Bryn- B. R. Y. N.

This cute new family moved into our Ward. Their oldest daughter happens to be in Glory's class at school & at Church. We were able to take Glory & the Schanz girls to Bryn's baptism today. Bryn is always smiley & always introduces herself by spelling her name for you. It's super cute!

After the Baptism- Primary friends!

Backyard Campout

Brett is serving as the Scout Master in our Ward. He had the boys over to campout in our backyard so they could mark off a bunch of their requirements. I didn't go out and take any pictures when they were awake but here's all their tents set up before they all got up in the  morning.

Muffins with Moms

My last Muffins with Moms with my son. {Sad face!} So glad to be able to be with my kiddos though. They walked me back to my car & held my hand the whole way. How sweet is that?

Daycare Central

It doesn't really seem like it but when I actually look back at pictures, I realize we have kids over to our house A LOT!!! My kids love having people over & it helps out friends so I guess you'd say- it's a Win*Win situation. I need to remember to cherish these times because before you know it- I'll be an old foggie and no one will want me to watch their kids, right? Here's some of our cute visitors:

Making cookie with Schanz girls

Tissue Paper Flowers with the Gengers

Special Restaurant Lunch with Atticus 

(Sampson's been over quite a bit as well but I guess I haven't taken pics)

We got to adopt Baby Brody for a couple days. My kids are in LOVE with him!!!! 

He was such a good baby!

We've also had over the neighbor kids a bunch of times. Guess I can't take a picture everyday!

 (Don't laugh- I really don't take pictures every day even if it looks like it! LOL)

Dad joins Karate

Dad signed up to do Karate with the older kids. It's gonna be fun times!

Walk to School Day

Even though it was raining, the kids braved the Walk to School Day with their Fife friends. Once again, it's bitter sweet as Justice participates for the last time. Man! Why does he have to be going to High School next year! ;)

See you at the Pole 2016

We participated again this year in the See You at the Pole event. This is Justice's last year at Montana City so it was a little bitter sweet for me. He shared a scripture that we've been memorizing at home. I love being there praying for the school with my prayer group!

http://www.seeyouatthepole.org/

Brigham City Temple

The girls & I stopped by the Brigham City Temple on our way home from UT. (Yeah! Another temple to add to the side of our Blog!!!) It was beautiful!

We also walked across the street to check out the old Tabernacle. It is old & has gorgeous brick and windows! The girls found a little bat. Crazy!

Bestemor's Funeral

The real reason that the girls and I headed down to UT this week was for my grandma's funeral. Rayola H. Andersen aka Bestemor passed away last Monday at the age of 89.

We attended the viewing in the morning. It was crazy to see all my aunts & uncles & cousins & their kids. Some of them I haven't seen in like 15 years. I hardly recognized some of them.

At the graveside, we had a little service. I was able to visit with my oldest friend, Kathryn. And see a few more relatives that I haven't seen in years. Tauni & I compared our hair. Man! It's getting long!

Pallbearers:

Treston shared memories from all the grandkids.

All of Bestemor's children: (Lavell, Adam, Kathie, Kail, Klarise, & Karla)

All the Grandchildren (except Mark Jr. who passed away).

All the great-grandchildren (minus Liberty & Justice)

My mom- Karla's family

And my Dad & Edette came as well.

We had a luncheon afterwards, Victoria was super excited to bring home some flowers. It came with a little note that read:

"When Rayola was Relief Society President she always brought carnations to the luncheon after funerals. Her gift was fresh flowers to the family of the deceased in remembrance of their new life. I told her that I would do that at her funeral in gratitude for her service and influence to so many others."

Sleepover with Halle

Victoria, Glory & I took a short trip down to UT. We got to stay with the Davis family. The girls were so excited to spend time with Halle. They are so cute together!

They are also pretty silly!

They treated us to a Caramel Apple Bar. So delish! and messy!!!

The girls slept each night in a massive fort. Fun times! Thanks guys for letting us stay with you! XO

Mexico Trip

Brett got to go to Mexico this last week. He had quite the adventure. We're glad he's back safe! XO

He was there for their Independence day Festivities:

He visited the Basilica:

Went to the LDS Mexico City Temple

Climbed at Teotihuacan

Made these ladies sing him a song before he would buy their souvenir. LOL

Mariachi Band at dinner:

and got to tour the Presidential Palace

4th Floor, Last Door- Women's Broadcast

After going to dinner with my good friend, Kris- I took my little girls with me to the Women's Broadcast. {Liberty had to work} This was Glory's 1st time. Our favorite talk was Elder Uchdortf. He talked about never giving up when sharing the Gospel. They had ice cream for us afterwards. My girls were in heaven!!! ;)

Orchestra Snack

In order for Victoria's friends to sign up for Orchestra again this year, we worked out a plan to help each other out. We each take a week and pick up the girls after school, feed them a snack and get them back before Orchestra starts. Because we live so close, we can just grab them and bring them home with us. Man! I love these girls!

One day they even got to "eat up" some baby! They loved it!!!

Volunteer on Tuesdays

I am loving being able to volunteer at the school. I love being known as the Master Copy Lady, getting to know the girls teachers and eating lunch with them & their friends each week. Fun times!

Glory's Crew

(Megan, Kovi, Bryn, Faith & my buddy- Taylor)

And Glory's younger friends

(Maia. Boston & McKenna):

Victoria's Posse

(Victoria, Kaylee, Clara, Jadyn R, & Sofie)

One Tuesday it was Bob's Birthday- 
(He's their Imagiary Friend. They take turns taking him home! LOL)

Making Scrapbooks in Mrs. Sharbono's class

HHS Friends

Liberty has a pretty awesome group of friends at school. Here's the group she hangs out with after school every day.

 (L to R): Megan, Kandra, Liberty, Ann, and Melina AND of course Jaron. 

Fargo Friend Visit

My 2 closets friends (Kristen & Brooke) from Fargo both dropped kids off at BYU-I in Rexberg this week. It was my lucky day because they decided to stop by & spend the night on their way home. I so loved being with them if only it was for 12 hours. ;)
Glory took Kristen for a SpeedRacing Adevnture-. LOL

Thanks ladies for stopping. I miss you sooo much!!! Drive safe. XO