The BF

26

I had the best birthday this year! My family and friends were awesome, definitely made it a special one for me. So far I'm really liking 26!

Can I come and play?

When I need to get "out of the city" my little, married sis is kind enough to let me bunk at her place in Queen Creek. I get my country-girl, fresh air fix. I get to laugh with my favorite LeSueur aunts, eat their yummy food, and play with their cute kids. And play with my own sister, who I rarely see these days (you know, we're grown-ups now and have to do the grown-up thing).

Thanks Lula-belle for the waffles, Dallin for letting us have girl talk while you studied, and Heidi and Lanette for always being so excited to see me. I hope my next trip out is sooner than later!

Oh my...

Because there were no other words to describe my emotions when I saw this old picture on Tasha's blog today...it took my breath away. And then I laughed, HARD.

I think I am more grateful now then ever that I had such wonderful friends growing up. I couldn't have asked for better. Not only were these girls kind, honest, and loyal, but they knew how to HAVE FUN! I wish every teenager could be blessed with such friends to shape their life in such a positive way. I know I was.

And this picture below was taken about 4-5 years later at the same spot in Liz's parents entryway. And I am sure when this picture was taken, none of us remembered that crazy Ladies 80's night, but I know we were all grateful that we have had each other over the years to laugh, cry, and share life's experieces with.

I guess this turned out to be a bit of a mushy post, but I love you girls and am thankful for you.

...and next time everyone is back in town and after all the babies are born this year I say we bust out the leotards and leg warmers again

Will-face

He is smiling and trying to talk back all the time now! We love this guy

Happy Birthday!!!

Today my brother Jay is 23!! I love Jay because...we have always been close

Because he married the coolest girl in the world, seriously

Because he made me an AUNT Ü

And because he still know how to tease his sisters to NO END!! Good thing we love him!

(Trying to prove that even though he is an old married man, he can still man handle his "big sisters")

And yes, he won

I am grateful to have a brother like Jay that loves me and supports me. I know he is always there for me and would do anything for me and thats a pretty great feeling. He is a great example of hard work and dedication in all that he does.

Its your day Jay-Boy-Larry-Butch!! Live it up!

The Big Day!!

Mr. & Mrs. Ellingson!!

It was the most beautiful day, you would think we would be sweating like crazy on a June afternoon but there was a cool breeze the whole time we were taking pictures. The sun was really bright though, which made it hard to keep our eyes open.

Miss Audrey made it to the luncheon

Bonnie's girls were so excited to be the little flower girls, and they looked so dang cute in their dresses

We were so excited that baby Will was able to make it for pictures before the reception started. Only 6 days old, and he is still perfect Ü

Bridesmaids: Becca, Stacy, Brittany, Julie, Mallory, Rebekah, Emily (and not pictured, Bonnie and Melanie)

Our family is getting bigger! (Elder Blake, we missed you!)

Stacy and Becca with Laura