Belated Holiday Update...

Wow, it has been a while since I have been on here.  

I realize that I promised pictures from our holiday adventures in Idaho a while back and have yet to post them.  So in classic "better late than never" fashion, here they are...

 Uncle Jim taught Mary-Brenna "Opa!" Whenever she would raise her hands in the air, we all would as well.  At meal times she had complete control of the table.  It was so fun!

 Uncle Jim and Mary-Brenna made fast friends!

 Madison and Ryan standing in front of a tree of lights at the Botanical Gardens in Boise.

 The whole gang posing for a picture in the garden.

 Enjoying a good book with Grandma.

 Cousins... so fun!

 Say cheese Uncle Michael!

 Quick pic in the garden... Silly Michael.

 MBK and Uncle AJ!

 Trying to wake up with Uncle Michael.

 Sitting in Aunt Niecy's chair while watching Pooh.

 A chair just my size.

 Playing a game with Uncle.

Cuddle time with a movie.

We had a wonderful time on vacation at Christmas.  It was so great to see our family and get caught up with everyone again.  Wish we could have stayed longer, but it was a very memorable Christmas. 

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day everyone! This is Mary-Brenna's first Valentines Day, but no chocolate for her. We have been trying to read to Mary-Brenna as much as possible, so for this Valentines Day, I got Mary-Brenna a Valentines Day book. Slowly but surely I am building up her book collection.


On a another note, here is an update on my sweet Mary-Brenna. She had her first overnight alone with Grandma and Papa. Since Mary-Brenna and I live with my parents, it is odd for me to be out of the house at night. However since I started house sitting for a friend, I wanted to test out the house without Mary-Brenna for one night, so my parents looked after her for me. My dear friend Chrysa came over and we spent a fun night catching up and watching girly movies.


The next morning, Mary-Brenna tried out her new toy, a hand-me-down from her cousins Aiden and Nathan. She is so strong she was able to stand in her new bouncy and have a lot of fun. She is growing up so fast, it is mind blowing!

Mitchel and Emily

The beautiful bride Emily and her very happy husband Mitchel.

Congratulations Mitchel and Emily! I am so happy for you both! Well for those who don't know or who weren't able to be there, Mitchel and Emily got married today! It was so beautiful, beautiful decorations, smiling people and one GORGEOUS bride (yeah that was Emily for sure). I am so blessed to know these two amazing people, and I am so glad they found each other. They both have a love for life and the Lord, it is so refreshing to see two people running after God full speed. They truly are amazing and I am blessed to be able to call them friends. Here are some pictures of the wonderous day!

Their first kiss as husband and wife, so special!

The girls: Diana Ryan, Natalie Greenstreet, Mayerly Fischer and Charlotte Brown

The guys: Mitchel, Drew Tracy, Dan Bruzas, Luke Fischer and Drew Bacon.

The bride and groom's first dance together! (well as a married couple that is)

The couple got an amazing present from Emily's brother Joe. A two seat bike!

Mitchel and Emily trying out their new bike! LOOK OUT!

We found out that the bride and groom were going to "sail away" into their new life together. The sail says, "JUST MARRIED Mitchel & Emily" accompanied by a picture of the couple.

Mitchel and Emily getting ready to sail away together.

Sailing off into their new life together!

Mitchel and Emily, you two are some of the most amazing people I have ever met, I wish you the best together. I love you both and am so happy for you. God is going to great things in your lives and bless you to no end. Have a great time in Hawaii! See you when you get back.

Congratulations Anita and Ben!

Wedding bells ring in the air as many of my friends are getting married. Today was a very special day for Anita and Ben Mosier. Congratulations you two, I know that God will do great things in your lives. Here are some pictures from the amazing wedding this afternoon.
The beautiful matron of honor Sarah Brown and her daughter Charlotte who was a flower girl.
My brother Michael with the beautiful bride.

Anyone who knows Anita will tell you that she loves John Deer, so it was only fitting that she and her new husband Ben rode on one after the reception.

To top the day off the couple drove away in Hal Grendel's car. I think they might have got a little wet on the drive, it was raining quite hard and they had no windows!

The wedding was beautiful and one that we will all remember for a long time to come. Anita, I am so happy you found someone to share your life with, I know Ben will treat you like the princess you are. Congratulations again. Love always ~Katie