Lily turns eight!!

Lily and some of her friends eating cupcakes instead of cake. The annual pinata!

The water balloon fight turned into an attack Angel fight!

Popping the balloon contest!

The morning of Lilys birthday!! Sunday August 16th! Eight years old!!! Lily we love you and are so proud of you!! Thank you for bringing so much life into our lives!!

Fun in the sun in Newport!

The kids and I headed to Newport to stay a few days with my dad and Donna. Newport Dunes is a very special place for especially Lily and I. Before Lily was in school I was blessed to be able to go with my mom and dad to Newport when my dad would go to california for work. Lily and I made some very special memories with "Grandma Luann". Mom would take us shopping to our favorite grocery store, Gelsons where she loved to buy their gourmet yet very expensive desserts. We also liked shopping at Trader Joes and eating out at Hoffs Hut. It was a little hard to go back without my mom, but we had a great time creating new memories with "Grandma Donna."

This was my old missionary companion Gaby canela Mariscal, She helped me find and teach Angel the discussions.

o.k., so I posted this picture twice, I love it so much!

First day of school photos!

We went up to Springdale for family home evening and picked gala apples at the fruit farm. The two goofballs!

Anthonys first day of school!

Lilys first day!

Anthonys primary talk!

Anthony gave his first talk in primary a couple of weeks ago and did really well! he had most of it memorized and drew his own illustrations. I should have flipped them before I downloaded them, now I'm not sure how to do it. Anyways, this is how it went.

SOMETIMES WE KNOW SOMETHING IS THERE, EVEN IF WE CANT SEE IT, THIS IS CALLED FAITH.
PICTURE #1
WHEN I PLAY HIDE AND SEEK WITH MY DAD, I CANT SEE HIM BUT I KNOW HES THERE.
PICTURE#2 (SORRY IT DOESN'T SHOW UP WELL!!)
WHEN I GO TO VISIT MY GRANDMA LUANN AT THE CEMETERY, I CANT SEE HER, BUT I KNOW SHE IS THERE. (HE DREW A PICTURE OF HER IN HER CASKET.)


PICTURE#3 I CANT SEE THE BABY IN MY MOMMIES STOMACH, BUT I KNOW ITS THERE.

PICTURE #4 WHEN I FOLD MY ARMS TO PRAY TO HEAVENLY FATHER, I CANT SEE HIM BUT I KNOW HES THERE.

We were so proud of him. They have even asked him to share his talk in sacrament next month.

More summer fun!

The 24th of july in Virgin. We always have a childrens play and they always turn out awesome.

Anthony and Mason as Soldiers

Lily as a dancing princess. Holidays are always fun to celebrate in Virgin.

Anthony dressed himself to ride his bike to Grandpa and Grandmas. underwear, Tight robe, socks and dress shoes!

Fourth of July parade in Virgin

Lily

Anthony

Dad and Donna were seald in June. Just a couple of days after their one year anniversary. We were all so happy for them. It was a beautiful day!! Somehow not everyone made it in the photo.:(

The two love birds on their special day! We love you both!!

Our princess turns 8!!!!

So, these are in the wrong order!!! Sorry

Check her out when she was a few months old. She was the happiest baby!!

Lily quickly earned the nick name, "Piggy" since she would snort when she was hungry or angry.

Our lily eskimo baby the day we brought her home.

Lil, your just as beautiful now as you were then!!

August 16th Lily celebrated her eighth birthday. Eight years since our Lily was born!! Wow how time flies. I thought I knew what love was, but quickly found out that there is no other love like the love for a child. Its amazing how quickly you form that bond. I only hope that some day Lily will understand and comprehend how important she is to us! Lily, you will always be our princess and my best friend!

August 1st. A day to celebrate!

Two years since we were struck by the infamous 07 flood! What a blessing the flood has been. A hard way to learn what is really important in life, but so many good things came out of it. We will never forget all the hundreds of people who came for the clean up, the food that was prepared and all the clothes and money that were donated! So many miracles came from this day. Life is so short. When times are tough we need to remember that things could be worse and life will get better! Its amazing how we learn from our trials. I can honestly say that I am greatful for the flood of 07.