Halloween 2010

I know I am so behind in blogging but I am trying to catch up. This year we spent Halloween with the Gould family in Tucson. We enjoyed going to their wards Trunk or Treat. We all had a great time!

Addie (Cupcake Princess), Alyssa (Belle), and Zhara (Kitty Cat)
This is the girls scary faces



They had some fun kids crafts, Addie had a great time!


Walking back to the cars with April after hitting the jack pot


Addie and her sweet stash of candy


Great memories were made with some amazing friends!

A new pet

Addie has been bugging/ begging us to get her a guinea pig for what seems like forever. We finally broke down last night after seeing and holding him. He is sweet and cuddly. We decided to name him Rhino. He is an early birthday present. Addie is in heaven!!!


This is his favorite way to be held.

1 year later

A few days ago marked 1 year since my brother Matt died in Iraq. It is still crazy to me that my life kept going, even if at times I didn't want it to. I have to say now that it's been a year I know that all the firsts are over. The first Thanksgiving, Christmas, his birthday, Tanya and his wedding anniversary, all with out him here. I know that our family now has our own personal angel watching over us. Our lives and our hearts will never be same. I came across a few of my favorite pictures of him. I thought I would share.