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It's been a while...

So, I think it is time for me to get back into the blogging world. I might make a whole new blog...I haven't decided yet. We will see how it goes. I have kind of missed it. I don't see blogging the way I used to...but I think I need it in my life. :) Who knows if anyone even checks my blog anymore. I know it has been a while since I have checked many people's blogs and now it seems that everyone has gone private. So, if you still check my blog, let me know, if you have gone private, let me know....and soon enough I will be organized and back into the blogging world. :)

Missing Brookie?

Are you missing out on the adventures of Hermana Brookie Strong? We have made her mission blog private, but you can still tag along! Just send your name and email address to [email protected] and I will invite you to the party! You will have access to her weekly family letter and her current mailing address. JOIN NOW!

18 month detour...

My sister will be updating a mission blog for me. Click on the link to check it out. See you in 18 months!! Don't forget to write me!

Lots of Updates...

Just keep scrolling, Just keep scrolling, that's whatcha do, just scroll, scroll, scroll, scroll, just keep scrolling....

We went to the ZOO, ZOO, ZOO...

I got to go with Britney and the kids to the zoo the other day! It was fun to spend some time with them! After we went shopping and to my favortie place...JCW's! Thanks Nielson Family! I love you guys!
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Ainsley loved being the big girl and helping push. She didn't like being the passenger as much. Isn't it funny how when we are little, we are sick of being trapped and want out of the stroller or wagon? Now, I would give anything to ride in a stroller or wagon around the zoo!

Best friends for the day Grady and Amelia

Syd and I on the train

Brit and Ainsley riding the train

The kids and I by the elephant encounter. Real elephants are fine...fake ones can be very scary!

I think Gorillas are scary.

Amelia and I with some wee little camels in the top left corner.

I love this picture of Ainsley when we stopped for a snack!

Cabin Trip

A couple high school friends and I spent a night up at Rosilee's family cabin this week. It was so nice and relaxing. We enjoyed talking and eating yummy food. I have come to realize that having a cabin is a NEED. There is nothing that is more relaxing than a cabin in the beautiful Utah mountains with fresh air, a comfy place to sit and sleep, and indoor plumbing. A cabin is the way to go!

It's a....

GIRL!!!!

Edris invited my Mom and I to go to the ultra-sound for baby number 6! I had never been to one before and so I was VERY excited. I can't wait to see the sweet little angel in 18 months! Congrats Strong Family! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!

We couldn't be happier. :)

The BEST firework show...

Some friends and I went to Salem's firework show this year! I know some say if you have seen one firework show, you have seen them all...but I think this one is an exception! It was an AMAZING firework show. It was probably only 20 minutes long or so...but it was like a constant "grand finale" type show. I very much enjoyed it and will be going there again in 2 years. :)

Quick visit from AZ!

I got a very quick surprise visit from the Palmers last week. I LOVE THEM! It was so good to see them and give them hugs...and feel of their strong testimonies. I just can't help but have fun and feel the spirit when I am around them. They have 4 of the most adorable kids on the planet. I don't think any of them really remember me, but Matt and Tanner were so sweet to pick me some flowers out of the grass as we talked. McKay has sure grown a TON and little Addie has lots of personality and good looks! Thanks for sticking around to see me...it means so much to me! You guys are the bomb...I am SO SO SO lucky to have you in my life! I love you guys!

For those of you wondering...
Dave was my seminary teacher my sophmore year. Later, our ward boundries changed and we were in the same ward. Tia ended up being in Young Women's (Yeah!) and we went on a pioneer trek in Wyoming that year. Dave and Tia ended up being my ma and pa...and they made my whole experience, they are awesome! I started baby-sitting their adorable boys and later started doing a trade of baby-sitting for piano lessons. I wasn't a very good piano student...perhaps I should have started 10 years prior and not take them from one of my best friends. It was great to have a 1/2 of Tia all to myself to talk about life...and play a note on the piano here and there. Anyway, they moved back their home town in Arizona and I miss them like crazy!

Fairview Lakes

My friend Teryl and I went up to her property up Fairview. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! We had a nice relaxing time along with a few times for making some memorable memories. Thanks for sharing with me Teryl.

We had some ice cream at sub zero in Mount Pleasant. It was yummy!


Taking pictures in the beautiful fields of flowers. (Don't mind the slicked back greece hair!)


A great view of the lakes from above.

Doing it right!

For one of our FHE nights, we rented a huge slip and slide from the peteetneet. They rent out their slide and water for 2 hours of good clean FUN! Easily one of the best FHE's ever. We had a blast! See for yourself:

Bunch of ward members cruising down the hill.



Teryl and I...we plan FHE together every week. You can see a tiny picture of us going down that slide below:


Below is a picture of our amazing, fun and crazy Bishop:

Some friends and I. Traci, Teryl, Brooke, Chalise, and Jenny

Fiesta Days Rodeo

July 25th I went to the Spanish Fork rodeo with my parents and friend Rosilee. I love rodeos...I don't know what it is, but I just love them. Here are a few pictures:


They were pretty amazing.

An action shot

Rosilee and I

I love my Mommy!

My cute parents. We had alot of fun!

Random Summer Fun!

SO, as I am sure we all experience, summer is made for playing, not for blogging. :) I am posting some everyday moments from the past few months. I have spent alot of time with friends and family. Alot of time at the temple, single's ward activities, family parties, 7 peaks, etc. Again, I love pictures, and I am not so good with words. So, this is it. :)

Sometimes Ainsley is the star...alot! She takes so many adorable pictures.

I love this picture of Ainsley and Grandpa.

My cute almost 16 year old nephew and I.

My georgeous sister Sara and I decided to have some fun. :)

I know these are not the most flattering pictures...but they are me and it was fun. :)

Watching parades.

Ethan...I have spent many days at 7 peaks most of the time with Sara and her kids.

Jacob

Cassie and Devyn

I have been spending alot of time with these 2 beautiful girls. Teryl and Katie Bott.

Devyn had planned a barbie sleepover with me for months. One thing she HAD to do was have Barbie Family pictures. :) I hope she enjoyed it...and that it met all her expectations.

Josh and I...I think these are so funny! He was just trying to get us wet, but that's not what it looks like. Especially this one of Josh and Teryl. :)

Josh and Teryl...haha! Still makes me laugh.

Ainsley's Krusty look!

Kids were eating Lucky Charms...Ainsley's face is so funny!

I love this picture of Ainsley!

Yucky picture of me, but great picture of my new favorite thing I discovered this year. JCW's Bacon, Guacamole, Swiss hamburger...yum!

Some singles ward friends.

I ran into one of my favorite students! (I love them all...) It made my day, week, year. :)

This was at the Payson Scotish Festival with our really good homemade rootbeer. :)