Visiting

I love when my family comes to visit! Jake came to visit and he stayed for a week in a half and I loved it! We didn't really do anything too exciting while he was here but he sure had plenty to do at the farm! I think Colton really likes when Jake comes to visit because then he helps him on the farm. Jake really likes to do things at the farm so it works out great! They rounded up some cows, fed the turkeys, and even moved some out. In between all the work they had some time for some play. We went shooting clay pigeons the one afternoon and just about every other day, Jake and Colton were on the hunt for birds and squirrels. I don't understand why guys like to shoot animals so much. I don't think I will ever understand but as long as they are having fun! Right? I loved having Jake's company and visiting with him. You are welcome anytime! We loved having you so you better come visit again real soon!

We even got Nina to shoot a gun!

Alex is Getting Married!

My cousin that lives in Idaho is getting married! Jake came into town a few days ago so he just rode up with us to the wedding. We left Thursday and the festivities were beginning Friday.  We woke up early on Friday to set up at the church.  We spent the majority of the day there setting up which took about 5 hours. Then, we had a ham dinner and got to visit with family a little bit. Saturday was the big day and it was actually pretty relaxing.  Since we did all the set up on Friday we didn't have much to do Saturday which was nice.  The boys went out shooting and had some fun on the little motorcycle that Jake and I use to have when we were little. Boys will be boys! I don't think Colton will ever grow up! So while they were off playing, I went to Grandma and Grandpa's to visit. The reception turned out really nice and I think Keegan and Alex were really happy. We took pictures, visited with family, and enjoyed the night. Then, we began teardown which went really smoothly and it only took an hour! We are so excited for the both of you and wish you guys the very best! We love you!

Setting up for the big day!

Colton loving the little motorcycle!

The happy couple!

Salt Lake

Our friends from Arizona came to visit us this weekend because he will be going to BYU in January.  So, they came to check out campus and look for a few places to live.  They stayed with us and we were so thrilled to have them here! Today we all went to Salt Lake and visited temple square and took a tour of the Joseph Smith building and the Conference Center.  That was my first time actually taking the tour and it was really neat.  Colton and I had been to Conference there before but it was a different perspective when nobody is in there.  It was really neat and we had a fun time with our friends!  We grabbed lunch at the City Creek Mall and walked around for a little bit.

It was a beautiful day to be in Salt Lake City!

Repelling

Repelling for Memorial Day was fun and a pretty good success I would say.  Nobody got hurt and I think everyone had a fun time. We went up a little canyon in Ephraim and it was pretty neat. I had never been there before so it was fun to see something different. Colton went a few times and unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of him but I did get one of Curtis and Jaxton.  Jaxton was so excited to go once he came down he wanted to go again. So he hiked up the mountain and made it about half way down and then he didn't want to go anymore. He said he wanted someone to go get a ladder and then he would just climb down! But, after a little while we finally got him to come down!

Feeding the Calf

Our nephews love the cows and they really wanted to feed the baby calf with us.  They were so excited! They had a hard time being quiet at first to get the calf to come to them but once they were quiet, they did great. I love that Colton is always so good to his nephews and very patient. I just had to take a picture of this sweet moment.

Happy Birthay Tori

One of my good friends, Tori, had a birthday today!  Since we have moved back to Utah, we have been playing a lot of Rook. We are so fortunate to have friends here who love to play Rook as much as we do!  Tori and her husband both love playing and we are so glad! I don't know why but Colton and I are kind of addicted to this game, it's just so much fun!  Hope you have had a great day Tori, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Cuddles

Colton is so sweet with little Hudson. I'm so glad Kylee and Hudson like to come over and visit as much as they do! Colton is so good with all of his nephews and this moment was just too sweet I couldn't pass it up so I had to take a picture!  I know Colton will be a great Dad someday!

Spring Craft

I haven't had much to do lately but this afternoon I have kept busy with making this Spring craft.  Colton even came in and helped me cut out a few letters.  I don't think he enjoys crafting as much as I do!  But, it was very nice of him to help me for a little bit!

A Little Horse Ride

Colton's family has a tradition of going up in the hills for Easter weekend. This year they brought the horses up to go on a little ride and Jaxton wanted to go for a ride too. So once all the boys came back from their long ride, they took Jaxton just around camp.  He rode around the camp all by himself on Bonnie!  He was so excited and he did a great job!  I'm sure Jaxton will be going on long rides with his Dad in no time.

Curtis and Jaxton going for a little ride!

Farmer Problems

Colton's Grandpa in Ephraim needed some tilling done where he has his chickens. Colton's Uncle Tim let him borrow his tractor with the tiller. We loaded it up on a trailer and headed down to Ephraim on the back road (which is pretty much a dirt road the whole way there). We are cruising along and we get about a mile from the chickens and one of the tires on the trailer blows out. Colton didn't really know what to do. We were going really slow but the rubber was banging against the trailer every time it went over so he decided to just take the tractor off and drive it the rest of the way.  I drove the truck behind him about 10 miles an hour until we got there.  It only took about an hour to till everything Grandpa wanted and then we made our trek back to Moroni.  Colton drove the tractor and I followed him in case anything else happened.  We only went about 14 miles an hour so it took us an hour to get home!  I think that is the longest it has ever taken me to get home from Ephraim! We don't have very good luck!

The Big 50

Well, Bryant turned 50 today! He actually wasn't feeling very well and when Colton called him this morning to wish him a happy birthday, he said he felt 10 years older instead of just a year older!  We threw him a little party and he got a new grill for his birthday. Hopefully he gets feeling better soon.  It's no fun to be sick especially on your birthday! Happy Birthday!

Relief Society

Tonight at Relief Society I made a chevron bunny for Easter.  I love decorations and this bunny turned out so cute.  This is the first activity I went to in my new ward and it was fun just different.  I don't know many people in this new ward but I hope to get to know more. I think it's harder for me just because I'm not from here so the other ward I was just barely getting to know a few people and then we moved! But, I think after some time I'll get to know some of the people in the 1st Ward.