Thirty

Yikes...that's right...I turned the big 30! I still can't believe that I am that old. Time flies by when you're having fun. Actually turning thirty wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, it was great. Really, the hardest part is having to admit that I am in my thirties and not in my twenties. I've accomplished a lot in these past thirty years and I hear your thirties are even better than your twenties...so bring it on! My wonderful husband took me to Park City for the weekend to celebrate while my mom watched the kids (thanks mom) and then he cooked and cleaned and made me a yummy cup cake cake on my actual birthday. I have the best hubby and family ever!

Thanksgiving

I just love the holiday season, but can't seem to keep up with it. So, my blogs are a little late...but better late than never, right. We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We spent the holidays with Jer's mom and step-dad. We had a fabulous thanksgiving feast and were able to visit with a lot of family. The next day, we went bowling and played arcade games and then stopped by and saw Sheryl and Nick's newly finished basement. And on Sunday, we were able to see little Henry Jordan get blessed. He's so cute! I'm also posting some more family pictures that were taken with Jer's family.

Family Pics

This post is a little late, but I had some great family pictures done and wanted to post some of my favorites. My cousin Jessica has her own photography business and took these pictures for us. We love them. Thanks Jess!!!

My New Ride

Yep...that's right....it's a Minivan!!! I know, I need to go and buy some mom jeans so that I can really be hip. Our red stratus finally died...a moment of silence please. So after looking at different types of cars/SUVs, we decided on a minivan. This black beauty is awesome. Yep...it's black, which makes it more manly and Jer can still feel like a stud when he is driving it around. It is so roomy and has a DVD player and the kids love it. I must admit it is pretty sweet!

Halloween

Is anyone else shocked that Halloween has come and gone. Time moves too fast! We had a great halloween this year. Michael thought this was the best night ever and can't understand why he can't go get more candy from the neighbors. He tells me that he'll say "trick or treat". Funny kid. We started out the month with a halloween carnival that Jeremy's mom and step-dad threw for the grandkids, then we were able to go see Jeremy's dad and step-mom and see Kaleb's costume (my camera was dead...no pics). Finally my family came over for halloween weekend and we had a party. We took the kids to our trunk or treat and then hit the neighborhood after that. Needless to say...we are all on candy overload at our house. I love the holidays.

The dynamic duo....Batman and Robin!

Our crazy halloween picture. Who has the best costume?




Michael won our costume contest....dressing as Jacob from the Twilight series



The kids loved the goodie bags, going fishing, and decorating cookies

Michael's Four

Okay...I'm officially getting old now. How can my baby be four already. Michael turned four on September 28th. We already had a big party with all the family, so we just had a small party for him with just the four of us. He wanted a Mikey mouse party, since we just went to Disneyland, and so we decorated everything with Mikey. I even made him a Mickey mouse cake. It is so fun to watch him open up his presents. He gets so excited and made us set up his train track right when he opened it. Michael is such a sweet kid and I'm so glad he's in my family. I love you so much Michael.

Grandpa

Anthony Young Jr., my grandpa, passed away September 25th. He was a wonderful man and grandpa and will be missed. I have so many wonderful memories of him and I am so grateful that I was a part of his family. A wonderful service was held for him on October 1st. While I will miss my grandpa, I am glad that he no longer has to suffer. That he has been able to pass on and is now with family and friends on the other side. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have, that I know that this life is just a stepping stone. That I will once again be able to see my grandpa and that my family can be together forever. I love you grandpa!

Grandpa and Grandma Young

A picture of my dad's side of the family after the funeral services