Blond is Back!

Oh it felt soooo good to get my hair done again...here are the before and after shots...

Reunion

My best friend, Amanda came into town to visit me and help me through this difficult time in my life...what a true friend. Amanda and I met when we were 14 years old; it was the summer before our freshman year of high school. We have been through a lot together, both great and not so great, and have grown closer through the years...we are more sisters than friends. I'm so thankful for Amanda...I love you Manna Fanna!

Before Amanda had to leave sunny San Diego and return to freezing cold Canada (hahaha!!) we were able to meet up with Tara Bennett, one of our good friends from way back in the day. We ate fish tacos and updated each other on our lives. Time is such a crazy thing--it changes everything yet things don't really seem to change...does that make any sense?! Being together again, the three of us, it seemed as though it was just yesterday that we were toilet-papering houses and giggling about the boys we liked. But the reality is 20 years have passed by...now we're buying toilet paper in bulk from Costco for our own houses and the giggling has turned into the laughter necessary to deal with life's trials. It is always great to get together with old friends and to feel the emotions of youth again.

Sister and Brothers

Here are some recent photos of the kids spending time together...

The Three Little Pigs

Eden's Baptism

Eden chose to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a beautiful day. I am so proud of her decision to be baptized and especially proud of the young lady Eden has become. She is such a sweet, caring little girl who loves to help others. She wants those around her to be happy and does all she can to make sure they are happy. She has such a fun personality and sense of humor. She loves to tell jokes and to try to sneak up on you and scare you. I am so blessed to be Eden's mommy. I am so thankful you are my daughter, Eden. I love you, sweetpea...your mommy loves you.

Eden on the Beach

Eden and I went down to the beach to take some photos for her baptism invitations. Here are a few of my favorites...

Eden Turns Eight!

My first born baby girl turned eight years old! It is hard to believe how quickly time has passed by. We celebrated Eden's birthday as a family by going to Eden's choice of restaurants, Chili's. Then the next day she had her birthday party at the bowling alley. It was a fun birthday weekend and she was a happy birthday girl!! I sure love this birthday girl!!!