A wedding and a funeral

Two weekends ago we had quite an emotional weekend. My niece was getting married so we had planned on a trip to Utah for that, but less than a week before, Corey's grandpa Huntsman passed away. He was such wonderful man. It took us all by a bit of a surprise. He was almost a 104 years old and we thought he might be around forever. I don't have a lot of pictures of him, but this one was taken a few years ago when we attended his 100th birthday party. (And oh man, my kids have grown up a lot since then). We left for Utah a day earlier than planned to attend his funeral and while it's always emotional, it was a good service and it's always nice to gather with family.

The next day was my niece Ashley's wedding. We were able to attend the temple and their luncheon. (it was emotional there too, Grandpa Huntsman was a sealer and was going to perform the ceremony, he was missed a lot that day). Later that night we had a good time at her reception.

Ashley and Scott

Brendan and Hailey were asked to serve and they took their job very seriously. Hailey still keeps telling me that she was the best waitress there.  (Somehow not a single one of my pictures of her serving turned out so we just have to take her word for it).

 Emery supervised it all.

 Carter had to steal my cute niece, Avery, and get some time in holding a baby.

 Another cute niece.

 More cute nieces, playing bridesmaids for the night.

 Corey and Carter supervised from the sidelines

 Kayden helped there too.

 Cute Grandma and Grandpa

 Carter did leave the sidelines long enough to dance.

 Hailey has a couple of different dance partners. Her uncle Jeremy and cousin Jason.

 This is my favorite picture of the night. Ashley's new Grandma running in to catch the bouquet.

The best part of serving everyone dessert is serving yourself some. Although I'm pretty sure this wasn't his first root beer float.

Small changes

I go in spurts around here as far as decorating goes. I always have ideas of things I want to do in my head, but actually getting them done is another thing. I love when I happen upon fun things to bring home though. Sometimes just small little changes make such a difference.

My love of lanterns continues. Target has these cute turquoise ones in their outdoor stuff. I think this little one is so cute on my island sitting on my cake stand. 

This one I found quite awhile ago on a trip to homegoods with my mom. I fell in love with it. 

It love it sitting under my front entry table. ( I'd like to say this is an old picture, but the valentine print in the frame is still there, I have just been too lazy to actually print something new. Someday)

When we made our spring break trip to Utah, I of course, did some more shopping with my mom. Those trips with my mom seem to be the only time I purchase decor stuff, but I found this sign and knew it would be so cute on the pantry door.

 I think it was the turquoise lettering that called my name. 

My rug by the back door was getting so worn. This one was another clearance target find. The red and turquoise were perfect. I just wish now I would have bought a backup. 

Now to buy curtains that are actually the right length and don't show all the dust and dirt that the kids bring in with them from the backyard.

I love adding new things here and there.

Around here

 Another bunch of pictures from both my phone and big camera that capture the the little things that have gone on around here lately. 

(I have done many of these posts, but have never titled it the same thing, so from now on I think I will just stick with this title. These are pictures that I still want to remember and document, but don't really call for their own post.)

1. Emery is obsessed with pigtails. She went from absolutley refusing to ever have her hair pulled up and now wants them everyday. 

2.My kids take over my bed whenever they can see the opportunity.

3. Just part of an epic mess. Doesn't look too bad, I didn't take the pictures until after I had started cleaning. I had a presidency meeting at our house and the kids took advantage of us being busy and made themselves busy. Emery was the main culprit though. I was not really pleased. 

4. The other part of the epic mess. Emery emptied her and Hailey's entire dresser and closet and brought it all out to the treadmill. I had to refold and sort everything. Really the pictures don't tell the full story. I spent a solid hour and a half putting things away.

5. Afternoon playdate. They wanted to glue something to paper plates. 

6. Emery the horse whisperer

7. Watching for the garbage truck to come. Still loves to watch for it, it's her favorite day of the week.

8. Random bite from the brick of cheese. Left me wondering if we had a mouse in the house. 

9. Emery always, always wants to do my makeup with me in the morning. 

10. The kids took their first swim this past weekend. The water was still freezing, but they wouldn't be deterred. They only lasted a few minutes. 

11. Hailey's class hosted a mother's day tea. It was so cute. She was just beaming to have me there as they sang and showered us with cute cards and presents. 

12. Kayden's graph paper flower created for me on mother's day. I was quite impressed with it, very clever. I loved all the fun creations the kids gave me this year.

Baseball

Every year, Corey's work has a family night at the ballgame. My kids look forward to it every year. It is such a fun night for us all.

We always have a great hamburger or hotdog dinner. My kids also love that they get free soda. For some reason they think that's one of the greatest things of all. I'm not sure how it is different than the free soda they enjoy at home, but it is somehow.

 We get to catch up with our good friend, Cosmo the Alien.

 My kids also love their free baseball hats. We are getting quite a collection of them. (notice the cute toothless grin Hailey is sporting, she pulled her tooth out the night before)

 Giant snow cones, they might be just a good as the free soda.

And, of course, watching a little of the game is always fun too.