thankful thursday

With all the family in town & all the activities I totally forgot about thankful Thursday last week. So here goes for this week!

This Thursday I am thankful for:

1. Air Conditioning
2. Ice Cream
3. Fans
4. Blinds
5. Ice
6. Family

As you can see I am very thankful for things that help keep me cool in this insane heat!

family, family & more family pictures

Tiff, Me & Collie

Chelsea & Megan

Grandpa & Chelsea

Carson
Tyler & MaKenna

Brooklyn
Dad & Mom ( they were married here almost 29 years ago!)

Some of these pictures aren't the best quality, we were all having camera issues this weekend! =)

family, family & more family!

Friday, started the basically 48 hours of non-stop family time! We had Amanda & James' wedding on Friday morning, followed by their luncheon, the grand tour of my parents new home they just bought on Tuesday, & a reception that evening.

It was a lot of fun to spend time with everyone. It really makes you think about how much fun it will be when we all get to heaven. I am so blessed with such loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents, Parents, Sisters, Brothers, Nephews and my Niece. We all had a blast hanging out and building memories. My Uncle Damon & Aunt Tina secretly flew in from WA, & I have to say it was such a nice surprise to see them walking down the sidewalk at the temple like they just lived down the street & we all knew they would be there! My Grandpa & his wife Aileen also came in from AR to be here for the action packed weekend, it was so nice to see them although, I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to sit & talk with them. My Grandfathers brother Floyd who lives here in town also made appearances the whole weekend. I really don't know him so it was nice to see him & see the happiness & joy in his eyes when he was spending time with us all.

Saturday, was Jessica & Jason's turn and we basically had the same schedule minus the house tour & the luncheon because it was on the west side of town & so it was the luncheon or the reception! Although those of us on the east side of town did grab a bite to eat at Mattas. It's not one of my favorites, but Damon & Tina haven't been there in years so we went there for old time sake!

Both receptions were beautiful & brides were both stunning & amazingly happy! I am thrilled to know that their dreams came true this weekend! I am so glad I get to be with my family forever because I sure do like them a lot!

go RED for women

After all the fun we could take at the baseball game, we quickly went to the floral studio where I put the finishing touches on a bridal bouquet for Jessica's bridal portraits that evening. Clint & Chelsea took it to temple to meet Jessica & pass it on.

I stayed back at the studio with Megan to complete the florals for the Go Red for Women event for the American Heart Association. I did the centerpieces and stage/focal pieces. It was awesome! When I am doing events I am so in my element! My heart sings with excitement & joy! I KNOW this is what I am supposed to do with my life. I just absolutely love it! The coordinator for the event just loved how everything turned out, I felt so honored to work on such a great event for such an important cause. Do you know what the #1 killer of women in America is? Most people think it's breast cancer, but it's heart disease. Crazy huh! I don't normally post many pictures of work I do on this ole blog, but this was a charity event, so here are a couple pictures from the event!

baseball game with pawpaw

My sister & her family made it to AZ safely! We got them moved in & unpacked & ready to start their newest adventures in life! The timing for them moving to town was ideal because my parents & other 2 sisters Megan & Chelsea were also coming into town for 2 family weddings. It was a crazy busy week filled with lots of fun activities!

The first big activity we had was taking the kids to their first baseball game! Tyler has been so excited about going to the game. For weeks he has been telling all of us "I'm going to the baseball game with Pawpaw in Arizona"!! Pawpaw is my dad & let me tell you how giddy they both were for this experience! It was a blast to see his little face light up, hear a 3 year old yell louder than any grown up I've been around & watch him enjoy his hot dog, soda, popcorn, cotton candy, peanuts & ice cream! I know what you're thinking it WAS a little overboard (you can thank Pawpaw & Grammy for that), but it was his first baseball game after all! Little baby Carson had a great time as well! He loved watching the game, although he didn't say much compared to Tyler! lol!

mr. carson

Well, Carson & I had our first meeting & I have to say, I'm in love! He is the sweetest most content little guy. He is so tiny & cuddly & I think it's the best. I told him I want him to stay just this size forever & then I remembered how much fun his brother & sister are now that they are a little bigger, so I guess he can grow! I don't think it has really set in yet, that I will get to see him grow & see all the milestones that I missed with Tyler & Brooklyn because they lived so far away. I just know it will be a blast! Tomorrow we are going to his first diamondbacks game & he told me he just can't wait! ;) lol!!

cute cute!

I was dumping my memory stick & came across this cute pic. of Jacob & Crystal we were at the hospital to celebrate the birth of Miss. Piper! It made me laugh because I remembered you were doing the "James & Amanda"!! You guys are to cute! I am so happy we get to add Tallie to our family!

thankful thursdays

I decided every Thursday will be the day that i write a few things that I am thankful for. I've wanted to do some type of "thing" on my blog every week & when this idea popped into my head, I knew it was perfect! I think it's a good practice to write what you are thankful for & it really helps to "see it on paper" & recognize all the blessings that you do have. It's another way in which I can think positive, so enjoy & come back often as I share what’s on my mind every Thursday!

This Thursday, I am thankful for:

1. my new nephew Carson, who i will get to meet tomorrow for the first time!

2. answered prayers. even when they aren't the answer you expected.

3. the chance we all have to make our lives beautiful each & every day.

4. creativity.

5. a husband who says i love you a million times a day!

6. new meaningful friendships (after years of none).

carson alexander!!!

I am the happiest Auntie on earth! Amber had Carson at 3:08 this morning. He weighed in at a hefty 6 pounds 14 ounces! We breed em big in our family! lol He was 19 inches long, I believe. My sweet little nephew didn't have an identity until about an hour or so ago. Amber & Burke couldn't decide on a name. Boy am I thrilled that they finally picked something for him. I think it's perfect! I can't wait to meet him next Friday when he moves to Arizona!!! This is Carson with this VERY Proud Big Brother Tyler! (sorry the pic. is a little blurry, I'll add new ones when i get some of just Carson)