Feelin' 22 ... of course :)

These are some pictures from my birthday! I never thought I would be a mamma when I turned 22, but I am SO beyond grateful that I am. She is my joy and I am so glad that she chose me :) 

So Long Teenage Years

My birthday honestly was SPECTACULAR :)

It started out with a mysterious package in the mail...

It was from my best friend Ashley who is currently serving in San Jose, CA! 

She has been counting down the days till my birthday in her letters each week. But, honestly- I would have never thought that she would send me a package!! She wrapped up some chocolate candies for me in CA T-shirt, plus a letter :) 

It doesn't get much better. 

I am so blessed to have such an amazing friend- who loves me so much-despite the distance!

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The day before my birthday was the day we celebrated with my family :)

 

Craig made sure that before we left for church- he watched the Mexico game.

BIG DEAL GUYS.

Craig has never been a big sports watcher (thank heavens- I am a fan of live events- not some specks on the tv) but, I have experienced a whole new man lately!

I had no idea how much he could get into these things!! In some ways it is pretty funny to watch...

BUT

when Mexico losses, he ain't a happy camper.

He was pretty quite on the drive up to my friends homecoming because of the loss.

Mexico- you almost had it! Maybe next time...

After a fun homecoming- we drove up the street to my parents house. 

The whole fam was coming over that night to celebrate with us :)

 

 This is what the kids are busy doing while the adults chat and chase around the smaller ones :)

 They get pretty creative with these marble race tracks

 After a delicious dinner of Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes, we celebrated four birthdays and Father's day (Papa was in Europe for Father's Day)

 

 

 

 

 That there is the most darling Marmee and Papa Joe

 After being inside for most the day, it was time for a little outdoor fun

These kids are pretty hilarious. They were all so excited to dance in the colored smoke and play with their sparklers

 Come on- I know you are all smiling looking at these two :)

 Kipp wanted to make sure he was steady with that flame :) 

HA! I love this picture- cute boys

 Doesn't get any cuter!

 On JUNE 30TH- I TURNED 20!!

It feels good to be out of the teens honestly.

I am sure I will look back when I am 30 and really wish I could have my 19 year old body again or the freedom with no kids, but I fee like did everything I could to love the last year. 

  (Craig made fun of me for the picture on the left- I look a little displeased ha! But- I promise it was honestly the best French Toast ever!!)

 Craiger made me Crunchy French Toast with Raspberries- because those are two of my favorites :)

 AND

put candles on them- because he knows that I am reeeediculous and love things like that :) 

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Craig and I then headed off to work. After five hours I called it a day. 

SO my sweet Mom took me out for a little birthday lunch to a new restaurant! 

Well- new for us :) 

CUBBY'S- highly recommended!

 After a delish lunch and great conversation- we headed home to watch a chick flic before she had to go to a Singles Ward Family Home Evening activity :)

I love spending time with this sweet lady.

I know I am exactly like her- and I can't help but be grateful.

That night Craig's family took me out for a little birthday celebration to Texas Roadhouse- yes this is also a favorite :) 

Can't get enough of those rolls and honey butter!

 I have so many friends and family who I definitely felt the love from :)

Thanks to all of you.

 This past year has honestly been the most challenging- but in the best ways possible. I was married a year ago. I chose to marry Craig at a young age, but I knew what I wanted early on. I am lucky to have met someone that takes care of me and always lets me know how much I mean to him.  The last year I have grown in so many ways. I have learned so many lessons. I have had hard time and amazing times. But, I know ALL of those memories will last forever- and for that I am grateful. Here is to another year full of new hair-do's, new jokes, new messes, new travels, new movies, and of course, new memories! ...    

Warriors Over the Wasatch

One day when I was sitting at work, I came across an ad for the Hill Air Force Base Air Show. I immediately sent the picture to Craig to see if we would be able to go. It just so happened that he was not scheduled for work the day of the air show! We were both pretty stoked since neither of us, or our families, had been to the air show before.  For those family and friends whom do not know yet, Craig is planning on joining the Military (hopefully Air Force) while he is in Dental School. Yes, this means that after Dental school, we would live on base, wherever they need him, until we have paid back the years we owe to them.  When Craig first asked me about this idea, I had a minor meltdown...maybe not so minor. I did not know anything about the Military- and honestly have never wanted to marry someone at all interested in that area. I was afraid because I really did not know anything about it. But, I knew what I had seen in the movies and I know I was not a fan...yet.  Once we talked and he explained all of the concerns I had- I felt a lot better. He since has talked to recruiters from both the Navy and the Army.  Yes, it is crazy to find out all of this, but we are excited for the adventures ahead

Now off of my Soapbox!

This was the reason that Craig and I, at first, were so excited to go to the air show. We just wanted to have a little taste of what the Air Force was like.

This is my little yellow plane :) IN LOVE! Craig- can I have one!?

These are the Red Bull Air Force Parachute-rs. They are seriously dare devils...

These guys dropped out of the planes, two at a time, and did tricks as they floated down. They had smoke on the back of their shoes and it made some awesome designs in the sky!

  This is a pretty chill smile, but really this guy was freaking out inside. 

All of the planes/jets that we saw did some amazing stunting. They will climb straight up until they stall their planes, and then start falling. As they get closer and closer to the ground, they hurry and pull up at the last moment and ZOOM by. So. Cool.

I just think these open pit airplanes are amazing. They really are so beautiful. 

There were men that flew these in the show. I am just amazed at the courage it takes to get that far. 

This seriously reminds me of the fun war movies that these kinds of planes are in. 

Flyboys for example, one of my favorites!!

Despite all of the noise and excitement, Craig still took time to check the Fifa scores :)

I feel like I should have worn my Aviator glasses :)

Maybe one day my hubs will have this on his uniform. Holy Hannah. 

Crazy...

This picture is awesome for two reasons. The line down the middle is a parachuter...the swirls around it is the trail of a jet. The jet flew circles around the parachuter as he fell...don't tell me that that is not SICK.

We watched everyone put sunscreen on their kids all day, but neither of us remembered to bring any. 

We sat there for about two hours not even noticing the sun rays BURNING our skin. 

That night- it was a different story. ouuuuch../

Craig pointed out this little boy as we were walking out. My heart melted! He sat on his dad's shoulders and was zooming around his toy airplane. 

I am sorry- but really? I had to snap a picture. So dang cute.

  This was one of the many shapes that the pilots made in the sky...great way to end  :) After the air show, the Mr took me to Tacanos for my birthday lunch. YUM. Let me just say- major food baby!  We then went home and took a much needed nap before we headed over to The Man of La Mancha at Hale Center Theater.  I definitely had a great Pre-Birthday celebration!  Thanks to that man I love :)