Has It Been Ten Years Already?

Ten years ago today I married my best friend.  It was easily the best day of my life.  The wedding was beautiful, the food was great and the one I love looked dashing.

Now, two degrees, a house, a dog, a deployment, a home renovation and most importantly two sweet little ones later, I cannot think of a better way I could have spent the last ten years.

Thank you, Brian, for giving me the life we have together and the best ten years of my life.  I love you.  Happy Anniversary!

Engagement photo and wedding announcement.

Wedding day and wedding party.  Left to right: Alex Gorecki, Megan Perry, Brad Bennion, Missy Bennion, Brian, me, Jerry Street, Ashley Street, Layne Orr, Callie Orr

Stone Soup

Izzypop was in her first school play on Friday.  She was a narrator and a chanter.  She remembered her lines and did such a great job!  Way to go Iz!

Spring Hansen Reunion

My mom's cousin Patty is in town from Florida.  We haven't seen her in 20+ years.  So my mom threw a party...imagine that :)

We had a great time out at the old farm.  Grandma planned some really fun games.  The pie eating contest was Izzypop's favorite, I think.

Then we gathered round for Uncle Lavar's rendition of The Wide Mouthed Frog, something I haven't heard since I was a little kid.  It was great.

It was great seeing our relatives who we hardly ever see!  Have a safe trip home, Patty and Lavar!

Updated: Patty posted this picture on Facebook and since I didn't get one for myself, I have stolen it :).  This is a picture of my grandpa and his 5 siblings L to R: Darlene, Deloris, Blaine, Clive (Grandpa), Carl, and Lavar.  Pretty cool, huh?

Easter Portraits

Since Skeeto was turning two and Easter was coming up, I thought it was about time we did some new portraits. Thanks, as always Steph.

Easter Weekend

We had such a great Easter weekend. The weather was beautiful and we were able to see almost all of our favorite people! (Missed you Grandma Sherrie and Boston Bennions)

We started off Saturday with some serious egg dying.
After that, we went on a special trip to pick Izzypop up a sweet new ride.

Skeeto is even enjoying the pink and purple hand-me-down.

On Sunday morning, the kids woke up to a trail of candy that had been left by E.B. They searched the house and the backyard for their goodies. Somehow, we only got video and no stills. Amateurs.

Our first post-church stop was Grandma Sandi and Poppa Bennion's. We munched on some delicious lamb and/or Tizzy cupcakes.

Of course, the Easter Bunny had a few things waiting.

The next stop was a wonderful visit with Grandma June.

Then an early dinner and egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa Orr's.

Some baseball with Uncle Layne and Grandma Orr.
We want a pitcher, not a belly itcher!At the next stop, Grandma and Poppa Yo-Yo's, we got down to business. Brian and I were able to secure a big win and the Great Devilled Egg Showdown of 2012. Wahoo! Here are the judges deliberating.

The kids even had some fun and got to go on a scavenger hunt and egg hunt.

We are so lucky to be around so much family. We love you all! Happy Easter!

My Heart Is Broken...

This is what happens when you say "No" to Izzypop.

Reporting From Mrs. Adams' Classroom...

Izzypop had her first real school report today. Her subject was Zebras. She made a great poster with lots of cool zebra facts. And this morning, she gave her report in front of the class all by herself. I have never been so proud of her. She did so great! She remembered all her talking points and answered all the questions from the class beautifully. Way to go Iz! Love you so much!

Two Much Fun

Our little Skeeto is two, can you believe it!? Seems crazy that two years ago, Brian was just returning from Iraq and this little guy was completing our little family. We started off his special day by going to his school and sharing some cupcakes with his classmates and his favorite teachers.

Next we opened presents at home. His favorite gift was from Izzypop: Ten Little Dinosaurs. Skeeto loves the eyes!


The next stop was Grandpa Bennion's house where Skeeto got what I think was the hit of his birthday...a Mater truck he can actually ride on!

Not to mention something sweet. Thanks Poppa Bob and Grandma Sandi!

The next stop was a birthday party at Grandma and Poppa Orr's. We had some delicious food and played some fun games.

We even went on a safari!!!

Skeeto found a lion and tiger, oh, my!

We topped off the night with some more family fun...

Some super sugary birthday cake...

Blue toungue!

Opening presents...

And playing with them...

What a great time! Thanks Grandma Orr for an awesome party (as always)!

Our guy is turning into quite the little man. Love you so much Skeeto! Hope you had a happy, happy birthday!