CHERISH THE MOMENTS

My baby girl turned 24! Where did the time go? She has become a beautiful young woman, wife, and soon-to-be mother. I'm so proud of all she does. And I was happy to celebrate my daughter on her special day!

My beautiful Kotten Kandy!

Donuts on her birthday.

Red Robin - Katia LOVES donuts and hamburgers!

She also loves Ale8

Funny Gifts

Shortly after her birthday, she came to our home to celebrate Independence Day. It was a perfect day! 

We went to the parade with Scott's brother and sisters. Mandy's 5 year old son and my almost 24 year old son were the most fun to watch as they excitedly gathered candy. I was grinning from ear to ear.

Siblings:

Stacey, Scott, Brett, Kerri

(just missing Kevin)

Silly boys!

Katia, Skylar, Scott, Me

Love Us!

Crazy is as crazy does!

The Browns

Then we had a huge picnic with my family, Scott's family, and Skylar's family all in attendance. We visited, ate good food, and listened to my Americana playlist. I truly loved everyone there and felt so blessed. I only missed my oldest daughter and her wonderful family.

We stayed up late watching the fireworks with the Browns. It was comfortable and fun and happy.

I love America. I love my family. I loved spending the day celebrating both.

Lobster

The dynamic duo!

Sparkler fun!

My Son

Bael

Lobster

My Baby

Bael

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that this firework looks like music notes!

Kiara, Cody and Red Skittle also celebrated with friends and fireworks. The following day they also went to the Renaissance Fair. We missed them, but glad they are happy and doing good things.

With friends!

At the fireworks!

(Kiara's in trouble... she didn't take many pictures for me.)

The next day we spent time at the temple, visiting with Stacey and Brett, and holding Zane's cute pigs.

Scott and I officiated the endowment session....

Katia

Brett

Scott

Siblings

Stacey

More cute pictures from Kiara:

Red Skittle got to finally get his birthday
ice cream from Grandma and Grandpa

Playing with friends!

Sometimes you just gotta nap.

And here's the baby bump. She's due in 2 1/2 weeks! My guess: July 30th. Scott guesses: August 4th.

Isn't she adorable?!

Jude needed to photo bomb...

Here's 

I am drying some flowers from McCallister Gardens.

They are gorgeous!

This is the plant that was in my childhood home. It's HUGE! 

I used to have to mayonnaise the leaves on this plant to make them shine.

It hasn't bloomed for a while... so this is fun!

BABY - BOY - BIRTHDAY - BEST DAD EVER!

Two weeks ago, we had a baby shower for my first granddaughter! I can't wait to meet her! Katia was spoiled rotten! And it was wonderful to spend time with all of our family! I so love all of these amazing women! And I hope my little Burnsy realizes how loved and wanted she is!

Women who will definitely be good influences in my granddaughter's life!

Katia is loved and blessed!

Books, Stuffed Animals, Blankets...

Treats for Mama

Love that smile!

She will be a wonderful mother!

Since Kiara came for her sister's baby shower, she also brought her family. That means I got to spend time with my favorite red head! And we also got to meet Brin, their new dog.

Bubble Mowing Rocks!

Brin

Working with tools.

A boy and his dog.

Red Skittle is helping his grandpa.

Two of my favorite people...

I love these guys soooo much!

Snacking with double fists!

And homemade popsicles! 

Yummmmmm

Red Skittle and Brin

Man's best friend!

Cookie Mustache

GJ and I also celebrated our birthdays early by going to see the show "To Kill a Mockingbird."  It is one of our favorite books. Unfortunately, this retelling was awful. They changed the story so that it was no longer a great story with iconic, heroic characters, but instead it was a preachy, woke, lecture about how awful the white race is. They changed the characters fundamentally. We were disappointed. But we enjoyed hanging out together and talking about one of our favorite books.

My Best Friend and Me

And I have to mention how cool my dad is. He's the best! Spending Father's Day with him is one great reason for moving to Idaho 10 months ago. My dad is truly an inspiration to me.

Just a dad with his girls!

#MyDad'sBetterThanYour Dad