Emma's Birthday....5 years old

Pixie Hollow book from Grandma and Grandpa Waldron

Just what she wanted!!

Halloween Party at preschool (sorry a little out of order)

Fun rings from on top of cupcakes

Emma wanted strawberry shortcake rainbow cupcakes. Just a side note....This morning Emma drew a picture of me crying and a picture of her turning 5. I said why am I crying? She said, because I'm turning 5. I'm growing up to fast.

Emma helping Cody have a taste of rootbeer float at her preschool halloween party. Her teachers were so nice to involve Cody. He fit right in. He ran around outside with the big boys. He acted like he owned the place. I was surprised how comfortable he was. I bet next time I drop Emma off he's going to want to stay.

Guess Who!!!

Attention

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Fall Festivities

The kids at the ward fall harvest kick off......yummmm.....Apple pie

Picka-picka pumpkin from the pile!

Kodak moment....the girls looking as cute as ever!

Cody breaks it down

Oct 23rd....1999

Today Ryan and I celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. I remember some parts clearly and other parts of the day are a blur. It was the perfect fall day. As I walked in the front doors of the L.A. temple I was so excited but I have to say I was quite calm. The brides dressing room was beautiful and angelic. I felt like a queen. I very calmly slipped into my wedding gown and my mom helped me put on my veil. ( the other bride in there was a little stressed, to say the least.)I'll never forget the look on Ryan's face as I walked down the spiral staircase to meet him. He was so sweet! We took the elevator up to the sealing room. At the moment I can't remember the name of the man who married us, Ryan will have to remind me. We chose to have a white wedding. It was so awesome to see all our friends and family there to support us. The spirit was so sweet. The ceremony is somewhat a blur. I was told by some friends that it was one of the best ceremonies they had been to. I wish I would've written everthing down. I know we were given some excellent advice. The reception was beautiful. It was perfect weather. The moon was huge!! It was a full moon that night. Ryan and I danced to crazy love by van morrison. I could go on and on about what an amazing night it was. I am so glad I married Ryan. He is the love of my life. He makes me laugh everyday...whether he means to or not :) He is just so kind and compassionate. Happy Anniversary Ryan!! I love You!! Lets go to Hawaii for our 10th. (sorry no picture for this post. We definately need a scanner and some more pictures together) If you where there, what do you remember about our wedding day?

Emma's a little teapot

Trip to Maryland

Last week I took the trek back east to visit Krystal and Shawn and meet my new neice, Victoria Rose. I had such a good time. Krystal is such a great mom. It was fun to watch her as a new Mother. Tori is just a sweet as can be. She is so beautiful....perfect in every way.

Here I am with the "little Monkey"

We walked around D.C. all day Saturday. There was so much to see. We didn't even put a dent in the city. What we did see was amazing. You could just feel the history. Here is the Capitol.

This was our last stop. I was dying to see the white house but I had a monstrous pounding headache and Victoria had, had it. So we walked over 20 blocks back to the car.

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

Front of Lincoln Memorial

The Mom Sisters. One looks a lot more like a mom than the other one!! We also saw the vietnam memorial and we went to the Smithsonian but we could only handle about 20 minutes because it was packed so it was nearly impossible to enjoy. All and all we had a good time Victoria was a good sport. She has seen and done a lot in her short life.