A Blast from the Past!

I can't believe it has been 10 whole years since I graduated from High School. There are many days that I wonder where time has gone by! But going back and seeing so many good friends, some going grey, some bald, and most of us having at least a few kids helped me realize that time really has gone by.
On July 11th, we met together south of Mountain View High School for an afternoon picnic, and then to UVU for a formal dinner. It was so fun to see all of those great friends who have left an imprint in my life.

Somedays I look back and think ... man I don't miss the drama, the dating dilemmas, and school work ... but then I look at the clock and see that I haven't showered and it is noon, and wonder what I have done with my day, and why it was so hard to be in high school. No responsibility, no worries, your parents bought your school cloths (at least mine did :), and loads of time to do whatever you wanted without having to drag a few kids with you. As much as then looked so much more fun than some days in my house, I have to admit, that I would never change my life. I have to remember that in high school, the life I am living now was what I had always dreamed of having.

I have never been one that has loved every minute of here and now. I am always looking to what is next and how it will be better than the present. I think going back to my high school reunion did one thing for me ... and that is to enjoy every second of your life, because it passes far too quickly. There area few that have passed away, good friends, and others just acquaintances, but either way I am sad their life experiences were cut short. My challenge for my self and to all you readers, is to enjoy today like it was your last ... and let it change your life! Here's to the GLORY DAYS of cheering at football games, and for all you old time scrapbookers ... here is a page from the past!

Lake Powell

So if you have never been to Lake Powell before, you are totally missing out! My family decided they wanted to take one more trip while we are living in Page to visit the lake. It worked out well to celebrate the fourth of July, play until we could play no more, and bless Chad while everyone was there.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the week!
Although I pretty much just stayed in my sister's trailer for three days, it was nice to get out of my house and enjoy spending time with my family. The following pictures are from the blessing. We had so much family there including Adam's Parents, Grandma, and Brother who all came from Kanab. It turned out to be a wonderful day!

I'm Back!!!

So you're asking ... What type of information has Mandy withheld from the world for an entire month ... or so :) Well, here is the lo-down:

Chad is nine weeks now and growing SO much every day!
My family came to Page for a few fun filled days at Lake Powell, celebration of the 4th of July, and Chad's baby blessing.
I attended and enjoyed my 10 year high-school reunion.
My sister Tiffany came to help us pack up our house.
We moved to Utah. We are living in Highland in the basement apartment we lived in when we were newlyweds! It is a temporary living situation until we can find either a house, or decide to rent something. Either way, it is so nice to be home.
I designed my cousin's wedding announcement.
It took almost 2 weeks to finally get the internet.
I am way overwhelmed on everything that has happened this past month and so I do even know where to begin.'
And though we are still really unsettled with where we are living, what we are doing, and life ... we are happy.

So much has "CHANGED MY LIFE" in the past weeks. There is so much to post about, so rather than have one long post ... I will update you little by little within the next couple of days.

First, and most importantly ... CHAD!
I came home from the hospital and my mom stayed with us for an entire week. It was so nice to have her there to play with Bryson, help me with the baby, babysit while I slept, single handedly cooked every meal, slept on my couch, took Bryson for a walk every night, and never complained. What would I do without my mom! Bryson sure got attached to grandma, and in-fact really made it known to me that I was no where near as fun as her :)
The day my mom left, one of my dearest friends from high school, Maria, came to visit from Utah. Her little one Everett is only a month or so younger than Bryson. Adam took her husband on a scenic tour, Maria and i visited until we couldn't keep our eyes open, and Bryce & Everett played for hours on end and loved it! It was so nice to have a friend to take my mind off the pain!
I have had so many people ask ... SO do Bryson and Chad look alike as babies?
Well ... I took a picture of Chad in this darling outfit I got when Bryson was born. I will let you decide!
CHADBRYSON Isn't it crazy how similar the pictures turned out? Stay tunned ... I have lots more to tell you about!
:)
Mandy