Bees Game

Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd, buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks, I don't care if I ever get back cause it's root root root for the home team, if they don't win it's a shame, cause it's 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out at the old ballgame! Allison watching the game after eating her dinner but before we cleaned her up :)

a ball game, warm night, new Bees shirt, kisses, one cute baby, and fireworks = a good time!

Sunshine

Our family went on vacation to California. We had so much fun. My parents and my brother Scott also came with us. We stayed at the Newport Coast Marriott and it was great. We were sad that Kim, Josh, and Melissa couldn't make it. I've included a lot of pictures because I didn't want to leave anything out! Our little sweetie is getting big. She just turned 9 months old!

Allison hanging out at the Balboa pier. We ate lunch at Ruby's. She loved watching the water and the birds.

These are our friends the Haag's. Dave baptized Jenn and Robert on his mission. We have kept in touch and enjoy spending time with them and their adorable kids!

DISNEYLAND!!! This was such a fun day. The weather was fabulous and the longest we waited in line was 15 minutes. Perfect. Allison went on Pirates twice, Jungle Cruise, Alice in Wonderland, Storybook Cruise, Haunted Mansion, and Small World. Also Dave went on Space Mountain for the first time! He had only been to Disneyland once before and that ride was closed that day. He loved it! Space Mountain is my favorite ride.

Disneyland has a special spot in my heart and I am so happy we got to go. The first of many Disneyland adventures with our family!

Grandma and Allison at Hunington Beach. Not too many things are better than campfires and cookouts at the beach. Alli is watching Grandma as she picks her favorite sea shells out of the ones she collected.

We went to Shoreline Village. We looked in all the shops, saw the Queen Mary, and let Allison ride her first carousel! The zebra was the coolest.

Mom and Dad you are the best!

Thank you, Thank you!

a baby and a prophet

My sweet sister-in-law Jenn's mom passed away just over a week ago. She had cancer and twice gave a valiant fight but unfortunately it got the best of her. On Thursday, April 30th her family held a viewing for her. Dave and Allison were there along with Dave's family but I was at work. So Dave calls me and says, guess who we met, I said who? Oh President Monson! There they were and what do you know President Monson came walking in the room. He came because it turns out Jenn's grandfather is a member of the 70, Elder Mack Lawrence. Grandma Phillips was holding her and President Monson came and said hello and touched her cheek. Allison looked at him like he was crazy. Then later he came back again, this time Dave was holding her, and he tickled her cheeks and said how cute she was! This time Allison smiled at him. That a girl!
The next day at Debbie's funeral the Bishop read a letter written and signed by President Monson, President Eyring, and President Uchtdorf. It was very special.
So while we are all sad for Jenn and Steven's loss, our little family gained a memorable experience. We can forever tell Allison that she met and was tickled by our prophet, President Thomas S. Monson.
**I asked Dave, "did you take a picture?", he said he thought about it but thought that under the circumstances it wasn't appropriate. I agree but dang it!