New Mexico

This last weekend we took a quick trip to Albuquerque for a singing competition that Ashley qualified for. She did a good job, the judges really liked her. To make a long story short, the whole competition was a lot different than we expected. Most of it turned out to be on Sunday and Ashley didn't want to compete on Sunday so we came home. It was a tough decision for her but I know she did the right thing! So far for each of these competitions she has had to sing in front of a bunch of people judges and she gets critiqued right after she finishes in front of everyone. She is a lot stonger than me, I don't think I could ever put myself in that kind of situation.

Abby's first Push-up

Right before she sang (she was the first one to go)

The Count of Monte Cristo

The BEST book ever. Really, I'm not exaggerating and I'm not talking about scriptures or anything like that. While I was reading it I kept thinking how amazing the writing was. Each storyline was interesting, not like some books where you can't wait for it to get back to the exciting part. I can't believe it took me this long to think about reading it, but now that I have I will be reading it again (and again.) Read it and let me know what you think. Oh, and by the way, it's the longest book I've ever read too. Brandon is happy to have his wife back!

Silly Papa

Sundance

Brandon took me up to Sundance the other night to watch the summer theater perform "Big River." It was my first time in Sundance and my first time seeing an outdoor theater and both were well worth the 30 min. drive. When we pulled up to the parking lot they had a shuttle take us to the lodge where we got on a tractor-trailer to take us up the hill to the theatre. The mountains and trees were surrounding us, it was gorgeous. It made me want to get outside and go hiking or camping! Can't wait to go back to Sundance!

Abby turns one (on July 27th)!!!

Happy Birthday Abigail! We Love you!

We took her to her favorite place in the afternoon...the pool!

She loves this little fountain. It kept coming up and getting her face.


Some shots before the party.

Still not quite sure about it.

Abby loved her presents

Abby's stats: She has 6 teeth, 10 fingers, and ten cute toes:) I can't find the paper with her real stats so I will have to fix that later! For her birthday we had homeade macaroni and cheese (thank you Pioneer Woman) and pigs in a blanket. Abby had her first cupcake. She wasn't sure what to do with it at first, but then she tried the frosting and decided it was worth snarfing down. We just had our immediate family over so it was Brady, Raquel, Ashley, and my mom. It was a great day with my cute girl.

Abby's 1 year old photo shoot

Brandon's cousin Jana took Abby's one year old photos and since there are too many good ones to have a favorite I had to post a bunch (I'm sure the grandparents won't complain though!) There are still a ton of other ones that I love too! Thanks Jana, you're awesome:)

Pioneer Day

We didn't do a whole lot on pioneer day to celebrate but we did have fun! In the morning, Brandon and Brady surprised me, Raquel, and Ashley by sending us to the spa for pedicures. After the spa we went to the Ryan's for a BBQ and swimming and then we ended the day with a trip to park city for some outlet shopping!

My little shoplifter!!