Summer Fun with the Kidlets!

For Kobe's bday this year (instead of getting him more toys) we took him to the American Fork Carnival. These are so much fun to go to in the summer. We were just going to take Kobe, but he really wanted Bugs to come too. How sweet is he? Kobe had fun on the rides and getting a few prizes. We took the kids to Wendy's for dinner after. Bugs was SOO excited about food-she LOVES to eat. That night Kobs came back to our house where he helped Jory set up the tent in the back yard and the 3 of us slept out there watching Harry Potter. I LOVE spending time with my little kids!

I love you both!!!

Toronto!

Back in May, the morning after my last final, Jor and I headed up to the airport to go see our dear friends the Petersons up in Toronto. I was so excited to be heading back to Canada! We only went for a long weekend, but we had SO much fun! I know we went up months ago, but I've just been so dang busy with work school, and photography. While looking through the pics the other day, I felt sad that we don't get to see them more often. Looking at the fun times we had up there made me want to go back up again soon. We miss you guys a lot!

There are A LOT of pics, but really, I couldn't leave ONE single one out. They all mean so much to me.

We flew into Buffalo and hung out till traffic died down a little. We stopped in Old Niagara. WOW... I am in love with this place. It is GORGEOUS and has so much character.















LOVED THIS...


Saturday we went to the Toronto Blue Jay's game. So much fun! I'm not a huge sport's watcher at all, but this was a FUN game. If only I liked hot dogs...





The CN tower was right by the game. I wanted to go up so bad, but apparently it's pretty pricey. Next time.


Sunday after church we went to visit the Toronto LDS Temple. It is beautiful and peaceful there.


So cute, eh?








I'm not really sure what to tell you on this one, but it cracked me up.


Look at Little G Man's face!! Sooo PRICELESS. love it.






The rest are just us hanging out at the house.

Here's Jeff showin off for the neighbours. ;)




Again, don't know what to say about this one...


G Man and Jor-Jor


I absolutely HATE this one of myself, but LOVE it of her!


This one may just be my favorite one from the trip. Too cute!

Please cast a vote!

I have always wanted to have a huge Temple pic in my home but could never figure out which one to print. After much debate in my head, I chose Timp Temple because for me, that's where it all started. That is where I took out my endowments and have gone most of the time and therefore has become my temple.

My AMAZING Stephanie sister made me a GORGEOUS 20x24 black frame for my bday-I mean this thing is to die for- and so I am trying to choose one for this frame. I have narrowed it down to the following but can't decide which one to choose. Any suggestions??? PLEASE????

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Summer Nights

Surprisingly I have no pics to post for this entry. However, I was out with Jor tonight on a bike ride and thinking how amazing summer nights are. This maybe the only thing I love about Summers here in Utah... the nights cool down to a bearable temp. We've been out riding our bikes a lot. I LOVE my bike. In fact, next to my camera it's probably my most treasured possession (Thank you Petersons!). I can't believe how you can not do something you love for so long and when you get back on that bike and realize how much fun it is you think, "Why don't I do this more often?" Ah yes... LIFE! We stopped by our friends house tonight talking and having delish Popsicles. Another memorable summer night I'll always remember when I'm old. Why do we not stop to do these things more often?? Tonight was a wonderful summer night.

Kobe's Bday!

I can't believe how fast my life is FLYING by! Kobe has such a special place in my heart. He really is such a sweet little boy. By far, he is all boy and still a sensitive kid. He's some pics from his big day!

Love you little man!








This one just cracks me right up! I love both our faces on this one. Even though I clean little kids teeth at work-I STILL look a little shocked on this one. HA HA...


He has SO much fun with his Snuffy Aunt!


I guess Bugs thought it was her bday or something too cuz she just came
and sat down just like that. So cute...


I LOVE this shot of these two-adorable! I wonder if he whistles when he talks now...


Ok, so I couldn't resist a few of her too...

One Special Day

Today was a special day not only for me but for my Kobsters. While it was his 7th Birthday (**sob, sob** he's growing much too fast!) I finished my Associates Degree! What a relief! I thought I would NEVER make it, but today I did. It has been very rewarding, but hard all at the same time. Ahem... a certain Hitler teacher shall remain nameless. To all those that were so supportive, encouraging and who believed in me when I couldn't-THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the wonderful people in my life that have helped me get through. I start another semester tomorrow and will be applying for the BFA program this spring. My ultimate dream is to go to grad school and get a MFA and teach college one day.

Little Man... Happy Birthday! I love and adore you so much. You are going to grow up to be someone so amazing-I just know it. You, me, Kangaroo Zoo and some steaks SOON!

Happenings

Not too much to blog about really. Last week I had my wisdom teeth pulled. I didn't get put under or have Nitrous-my choice. Those needles were amazingly INTENSE though. WOW... Seriously, I thought they were going to come through my cheeks! That and I have NEVER in my life felt SO much pressure. Honestly I thought I was going to crawl out of my skin. However, I have an AMAZING Oral Surgeon and it only took him 25mins to get the job done. When everything wore off and I wasn't numb at all, there was NO pain. My jaw has been really tender lately and the first few days of eating took so long that I'd just get bored and give up. Things are healing very nicely though and there's been no swelling at all. Dr. Tate Vieweg is the man for the job is all I can say!

That same night after he took my teeth out, Jory and I went up to the Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple open house. We went with Cort and Ash and their two kids and stopped off at Ikea for dinner first (man, we LOVE that place!) The temple was amazing though. I LOVED the spirit I felt while I was there. It was so powerful and I just couldn't stop smiling inside. Clearly, it took too much effort to smile on the outside! ;) What a beautiful temple though. If you have the chance to go, you REALLY need to go. There is a lot of tile in that temple and I LOVE IT! The chandelier is exquisite! When going to something like this, my testimony is only strengthened of the Gospel because of the strong, quiet power felt. It feels so good to know who I am and what I want out of life. I may not have it all, but I'm working towards these things.

One week tonight I will be done with my two year degree. I am so proud of myself. I am not a bragger by any means, but really... I worked HARD!!! I sacrificed SO much for this too. I am for sure planning on going for a BFA but am taking some time off to get some things in life worked out first but I can't wait to get back in there. There is such a great feeling of self worth and accomplishment in doing what I'm working towards. I still want to teach Alternative Photography in college and plan on doing some fun summer projects in this department. Anyone that wants to join in, give me a call.

Yesterday I drove up to see my two cousins Kenz and Shand. Wow... these girls are amazing and I haven't seen Shand in so long! I miss them (and Bren too!!!) I adore these girls and wish I could hang out with them more. It was so good to see you girls! Shand took a few pics that hopefully I can have and post! Well, I guess this might just be my monthly post!

Ok, so if you have a weak stomach or are easily offended-DON'T SCROLL DOWN!!
I figured my sister Geena and cousin Shanda would appreciate these. ;)











Go Dr. Tate! Didn't even break anything off. That takes talent!