Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Happy Birthday Gunner!

Meet my nephew, the Birthday Boy...


Gunner Scott Champion
Born 8/10/07

Gunner is my brother, Nathan and sister-in-law, Daleina's son.  Isn't he handsome?

When asked what some of his favorites were, here were his responses:

Favorite color: "Blue"

Favorite food: "Pizza"

Favorite animal: "A cow and a sheep"

Favorite primary song: "The monkey song"

Favorite movie: "Hello Kitty"

Favorite trip he's ever taken: "A airplane"

What he wants to be when he grows up: "A Tiger"

Quite the character, wouldn't you say?!  Can't wait to see you this week, little buddy!


P.S. Blakeley and I leave for Cali later today.  In-N-Out here we come!  And then Del Taco an hour later!  I just got really hungry...

Monday, August 9, 2010

My Babies Are Married!

In Tampa, I was in the Young Womens presidency for about 3 years and I grew really close to the girls.  Tyson and I had the youth over to our house a lot and the girls were some of my best friends in Tampa.  We had Wii parties and played truth or dare, which included trick or treating the day AFTER Halloween while wearing mullet wigs and capes made of blankets, asking a neighbor to borrow some toothpaste, and licking toilet seats.  It was legendary.

We rolled down the hill in our backyard, stuck our faces in plates of whip cream to try to find the bubble gum, had birthday parties, baked goodies, made crazy faces, had sleepovers, and just had a ton of fun.  Just writing this is making me teary and making me miss those girls soooo much.  They knew I loved them and I knew they loved me. 

Three of my dear, sweet girls that are now 20-21 years old all got married within the last 8 months!  These girls are so strong in the gospel.  If you knew them like I know them, you would be so impressed at their character.  They are such great examples to everyone around them and they were all married in the temple!  I am so proud of them and I miss them all so much.  I consider them my little babies and I can't believe they're married!  These girls mean soooo much to me.

Alexia Davies married to Britton Nilsen
December 9, 2009
Salt Lake Temple




Kate Brenchley married to Griffin Allen
May 8, 2010
Mt. Timpanogos Temple




Meredith Dean married to TJ Paulson
July 31, 2010
Orlando Temple

 

 
 
Aren't they so beautiful?
They're even more beautiful inside! 
(And that's saying a lot since they're gorgeous!)

I love my babies and I'm so happy for them!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Welcome to the World Little Ones

Recently, two of my friends had babies!  Having a baby is such an exciting time and so incredibly special.  I'm so happy for them! 

Congratulations Kevin & Emily Packard on baby #2! 

Donovan Elias was born July 28, 2010 at 8:46 pm
7 lbs. 2 oz.  20 inches

How precious!

We know the Packards from Tampa...we were neighbors and in the same ward and we used to hang out quite a bit. Kevin plays the guitar and sings and his band, Checkpoint Charlie is really cool.  He also works in the music industry.  Emily sings opera and is working on her Masters degree.  She is super talented!  She also has a really cool maiden name...Money!  They left Tampa before we did and moved to Indiana.  They also have a daughter, Josie who is almost 2.

Congratulations Russ & Becca Robinson on baby #2!

Zeke Russell Robinson was born on August 3, 2010 at 5:04am
7 lbs. 2 oz.  21 1/5 in

Look at that face!  He looks so peaceful!

We also know Russ and Becca from Tampa.  I first met Becca when she was in the Stake Young Womens presidency and I was in the Young Womens presidency in our ward.  Becca is super outgoing and friendly and I immediately liked and admired her.  She is a great role model because she is such a strong, grounded woman who is confident and it's apparent that she knows who she is.  She is a great example of what a modern Mormon woman should be!  Russ and Becca also have a daughter, Eve who is their miracle baby and she is 2.

Both of these gals had all natural water births.  Did you hear me...???  ALL NATURAL!  Can you say...Strong, powerful, amazing women?!!!!  I'm lucky to know them.  I just wish I lived near them again because I miss them and wish I could visit them!

Saturday, August 7, 2010

If You're Having a Bad Day, Look at This...

How can this not make you smile?