Happy Birthday Mom!!

My mom is truly my best friend. I want to wish her a Happy Birthday!! I had so much fun looking through so many photos of her childhood. She is so beautiful in every way, and when they were passing out moms in Heaven, I think I got pretty lucky!

This was a picture when she was a little girl in 1960 in front of her house in Bountiful Utah. My grandma always had her dressed in the cutest dresses. I love the hair in the 60's . Too cute!!

My mom will probably kill me for putting in this picture, but I couldn't resist! This was at girls camp 1971 at camp Piuta. She was about 15. It's fun to see this side of my mom acting crazy with her friends. What a cute butt!!

This was my moms sweet 16!!

Her school picture in 1972. This post is dedicated to my Mom. Thanks for being the kind of Mom that was always an example. You stayed true to what you believed no matter what crazy trials you were handed in life, and still do. You taught me how to love myself because I was a daughter of God. You taught me the things that matter most in life! Thanks for being my Mom. I love you!

Grandpa and Grandma Myers

Check out these pictures!! I am really excited about my new project to create a family history wall. Since I've been to my moms I have started gathering so many more pictures. I have a long way to go, but I know it will be awesome when I'm finished!!

Ok, was my Grandpa a hunk or what?? Can I say that?? He was a fighter pilot in WWII and ironically died in a commercial plan crash years after the war. My mom was just eight years old. I often wonder what it would have been like to have Grandpa be in our lives. Grandma is gone now as well. I love them both and have loved reading their histories and learning so much more about them.

This pictures totally reminds me of the scene in the Notebook when the guy that later becomes her fiance waits for her outside her school to ask her on a date!! Love it!

Shootin the breeze.....

Just a little float down the Snake River. Can you believe the scenery behind us! It was sooooo beautiful!!

Emma was such a trooper. I created a little cushion at the top of the raft where I could lay her down without her getting wet. She was really good considering it took us three hours!!

The girls had so much fun!! Paige even went with a few of her cousins and floated down the river on her back. It was too cute for words!! They were nuts! The water was seriously freezing! Another update from our trip coming soon. Don't hold your breath! Kiddos with their Papa!!

5k/10k run!!

Our little city by the sea had it's 35th annual 5k/10k run!! It was my first time running a 5k and it was awesome!

My friend Rhonda and I waiting for the race to start!

Action shot!! Compliments of John who was taking care of the kids on the side lines. I realized I'm not that photogenic while running! :)

John and I after the run.

Q-T pie Paige was such a good sport. She cheered us all on! We told her next year she can run to her hearts content. She was sad she didn't get to participate in everything, but as soon as John found the Popsicles you can see how quickly she forgot her sorrows!!

More Pics!

Ellie had a chance to participate in the kids 1k run. This was Ellie's first year and she had so much fun! The race finished at the pier where they had games, face painting and all sorts of activites for the kids.

Ellie and some friends from school!

Ellie with "Slick" the Seal!

Emma enjoying the day!

Can't get enough!!

Girls New Hair!!

The girls got their hair cut and I absolutely love how it turned out. I know you can't see the back, but it is stacked up real high on Paige's and looks the same on Ellie, but not so short. I actually think I might want to go a little shorter on Ellie. It looks so much healthier. Cute as buttons!! Aren't these dresses to die for. I have one for Emma that is all red with little white flowers on the top and bottom! This years goal is to get a family picture and these outfits just might be the winners! I want to tie in black. Emma has a big black headband and the girls have black bows. I need some input on what John and I should wear. I'm kinda thinking of John and I going a little bit more casual and just have the girls in dresses. Any opinions out there?? It's going to be outdoor!! :)