Seasons Ending

As the end of the school year approaches, we near the end of a lot of our sports activities too!

(Here is little Kesslyn and her friend Greta...2 of the BEST little cheerleaders you ever did see! ;)

We had a fun time this year watching Gavin play basketball, and his new favorite passion, tennis!

He did very well, and even got to attend the JV tournament by beating all of his teammates in a playoff to see who would go. What an accomplishment for a young Freshman who has never played tennis before! Way to go Gavin!

Kesslyn is always the family cheerleader because she hasn't really started any sports yet herself...other than spontaneous yoga with dad in the back yard. ;)

This girl is a hoot! She is always making us laugh. :)

Kambriella also finished up her soccer season, and luckily, their team ended the year on a win!

They went the entire season without a win, and finally ended on a high note. Her and her friend Mya had a great time playing together on the same team, and both really worked their socks off and were some of the best strong players on the team!

Way to go Kambriella!

 

Baptisms Today...

Today is the first time that anyone in my family will get to go to the temple since the pandemic hit last year.

Dallin found this quote and used it in a temple walk activity that the youth had where they walked to the Jordan River Temple. They were not able to go inside, but they were able to sit there on the grass and discuss the feeling, the Spirit, and the blessing that the temple is.

Even though Dallin will have to miss some school classes to go today, I am all in favor.

That sacrifice of time in order for him to be able to go is so worth it.

And I can't wait until June 1st when I will get to go back as well.

We have missed it!

But we carry the spirit of the temple with us every day!

 

The Tulip Festival

 

For Clint's parents birthdays, we took them out to breakfast and to the tulip festival at Thanksgiving Point. 

We met at the Black Bear Diner and enjoyed a yummy breakfast and some fun conversations.

 

Then we went to Thanksgiving Point and began our walk around the beautiful Ashton Gardens.

This garden is not your typical garden, and we took our time visiting while we walked...laughing and enjoying time with our family.

Sweet Grandpa Trickett could not resist little Kesslyn asking for her face to get painted, and so she climbed up in the chair and got her butterfly rainbow face that she absolutely LOVED!

I love that tender side of these grown up men...so soft when it comes to their favorite little girls. :)

Of course Kambriella got spoiled too with a handmade bracelet that grandpa bought for her...;)

I love how happy and special they both felt. 

We are so grateful for many reasons that Grandpa Trickett is healthy and happy and doing so well after recovering from his prostate cancer.

We need him around for many years to come.

I thought it was beautiful and ironic when we walked through the Light of the World Garden and saw all of the beautiful statues of Christ...

Grandpa had sat down to rest on a rock near the statue of Christ atoning for the sins of the world...

The view that I saw was Christ-Grandpa-and a sign that said STAY ON PATH.

Grandpa has been a great example of staying on the path...

We love him so much.

Lucky for Kesslyn, she was surrounded by brothers who were willing to take turns giving her piggy back rides when her feet were too tired to keep walking. :)

After all, she IS the littlest princess of the family and thus gets treated like such. ;)

She also really likes being in front of the camera...(if you can't tell;)

See what I mean??

Now it was Gavin's turn! ;)

The flowers are always beautiful, but honestly, the time together and the company are really what we go for. ;)

It was a happy, fun, beautiful day, with some of the people we love the most, and I felt grateful for the chance to be with them there in such a pretty place.

Every time I am there and see the beautiful creations and gifts from God, I feel so full of gratitude and full of peace. I feel how much love He has for me, and all of His children for that matter...

I feel like one of the luckiest girls on the planet because I am always being wrapped in the arms of love...from my sweet husband, from my loving family, and from my Heavenly Father.

I feel so grateful to be so loved. :)

Cancun With the Lambs

Early in April, Clint, me, and Dallin traveled to Mexico to celebrate Colby and Tiffany's son getting married. Dallin was lucky to get to come along to hang out with his cousin Xaxton. 

We had a blast!

We stayed in the most beautiful hotel room in the Dreams Playa Mujeres all inclusive resort.

We were joined on the balcony our very first night there by 2 huge scorpions though...it was pretty freaky actually.

Dallin and Xaxton had a blast partying it up all over the resort, including this fun waterslide, unlimited food and ice cream, lots of sun and beach and swimming...and LOTS of endless Sprite's and smoothie drinks at the pool... ;)

We enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner together everyday. :)

And of course lots of ice cream! :)

The weather was SO beautiful and warm and was such a nice change from the cold winter weather in Utah.

Dallin was definitely in his happy place living it up on the beach!

I was so happy for Tiffany and Colby to have all of their family together for such a happy occasion.

It felt like we had no worries in the world...at least for a few days. ;)

On Sunday, Clint and I were able to join in our ward's sacrament meeting all the way across the world! What a blessing and a gift technology is! And what a big smile seeing Virginia Andersen leading the hymns brought to my face. :)

Clint must have had some bad water or something that day though because he wasn't feeling that great. We spent most of the day in our room cuddling and napping. It was actually very peaceful and I enjoyed it even though I felt so bad for Clint.

I joined the family for the wedding ceremony on the beach on Sunday evening and Clint stayed back in the room. Thankfully he felt well enough that evening to join us for the dinner and dancing. 

We had a great time!

The infinity pool was so beautiful and relaxing, I really wanted the days to never end...

I love my family so much and am grateful to have each of them in my life! It was so fun to watch them laughing and enjoying being together.

And with all of the stresses of life I was so glad to see Tiffany and Colby enjoying being together too.

The day we had pineapple with tajin on top of it, and PIZZA by the pool was also one of my favorite days! Put pizza and the pool together and you have the perfect recipe for happiness!

Add in my little sister and you are literally in heaven!! :)

The endless ice creams and conversations were priceless to me, and I will remember this trip forever!

 

Two Bare Hands

Amongst all of the business and crazy awesome family things that have been going on, I love that Gavin still finds time to go and have fun with his friends.

I love this sweet boy so much.

And to top off just how awesome Gavin is, he caught this fish with his two bare hands!

I love that he is having the kinds of experiences that a teenage boy should be having...with some super awesome friends by his side.

Way to go Gavin!

Time With Kara

These past couple of weeks I have had the privilege to spend a little extra time with Kara, my soon to be daughter (who is marrying Carew!)

We have been practicing wedding hair (a few different times), and last night we got to have a

"Taco Bout Love" Cinco de Mayo bridal shower!

Kierra was the master mind behind it all since I put her in charge of the shower.

It was fun and beautiful and perfect for Kara. :)

We served tacos (Kara's favorite food ;) 7 layer bean dip and chips, fruit with fruit dip, and churros for dessert!

We had family and a few friends come, and we enjoyed visiting and watching Kara open her gifts.

It was simple and fun, and just what Kara needed. She got some great advice from everyone, and some super amazing gifts too! 

Only 1 month until the wedding! 

We are so excited to have you in our family Kara!

We love you!

 

The Brazil Curitiba Mission!!!

Elder Trickett, you are hereby called to serve as a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

You have been assigned to labor in the Brazil, Curitiba mission!!!

WE LOVE YOU DALLIN!!!!!!