My bro got married!

On July 22, Jake and Alex got married for time and all eternity in the Denver LDS Temple!  Colton and I were able to share this special day with them and were so grateful for this opportunity.  This day was so spiritual and perfect in every way, I am sure Jake and Alex could not have asked for more.  I loved seeing and visiting with all of the family.  The last time I saw all of them was for my wedding and that day was just kinda crazy so I didn't have much time to sit and talk with them.  I just can't believe my brother and I are both married now. It has been amazing these past few years to watch him grow and become stronger. I'm so grateful for Jake and his decision to marry Alex in the temple.  I am so happy for him and love them both!  Hope they live happily ever after! 

Colton and I had a little fun in the photo booth!

So happy for them. Love you both! =)

All of the bridesmaids.  Love you girl!

Ruby had PUPPIES!

So, Colton has a dog, Ruby, that stays out at the farm.  We found out recently that she was going to be having puppies soon.  We just weren't quite sure when she would have them.  This past week, I have been out there everyday visiting her and making sure she had food and water.  Colton told me early this morning that he forgot to feed her so I was wanting to go out there and take care of her.  All day today I had a feeling I needed to go see her and we were going to go but then we would get busy with something else.  Finally, tonight we made it out there to feed her and once we got there we heard these little puppies.  Ruby had 7 little puppies!  They are the cutest things and I have never been around puppies before so I thought this was really neat.  I have been wanting a dog lately.  I have really missed my old dog, Allie, she was put down last November.  I loved that dog and she was my best friend.  So, I'm glad I now have 7 little puppies that I can play with and watch them grow! I am so excited!!  I just love puppies!  This sure made my week just a little bit brighter.

I'm the happiest girl!!

I think I'll keep this one. =)

Happy 4th of July!

My Mom was able to come to Moroni Sunday afternoon to come celebrate my birthday and the 4th with the Blackham's!  She made my favorite dinner, Sweet and Sour chicken.  I usually only get this on my birthday because it takes 2 hours to make but, it is so worth it. Thanks Mom for the yummy dinner and banana bars!

Cookin up some yummy food for my birthday!

 We had a big BBQ on the 4th and had quite the party!  There were lots of friends and family.  Colton was so nice to take my Mom and I to go see the horses and we even went on a little ride!  Then, we came back and had some fun playing the game corn hole.  It was a great day and the fireworks were so fun to watch.  I love the 4th and so happy I was able to spend it with my family!

A game of corn hole.

Me and my baby!

Saturday's Adventures

Well, my birthday was great and we had a little celebration with Colton's family.  On Saturday, we went to Nephi for some 4th of July festivities which included some 3 on 3 basketball Colton was playing in.  It wasn't even an hour into the game and guess what happens?  He splits his eyebrow open.  He quickly found out his head wasn't as hard as the other kids that he ran into!  Thank goodness we know Dr. Tatton though so he could stitch him up! Only 14 stitches after all that!  I swear he is always getting hurt, I don't know what to do with him.

Later on that night, we were able to go to the stadium of fire at BYU.  We had a blast!  Colton had never been to a concert before so he really enjoyed it.  We had great tickets and were sitting so close to the stage.  (Thanks to one of Colton's neighbors who gave us these great tickets!)  Brad Paisley and David Archuleta performed and did a wonderful job!  So, despite of the rough start this morning, we ended the day off great!  

Colton's first concert!

A little bit of David.

Brad did a great job!

A perfect and happy birthday for sure!