I miss my princesses.

I don't know if it's cause I'm sick (and already pretty miserable) but I've missed my girls even more this past week than I usually do when they are gone. I found these pics on my sister's blog and just started crying.
My 7 month preggo sister had Katie and Sharon for most of the week. These are some of the fun things they did (it's so cute what good friends they are;). Sam mentioned in her blog how people look at her thinking "this poor woman is pregnant with her fourth child and she is way over her head with the 3 she already has;)

Some extra pics

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My brother's wedding.

Garreth and Jess are made for each other . We love them so much and their wedding was fantastic! I had to give a speech in front of all these people I don't know so I was pretty nervous. Some things I love about my brother is his heart. He is so kind to everyone he meets. He's smart (not many people know he got into Columbia law school;) He's a hardworker.
Some things I love about Jess is how wonderful she is to my girls (they adore her and Garreth) and how truly beautiful she is on the inside and outside. She is also smart and can play the piano beautifully.
I wish the happy couple success and happiness for an eternity to come;)

A weekend at Zion's National Park.

The mountain peak behind us is Angel's Landing. We hiked to the top. It's a pretty intense hike but so worth it at the top. Highly recommend it to all of you.



This is when I really wish we had a better camera...These mountains are breathtaking and the pictures don't do them justice.
Katie and Sharon are in Cali with my parents for a week! We miss them and have to take them here soon because they will love it. There were squirrels and chipmunks running around. I love being around such beautiful nature.

My love...

I know this is cheesy (what can I say being pregnant makes the cheesiness worse for me;)
I love this man! He is my best friend and I truly respect him. He inspires me to be better and try harder and never give up. I did something right in my life to have him.

Creative nap area.

Sometimes as mothers it's so easy to get caught-up in all the work and patience involved in parenting that we forget to enjoy the little miracles our children are.
Today Katie was having quiet time in her bedroom when all of a sudden there was complete QUIET...every mother knows that this often signals TROUBLE! I decided to go check things out. Here is where I found her fast asleep in her dresser;)

Disneyland

We were fortunate to spend a day at DISNEYLAND...it's our first time all together as a family. Honestly I've never been the greatest Disneyland fan but this trip changed my mind. Seeing it through my girls eyes made it magical!!!
When Katie saw Jasmine she said in amazement "you're my favorite princess!" Sharon's eyes when we went on the rides were wide with wonder.
We had a great day (even waiting in the lines was worth it;) We couldn't believe Katie went on SPACE MOUNTAIN. Dan said that when it was done he looked at her expecting her to just cry and scream in fear but she said "I want to do that again." My little dare devil.

So funny watching Dan wake boarding...he's so awesome!

My brother always teases Dan because we're BYU fans and he's a HUGE Ute fan. He likes to tease about BYU listening to Kelly Clarkson at their football games and singing along to "SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE...I CAN'T BREATH..." Anyways. While Dan was wake boarding Garreth blasted this song over the speakers. We all cracked-up because it really inspired him (or so we think)! He is such a good sport and had fun trying something he is not that familiar with.
Here are some of the glory moments for him and a fall that left him aching the next day.

So much fun...just had to share some more pics.

Honestly I don't think I could ever get too much of water, sun, fun and my FAMILY!
I'm in the awful first trimester of pregnancy but being out on the boat was just what I needed to keep my sickness at bay;)