Tough face

Last weekend we were up in Island park and it was a bit cooler than usual for August. We were out in the hotub and the boys were having contests who could sit out in the cold air the longest. They were all crossing thier arms and making tough faces and Lyndi decided to join in. We were able to snap this pic before she broke and I just love her immitation!

Ditto

So I copied this idea from Michelle's blog because I was curious what mine would show. It takes all the dialouge from your blog or whatever you choose and randomizes them- the larger the word the more you used it. Suprised on some but altogether just interesting!

Summer Fun!

So we were really lucky and got to go to Lake powell again with Jake's mom side of the family. Again we had a blast and ate so good we probably gained 5 lbs (I'm really hating the swimming suit thing this summer). It really is like a cruise, amazing food prepared by Becky all the time. I finally got the jump on the wakeboard this trip. Also we had a dance party with some sweet tunes one night and let Lyndi do a little crowd surfing. Our brand new surf board was stolen for the 2nd time but we still used an older smaller one. Also Jake and I went on the most breathtaking hike (beautiful and quite the work out). So you probably can't tell in the picture of him and I but we were really high above the chanel and you could see forever. Lastly, the funny pic is of Lyndi Isaac (Jake's youngest brother)and I at Cherry Hill showing off our pirate hooks on deck of the ship.

Braces off!

This is actually kind of late but Jake got his braces off and I thought it was something to note! His smile is gorgeous!

The 2nd picture is of all of us in the "Debond crew" (Dr Brown and two of the other assistants Noel and Rachel with their significant others because we made it so all of them were getting their braces off on the same day) The perks of working for an Orthodontist!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

I have a confession to make... I'm officially obsessed with this show. I love it. I look forward to it every week and can watch it over and over and never get tired of it. Some of the dances I may not like but the ones I do I just can't get enough of. I act like I know the contestants as well as my family and Jake makes fun of me. Speaking of family, I have successfully hooked most of them on it- even my parents. This pic isn't from this season but it was one of my and Jake's favorites from the seasons. If any of you haven't ever seen it you at least have to check it out. Its on Fox on Wednesday night at 7(the dancing) and Thursday night (the results). Well glad I got that off my chest ; )

Dad update is that we are halfway through the chemo treatments. YEAH! Dad got a bit sick this time with nausea and an eye infection but we still feel blessed that he mom are still able to do most of their daily tasks. So 3 down and 3 more to go! Aren't they cute though?

Lake Powell

I loved how Lyndi's hair turned out and it stayed in for a lot longer than her pigtales. Jake and I went on a fun hike and found some really beautiful rock formations. It is deffinitely a different vcation though when you have a toddler. We really tried to keep her in her life jacket all the time except for when we slept and I'm proud to say we kept her sunscreened well enough that she didn't get a bad sunburn the whole week we were there, just a bit pink on the legs one day.

Prom

So I know we are kind of funny and maybe a little juvenile but we decided we missed high school dances and so we decided to have our own little prom. Mostly it ended up being siblings and cousins with their dates but it was a blast! We got all dressed up and went to dinner then had the dance at the in-laws. We really danced and probably even more then you would at a normal prom. Jake was sore for a couple days after and we were afraid he might have given himself whiplash (sp?). So the first pic is of Jake and I at the Mandarin, and the other one is all of my siblings that came showing a little Prince Power!

Seeing old friends

The first two pictures are with my friend Chelsie. I lived with her in St. George while going to Dixie. She has a cute family now with her husband Taylor and little boy Spencer.

Then I got to see another friend from St. George when I went to her brother's (another friend) reception up at the Red Butte Gardens. Her name is Jeanette and she married a boy named Seth and they live in Colorado so I was so glad to see her. She and her family are some of the best people I know. Chelsie and Jeannette's family both took me in when I lived down there and are like extended family to me. The last lovely picture is of Michelle, Lisa and I at Cherry Hill. We had a blast. I love those girls.

So I know its another Lyndi picture but my brother sent this to me and I thought it was pricless. She was a bit upset about getting wet during the Kaysville parade.

Could you get any cuter? I submit that you can not!

New hair cut.

Here is Dads new hair due. I think he is looking pretty good. We think he looks more like Vin Diesel then mister clean. He's sad to lose the hair but is being a good sport about it. The hair hung in there all the way until the 2nd chemo treatment. Our family and friends are his greatest joy and we've been very blessed so far with his health and the support he and my mom have been given. Thanks!

And here is poor michelle with her broken wrist. For details see her Blog. She's a trooper though and we had alot of fun!
Becca

Hanging out with lisa at her work. You can kind of make out the blurr that is Lyndi behind us trying to climb over the booth.
Becca

Prize goes to who can guess what this ... was! My brother ran over this poor slinky with a riding lawn mower!

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Happy and Hopeful

So Jake and I just celebrated our 3 year anniversary a couple weeks ago and were able to go to a fancy dinner because we recieved a gift certificate. We had some amazing steak(the best part for Jake), sweet potato casserole, shoestring potatoes, and a complimentary chocolate suffle and creme with fresh berries (the best part for me). Also my Dad went in for an emergency surgery and ended up finding out it was caused by a large B cell lymphoma tumor. The news was quite a suprise to our family and its been scary while we wait for all the testing and answers to questions. The prognosis is very positive though and we are all very hopeful. This type of cancer is very treatable and even cureable with chemotherapy. We are very blessed to have such a faitful and supportive family. Also my family has recieved many meals and services from those in their ward and neighborhood. Thank you to all and keep him in your prayers.

Lyndi FUN

She has had fun in our ward play group. Sometimes sharing can be hard but they all do pretty well together and it gives us moms something fun to do with the kids and together. We also got to go to the Gateway fountains and she loved that. Then the last two are bubble fun and we got some pictures done with our friends mom and I'm so excited to see how they turn out!

Going away party

We had a fun going away party in the beggining of this month for My brother and his wife (Tyler- 22yrs and Kiley) and my other brother Ryan-20yrs. They all left to go do summer sales and my other brother (Braden-18yrs) and some friends will bejoining them in Chicago soon after graduation. We had food, friends and Rockband... what more could you ask for? We miss them and wish them luck!

Family and fashion

Me and Emi being silly

These pics are leading up to and from the fashion show me and Emily did for my sister amber who is in beauty school. We put some red in my hair so the first one isthe dying process, the next one is the day of before hair, makeup, and clothes. Then the last two is the finished product. The best part about all of it was that we got our, hair cut, colored, and styled, and our makeup and nails done all for free.

Random fun-ness

This is how we set the table for Braden's prom group, it turned out really cute. The next pic is all of girls that put it all together. The next one is Lyndi in the bike trailer, she kept saying "Nini FUN! Mommy fun?" Then the last two are of her at my friend's fiesta. The hat was bigger than her... so cute. She also tried to ride the pinata before she found out you were supposed to hit it and then candy comes out. She was super excited when the candy started coming.