May 29, 2008

Congratulations Lisa & Keith!

Adam's sister Lisa is engaged! We are so excited for her, we threw them a luau themed engagement party. The weather was unbelievable according to Washington standards, low 80's!
You won't find me in any of these pictures, here's why:
I got up at 5 am to get started on the food so I left in my pajama's. I packed clothes, make-up and shower essentials knowing there would be time for that later... WRONG!! When we got to the church the 3 acre field wasn't mowed! Adam was on his own for most of it with just one mower which only made it about a quarter of a strip before he had to stop and empty out the bag! 4 hours later we called in for reinforcements and got two additional mowers out there. The field was done about 45 minutes before the 150+ guests were expected to arrive. Somehow we had to get up all the tables, chairs, food, drink station and pergola in that much time?!?!? Needless to say people started showing up and my main concern was giving them a place to sit, which trumped my shower and clean clothes! Sigh. I was a mess but the party was a success!


Lisa and Keith sharing the story of their engagement.

All 8 kids in Adam's family plus his mom and dad!

May 25, 2008

Picnic at the Seattle Temple



I love the grounds at the Seattle Temple, it's one of my favorite places to picnic. There is a beautiful garden with little stone benches, pathways and quaint grassy areas just big enough to spread out a blanket. I've been waiting on the Washington weather to perk up so that I could take the boys.

Finally on Wednesday we packed up some sandwiches, invited Great Grandma Jones, Grandma Cathy and Auntie Jessie and spent a couple hours enjoying the peacefulness.

I can't wait to go back with Adam!



Jacob met his future wife, then gave her a kiss!


Both of the boys really loved playing with the statues.


The lovely ladies with me are my Grandma Jones, Mom Cathy and sister Jessica

May 15, 2008

Nick and cousin Tatum...

Nick and Tatum are like Peanut butter and Jelly! He is her self proclaimed guardian, she is his number 1 fan! The two of them play together so well and love to hug and snuggle up together.