Blast from the past!

These are pictures from Grandma Alzina when Mom was growing up.

Mom is on the right. She looks like Becca.

Mom as a baby. No wonder we are so cute!

Mom at some age I don't remember.

This one we were comparing how Madeline looks like Mom in this picture.

Gramppa taking a nap with Mom.

Mom had to wear these things on her legs for a bit. 

 

 

And in this picture Melissa looks just like Mom.

The Dinosaure Museum at Thanksgiving Point

Amazing how life like it is. All dummies, showing what a dig looks like.

I love this set up, lets throw a rock at it. That has to be a good idea.

This was my favorite. A person getting stepping on by a Mammoth.

Mammoth

T Rexes

Jaws

Big teeth.

This was my favorite. A person getting stepping on by a Mammoth.

Really gross candy in the gift shop.

Melanie's birthday at the Treehouse Children's Museum in Ogden

So I think that Andrew and I had more fun at the Children's museum than the kids did.

Andrew sitting on his throne.

 

Andrew pulling on the Sword in the Stone

They had this giant chess set and it was so cool. Andrew beat me of course. I want one of these in my house.

The Oval Office.

The storytelling part. Can you see where Russ is?

4 year anniversary pictures

So these are our 4 year anniversary pictures taken last September, yeah I know they are a bit late going up. Sorry! Melissa and Christopher helped us with these this year again. Love them!

Do you have a favorite?

Already September??

So much has gone on these last few months I wonder if I can remember it all! Well here goes.
In July Andrew, Christopher, Melissa and I went to see Wicked. It was amazing.

View of the stage



In front of the sign...not sure what face Andrew is making...silly.

Melissa and I. She's so pretty!

Andrew had been reading like fiend! He's already pretty close to finishing the 2nd book in the Eragon series. I love seeing him reading!

 Andrew had his 25th birthday on 8/9. Here is his cake! Pretty!

 About to blow out candles!!

 Looking pretty pleased with himself for blowing them all out!

I finally have mastered pot roast! I keep trying to have enough left over to make Mom's yummy cream cheese and beef mixture on a tortilla but it's always gone. Oh well.

In other news, I found out 8/31 that I was pregnant, but unfortunately ended up miscarrying that same night. They have determined I was 8 weeks along. I'm feeling a lot better now and have the pain and bleeding under control. 

 I will admit that I am getting a little tired of having my blood drawn. I had my blood drawn 4 times in 5 days and I really only have one good vein to draw from. I have to keep having them drawn until my levels are down to 5. On Friday they were at  60,000 then on Sunday 7,000 and on Tuesday 2,000, so they are going down. I have to have another draw on 9/11 and I have an appointment on 9/14 to see what's happening there.

  Andrew has been absolutely amazing during this rough time for us. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life; and one who continually blesses my life with the power of the priesthood. I know that I wouldn't have been able to get through this week without him.   He brings me chocolate and ice cream and  buys me wonderful presents to cheer me up! And I never say no to presents!

 

 Earring that remind me of the Eiffle tower

 Beautiful roses he got me.

 He also got me this beautiful charm to add to my bracelet to remember the occasion. He has such good taste.

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 These are the beautiful flowers my Mommy sent me. Thanks Mom!

Melissa and Christopher brought me some earring that are in the shape of the Eiffel tower which I love. They also brought yummy cucumbers and tomatoes. It was super nice of them. I haven't had time to take a picture of the earrings.  

All in all it was an interesting experience that seems very surreal I do appreciate all the prayers and support from my family and friends. I'll have to try a bit better to keep this updated. Next up: Anniversary Pictures!