Long Live Oregonians

I had an amazing vacation in Oregon with my family. After many long hours of driving we finally arrived. I find it so incredible that this world is filled with amazing and beautiful places and most of times in the least expected places. We enjoyed staying in a condo in Welches along a golf course, hiking to multiple waterfalls that truly were a beautiful sight to see, seeing the orchards, and of course going along the Oregon coast and visiting the Tillamook chese factory, Mt Hood, and the beauty of the thick forests. I think even more than the fun sights; just spending time with my family, the people I love was the best part of our vacation.

I cant believe it has been so long since the last time that I updated this blog. Life has been so busy with work and school and all the wonderful things life has to offer. Here's a brief recap of the last couple months activities.

School has been really hard this last couple semesters as I have been trying to finish up my last few classes left to finally, and I mean finally, graduate from the community college.

As long as it has taken just to get this far by taking one class here and there until finally deciding what I really wanted to do in the last year and half and taking 12-16 credit hours a semester to accomplish that goal. I have become worn out when it comes to school. Only one more class to go and I can move on to finish my bachelors! Yay!

I can hardly wait.

With as busy as school and work have been I haven't had a lot of extra time. However, Becoming an aunt in February has brought a whole new aspect to life.
I can honestly say that I love my little Kaylie with all my heart, she has touched my life in so many ways. Being an aunt is so much fun. She is starting to get such a sweet little personality and has the sweetest smile and laugh.

 

Here are a few pictures from the last couple months.

Kaylie's blessing was such an amazing experience to watch my brother use his priesthood to bless his sweet little girl. I am so grateful and blessed with a amazing Dad, brothers, and amazing friends who use their priesthood to bless others.

 

As you can tell some of these pictures are from a few months ago, as in a few months ago when we still had snow. Kenny is such a great brother to come play with me in the snow. We had so much fun.

We were just a tiny bit cold. Okay pretty much frozen. But is was so much fun.

 

I am so grateful it has since warmed up and we are enjoying some nice warmer weather as we welcome summer!!! Wahoo! Summer!

 

Did I mention what a great brother Kenny is, I am sure he gets so tired of me and my "great ideas". I was telling him how great it feels to do a face mask and that his face will never feel the same again (side note, I myself have only done one once before so I was really talking this thing up). He didn't believe me so I cleverly talked him into letting me try one on him. He consented and I got a huge kick out it.

Awesome!!! (Sorry Ken, the secret is out!)

 

 

Well that about wraps up the last few months. Hopefully I wont be so far and between until my next post.

 

 

 

Baby Kaylie has arrived

Ryan and Jess are now the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl. Kaylie was born friday morning weighing 6 lbs13oz and 19 inches long. She is so sweet and it is so much fun having her part of our family. 

One Happy Elder

Spencer is loving his mission and really enjoying that southern charm. We finally got some pictures back and I decided to post a little missionary update of Elder Hunt.

" Things are going well here!  We weren’t affected by transfers this time.  Me and my companion are staying.  It’s been fun!  There was a lady that’s in the ward that said she had tons of pecans in her yard and told us to go and sometime pick them all up so we can send some home to our families, so we might do that soon, we'll see.  Acorns are really cool looking and when you get a lot on the ground and your biking it sounds like your popping the biggest, greatest, bubble wrap piece ever.  It’s so fun!  They don’t really taste good though, we tried some and they are really bitter and yucky. 

We are teaching a few people one is the 9 year old daughter of a less active lady that has really bad health problems and so i personally would like to help stabilize the family first and everything before baptizing her so that she can have the chance to learn what she needs to and grow in the gospel. but we'll see.  We are also teaching a husband of one of the less actives in the ward and he is a financial adjuster or something like that and hes really cool he wants to know its really true and not just that its a good thing for his family which is cool and we are teaching them through doing family home evening lessons with then each week.  I like the area its got a little bit to go but its fun."

 

We LOVE our Missionary.

Decorated and Delivered

Eight cake mixes, 18 eggs, pounds upon pounds of buttercream frosting, sore arms, a messy kitchen, piles of dishes, and the look on the brides face.....Priceless!!

Alas another wedding cake...

Spooktacular Halloween

This halloween was full of all kinds of spooky fun complete with a: halloween party, carmel apples, pumpkin carving, and work halloween festivities.