Our week in Thatcher

Last week Mikelle and I got to spend a week in Thatcher. Jory had to stay home and work, so he took me to Flagstaff and my mom came to Flag and picked me up. We did all kinds of things while we were there.

Bri wanted to take pictures with her favorite baby before Morp.


Little Bunny


Of course Grandma had to take tons of pictures




For Family Home Evening we had a bonfire at our ranch




Dani and Bryce had dinner with the Carter's that night and Bri had a tennis match, so it was just me and Rocki and Chad...and of course Sheriff (the dog)




Mikelle was always so tired by bedtime


We got to hangout in the jacuzzi with Grandpa






My mom wanted to get a picture by the Mexico map to send to Derek...she's a funny lady!


We also we to visit the Rhoton family, where everyone fought over her. We visited my friends Rocki and Stefani who just had babies. They made me want to move back to Thatcher really bad! And we went to Tucson to go shopping. It was a very fun week, but it's always good to come home!

Vegas!

For Spring Break last week we went to Las Vegas with my family. It was a lot of fun, but very tiring...especially with a baby. We mostly got pictures of Mikelle because she was everyone's favorite. Mikelle loves lights, so Vegas was her city!

Grandma loves her!




Aunt Dani




Peace- this is favorite picture


Chad trying out the Moby Wrap




At the Luxor where we went to Body Works. It was really cool to see what everything looks like inside our bodies. My favorite part was the baby section. They showed a fetus at a bunch of different stages. That day it didn't really bother me that we were in rooms filled with dead bodies. But the next day it really creeped me out. The freakiest part was that you could tell they were Chinese people.


In MGM Grand- We did CSI-The Experience there. We thought we were going to be able to actually solve a crime, but they pretty much told you everything.


The crime scene


Some of us went to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. Mikelle loved all the fish and sharks.


Jory and Mikelle by the Sting Rays


Jellyfish are always my favorite part. But of course you can't see all the cool colors in the picture!


Jory and Mik by the huge octopus.


All worn out


First time swimming. I really didn't want her to get in the water, but my dad wanted to swim with her. So he got her out of the stroller anyway. She ended up really liking it. It was just like a giant bath tub!






She was so cute in her little pink swim suit.

3 months!

My little chunker is 3 months old. She's growing up so fast!
She smiles ALL the time now. And laughs! She's so cute. I could be so tired and irritated in the morning because she didn't sleep well and she'll smile at me and it makes it all better.
She finally likes little toys hanging above her. She gets really excited and wiggles her arms and legs and trys to hit the toys in front of her.
She loves to talk, especially in the morning.
She loves bath time and getting her diaper changed. She likes to be clean like her mom.
She holds her head up really well. She likes to have it up looking around.
She likes to watch me do things. If I walk in and out of the room she will try to follow me with her eyes.
She doesn't like being left in the living room while me and Jory are eating dinner. We have to bring her to the table with us or she cries.
She loves attention! And of course she gets it!

It's so fun to see her little personality. We love our little girl!

Happy Anniversary!

March 7th was mine and Jory's 2 year anniversary. It's hard to believe it's only been 2 years, because it feels like 50 with all the things we've been through together! We've been through the death of our daughters, bedrest...twice, lots of hospital stays, my brother almost dying and living apart from each other for 2 months. Even though I hated going through all these things it has made us stronger together. I'm so glad I've had Jory by my side through everything. I love you Jory!

We obviously didn't do anything for our anniversary because we were busy with a baby blessing, but once everyone left we just relaxed...and it felt good!

Mikelle's Blessing

On Sunday, March 7th we had Mikelle's blessing. Mikelle looked so pretty in her white dress. Jory gave her a great blessing. I'm so glad I have a husband who holds the priesthood. We had lots of family in town for the weekend and we mostly just ate food! I'm glad so many people could make it!

My family






She started getting angry


I loved her dress


Grandma Daley


Giving kisses to Grandpa Daley


I love this girl






Grandma Rhoton






Daley Family




Rhoton Family