The Little Things

Have I ever mentioned how much I love this man that I'm married to for eternity???

He makes me smile everyday and I am so grateful for his constant love and never ending humor. ;)

Life is so fun with him!

Kambriella and Kesslyn enjoyed a sister date at the movies while Clint and I went on a date too. It was fun night!

My favorite part of my date was the long walk that Clint and I went on together in the warm summer night. 

My favorite thing about the girls date was the picture that Kambriella texted me of the two of them with their popcorn. Sometimes the biggest things in life are made up of all the sweet little things. :)

 

Happy Birthday Tiffany

We had a fun time celebrating my sister Tiffany's birthday at the South Davis Rec Center the other day!

Kesslyn was cracking me up as she was eating an Oreo and had creme filling all over her face as she was telling me how hungry she was. ;)

(I knew I was forgetting something as I  was leaving the house earlier1 ;)

Kambriella's friend Kambria came with us, and we met Colby, Tiffany, and Lexi all there.

It was nice to just relax in the little kiddie pool and splash pad since it was pushing 100 degrees that day!

These are definitely the treasured lazy days of summer!

I told Kambriella that she is growing up too fast though...such a beautiful girl, inside and out. ;)

When we got home we found Kesslyn's stepping stone that she had made at activity days had been delivered by her leader...So cute Kesslyn!

I love to see your creativity, and I LOVE the seashells that you added too!

Later that evening Clint and I went out to dinner for Tiffany's birthday too. I love my sister so much! I am glad that Heavenly Father gave us families, and especially sisters!

Happy Birthday Tiffany!

RHS Soccer & Cherry Hill

Today Kambriella went to her first soccer practice with the Riverton High School girls soccer team!

Whaaattt???

Kambriella, when did you grow up?

I am SO proud of you for working so hard and reaching for the stars! I am excited to see where you end up...I know it will be right where Heavenly Father needs you to  be.

Today was also the annual Trickett family party at Cherry Hill, so we loaded up and then stopped for a bite of lunch with Clint and Carew before going there.

I'm pretty sure this was the first time that we have all had a lunch date together with the boys from work. It was fun to have everyone there.

All of the cousins were SO happy to see us once we arrived (since we were the last ones there).

The lazy river is always the favorite for everyone, and feels the best when it's a 100 degree summer day!

Clint and Carew were able to join us a little later after they finished up at work, and Eila was able to stay a little longer than the rest of her family because Aunt Tammy volunteered to take her home so she could have a little more time with Kesslyn.;)

These lazy summer days are treasures, they really are!

I'm so grateful for the smiles and the lasting memories!

 

Home From Trek

Our cute kids not only survived trek, but said they had an AMAZING time!

The weather was perfect and beautiful, not too hot, and not too cold.

Kesslyn and I were excited and anxious to hear all about their adventures!

When we picked them up, they made quick work of unloading and putting away all of the gear...

Many hands make light work!

We went home and talked for at least an hour hearing all about their adventures...

I can't wait to see more pictures and continue to watch these amazing kids grow in their love for and testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

These kids are AMAZING!!!

Welcome home!

 

Some People I Love

Summer is such a fun time to be outside and enjoy the good weather, so we decided to meet up with Tiffany and Colby on Thursday evening and have dinner at Ruth's Diner up Immigration Canyon.

It's beautiful there and such a fun and happy atmosphere with live music and the lights outside, and the sound of the river rushing in the background. It was a fun night!

At ne point it started to cool down and Kesslyn got a little cold, so I told her to put her arms in her shirt! She did, and she looked like a little dinosaur. :)  As soon as I pulled out my camera though, she hurried and pulled her arms back out. 

Of course Colby did it with her, and she thought he was a little silly...;)

I love spending time with the people that I love!

Also, LOOK at this amazing lunch I got to have too! It was the yummiest Brussel sprouts and strawberry pecan salad!

Emily, Kesslyn, and I  took Brian Aguayo out to lunch for his birthday. This is my good friend Jeanette (who passed away), her son who is also like a brother to us now. We have been spending many hours at their home trying to help him clean out all of his mother's things so that he can get the house ready to rent. He is a good son, and took wonderful care of his sweet mom. We are happy to help him, and taking a break from the house to treat him to lunch seemed like the right thing to do!

Also, on Friday, Clint and I were able to attend the sealing of Charlee Allen and Collin Hoffman in the Ogden Temple.

It was such a beautiful and hot day, so we hung out in the shade a lot. ;)

We even snuck across the street to the Farr's Ice-cream store to snag a cool treat before the wedding luncheon,,,Shhh ;) It was our little secret.

Heather has been my good friend for about 25 years now, and I love her a little more every single day that I'm alive. ;)

I love her children, I love her siblings, and I love her parents. They are like a second family to me.

I was so happy for Collin and Princess Charlee. 

Congratulations on the first day of your happily FOREVER after!

 

Best Friends

With Gavin and Kambriella off to trek, that left Kesslyn and me as the lucky winners of the Wednesday lunch date with Clint! :)

Subway sandwiches always taste WAY better when you are eating them together.

Kesslyn also got to invite her little friend Annie over for a playdate yesterday. It was so much fun watching these two catch up with each other. They had a great time. They even helped me deliver dinner to our friend Maggi (who has broken her foot) before we took the scooters and rode to the park. Clint met us there after work and it was such a nice night to be out. I loved sitting with him and talking...he is my very best friend. I am so lucky to have him.

And Kesslyn and Annie are lucky to have each other!

 

Trek and the 4th of July

July 5th - the day after our country's Independence Day, Gavin and Kambriella set out on the Riverton Summerhill Stake Youth Trek! They were excited and SO CUTE!

Gavin was walking for his 5th great grandfather, Reynolds Cahoon.

Reynolds was a faithful saint and leader in the early days of the church. He was on the temple committee when it was time for the Nauvoo temple to be built, and he was also a member of one of the first stake presidencies.

One day shortly after the birth of his youngest don, Reynolds was at home when the Prophet Joseph Smith was walking by. Reynolds asked the prophet to please come in and bless his baby. When he did, he gave the baby the name of Mahonri Moriancumer Cahoon. The prophet Joseph told Reynolds that it was revealed to him in the blessing that this should be the baby's name, and that this was also the name of the brother of Jared.

He seems like a cool dude.

Kambriella is trekking for her 4th great grandmother Janet Urquhart.

She was born on July 8th, 1804 in Invernes-shire Scotland. She arrived in New York on the S.S. Minnesota, had 12 children, and is buried in the Salt Lake City cemetery. She doesn't have a headstone there, but she is burred next to her husband James Leathem's headstone.

One thing that is really cool about this, is that there is a castle called the Urquhart castle that is found in Scotland, and we will be visiting there in just a few weeks! Clint and I are taking my mom, and my sister Tiffany and her husband Colby. We will be seeing for the first time the area where our family actually came from.

We are SO excited!

Yesterday we also had a fun party at the Gailey's home celebrating the 4th of July.

It was a fun evening complete with piñata's for the kids and teenagers...

Lots of fun games like missionary tag, 9 Square, Bottle Bash, and Cornhole...

Yummy good food, and lots of catching up with everyone!

Gavin brought his friend Meagan, and some of the other cousins also had some friends there too. ;)

My sister Tiffany and Colby were there too. ;)

I am so grateful for the freedoms that we enjoy, and I know that it is hard to comprehend all that has been sacrificed for us...but I am still SO GRATEFUL...especially for my freedom of religion. I am so grateful that we get to worship how, where, and what we may.

Happy Independence Day everyone! And happy trekking Gavin and Kambriella!