Happiness

  These are of when Declan went backpacking for the very first time with the Young Men. He didn’t want to go but he had a blast! Arizona has some beautiful clouds! Also, we got out the Halloween decorations and Rosie tried on this purple wig. Here she is doing an evil laughs ha!  Rosie drew this picture of me and her. She said she is wearing a belly shirt that she usually can’t wear and the spots are my age spots. lol! Josh got to visit Salt Lake for his 20th Law School reunion. Can you believe it’s been that long? Declan and Rosie’s school pictures came back and it’s crazy that I still order them every year. Especially when they cost more and more each time. They are worth it though! I lead such a blessed, blessed life! 

Elizabeth turned 24 on the 17th! Anzul and she had just gotten back from a trip to Sedona and he threw her a fun surprise birthday party. She was pretty surprised and it was fun to be there at their new home that they moved into recently.  I love Elizabeth! She is creative and fun, happy AND joyful- just great to be around! She is a wonderful big sister, a sweet wife and will be the greatest Mother come this December. We love you so much, Elizabeth!! 

Can you believe it?! Elizabeth and Anzul are having a baby boy in December- and they are due on my birthday- December 19th! We are super duper excited for them and for the family that they are just beginning to start. They announced it by giving us a gift bag after dinner that had a "First grandchild coming soon" onesie, ultrasound pictures and the positive pregnancy tests. We kind of knew it was coming because there were a few telltale experiences beforehand but it was thrilling to hear them announce it and give them big hugs all around. Elizabeth is around 6 months along right now and she is a super cute pregnant lady! She hasn't been sick very much at all and is just doing really well! We're so blessed! Can't wait to meet this little one near Christmas time!

  Arizona has such beautiful sunrises and sunsets! The skies have big open spaces and the warm air hitting cooler air causes pretty bursts of sunlight and color! I love it so much!

​ It was our 25th Wedding Anniversary on August 4th! We’ve had a lot of talk about wedding on here lately but it must just be wedding season! 25 years ago Josh and I got married in the Bountiful Temple. It was lovely warm, windy day. Everyone came out to support us and we felt loved and cared for. Fast forward 25 years. We are living in Arizona, we have 6 children- 3 living away from home and 3 at home with one returned missionary. Josh has a job as a student advisor for ASU Law school and I am currently looking for work. We focus on our lives on the Savior and His Atonement. We love Him so very much!  We celebrated by going to dinner in Phoenix. Happy Anniversary, Babe! I love you!