I'm going to be an Aunt!!!

Well I just found out today that my brother Jeff and his wife Laurie are expecting their first baby in November!! I am so excited for them. I was the first one they told so I feel really special. I even found out before the soon to be Grandma Martin. I just had to share the fantastic news.

Our Fun in Utah!

Well, we are back from vacation. We really enjoyed visiting family and friends. We are already looking forward to our visit in August!! It's kind of a long post, but here are a few highlights:

* On Saturday we had a family baby shower for my sister in law Maria. She is having a little boy. They will name him Benjamin Vaughn. She got some really nice clothes for him. And at the shower I named myself Ben's Favorite Aunt!! :)

* On Sunday we went as a family to Temple Square to listen to the "Music and The Spoken Word". About half way through my sister in law (who is 5 months pregnant) had a minor seizure. So we got her outside and the EMS on Temple Square took wonderful care of her. They took her to LDS Hospital and did a few tests. All is fine, they couldn't find anything wrong. It could have been dehydration.

While we were waiting for her at the Hospital, we decided to drive around the Avenues and show my in-laws where my mom lived as a little girl. Then we drove around the cemetery and found President Hinckley’s grave as well as President McKay's.

* We ate at my favorite resturant, The Old Spaghetti Factory.

(When I lived in UT, my friend and I went there and thought it would be fun to pretend that it was years in the future. We couldn't talk about anything in the "now", it all had to be in the "future". I'm not naming who it was with for the sake of a possible embarrasing moment - but she knows who she is) :)

* We went putt-putt golfing as a family. That was alot of fun.

* I went scrapbook shopping with my mother in law (Julie).

I spent too much money in such a small time frame. My excuse was, "I'm on vacation"

* I got to visit my friend Aubrie and her smiley baby, Holden (who I have adopted as my nephrew as well). We didn't get any pictures, but I still have to post a picture that I do have of him - compliments of his mommy. Isn't he the cutest?!?

* We visited Grandpa Madsen (Josh's grandpa) in Fairview, UT

(aka by Josh as Poducked USA).

When we pulled up to the house there were 7 deer in his backyard. I was about 50 feet away from them.

I have never been that close to deer.

* My father in law (Kim), Josh and I drove up the canyon by Grandpa's house so we can see the beautiful snow! I have really missed the snow so it was nice to see it again.

I took a few pictures that I think really show the beauty of snow.

Utah here we come... YAHOO

Just for you Aub!

Here's the picture you demanded :) It's the most recent that's actually nice looking. Some Christmas pictures did not turn out too well. This was actually taken in October at my sister's birthday dinner.

Can't wait to see you and the little guy!

My New Truck!!

Not really! This is just a rental while my car is being fixed. I was the cause of a fender bender 2 weeks ago. This truck is HUGE! I feel like I have to take a running start just to get in the thing.

I'm Creative...well kind of

My sister-in-law Maria is having a baby and is due in July. When we come out in March we are having a family baby shower for her and I volunteered to make the baby shower invitations. In my mind I thought I could do this real lavish invitation -- did not quite happen. After a trip to Hobby Lobby, Michaels and many practice prints, the finished product has arrived!! With ALOT of help from my Mom! Below is the finished product!

Utah or Bust!

We are coming to Utah! YAHOO!!! We will be there March 7-14. We are so excited to come and visit with Family and Friends!