5 years

Today we celebrated 5 years of marriage. I can't believe it's been 5 years! It sure has gone by quickly. We've gone through 2 moves and one pregnancy since we've been married.

This is one of our wedding pictures displayed in our china cabinet. Since I'm too lazy to take it out and scan it, this is what you get :)

Claire must have known it was a special day today because she let me sleep in 'til NINE! We celebrated tonight by going to dinner and a movie. Simple, but the last time we did that was... actually, I don't remember the last time we went to dinner and a movie, it's been so long. Having a baby makes it difficult to do that. We had a nice time.

We ate at

I love how you can draw on the tablecloth with crayons!

Afterwards, we saw

Super cute movie! We saw it in 3-D and it was very fun.

We topped off the night with

Awesome night! And kid-free!

Last chance!

I can't believe Pirates of Penzance is almost over! Seven weeks down, one more to go. If you want to come see it, I play Saturday and Sunday, then it's break time!

Family Weekend - Day 5

Monday, April 19

Beach day! I hadn't been to the beach on a warm day since I was pregnant. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and the wind was warm. It was the perfect day. We walked around the shops and had lunch before heading out to the shore. I took Claire in the water for the first time and it was a bit cold for her liking. She LOVED the sand, though. After the beach, we met Matt and Hollie for dinner at Albertacos. Then we had to say goodbye to Holly, Brian, Heidi and Destiny. We had such a fun time with everyone and we're sad that it's over. Come again soon!

"Ok, Mom, I'm ready!"


At the harbor


Yummy lobster sandwich for lunch


Holly and I got matching anklets


Heidi, Holly and me showing off our matching necklaces


They're fairy dust necklaces


Aunt Holly got presents for her nieces:
A koala bear for Claire Bear, a flamingo for Destiny and a pretty cow for Emme


They have pretty necklaces inside that they can wear when they are older


Ah, the beautiful beach!


"What do I do now?"


"Play in the sand, got it!"


Beautiful!


Yummy sand!


Cute little toes

First time in the water


Gotta love the soggy sand


My sandy beauty


Mama and Claire enjoying the water


LOVE this! Happiness is a pretty swimsuit, a warm sea breeze and sand in the face!


Destiny playing nice with Claire


Why, oh why does this picture have to be blurry? Destiny loves Claire!


Aunt Nicole and Destiny


I am one happy mama and aunt

Family Weekend - Day 4

Sunday, April 18

We started off the day by going to church where I played special music. Then we all got to spend some time together at the apartment before saying goodbye to Liz and Emme, since their flight left early afternoon. Holly joined me at the Welk for Pirates (couldn't get the day off, but that's ok) and then we all had a blast enjoying the jacuzzi, making cookies and playing games. We were all so tired and giddy and it was only 11:00. We had so much fun!

Claire is listening to her duck while enjoying Emme's binkie


Destiny, Claire and Emme


Hanging out with Aunt Liz


2 beauties: Aunt Holly and Claire (and Douglas in the background)


Claire and Destiny decided to team up against Uncle Brian to get the laptop


Brian is trying to get both babies away by turning his head back and forth and blowing on them. They just think he's funny.

I love the ending

Family Weekend - Day 3

Saturday, April 17

Today was the reason the whole family had gathered together from all across the country - Meredith and Josh's wedding day! I was fortunate enough to be a bridesmaid, while Douglas was able to walk Meredith down the aisle and give her away (what a special moment that was; I got all teary-eyed.) What a fun experience for me to walk down the aisle, too. I've been a bridesmaid before, but it was for a temple wedding, so no walking down the aisle there. Congratulations, Meredith and Josh! (Meredith McBride, doesn't that have a nice ring to it?)

Emme and Claire hanging out in the dressing room while everyone got ready

Douglas and Meredith - so sweet!

I am directly behind the photographer (you can see my feet if you look close enough)

My bouquet

The wedding party (I have no idea what I'm doing with my wrist)

The bridal party:
me, Emily, Cameron (man of honor) and Holly

The Turner siblings (and Mom)

The Turner family

Awww

My beautiful Claire

Uncle Josh with Destiny and Claire

Love this! All reactions are priceless!

Doesn't Meredith make a gorgeous bride? She made her own wedding dress, by the way

The happy couple