Brooke and Skyler's Wedding

Brooke and Skyler's wedding was on May 25th. The whole day was just beautiful! I'm so happy for them. And I'm excited to have a new brother-in-law!

The happy couple coming out of the temple! Don't they look amazing?

My mom, Brooke, and me

Our family at the temple after the wedding


Our whole family together for the last time in 3 years :(

Brooke and Skyler with all their neices and nephews. When Jake and I got married we just had Makenzie and eliza on my side, now look at them all!

I love this picture of them looking at the temple!

Graham was so cute in his tie!

Bridger was so handsome in his vest and tie but he wouldn't let me get a good picture of him.

This was the best family picture we got. Bridger is making a mean face but what can you do?

Help my friends adopt

My sweet friend, Kim, and her husband, Brock, are trying to adopt a baby. Adoption placement usually comes from word of mouth and through aquaintances so they have asked their friends to help spread the word that they are trying to adopt a baby. They are adopting through LDS Family Services and you can check out their profile here: https://www.itsaboutlove.org/ial/profiles/24348390/ourMessage.jsf

They also have an adoption blog where you can learn more about their story: http://kimandbrockadoption.blogspot.com/

I met Kim in 2001 at Snow College. She was one of my roommates and we hit it off right away. I can honestly say she is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. She is so caring, fun-loving, hilarious, and out-going. She is very responsible but doesn't take life too seriously. She makes everyone around her feel loved and included. I loved being her roommate and she became one of my best friends.

Kim will be the BEST mom! She is so good with children. She has many nieces and nephews that she helps take care of and she has been a nanny for many other children. I hope and pray that she and Brock will be able to adopt a baby soon because they will love and take care of any child that comes to their home.

Brazil Salvador Mission

My mom and dad received their official mission call today. Since it was a Thursday I was over at their house. When I got there my mom and I saw an envelope on her front porch. We had a feeling it was the mission call but we weren't sure so I peeked. I didn't see the actual mission but I did see the word Brazil so I told my mom that she could rest assured that she wasn't going to Africa. When my dad got home we all gathered around and they opened their call. Salvador is right on the coast and it's the 2nd most popular tourist attraction in Brazil. We can't wait to visit! My mom and dad will be the best Mission President ever! I'm so excited for them.

Bridger's pony birthday party

We had Bridger's birthday party the day after his birthday on Feb. 4th. We planned a pony party since Bridger has been obsessed with horses for a long time now. I was worried because our party would have to be outside and the beginning of the week it was FREEZING temperatures. Luckily, it "warmed" up to about 32 degrees the day of the party.

Bridger had the pony all to himself for about 20 minutes before the girls got there. He just rode the pony around and around the yard. I think his face explains how much he loved it! Grandpa Jimmy, Bridger on Midnight the pony, and the nice guy who brought the pony (I think his name was Steve).



The girls had a blast riding the pony around too! I wish we could have had all of Bridger's cousins there but a few of his cousins live out of state.

It was fun watching Bridger walk all over the yard with Ivy and Ivy and Ivy (he thinks all his girl cousins are named Ivy). He learned how to walk just in time for his 2nd birthday. We are so proud of him!!

The guests watching the pony rides.

Here's his pony cake that I made all by myself. It's exactly like the dinosaur cake we made last year but just turned into a horsie.

I didn't get any good shots of Bridger blowing out the candles because I was feeding Graham. Here he is with his Daddy enjoying the cake. (I should explain that Bridger LOVES his hat and refuses to take it off even when we're indoors. It's hilarious!)

Bridger was spoiled with so many fun presents! He got fun horsies, car toys, clothes, shoes, a giant horse to ride on, and more. Jake and I gave him these Spiderman shoes that light up when he walks and he loved 'em.

Opening more presents with his cousins.

We had a pinata after he opened presents but I didn't get many good pictures of it. We had such a fun party! Thanks to everyone that came and made it such a special day.

Bridger's 2nd birthday

Here's a picture of my little Bridger on the day he was born. Wasn't this just yesterday? Can Bridger really be two already? Where does the time go? I don't know what I did to be so blessed to be the mom of this sweet, silly, cute, fun little boy. I love him so much!

Bridger's birthday was on a Thursday this year so we waited until Friday to have his party. I wanted to do something fun for him on his actual birthday (even though I wasn't feeling well) so we went to the Living Planet Aquarium with our friends Britney and Daxton. The boys were so excited about the fish that I couldn't get them to look at the camera.

Bridger's favorite fish was the "Nemo" one. You can see his little face looking at it through the fish tank.

Jake has school on Thursday nights so we weren't planning on him being home. Luckily, school was cancelled because his professor's car broke down and he couldn't get to class. We decided to take Bridger out for ice cream. Before we left we let him open one present and saved the rest for his party. He got a pack of cars from Cars the movie--Mater, Sally, Ramone, and Sarge.

My family met us at Shivers for a birthday treat.

Tyler and Graham. Kathy had to stay home and take care of the twins.


Grandma and Grandpa and Bridger eating ice cream.

Brooke and Skyler

Jake and Barry

Catch up

I don't know what happened to me and keeping up with my blog. When I look back it seems like I stopped blogging right about the time Graham was born. I guess two kids take up too much of my time and blogging has gone out the window. But I am determined to catch up because this blog is a sort of journal for me and my family. My goal is to get one post done each day until I feel caught up. Wish me luck!

The twins are here!!

My brother, Tyler and his wife, Kathy, just had their twins on January 28th! I got to go meet them at the hospital the day after they were born. They are the CUTEST little things! Here are some pictures:

I'm a proud aunt to my new niece and nephew. I'm holding Austin here.

Austin Richard Hart - 4 lbs. 11 oz. 18.5 inches. He is tiny and so adorable!

Ashley Marion Hart - 6 lbs. 19 inches. She is gorgeous and has a full head of dark hair!

Me and Ty

Grandma and Grandpa Hart with their 8th and 9th grandchildren--5 boys and 4 girls.

Bridger!!

Here's what happens when you put the camera too close to your grumpy kid (or should I say, what happens when you leave Daddy in charge):