Families Are Forever

As I was looking at other peoples blogs, I came across a "In Loving Memory" sort of thing for a mother and wife that had died unexpectedly. She has 4 kids, none older than (I'd say from the pictures) 6 with the youngest probably 6 months. Anyway on her own blog the day before she passed on her post title was "Happiness" with a picture of her oldest daughter. I am not real certain why I chose to post this other than to say, it truly puts into perspective, life's little moments and to not take them for granted. After reading this blog, I started making cookies for Sunday dessert and found it hard to see through cloudy, wet eyes. I can't imagine leaving my two little, beautiful children, and my amazing, loving husband, and having to wait who knows how long to see them again. However I know and have an understanding that Heavenly Father calls us home on his time and when he needs us. And I think that having that knowledge of the gospel as well as a temple marriage makes leaving this world so much easier. I am so grateful that my parents raised me in the gospel and taught me right so that I am worthy to receive these blessings from the temple and our Heavenly Father.

Happiness- is my family, and I am so grateful for them, and I feel so honored that Heavenly Father would trust me so much with such precious children who fill our home with His spirit and love. They are my greatest accomplishment. They make my days brighter and easier. Andrew is so caring... he doesn't like to see me cry. When we had a scare with Dave (my step-dad) and I was crying, Andrew came over to me and held me. He is a very tender hearted little boy. Zoey is so happy... even from the beginning she was smiling. She lights up the room. The Vail is still so thin with her... you can feel it. I love that she smiles every morning when she sees my face. Drew is the most supportive, patient, strong husband. He works so hard for our family and only wants us to be happy. I am so grateful for him for doing what he does so I can stay home and raise our family. I truly feel Happiness in my life and home.

Zoey's 2 Months Pics and Update!

At her 2 month appointment she was 10 lbs 3 oz and 23 1/4 inches, and her head was 14 inches. She is getting so big! Her hair is getting more red and her eye lashes are getting longer. They aren't anywhere near as long as her brothers but they are long and beautiful. I would have liked to get a picture without the bink but she started to cry every time I tried.

5 Years Together

On the 12th of July we celebrated our 5 yr anniversary. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. In the time we have been married we have lived in 4 different homes ... and had 2 kids. I am so lucky to have found and be married to my best friend.

Since our anniversary was on a Saturday we had the whole day to spend with each other. It started with me answering the door to find these

being delivered. Drew is so sneaky and so amazing. I was very surprised. There was a dozen roses with a dozen assorted 'I Love You' balloons attached. After breakfast and relaxing a little we took Andrew and Zoey up to the Splash Park in Rexburg and I think I had more fun there than Andrew did. Granted it was approaching nap time and he wanted to sleep, but he did have some fun. We took lunch up there and had a picnic. For dinner we decided to go to Ruby River... so yummy!! if you haven't been I totally recommend it....It was a fabulous day and so nice to spend with each other.

TAKE A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE.....

Here is how it works:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a comment about you.

This is so much fun and it's always great to reminisce about things, old or new. Hope you play!

He Cracks Me Up

So I have been tring to get Andrew to say more words and learn more body parts, so yesterday while we were getting ready to go to Zoey's 2 month appointment I was getting his shoes on and telling him left foot, right foot... and he started repeating me the best he could. It was so cute. Then last night after bath we were getting his Batman pjs on and Drew was telling Andrew to say... "I'm Batman" and he would repeat it... It was so funny. Its amazing to me how fast they learn and catch on to things. Some other things Andrew is saying is the well known word "NO", "please", "candy", "hot", "mom", "dad", "Uh Oh!", "teeth", "eye", "ear", "belly", "cookie", "PaPa", "Grandma", "ball", "water", and he is trying to say "I'm one", and "I love you", I can't think of more right now, but I look forward to when he can put more words together. They grow up so fast!

Zoey's Blessing Day

Zoey's blessing day was so special. To start it off Zoey wore the same blessing dress as I did. My mom had kept it in her ceder chest and I am so thankful she did so I can pass it on to Zoey. We have Sacrament meeting first at 9 am so we had to get there on time which isn't an easy task with a toddler and a breastfeeding 7 week old ( I so give props to those of you how can do it, and I would love your advice!). So we made it (thankfully) and Drew gave a very beautiful blessing. After a wonderful testimony meeting we went home to visit with Drew's brother Frank, his wife April, and their youngest Adin who were in Utah (from Mass) visiting April's family, so they were able to come up for the blessing. We are so grateful they did. At 1 we headed to my mom's house so Drew and I could get our Milk Can Dinner going for those who wanted to come and continue the celebration. The dinner was so good!

The people who attended the blessing were {Frank, April, Adin}, {my Mom, Dave}, {my Dad, Patricia}, {Joe, Alyssa, Joey, Ellianna, Cambria}, {Laurie, Brian, James, Alex, Leah, Clayton}, {Aunt Joann, Uncle Larry}, {Brook, and Isabella}.

We are so thankful for family and for their love and support.

Isn't She Cute!?

4th of July

Our 4th of July was so much fun. We started our day with the parade. PaPa G parked his truck over at the corner of 4th and Emerson the day before so we could sit in the back of the truck to watch the parade. After the parade we went to the Snake River for the Freedom celebration thing they do every year. There were little booths of things to buy and food vendors. After a few hours of that we went home so Andrew could have a nap. After naps we went to my moms for a BBQ that was so yummy! This is what I made...After the BBQ we went back to the Snake River for the Fireworks. Andrew loved it! I was afraid that the nosie and lack of a real nap he would fall apart. But Andrew sat on Drews lap for the entire show and fell asleep on the way home.

It was such a fun day and a wonderful way to celebrate our freedom.

Thrusday family gathering at Leo's Place

On Thrusday the family that was in town for the reunion went to Leo's Place for dinner. Andrew got some coins to go on the rides. He HATED it. I got some fairly good pictures that don't show him crying histerically on the bull dozer. Like the one here. But since he hated riding it I thought maybe if one of his cousins held him he would like it better. as you can see that wasn't the case. It was very nice of Annaka to try and make him happy on the train ride.

Family Reunion Weekend

Andrew with Clayton (2 months apart)

The beautiful Wray women

Shelby and Brenna with Zoey

Larissa and Momma

Heidi and Brenna
Uncle Bill, Andrew, and Doug
Annaka and Zoey

The Aunts and Uncles doing Family History




Momma, Aunt Sharon, and Zoey

M.A.S.H

So do you remember the M.A.S.H game from back in the day? My sister Lara and I use to play it for hours on car trips and during church ( I know.... not the best place to play) but I found this site on another blog. it's so fun and brings back memories! Go HERE to play.
		I will marry Drew.
		After a wild honeymoon, We will settle down in Hawaii in our fabulous House.
		We will have 3 kid(s) together.
		Our family will zoom around in a Yellow Bug.
		I will spend my days as a Photographer, and live happily ever after.