Simpson Springs

My Mom & Dad along with some really good family friends: Uncle Master Leroy & Jane Horrocks, went camping at Simpson Springs for my Mom's birthday. My sister Liz had the idea to drive out there and surprise them! We woke up early on the first Saturday of the month, Ryan & I met Liz, Brent & Brinley in Layton- drove to SL to pick up my sister Becky. Then to Schmidt's Bakery for the carrot cake & sugar cookies and then finally... off to Simpson Springs! Alicia wanted to go but she was in Arizona with her dad's parents exploring their new winter home (One day, I too shall have a summer & winter home!!).

Here are some pics of our short but fun visit.

Grandma catching bubbles for Brinley.

Ryan & I went hiking and he found a set of antlers. They cannot be sanitary.

Its nappy nap time.

"Uncle Master Leroy" got his name from Liz. She was about 3 or 4 or so.... I think the first time she called him that was when we were camping in the Uintahs. No one knows why she thought of that- kids just say the funniest things sometimes. Well, It has stuck and we have called him that ever since. He has been an awesome friend to my parents and we have grown up with their family. I really do think of the Horrocks' like family. Mental note- find old pics & do a Horrock's post. Lots of great memories!

Brinley was great! She had a lot of fun finding rocks & sticks, throwing the ball to everyone & chasing bubbles. Overall- it was a fabulous Saturday. :)

Girls Boy Band Night

So....... My sisters, my daughter and my twin niece and nephew came over for a Boy Band Night! Old videos of BSB and NKOTB. Liz & I had a BLAST. The others... well..... Liz & I had a BLAST! We decided we should do a Butt Rock 80's Band Night next! Stay Tuned.....

Alicia- Rockn it Out

Alicia & Me

The group.. not having a blast.

Me & Lizzzzzz having a B L A S T!!!!

Brinley & her Monkey PJ's

I absolutely loved these monkey pajamas from the second I saw them! And the first person I pictured wearing them, was Brinley. They fit perfectly! Here she is wearing her monkey jammies, eating a snack and being cute & fun as always!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy BrInLeY!!

Brinley is the sweetest & smartest 2 year old ever! She only needs to see something once- and she remembers. She also has an amazing vocabulary. I can sit and watch her play and talk for hours and it just amazes me. I love how she is tall but so thin and light! Even a wimp with a bad back like me can just swoop her up! She is Liz & Brents first child and she has a little brother Wyatt, who is due in July (I am so excited to see him!!).

Here are some shots from Brinley's birthday party at Grandma Schultz's house.

Brent is holding Brinley... She was really surprised when they sang "Happy Birthday Dear Brinley.." She didnt realize we were singing for her, until then!

Getting a close up look at her new Baby Doll.

Good practice. She'll be babysitting her little brother in no time!

Brinley with her cousin Jake.

Happy Birthday!!!

Alicia & Buster

Buster is Alicia's buddy. He was a surprise for Christmas from her Dad a couple years ago. Alicia could tell you the exact date and time! Buster is a very big part of Alicia's world. So I wanted to share a few pics of them together- we took these fun pics at a park by our house.