Flash Back Friday

I came across these photos the other day and this particular visit to Idaho remains vivid in my memory. This was in July of 1999, back in the day when my mom use to get a perm and of course my dad looks exactly the same, Aaron still has that cheesy photo grin and me well I was a wild and hormonal 17 year old. This particular day we celebrated my grandfather's 74th birthday. Our family was all gathered, laughing and making memories. Visits to Idaho were always a great time to re-connect with out loved ones. Little to our knowledge my Grandmother, Trillis June Pierce, would be taken from this life seven months later. It made me realize just how precious our time with our family is. I still think of my grandmother often and find her presence in all the small and simple things ( wonderful things) this worlds has to offer. I reflect back on her strength in raising 7 amazing children, all who love the Lord. I know her influence is still present in all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has left behind a great legacy and will always be in my heart. I look forward to the day when we she will take me in her arms again and say "Hello my little Kellie Pie."

I Apologize

I just want to apologize in advance for lack of blog posts. School has officially started this week! This semester I am taking on fourteen credits, which I am excited and nervous about! Ashlyn is starting to attend pre-school four days a week this year and poor Adrianna doesn't have much to do. John is taking twelve credits at ISU and six credits through Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Sciences. This is his last semester of mortuary college (Hallelujah)!! He will be spending a week in Pittsburgh during the month of November to take his final exams. Needless to say he is one busy guy. During the month of December he will be taking the state board exam and then he will finally be a 100% certified Funeral Director. I am thankful for all my wonderful friends and family members who help us out with babysitting. Also thanks for helping me relieve steam when I need a break from my studies! You are all so wonderful in helping John and I accomplish our goals!

Flashback Friday

Ashlyn was six months in this picture. I miss the days when she was teeny, when all she wanted was mommy and her bottle. Notice her chubby cheeks and cute little bum!!

Shamu & The Zoo

The Beach

My dad walking down the beach at Mission Bay

This picture was taken from the terrace of our hotel room.

Adrianna was playing hide and go seek with "poppa."

Our little sand castle

Adrianna and Ashlyn loved the sand! They didn't want to leave!

The water was freezing but the girls went right in without any hesitation!

It was so fun to watch my babies excitement as they saw the beach for the first time.

My Dad was so good with the girls, I think he had just as much fun playing in the sand as Ashlyn and Adrianna John and Aaron trying their hand at kayaking

No beach trip would be complete without burying someone in the sand!

John served an LDS mission in the Los Angeles, San Fernando California area. IN-N-OUT burger was a staple of his for two years. He was excited to introduce us all to these delicious hamburgers and fries. I'm still full!

This my friends is called a 4x4. Four hamburger patties cooked "animal style." Pretty much they will cook any number of hamburger patties and put it on a bun. John once held a brief record of 24 patties (correct me if I'm wrong honey).

Ashlyn was so tired she fell asleep while crawling up to bed. The kids played hard and slept even harder while we were on vacation. We all got some great tans and had a blast! Now we are home and trying to extend this week as much as possible for school starts on the 25th. Where did the summer go? I wish it would last! After visiting California I have decided that moving somewhere by the beach wouldn't be half bad, plus 75 degree weather year round would be nice. Maybe I'll become a dolphin trainer at Sea World or perhaps maybe drive the tour bus around the San Diego Zoo!

Family Pictures

Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures Elsha!

Flash Back Friday

I can't believe my teeny tiny baby girl is almost four! Ashlyn is one day old in this picture.

Looking at this picture always breaks my heart, but this is Adrianna when she was a couple days old. Notice how similar her and Ashlyn looked when they were babies. Now they look nothing alike. I guess I'm a little biased, but my babies are absolutely gorgeous!

Commercial Spot

My mom finally decided to branch out with her business, Speech Therapy Services, and do a commercial. She also has a radio ad which plays on KLCE. Notice how cute my babies are!

Flashback Friday

So those of you who haven't seen me during my pregnancies will get a kick out of these photos! The first one is me six months pregnant with Ashlyn, and the second was a week before she was born. I feel bad that I really don't have any belly shots of me pregnant with Adrianna, but you get the idea. I think Ashlyn was ready to jump out of my stomach, notice how I'm shaped like a football.