Saying Goodbye

Tongiht we are saying goodbye to our best friend. I regret to inform you that our dearest puppy Chloe has gone to Heaven. We love you Chloe!! You will be greatly missed.

Happy (belated)4th of July!

I love the 4th of July! I love fireworks, I love parades, I love spending the entire day with family! This year was a little different for us but, so worth it! On Thursday I received a phone call from Kandra Lasson a girl that Rafe taught on his mission. We have become really good friends in the few times we have been able to see each other. Her and her husband Jacob were in Salt Lake for a few days for a funeral. It had been over 4 years since we had seen them. We both have had 2 kids since. Rafe had the weekend off for our anniversary so we decided to take a trip to Provo for lunch on Saturday. We meet Kandra and Jacob at Red Robin on their way home to California. Adison got car sick and threw up all over me and the car. We were able to hang out and visit for a couple hours then we headed home just in time so get cleaned up and head to the park for fireworks. It was really great to see Kandra and Jacob and their adorable kids. I was really mad that I left the camera home! All in all we had a great day and we were exausted.

A Year in Review

So I have been a HUGE slacker, I know you don't have to say. I really have good intentions I promise! I finally got all the pics off of my camera and on the computer. Seriously it's riduculous! My folder is entitled Nov 08 thru July 09. So I figured I would do a year in review and let you see what we have been up to since Kenna was born. I hope you enjoy.




We were getting ready for Kenna to be born. Adison is almost 3 and wearing a 0-3 month sweater! I love this pic!







Bringing Kenna home from the hospital. Adison was super excited. I struggled leaving the hospital but, eventually they let us leave.





Kenna is one month old. Adison had her 3rd birthday! We love the princesses.




Adison loves her new princess outfit. Thanks to Grama Nut(my mom)! We love you.



I have the sweetest husband! Rafe was working the early shift on Valentines Day and we had talked about not doing anything for each other. So, he went to work around 3 am and I woke up around 8 or so. I had been talking on the phone and I come out of my room and see this sitting on the bar in the kitchen. I was super suprised! I just started crying. It was great. Thanks to my neice Chelsie I got an awesome gift basket full of relaxation. I have had many nights of relaxing bathes and warm soothing smells. Thanks! I love my husband.







Kenna's blessing day. It was great. Kenna received a beautiful blessing from Rafe. The spirit was so strong. It was really nice to have the majority of our families able to attend. After our church we were able to go to another blessing for Kaylum Bassett, then we headed back to our house for some great food! It was a very busy day full of great memories.





Our first outing to the park. We had lots of fun. We took Sadie and Cydnie with us and Adison loved having them ride in our car. She is still talking about it! This was Kenna's first time at the park. It was too cold for her to get un-bundled so she just stayed in the stroller but, she was happy!



GRAVEL! Who knew we would be so excited to see rocks!! After the snow melted we were able to get our driveway. It was one of the best days. (I never knew I would be saying that; after getting stuck in my driveway almost everytime I came or went gravel is my best friend!) Adison is obsessed with rocks so she had a great time.




This one is Kenna's first time to eat cereal. It is so nice to be able to feed her something besides milk. The next one is Kenna's four month picture.






Welcome baby Annika! Born April 29, 09. This is my new neice Annika M. Holmes. It is so much fun to have another girl on my side of the family.

Also; born on April 28, 09 was my new nephew Preston Dallin Parks. They are both adorable.




We put Adison in dance at All American Tumbling & Dance. She loves it and is dang cute! This is the night of the dance recital. It was kinda hectic with a bunch of kids all over the place but we got a way cute video of the recital. The second pic is one with her new friend Ava.







These are during dance class. They do ballet, cheer, jazz and tumbling.






Our first time at the Splash Park this year was for Taydn's Birthday. We had lots of fun. Kenna hated it! The water was freezing. Adison loved it dispite the purple shivering lips she kept going back for more.






Kenna is crawling! I finally broke down and let Adison get as muddy as she wanted. And, I have a flower garden. Rafe planted a veggie garden and we have a front lawn! All in one weekend! Lots of fun. Our lawn just got it's first cutting and Adison is looking forward to running through the sprinkler.


Now that I have taken up all your time I hope you have enjoyed our year as much as we have. I will attempt to be better in the future.