Happy Birthday Mallory!

My my how time flies! I remember the day Mallory was born so vividly so it is hard to believe she is 1 year old today! She has been such a good little trooper hanging with us as parents. It seems this year has been a whirlwind for our family and we have drug her everywhere with us. We are so grateful to be her parents and love her more than we could express. We love you Mallory!

Since I decided to throw her party this weekend instead of today, we went up to Show Low to a play day with some of my friends up there. Mallory had fun with the little kids her age. Then we met up with Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa at McDonalds for her first "kiddie cone" and "cheeseburger". Yes, I am a nutritionist. Why do you ask??? :)
It was tons of fun.
p.s. Many more pictures to come after her party!

Summer Cousins Camp Gone BAD!

Arrghhhh!!! When will sickness finally stop for my sister and her family! It has been non-stop for them this past year and a half and I just wish there was something I could do. There is nothing worse than having sick kids and that is what my Sister has been dealing with for so long now on top of not feeling well herself! They just finished their new house and have made it so beautiful but when they were so close to enjoying it more sicknesses pop up! She is so amazing; I don't know how she does it.
Anyway, this week was going to be our "cousins camp" when 1 day into it my niece came down with a horrible virus so we had to rush her home to Mesa. The poor girl was so excited and her and Malli were having a blast already when it hit her. She is still not doing well and we are hoping and praying she can stay hydrated as she is on the verge of dehydration and her temp hit 106! Hang in there sis! I know things have to improve soon! Loves.
Below are some pictures of cousins camp (the whole 1 day we had of it). We have been so busy this summer having fun with family. Mallory took swimming lessons and loved it and we are having fun playing on a cousins softball team. There are oh so many festivities here in good ol' Snowflake! :)

Going Private...

Last call. Going private in a week or so. I am shocked that anyone has wanted to read about our so so exciting life. j/k But we are happy to invite anyone who cares to read our blog. We are blessed to have wonderful family and friends who care about us so much. Send your email address my way and I will be sure to invite you. Thanks. We hope everyone is doing well.
Just a cute little girl! Love you Malli Gal!

Tonto Natural Bridge

Well, I was bumbed because when we went up to Payson on Monday to hike I forgot my camera. But my amazing sis (that i miss soooo dang much) sent me some the pics she took of the day. It was such a beautiful day and a nice hike, even with the kids; they all loved it. If you ever need a nice hike check this one out. Here are a few pics. Good times.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had such a nice weekend spending time with family. It was nice to take time to remember those wonderful, hardworking, and righteous loved ones we have lost, who have done so much for us and I am grateful for their examples. We had the chance to visit the Joe City Cemetery as well as the Heber Cemetery. We had barbeque's, played with cousins, hiked Tonto Natural bridge with cousins, and went on 4-wheeler rides. We are really enjoying living here in Snowflake and taking Mallory to explore this place ;)