Jessica's Wedding

A good friend of mine Jessica Gurnsey got married today. We were in the same home ward growing up and she was a bridesmaid in my wedding. Brad and I were able to leave David with my sister and attend the sealing. Then we picked up David and went to the luncheon. After that Brad and I may have been up to a little mischief at the new home Jessica and her husband recently purchased. Finally it was the reception in her aunt and uncle's backyard. They literally live a stones throw from the Wildlife World Zoo. Jessica promised I'd hear a lion roar but I think the music was a little too loud. It was a beautiful day. Brad was so helpful with both the mischief I planned and another errand I'd agreed to do for the bride. I forgot to find a pic with us in it...

Memorial Day

My Grandma and Grandpa Lyon (Mom's side) were nice enough to host a family gathering today since we were in town and wanted to see the clan. We got to eat a yummy dinner on the patio and see lots of family. This is my Mom's sister Aunt Heidi. She is a gem. Everyone had fun seeing just how much David had grown since last time. We celebrated some of my cousins kids birthdays and just enjoyed being together. Thanks grandma and everyone else who made the gathering happen! This was the last day of our long weekend in Utah.

When I was little I used to have baths in the tiny tub that is in the master bedroom at Grandma and Grandpa Lyon's. David's great-grandma had the grand idea of letting him take a bath in there too. Brad did the washing and great-grandma couldn't resist the photo op. I'm sure in years to come he'll be thanking her for remembering the modest towel too!

Zachey and Davey

Sunday at Aunt Annie's

Playing at Grandma Packer's

Sleeping During the 90th Birthday Party

I couldn't resist a few snapshots of David and his cousin Zach over the weekend. They are only six weeks apart and both are just darling. Zach enjoyed trying to mow over David and David liked grabbing at Zach. They were both so fun to watch. Next time they meet I imagine they'll be double trouble.

Cemetary--Grandma Duff

In honor of Grandma Duffy and Memorial Day we continued the tradition of putting flowers out on grandpa's (and now her) headstone. Grandma always visited the cemetery and cleaned up grandpa's headstone so we kept it up. We visited the graves from both sides of my family. Lots of my grandparents and great-grandparents and one little sister. It was a really nice afternoon. My little cousins really had fun with David. I enjoyed visiting with my Duffy cousins and aunties.

90th Birthday for Grandma Packer

Brad's Grandma Packer (his Mom's mother) turned 90; we came up to Utah for this special event. Grandma Packer was honored with a HUGE 90th birthday bash. There are 90+ people in her family now! Brad liked visiting with his cousins. And we enjoyed being with Brad's sister Amy his brother Spense and their families. We were able meet up with Kyle and Candance Nelson our good friends from BYU afterwards. David sure liked meeting them.

Layton Park

This is the first part of our many Utah adventures! We met up with some of the Cammack clan at Layton park. It was a little nippy outside. We got to see Brad's grandparents--we may not see them for awhile so that was great. Poor Grandpa Cammack broke his ankle :( but we were sure excited they traveled from St. George to see us. David watched all of his cousins play while his Mom and Dad socialized with the adults and tried to stay warm!

8th Grade Promotion

Our school district in Arizona has K-8 schools so 8th grade graduation (or promotion as it is supposed to be called) is a really BIG deal. For me that event was bigger than the ceremony when I finished BYU! Anyhow my little sister Brooke was 'promoted' and she was the ROCK STAR of the whole ceremony. She played the harp during the processional, delivered a wonderful speech, and received the prestigious principals' award.
CONGRATS BROOKE!!

Preschool Graduation

I enjoyed attending graduation for the preschool I've been working for. I worked there last fall and a few days a week for the last five weeks or so. Some of the kids have really progressed; it is AMAZING what you can teach a group of four and five year olds if you work at it. Because of some legal thingy with the City of Peoria we can't take personal pics of the kids (especially to post on the internet!) so I posed with the prodigal Miss Amy. I must admit she is my favorite and I am sad David won't be able to go to her school.

David's Cousins

David's cousins were each taking turns holding him...they just passed him down the line. It made me a little emotional because I don't know how many cousins he'll really ever see when we move...sigh...

Danielle is 20! (and mothers day)

Danielle started the big 2-0 with a sassy new haircut. SO CUTE! The theme for her gifts was London trip; lots of traveling stuff and clothes for the rainy weather. She had a fun day.

Happy Birthday Brad!

All the blowing candles ones were blurry; sorry.

Brad is now 25! He says the only thing 25 is good for is less expensive car insurance and rental cars...glad he was so excited. He got SPOILED. My parents did cupcakes and presents on Thursday night, Brad and I went out to Westgate on his birthday, and his parents took the adults for dinner at Havanna Cafe on Saturday night. He had a much deserved break for the first weekend in a long time; but he was pretty tired after all the partying. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD!

(Belated) Family Photos

The whole Cammack clan got together a month ago; it was family picture time. Brad's sister Amy does great work. You can see more of her photos at her business website--amyleephotography.com. Brad and I have this strange affinity for cowboy/cowgirl stuff. It's the only thing we've been for Halloween since we've been married. I think it all goes back to Brad purchasing cowboy boots on our honeymoon and deciding they are the most comfortable shoes ever. It could be related to my obsession with country music. Who knows!

Visiting w/ Natalie

I didn't remember to take a picture, but I really enjoyed a visit with my cousin Natalie. She was in town having engagement pictures taken by a very special photographer & close friend of her family. Natalie finished at BYU and moved back to California in 2006. She returned to law school right after Brad and I graduated and moved to Arizona in 2007. We had not really seen each other for almost two years! (I don't really count funerals.) Brad took care of David and we all just chatted the night away. It was a nice treat for me, especially since I won't be able to attend the wedding. I got to know her fiance Robert better too. Natalie is getting married in the New Port Beach Temple a few days before Brad starts dental school in Boston. Congrats Natalie and Robert!