The Garden - Part 2

Next step was to start digging and leveling the ground for the rock retaining wall. Since Todd was home for the wedding he decided to start working on it.  It was great because we had lots of help.  

 

Timmy's Wedding

I'm not sure how to put into words what Timmy's wedding means to me.  Timmy has lived with me for almost 6 years - he is part of our family.  More than just my little brother.  My kids don't know life without him so there will be lots of adjustments for all of us.  I couldn't be happier for him.  This is what I have always wanted for him.  Megan is absolutely perfect in every way.  She makes him so happy and I love her so much.  It's a good thing that she lives in Salt Lake so that I had time to get used to him being gone before the wedding.  I'll admit that I cried a lot on his wedding day.  But it was all because I am just so happy for them.  I went into the "ugly cry" so many times but most of the day I was just weepy. 

I sure do love you little brother!!

The Reception

 The reception was amazing. Everything went perfectly and Timmy and Megan beamed the entire time.  I love how happy they both are.  There are soooo many great pictures so I just picked a few of my favorites.  And these are just from our camera - the ones Jen took are way better and I will for sure add some of them once I get them.

Waiting at the Temple

While we were waiting for Timmy and Megan to come out of the Temple Todd took lots of fun and crazy pictures.  These are a few I liked.

And the very best picture....I love how happy they both are!!

 

Families are Forever

What an amazing day to be at the Temple all together.  All 10 kids with all of our spouses and my parents in the sealing room at the same time.  This means so much to me.  I am so grateful for my testimony that I  know that Families are Forever!  I am so grateful to be part of my family and for the strength that they give me. I pray that someday I will have the same experience with all 4 of my kids in the temple. 

Hunger Games

We went to see Hunger Games opening day (no midnight releases for me...I'm too tired and old).  I loved the movie and loved spending the morning with Todd eating popcorn even more than the movie.

Beauty and the Beast

 A few months ago Todd bought 3 tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at Capitol Theater.  We thought it would be fun to take Claire on a special date.  We got all dressed up then went out to dinner at Macaroni Grill and then to the show.  Claire absolutely LOVED it.  The smile on her face was priceless.

I am spoiled

Today I had to drive to an off-site meeting that was 80 miles away so I had to leave early and come home late.  My parents came over to get the kids off to school and to Jeannie's while I was gone.  During the day my dad fixed my broken door, my  mom did all my laundry, Jeannie fed the kids dinner and the cleaner came.