May 30, 2008


The other night, I was getting Rylee ready for bed and her shirt got stuck.  It made her have the funniest face.  Taeler and I were laughing so hard, but Josh managed to grab the camera before she got it off.  Oh...how we love little Rylee Roo.


On Memorial Day, the Ballew's, Carpenter's, and us all took the kids to Chucky Cheese's to play games.  The kids had a lot of fun.  I especially love Asher Ballew's face in the middle picture!  And Rylee was so amazed at everything going on, she had her mouth open in awe all night!


More pics of Joy School graduation.

Joy School Graduation





Taeler had her joy school graduation last week.  She was so excited to get her hat and diploma.  She will really miss her friends and all the fun things she got to do.  She learned a lot of great things she will carry over to preschool this fall.  We are so proud of her.  Congrats Taeler!

Josh and Taeler on the merry-go-round at Pier 39.

Weekend with Nana and Papa




Well it's been awhile since I've posted...but to fill you all in.....Lance and Becky came to visit two weeks ago.  They rented a convertible car, so Josh, Taeler, and I got to ride into the city with it.  It just happened to be the most beautiful day in San Francisco!  We all ate lunch at the Crab Shack on Pier 39.  Thank you Lance and Becky.

May 17, 2008

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Happy Birthday to the best Mom in the world!  I could go on and on about why my mom is the best, but to spare you all, here are a few reasons why:
-She is the most unselfish person alive!  She will do anything for anyone and never asks for anything in return
-She never stops.  She's like the energizer bunny.  
-She is an awesome cook, whom I strive to be like.
-My favorite: She laughs at all her own jokes, yes I got this from her.  Actually, she can never usually finish them because she's laughing so hard.
-Her grandkids absolutely adore her.  
-She's let all her grown kids come back and live with them.
-She always knows what to say when I call her upset or down.  
-She quit her job for me......seriously.
-She's a great listener.
-She has become known as the "witch doctor" to my friends because of all her natural medicines.(This is a good thing mom)
-She never swears....she did say dammit one time.....10 yrs. ago when she rear ended someone.....but I'll give her that one.
-She never once grounded me growing up....and believe me....I should have been.
-And most of all....she is the most kind and generous person around.  I love you mom and hope I can be like you some day!  -Chels

A night at Nana and Papa's


While in AZ, Taeler got to spend the night by herself at Nana's and Papa's, Josh's parents.  She had a lot of fun spending some quality one on one time with them!



More pictures.....Taeler before the reception, Sydney(my sister on the right) and her friend Rachelle, Josh and Rylee, and a picture of the reception I stole off Karlee's blog.  You can only see Taeler's back, but ALL the kids looked sooooo cute!  They had so much fun dancing!

Wedding Time





Here are just a couple few random pictures I took right after the sealing.   The wedding day went so smooth.  Everything was beautiful.  I will post more pics of the reception went I get some from Brooke and Michael.  It was so fun spending the day with family.  Brooke's dress was so beautiful.  The pic of the guys is of Michael's friends.  There is one of each of my brother's and their wives.  And one of my mom, grandma, and Aunt.  

Driving with Grandpa


Rylee loves thinking she is much bigger and older than she really is....here she thinks she is driving!  Just fifteen more years......thank goodness.

Arizona Fun



Wow!  What a crazy couple weeks we have had! We just got back from AZ!  We had so much fun!  Here are a bunch of posts to catch everyone up.  We had a lot of fun meeting up with friends.  Here, we met Tatum, Matix, and Sawyer at San Tan Splash pad!  Wow....we are not used to that heat!  DOn't you love the girls face expressions in that first pic!  Priceless!

May 2, 2008

Basketball tournament




Here are a few pictures Tara sent me of the UOP basketball tournament we had last month.  We had a lot of fun.  Tara Thompson was so sweet and made Danika and I a yummy cake for our birthday!  Thank you Tara! I can't believe we are all moving away so soon!  So sad!