Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's day to all of you great mom's out there.

We had a really good day. We got up early and went to Chris' Sacrament meeting to hear her talk. She did an Awesome job. Thanks Chris you will never know how much your talk really meant to me.

After the meeting we went down to my parents for breakfast.

Dad and Josh made us breakfast burritos and fresh fruit. It was so yummy. We ate on the back porch and it was a very warm morning. This is Riley relaxing under his umbrella.

And this is my awesome big brother Josh, working on his tan. =)

My Grandma and Grandpa joined us for breakfast. This is my grandma reading her book I gave her. It's a children's book called "What if there were no Grandmas." I thought it was the cutest book. My grandma has always been there for me, I love her so much and this book had a couple blank pages at the back for me to write in so I got to express to her just a little bit of my appreciation for everything she has done for our family. I love you Grandma!

My mom got many fun gifts. This Willow Tree doll is one I got for her to show her how much she means to me. She has always been one of my best friends and she is always there for me. I don't know how I could have gotten through many of my trials include the one we are going through right now without her. Thanks for everything mom, I love you!We then went up to Riley's parents for dinner. His dad made yummy steaks and baked potatoes. This is Riley hiding from our nephews who he started a "tin foil" fight with. Every time we eat baked potatoes with the family the tin foil ends up being used as weapons.

This is Chris my loving mother-in-law. I couldn't have asked to marry into a better family. Chris is so giving and so thoughtful. She does a lot for our family. Thanks for everything Mom We Love you!

I can't go without mentioning my Sis-in-laws. For not having any sisters growing up I have been blessed with the best sisters ever. These 3 wonderful women really are sisters to me. They have all been so great. They've always been there for me through thick and thin. It's fun to talk to them about the little things that drive me crazy about Riley because their husbands are the same way. For being the "black sheep" in the family Riley really is a lot like his big brothers. Thanks Jane, Laura & Mel. I look up to all of you for the amazing women that you are. And most of all for the Wonderful Mothers that you are. You are all great examples to me. Thanks for everything. I love you!

Sunday was also Chris' birthday. Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Chris!

Sunday May 11th was Riley's mom's birthday. However these pictures were taken back in April. We all went in and bought her a golf pass to Hobble Creek Golf Course and decided to give it to her early so she could start using it.

I loved her reaction it was so cool, she was way excited.
Grandma Crandall, Laura, Payton and Greg
Jantsen and Papa Rich.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS/MOM

WE LOVE YOU!

A Day Away!!!!

Saturday Riley decided we needed to get out of town. So Saturday morning he let me sleep in, but he got up early and got the 4-wheeler and motorcycle loaded on the trailer. I then got up and

we headed off to the sand dunes.

We had a really fun day. It was so nice to get away.

Riley even let me ride his bike for awhile.
We stopped under the shade of this tree to have a drink and a snack.

It was a really nice day. Thanks honey for getting me out of town for a day!

Congratulations Carter Family!!!

We are so happy to say that we were Lucky enough to get to go through the Temple with our Best Friends. Dylan and Carly received their Endowments at the Provo Temple on Saturday April 26th. It was so neat to be there with them for this special time!

After the session was over we all went to Los Hermanos for dinner.

This is our "Family Picture." We spend so much time with these guys that when we're together we're called "The Carpe family." There kids are so excited for us to adopt. Their always asking us when they will be getting a new brother or sister.

The following Saturday May 3rd their cute little family got sealed. This would be them waiting to go in. Left to Right: Dylan, Grady, Ally, Carly, and Brennan. While Dylan and Carly were getting ready Riley and I were lucky enough to go into the nursery with the kids. Riley played with them while I got them dressed in white one by one. This was one of the neatest experiences of my life. I'm so grateful to have such good friends. I will cherish these memories forever. The sealing was Awesome. I can't wait until Riley and I can take our precious children to the Temple with us.

This would be my cute parents, waiting outside. My dad is standing on his tip-toes in this picture and that's why my mom leaning sideways. He's barely taller than her, so it's a running family joke.

After taking the picture of my parents I wanted one of me and Riley. He was talking with Matt Gammell and they jokingly posed for our picture, but because of the delay on my camera I didn't get a better picture then this.

This sun was really bright can ya tell?

Here's the cute little family all dressed in white!

This is one of my favorite pictures. The sun was so bright so before every picture the kids would close their eyes until the photographer would count to 3, then they would open and smile so big.Dylan and Carly were so happy.
They are such a cute family!

Thanks guys for letting us spend your special day with you.
After the sealing we all went back to their church for a luncheon. My mom and dad brought Joslyn with them. Riley was so cute playing hide and seek with her. All and all it was an AWESOME day!!!

Online Adoption Profile!

We've had a little mix-up! If you try to click on our online adoption profile to the right you won't get our profile. Apparently someone at LDS Family Services thought we had gotten our baby so they deleted our profile online. So we are having to redo everything. They actually have a guy that is a Graphic Designer who is helping so hopefully it will be bigger and better. We are hoping it will be up within the week. We will keep you posted! Thanks again everyone for your love and support through this time, we are so blessed to have such amazing family and friends!

P.S. I have like 3 post I need to get up, so I will be updating soon!

Whose bike is better?

Okay so now that we both have Motorcycles, we need you our Family and friends to help us end this argument of whose is better! (okay we really haven't been arguing but we thought this would be fun.)

Here's Riley on his 1998 Yamaha WR400!

Which he bought on KSL and we had to drive all the way to Idaho to pick it up!

And here I am on my 1977 Honda Trail 90! Which used to be my grandfathers, and was given to me on my birthday (and the money is going towards our Adoption!)

Okay now we need all of you to vote off to the right on which one is better!

Thanks guys, We're excited to see the outcome!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

April is a busy birthday month in our family! Our sis-in-law Laura's birthday is on the 20th, Riley's dad (Papa Rich) is on the 24th, and my Dad and I share the same day on the 28th! That's right I am "Daddy's little birthday girl" and always will be!

Sunday night we had a dinner over at my Mom and Dad's for my Dad's birthday! This is him diggin into his "whip cream cake" that Grandma Evey made for him! He all but ate the whole thing himself, he didn't want to share!

We love to be outdoors and camping so we gave him a camp/kitchen set and this fun little toss game! This is Riley & Josh playing with Brittany (friend of the family).

Monday night Riley planned a big BBQ/dutch oven dinner with our Family and Friends for my big 25th birthday!!!! Above is Laura opening her b-day present from us!The kids had fun playing on our new/old playground that one of my dad's friends gave to us!
This would be our wonderful friends: Carly, Dylan, Jeffery, Lacey and Baby Wyhatt!

This is my bestest little buddy Grady! Ever since he was a baby he has been my little man! And next to him would be my Squirrel. Dylan caught this thing in his backyard and thought it would be funny to give it to me for my birthday! It was fun during the party, the kids loved it but I made him take it home with him! Not really my 1st choice for a pet!

Okay did I mention I totally got Spoiled this birthday? My family spoiled me rotten and they all kept saying "you only turn 25 once!"

I got many great gifts but here is just a few of the big ones!

This would be my Grandpa Wayne's old Honda! Josh fixed it up and was getting ready to sell it on KSL when I went over to my grandparents and told them I wanted it! I was planning on paying for it, but instead on my birthday My grandparents & Josh told me that it was mine, and I had to put the money I was going to buy it with in my "baby fund!"

And this would be the most adorable thing ever! My sweet brother built me this changing table for our nursery. And mom made the cover, and basket liners. It matches our crib so well! I will post pictures of that later! "Thank you Josh, Mom & Dad!" I love it! My family also gave me an awesome jewelry box!
And this I am holding in my hand would be my new pink & purple 22 shotgun that my Loving husband made me! We saw one in a catalog awhile ago and I teased him that I wanted it. (mind you it wasn't cheap.) So instead he made me one! I was shocked! It is so cool, I can't wait to go shoot it! He also gave me many little things for the house!

Thanks everyone for making my Birthday the best ever! I love you all!

Girls Night Out!!!

Every Month (well we try to go every month) My girlfriends from high school and myself try to out to dinner! It's been awhile but we finally made it, last Thursday night we all met at the Olive Garden. Little did we know it was BYU's graduation! But because there were only 4 of us we didn't have to wait too long.

Above: Sara & Erin

Below: Savannah & Alisha

We had some good laughs talking about the olden days (and we got some funny looks from the people around us who might have heard some of our comments and all of our giggling.) I'm really glad I went, Thanks girls I needed that!

We missed you Vanessa & Alyssa!

My man!!!!

I've been tagged again!!!

What is his name? Riley Hunter T.

How long have we been married? It will be 5 years on the 31st of May

How long did we date? It would have been exactly a year the week after we got married.

How old is he? 27 years old

Who said I love you first? I did!

Who is taller? Riley

Who sings better? Neither one of us!!! Riley has a good voice when he’s singing a long with the radio and doesn’t realize I’m listening. But when he does know I’m listening he sings like a dork!!!

Who is smarter? Book smarter would be me! But common sense smarter for sure Riley!

Whose temper is worse? I'd say we're about equal!

Who pays the bills? Unfortunately that’s my job!

Who does the laundry? Yeah right! It’s like pulling teeth trying to get Riley to do a load of laundry.

Who cooks dinner? I do most of time! But Riley does his fair share!

Who drives when we are together? Most of the time it’s Riley. But every now and then he makes me because I am a horrible backseat driver!

Who is more stubborn? Riley!

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I am

Whose parents do you see more? Probably mine, but we see both sets quit often since we all live in the same town!

Who has more friends? We have the same friends!!

Who has more siblings? Riley has 3 brothers, I have 1!!!

Who wears the pants in the family? Riley!

Who eats more sweets? Riley!! I’m more of a salty person. But I love to make treats for Riley!

Who mows the lawn? We haven’t really had a lawn to mow since we got married. (Our first house had artificial lawn… we loved it) Now that we have a lawn I’m going to have to say it will probably be Riley’s job.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do.

Who asked who out first? I guess technically I did! It was a group activity but I called and invited him because I had a huge crush on him!

Who kissed who first? Riley kissed me first!

What is my favorite thing about him? Yeah right, like I could only name one thing! I love the fact that he likes to do things with me. If he and his friends are going anywhere I always get an invite! I don’t always go because a guy needs his time with his friends. I love that he can fix anything and that not only can I count on him but so can our Family and friends. I could go on for days about what I love about Riley, but I think one of the things I love the most… he is and always will be a “KID AT HEART!!!” I love that he is always playing with our nieces and nephews. From the time that they are babies he adores them!

I just want to take this time to say: Riley I love you! You’re the best husband I could ever ask for. Thanks for everything you do for me! Most of all, thanks for being so supportive of all of my emotions during this hard time in our lives (I know I'm not the easiest person to be around all the time). I can’t wait to raise a family with you! You’re going to be the best “Daddy” ever!

I Love you Buzzie!!

I tag: Jane, Erin, Alyssa, Vanessa, Tana, Kaitlin, Brooke, Kathy, Jen, Lynsie

When the Cat's away the Mouse will play!!!

So Riley left this morning and flew out to Louisville Kentucky for an install. I thought it would get easier for him to go on these trips but I really do hate it! I had a major headache this morning so I didn't do much of anything. But tonight by dad decided to give us a girls night out! So my mom, grandma and I all went to a movie and dinner. We went and saw "Nim's Island." It was a really cute movie, I would recommend it to a lot of people. Then we went and ate at Wingers. We then decided to go for a quick little shopping trip before heading home. And well since Riley is out of town and I'm a little depressed about it I decided to buy me a new pair of shoes! Okay so I ended up buying 3 new pairs. But they are so cute, and I promise to get rid of some old ones in their place! It was a fun night, and well needed by all of us! Thanks Daddy!!

So this is the one pair of shoes I bought! Aren't they so cute? For those of you who know me will remember my White Platform sandals that I had in high school. Yeah I still have them and do wear them sometimes, but I told my mom I would get rid of them if I bought these!!!
I think Riley took my camera so I can't show you exactly what the other 2 pair look like. But they are this style. One of them is blue with pink and white polka-dots. The other is a denim/red and other color plaid. I love the looks of the ballet flats that are totally in style now, but because Riley is a foot taller than me I have to wear the heals. I just love these new shoes!! Shhhhh's "don't tell Riley!"

Riley's New Toy!!!!

So this past Saturday Riley made me get out of bed at 5:30 a.m. and ride with him to Idaho! Why you ask, because we needed to go pick up his new motorcycle! He was so excited, he was like a little kid on Christmas morning!

I have to admit I was pretty excited when I got on it and I was tall enough to ride it! I didn't think I would be, but after driving it around the yard and down the street it made me want one of my own. But that's years down the road I'm sure! I'll stick to our 4-wheeler for now!

Congratulations Jeffery & Lacey!!!!

Some of our Best Friends had this handsome baby boy!

Born March 25th! 8 lbs 13 oz.

Wyhatt Slim Alvey!

Congratulations Guys!! We can't wait until it warms up and you can bring that little man and his 2 older brothers over for some BBQ's!!!