinner the night before my birthday, it was really yummy. Usually my birthday falls over Spring Break so I don't ever have to worry about the kids or anyone else embarassing me at school. Well this year that didn't happen. So here is my story. My best friend, Becca, who is exactly 6 months and 1 day older then me got a lot of harassment from me when she turned 30, and has been telling me ever since she was going to get me back. All week she had been telling me that she was sending a Scottish guy to my school to play the funeral march on the bagpipes. I was totally sure she was just joking, and really never thought anything of it wellll the morning of my bday I get a text that says "k the bagpiper should be there any minute!" and I send back our famous "wwwwww" this was about 9:45 and I knew she had class at 10 and was figuring I was more than safe. Not two minutes later (I had the kids outside running) this boy in my class (who she told to tell me this) runs outside to me and says "Miss Sullivan there's a guy in our room!" Jory was coming to get my keys to take my car, so I said "I know it's fine don't worry about it!" and he said "No! he's scottish, playing the bagpipes and wearing a kilt!" At that moment I hear the music coming from the side of the building and take off running the other way and yep you got it fall right on the ground and totally twist my ankle. Luckily, from around the corner I don't see anyone Scottish, but just Becca with a CD player, playing the funeral march. So, I have to admit she got me good on this one! I couldn't be mad for too long since she brought the kids cake
complete with black roses, but it was so yummy! She even remembered to bring forks, cake cutter and plates. (is she a mother or what!) She also gave me a photo album that I love and a bracelet that says "Live Well. Love, Much, Laugh Often" my favorite saying. I love it! So even though she got me good who else would go to all the trouble and the kids were more than happy. Thanks Bec :) I love ya, but next September isn't too far away! I have to start plotting now!
My room mom came in later that day and brought me a cheesecake, complete with 30 candles, and Mountain Dew. She is such a sweetheart :)

Jory gave me clothes and flowers. I'm not so crazy about flowers most of the time, but these were pretty. He also took me out for Seafood that night..my favorite! The yellow ones were from my friend at school, she also made me homemade reeses peanut butter cups. Yummy!

I got to pick out my own presents from a lot of people, so I took advantage of it and went bargain shopping in Vegas over Spring Break. Lots of good stuff :) I still can't believe I have to say I'm 30! I think I'm holding at 29 still.

♥Happy Birthday Grandpa♥ 1931-2007

2009-03-16T14:53:00.005-06:00

Today would have been my grandpa's 78th birthday, so I just wanted to take a minute and tell some of my favorite things about him. I love that he taught us all hard work. He taught us that if you want something you have to work for it, in life there are no free hand outs. He taught me the importance of the telling the people that you love that you love them and telling them often. He never let me walk out the door without telling me he loved me. You never know what tomorrow will bring. He taught me that when God has blessed you, it's your job to bless and help out other people.

Happy Birthday Grandpa! and thank you for all the wonderful memories.♥ I love you always and forever.

Jessica's Dance Review

2009-03-10T20:59:00.006-06:00

Saturday we rushed back from Salt Lake down to Mesquite to go to Jessica's dance review. It was great, and she did so good! I ♥ this girl :)

Here is Jess with her escort, Zach.

Couldn't leave Tori out of course, she got to perform onc dance too since she's a cheerleader at the middle school.

Here I am with both Jess and Tori. I love both of these girls so much and am so grateful to have both of them in my life.

Now for the damper on the weekend..driving home from the dance review the alternator in Jory's car decides to go out on the middle of the freeway, so we are driving in the dark with no lights and the car slowly losing power..not fun! To make a long story short we ended up waiting forever for a tow truck and didn't get home until 2 in the morning! Other than that minor mishap though the weekend was great!

The Jazz Game!!!!!!

2009-03-10T19:54:00.004-06:00

This last weekend was an exciting fun filled one! Starting with Friday night Jory and I got to go up to the Jazz Game! They were playing Denver, and starting off playing really bad, but as the game went on they ended up taking over and it was an awesome game! Any game is great that the Jazz win! The streak is still alive baby!! 11 and hopefully many more to come Go Jazz!!!!
Since my all time favorite basketball player ever and the best point guard to play the game no longer plays I figured this was as close to getting a picture with him that I could get. I'm talking about John Stockton, of course :)

Here is the man I'm going to marry one day, Kyle Korver and Carlos Boozer

Of course the wonderful Deron Williams..I ♥ this guy!

As much as I love the Jazz I still love ♥Payton♥ and ♥Treyson♥ more so the best part of the trip was getting to see them! Are they the cutest ever or what??

Wordless Wednesday!

2009-03-04T20:08:00.001-07:00

Thankful Thursday

2009-02-26T21:37:00.005-07:00

I am so thankful for My Job. Right now the way the economy is you are very blessed to even have a job, and to have one that you love is a huge plus. Teaching is the most rewarding thing I think I could have ever chosen to do. Don't get me wrong there are days that I feel like I could pull my hair out, and don't ever want to come back. Most days though I just absolutely love going to work. I have the greatest class in the world. Even when I'm mean and ornery they love me still. I love working with kids because they are so honest and real. You don't ever have to wonder how they feel because they just they'll just tell you. I guess it also helps too that I'm slightly immature myself and love the crazy things they do all day, plus they are still young enough to think I'm hilarious! They appreciate the humor that most adults wouldn't.

My New Nephew..♥Treyson♥

2009-02-24T19:19:00.004-07:00

On Friday I got to go up to Provo and be with my sister, Kacie, when she had her new little baby, Treyson. It was such a wonderful experience and I'm so glad I got to share it with her, Micah and my mom. I love my sister so much and consider myself so blessed to have been chosen to be her sister. Everyone who knows us knows that we didn't get along so well almost our entire life. I remember my mom telling me that when we got older we would be best friends, and me thinking "When I'm older I'm moving as far away from her as possible!" So, I guess I hate to say it but Mom, you were right again! I made it by about 5 minutes when Payton was born, and firmly believe she waited for me! Treyson came by induction, so it was planned and a little slower. He is the cutest little guy! He was born February 20th at 3:31 pm 7lbs 2 oz. Here are a few pictures.

I look terrible in this picture, but I blame it on being at the hospital all day, and my mom being a bad photographer.

Here's the new big sister, Payton. I love this little girl so much and am so grateful for the opportunity I got to spend some time with her while Kacie was in the hospital. I can never get enough of her.

This is a picture I stole from Kacie's blog, but he looks so cute I had to do it!

We are so glad you're here ♥Trey♥! Your Aunt "T" loves you:)

Thankful Thursday

2009-02-12T17:53:00.013-07:00

I have seen "Thankful Thursday" on a few other blogs and thought it would be a good way to start mine.

I am Thankful for My Family. This is my whole family at Kacie's wedding minus Payton, of course, and Christan's newest little guy, Drew.

Our family has always been really close, and I am so grateful for that. I have the best parents and grandparents in the world that have helped me through so much. I am so thankful for my sister, Kacie, and niece Payton. Payton is talking really good now and is starting to put sentences together. Even though I live 3 hours from them she recognizes me in pictures and when I come to see her and calls me "nant ne" which in her language means "Aunt T."

This is almost all the cousins on the Sullivan side, plus 1 second cousin. We were pretty proud of yourselves for making such a huge dogpile, but Grandma wasn't nearly as impressed. I think she was a little worried we may topple over onto something and break it. If I look like I'm about ready to die, it's because I was.

Finally a Blogger!

2009-02-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Okay so after lots of people telling me that I should get a blog I am finally doing it. I guess I thought having a blog, and being single really had no point, but such I've gone back to church and have had the chance to hang out with more single people I'm seeing it does have one. I am not good at all at keeping any type of journal and I've heard that you can print these out and use them as sort of a journal. I don't know how good I will be at keeping this up or even coming up with ideas to keep it up, and I may need some help out there from some of you expert bloggers!