Look--Find

Notice anything out of place on our messy out of place tadbits table??

{Don't judge me for my tadbits table either}

Take a closer look 

and an even closer look...

Yes, this is a snake. My pet snake Chandler. Apparently during feeding time yesterday, I didn't close the cage all the way and Chandler, as my mother-in-law said, "decided to get some fresh air and take a walk." Oh boy was I a little freaked when I saw he wasn't in his cage. Not because he scares me but because he would be cold and I was not sure where to even start looking for him (ie: under clothes, in bags, under the bed). I couldn't remember if I left my bedroom door open and if he could be in the house somewhere..EEK! So glad I found him-I slept well!

Happy Friday!

Just taking a little evening drive with the windows down and the wind blowing in our hair!

Picked up pizza for dinner too!

Happy Wednesday

Its almost the weekend! Make today count!

My Husband

is WONDERFUL! Really though! He got an amazing opportunity to work the sports camps at the University of San Diego this summer. Even though we knew we wouldn't see much of eachother all summer, we knew that it was a great opportunity to take and we couldn't pass it up. Its such a sacrifice to be away from my love and I miss him like mad, but I know he is working hard and doing what he loves. Working 12-14 hour days is exhausting and yesterday, Monday, he had his first day off. What does he do?? He plays with his niece and nephews {he is staying with his sister and brother-in-law in San Marcos} and he cans strawberry jam for our family! He thought about doing it without even asking me! He worked all night to finish it and back to work he goes today. You would think he would have wanted to just do nothing because he was working so much, but he is so wonderful he thought about our family. And he even took pictures for me! I love him!

Yum! Strawberry Jam!

It's Monday

        FIND SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

(photo credit for above picture: Jen Fallan)

Father's Day

{I thought it was pretty funny! Of course all it got was a courtesy "Ahh ha ha"}

Thank you Dad for your good intentions, your kind heart, and your willingness to help us when we need it and others. Thank you. We appreciate it.

We had a fun family gathering at Josh and Britt's house. We had 6 dogs in the back playing and 5 kids to entertain us. Its nice when all of my siblings can get together, it never fails that we laugh our heads off. Life is great when you can appreciate the family you were born into--We are one dysfunctional group but together we somehow function!

Happy Father's Day!

To my other dad--Dad Stubbs-

We wish we could have been with you in Hawaii! Thank you for your good example to Evan of a kind and loving husband and father. Thank you for your good example of an honorable Priesthood holder. You have such a kind heart and are always willing to help us and others.

To my adorable and extremely attractive and talented husband-

Happy Father's day! You are an amazing husband! And you are going to be an amazing father someday too! I love you!

Party with Aunt Darcy

Driving in the car back to watch the girls at their house for the night {their parents went to a concert}. We had the music nice and loud..dancing and singing the whole way!

Then we made a pitstop at the car wash and got the car cleaned. Bria was a little freaked. Nadia thought it was awesome and CJ didn't care. When we got home, we got settled. The girls munched on some food and played. After being home for about 20 min Bria ruined Naders toys she was playing with because she was being a stinker...Timeout for this girl..{she didn't even cry or care for that matter--she did her time and went on with life}

{eating an uncooked hotdog..yum}

The girls were spoiled and got to stay up late. We watched a movie-How to Train a Dragon- love that movie.

Fun with the girls! Love them!

Birthday Boy

Happy 26th Birthday Evs!

Sorry we spent it apart {since you are in San Diego working}. Not the best birthday celebration you have ever had, but nonetheless I am grateful to celebrate you being born! You are such a sweet, humble, kind and understanding person. So much has been going on lately with Grandma "B" passing that your birthday kinda came and went. Good thing you got a pedicure the week before your birthday, something at least. Oh and I can't forget how nice your sister, Erin, was to make breakfast for you on my behalf, since my surprise visit wasn't made possible because of the funeral. Thank you Eir! Good news is-- there is no rule on how long you can celebrate your birthday so we will just have to celebrate it when we are together again. We did go out to dinner at the Taquito House in Perris, Ca for your birthday. And we did sing Happy Birthday to you and eat deep fried ice cream for your birthday too! The restaurant even gave us a FREE fried ice cream because they heard us singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUON. I love you Sweetie! Happy Birthday!

 {creating a masterpiece with ketchup}

 {then wiping her hands on her shirt}

 {deep fried ice cream}

{so glad to see my sister! Sure did miss her}

{family time @ Taquito House}

We missed you Evs and the rest of the fam to!

The Funeral

{picture credit: Jen Fallan}

All of her grandsons-the Pallbearers--what a beautiful moment

A day of mourning. A day of rejoicing. A day of reuniting. A day with family. A day of memories. A day to laugh. A day to cry. A day of beautiful music. A day of talents displayed. A day to hug. A day to embrace. A day to watch. A day to serve. A day for a final farewell. A day to celebrate her life. Today, June 18th, we spent a day with Grandma Ballantyne. Our last day on earth with Grandma "B". A strong legacy left behind.

Cousins-same age group

Childhood Best Friend Selina and her son Julian came to support our family. We love them.

 My Mom, her Dad, and siblings.

Seeing Grandma in the open casket was unreal. It didn't even look like her. Not my Glo Ball. It was a great reminder for me though that our body is just our vessel to get through this life. When our Spirit leaves our body, our body is just a body, a beautiful creation and gift from God, but no more without our Spirit. The service was peaceful. Very beautiful and uplifting. We remembered her for who she was and her favorite phrase, "Oh Dear".