Ryan's First Birthday

Back in March we celebrated Ryan's first birthday (it was a snowy and stormy night just like the night he was born).  He got a wagon from Grandma & Grandpa that he LOVED.  We got him a Tigger card and a cute book with accompanying dragon puppet.  I think he will love this for years to come.  He had fun opening his new presents and eating his cake.  There are a lot of pictures so I'll just let you enjoy!

Fun with Grandpa & Grandma

Lincoln & Ryan love coming to Grandpa & Grandma Purcell's house to play.  Here are some shots from a little while ago.



Disneyland Pictures...finally!

 Okay, I finally got pictures off my camera so here are a few pictures from Disneyland as promised.



Ready to Go!



The Birthday Boy



Dinner at the House of Blues



Sisters



 

The Graduate!





I Love Carousel's



Arizona & Back

A few weeks back I had to go to Arizona to attend some district meetings for work. We had some good discussion and my presentation went well. They took us out to a Spring Training Baseball game, The King Fish House & Rustler's Roost (cowboy steakhouse). It was great getting to know all of the branch managers better. Here is a picture of the only girls that were at the meetings.

After my meetings I stayed for a few days to visit family. I stayed Wednesday night with my Aunt Diane & Doug who are heading for a year long tempe mission in Palmyra, NY. It was great to visit and relax and see a few of my cousins that I haven't seen for a while.

On Thursday, Kevin's Aunt Jeannie picked me up and we spent that day together. She took me to the coolest shop called Charming Charlie. They have all sorts of coordinating jewelry, scarves, handbags, etc. It was so overwhelming but I loved so many things there. That night they surprised me with tickets to a premiere showing of The Hunger Games. We went to dinner before and then went to the movie. We received door prizes that had all sorts of goodies and a Mockingjay Pin. I LOVED the movie and LOVED the company. Thanks again Joanne & Jeannie!!On Friday, we relaxed and visited and then had a large extended family BBQ at the Welton's. Such great food and company. I can't believe how grown up all the kids are getting. I was able to meet Brea & Tyson for the first time which was really fun. I'm so glad that even though Kevin wasn't able to be there I was able to catch up with so many family members.

By Saturday it was time to fly home. We went out for breakfast at Filiberto's and then headed to the airport. I arrived home and was SO glad to see my hubby! This was the longest that we've had to be apart in the last 5 years and it was HORRIBLE!!

The trip was a success but I think I picked up Strep Throat from one of those public places. The next week was spent miserable trying to get better before month end. I'm grateful for antibiotics and for a loving husband who was patient with me when I had 103 degree fever and was sweating him out of bed. I'm feeling much better now and can claim "I Survived!"Now, it is time for EASTER!!!

CELEBRATION

The middle week of February we had a lot to celebrate. Kevin graduated from college (see previous post), we finished our first play together (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), Kevin turned 33 (YIKES!), and it was Valentine's Day. We decided a trip to Disneyland would be a good way to party.

After only 4 hours of sleep on Saturday night we got up early and were on our way. We visited Disneyland and California Adventure. We got to see the World of Color show, which for me was such a highlight. We ate lots of good treats and were exhausted by the time we got home. We slept 22 our of the next 36 hours. It was fast but it was fun!

We'll post some of our own pictures once we get them from my sister Stacie and her husband Josh, who came with us for two of the days.

Our Newest Graduate

On February 8, 2012 Kevin finished his course work at the University of Phoenix. He now has his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. I am so proud of him for working these past four years (at Weber State and then UOP) for his degree. There have been many hard days and long nights. We will celebrate when he walks in May but for now it is so nice to be done. I couldn't be more proud of him!

Love you babe!

Baby Jasec

On December 29, 2011 my brother Steven and his wife Aspen had their fourth child. They named him Jasec Benjamin Hadley. He has been such a sweet boy. He was blessed at the beginning of February. Kevin was privileged to stand in on the blessing and he said when the prayer was over he looked down and baby Jasec has the most content and cute smile on his face. He will always remember that moment.

A few weeks ago Jasec got a cold and ended up having to be hospitalized with RSV for two days. I'm sure it was very scary for his parents as it concerned us very much. He is at home and off oxygen but they are having to be very careful with him.

We are so glad that he is part of our family and hope that he can continue to grow healthy and strong!

My family really makes some cute kids!!