Days of the Dogs

When Josh is at school or work it is pretty common for the dogs to follow me around. In fact, I find it odd when they don't because I worry something is wrong. Today as I am getting ready, I only hear Penny's paws tapping around. The first place I look for my baby Stella is the bedroom, 99.999999999987 % of the time she is nestled in the pillows and blankets on our bed.

Stella thinks that when I make the bed in the morning, what I am REALLY doing is tucking her in.

 How could you resist that face!?

After I take these pictures of Stella I go about my business. And pretty soon I don't hear the Penny paws around me. I go back into the bedroom and this is what I find...

It looks like someone was a little jealous of her sister getting all the attention with the camera. As soon and I got this picture, and put my camera away, Penny jumped off the bed and continued to follow me. 

I really can't understand how people don't like dogs. They are just so loving and sweet. Whenever I am feeling down they come and snuggle me. When I'm lonely because their daddy is at work they cheer me up. It is soo precious :)

VROOOOM VROOOOM!

Meet Jesse....

We first met in October of 2007, and we've been together ever sense. With only minimal upsets he has always treated me well and kept me safe. But over the years I have worn him out, specifically his windows. About a month ago he finally quit trying all together on one of the back windows. Unfortunately he quit on the way up, and I constantly had my window down. Penny was just fine with it, because she loves sticking her head outside while mommy drives. It wasn't too bad, unless it rained, then my car would smell wet:( 

LUCKILY I have a Dad with connections and a hard working husband. My dad made arrangements to purchase the parts at wholesale price, and my sweet sweet husband pushed up his sleaves and was ready to work. So I left Jesse in great hands to be repaired. It wasn't a huge deal being without a car for a couple days because Josh usually drives us everywhere anyways. But I did miss my Jesse, and now we are reunited. Thanks to the awesome men in my life, Josh and Dad. 

Echo Lake

Last weekend we went up to Echo Lake with Aaron, Nicole, Ryan, and Copper. We had a lot of fun hanging out by the campfire, swimming, eating, and laughing. Here are some pictures.

 Ry Ry and Uncle Josh, future father photo:)

 The water was freezing, but Ryan said, 'its warm Meemi' as his whole body is shivering.

 Just look at that face:)

 The water was beautiful.

He is so cute, I just want to squeeze his cheeks!

We had a really good time, with good food, and great company. This morning Nicole sent me a picture that Ryan drew for me. I couldn't help but post it, one of the many reasons I love this little guy!

Meemi, Jooosh, and Stella

Birthday Festivities!

Happy birthday to me! The big 22, its going to be a big year, I can already tell:) Last night we had some friends and family over to celebrate. We only got a few pictures compliments of my sister Nicole.

 

 Happy happy birthday

 Party Guests

 Cute little Ry guy

 This is a really attractive face of mine. I thought I would show it off.

 

We had so much fun. I was so grateful that our families and friends were there to support us.

 

I am so humbled by the amount of love I have received today. Numerous people sent me messages and emails. Even relatives out of state were kind enough to send their love. Josh and I got an early start today. We woke up in the wee hours of the morning before the sun was even up. We got dressed and ventured out to Salt Lake to go to the temple. Wow, BEAUTIFUL! It was a perfect way to start my birthday! After that we headed to the Gateway to do some shopping. I told Josh that I wanted to go on a shopping spree for my birthday, this weekend we will be going to Park City to the outlet malls but sense we had the time, we figured we would get an early start. Lunch time rolled around and my amazing mother took us out to the Pizza Factory. Josh left the restaurant to go to work, and mom and I headed out shopping. I have to admit, I always thought that I loved to shop. But now, meh not so much. Don't get me wrong, I love getting new things, clothes especially. However finding quality but affordable clothes is not the easiest thing. Its a really good thing that I had great company:) I came home and unloaded my new belongings, I couldn't help but smile. And I am looking forward to Josh coming home so that I can show him. I have been so blessed throughout my life and especially on my birthday.

Baseball Stuff!

This is a quick glimpse of my sweet, sweet nephew's baseball game. I am a crazy aunt and followed him around the field taking his picture. I had to condense the afternoon into a reasonable blog post. I tried my hardest but was only able to get it down to 11 pictures. Enjoy, I know I sure did!

 What a cute face!

 Warm up throws

 

 Ryan's 'helper' showing him to throw the ball to first base.

 After a few minutes in the outfield Ryan got a little bored.

 Poor little guy got knocked down by the kid in the blue shirt:(

 Up to bat!

 Running the bases.

Resting at the bases.

I LOVE this little guy so much! How could you ever resist that face!? Luckily, soon Ryan will have a little sister. We will call her Raegan, and she will also be featured on the blog. Eeeek can't wait:)

Give yourself permission.

Permission to smile..

Permission to laugh..

Permission to enjoy..

Permission to live..

Permission to get excited..

Permission to take a risk..

Permission to react..

Permission to love and to be loved..

"Give Yourself Permission" was on the inside of my dove chocolate wrapper, these are my thoughts on the matter..