Family Visiting

We were lucky enough to have family come visit in August. But unfortunately we were too busy having fun, and we didn't take any pictures when Raylon's mom came! I did want to say though, that we had a blast with her and are glad for the time that we were able to spend with her. She was able to come down for about a week and a half at the beginning of August. It was great getting to see her again and hang out. It has been almost a year since we saw her last! Thanks again Bonnie for coming down to visit and helping us move in. We hope that you had a great birthday and that you come again soon!!!

We were lucky enough to get even more visitors the day after Raylon's mom left. His brother and sister in law drove down from Idaho for the week. Again we didn't take very many pictures :( but we did have some fun! Derek and Mary were even nice enough to spend their anniversary with us! We went to Rustler's Roost for dinner, and then went back to our place to play some games.

Thanks again to our family that came to visit! We love having you all here and it is great to see you all and catch up since you all live so far away! Hint Hint, the rest of you need to come visit now too! And hopefully we can make it up there soon as well!

Our First Place

So after about ten months of living with my parents, Raylon and I have finally moved into our new place! I am so proud of how far him and I have come in reducing our debt, and bettering our financial position. It took a lot of hard work, but we did it! We are so grateful to my parents for allowing us to live with them, and helping to guide us along the way. 

Here is one of the loads we made with all our stuff. Moving in the summer is no fun by the way! 

This is a picture of our bedroom. 

Our bathroom

This is the "guest" bedroom

This is our dining room

A different view of the kitchen

This is our family room

Family Room

The stairs that lead down to our house

This is the backyard. 

Our pool

The Back Porch

Here is a picture of the play set and trampoline

The Volleyball Court

This is the front of the house

We are so grateful to have found this home, it couldn't be any more perfect for us. It is a couple miles from my parent's house, and is in a great neighborhood. The people who own the home are on a mission, and we are renting the basement from them. It is a 2 bedroom/1 Bath home, with plenty of space and a great backyard for parties! This home is such a blessing for us, and ever since we found out about it, everything has just fallen into place. We know that the Lord has blessed us with it, and couldn't ask for anything better. 

Ok I take that back...they do have scorpions there. But we have only seen one inside the whole time, and since having a pest control company out, it has gotten waaaaaayyy better! 

July 4th 2012

As most of you know, it is our tradition every 4th of July to go up north to our cabin in Show Low. We absolutely love it up there, the weather is great, and we always have so much fun! This year we were lucky enough to have Raylon's sister, Raylene and her family join us as well. 

This is Raylon & I, one year later from the day he proposed to me. I am still so glad that I said YES! 

The whole family went shooting while we were up there. This is just part of the guns we brought.

Here is some more....and yes there was still more plus this, including explosives!

Our nephew Marshall 

Raylene, Scott, and Brooklyn

Our whole family rented a cabin up in South Fork, and this was the beautiful lake in our backyard! So pretty! And I just loved this picture of my grandparents!

Circus July 2012

For the past couple of years, we have been able to go to the Barnum and Bailey Circus. I love to go every year! Each year they always have something new and exciting, and I get just as excited as the kids to go! 

This was Carson's first time going. He was so into the whole time!

This was after Reign had calmed down, he doesn't like the clowns....

Look at that cute face! Ms Dibinity!

My two favorite boys!

We had a blast this year, and the kids are already talking about next year! 

California Part 3

These are a couple pictures of the handsome little boy outside of where we stayed!

The first day we were there, we were able to go to the San Diego Temple. That temple is so beautiful inside and out. These are some of the family pictures we took while waiting for everyone. 

Here are a couple more pictures from Sea World. 

We got to Sea World right when it opened and Carson lasted almost the whole time, he finally crashed about an hour before we left.

This was on one of the rides that everyone went on. Raylon was sad I didn't go, he knows I hate heights though!

This was the Shipwreck Rapids Ride. Everyone went on it but me, Candace, and Carson. We stayed and watched. They had a water gun you could shoot at people as they came down the tunnel, and we got them good both times!

Here we are at the end of the day! 

We had such a great time in California, we got to see old friends, and make lots of memories. We cannot wait for the next big family vacation!