Picking Raspberries

This happy face is because she's picking raspberries at Grandma and Grandpa Eastley's house. Abby could eat a gallon or so of raspberries at one sitting. We were down for my sister's birthday, and all the kids cleaned off my Mom's raspberry bushes completely.

Fourth of July Fun

Abby and Mike at the parade in Provo.

We had such a great Fourth this year! It was so good to be home. This is a holiday that always made us feel really homesick in Eugene. We got up early and drove down to Provo to have breakfast with my family. Then we went down to the parade with my brother and his family. My sister-in-law's Dad owns a car shop really close to the parade route, so we parked there and it was sure slick! Abby loved the parade! Every time a band went by, she got all excited and started to dance. It was hot but a lot of fun! Then we drove back to my parents house, and Abby and cousins played outside with the sprinkler and slippy slide. Exhausted but happy, we drove home for a siesta, then Mike's parents came for a barbecue. We made the most heavenly peach ice cream with Ferrell and Lucy's hand-crank ice cream maker. We didn't do any fireworks this year, but there's always next year, back in Utah--oh yeah!

Little Miss Cool

Here's a silly picture taken after we got back from Heather's wedding. Abby found some of my old high heel shoes in the garage and stomped around the driveway in them for a while. She loves to wear big shoes of any kind. A side note---we actually got enough of the remaining boxes out the garage to pull the cars in a week or so ago. What, we've only been here since April . . . .

Daddy Daughter Tea Party

Abby loves her Disney Princess tea set and wants to have little tea parties all the time. She always says, "Play tea set, Dad!" She loves to play with her Daddy and he is much better at entertaining her than I am. I think its becuase he is sillier : )

Abby on Deck

So this is the new fashion trend for summer. The rain boots and diaper ensemble is very smart and very stylish.

Abby loves those boots and wants to wear them whenever she spots them in the closet. These pictures were taken about a month ago on our back deck. In the last picture, she's doing her typical rush to get the camera and see what pictures or videos I've taken of her.

My sister's wedding day

Here are some great pictures of my sister Heather's wedding day. She and her new husband, Stu, were married on June 27, 2008 in the Manti, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a shot of all our side of the family who were able to attend. My oldest brother and his family couldn't make it, but every one else is there.

My sisters: Frances, Heather, Brita and me.

Abigail absolutely refused to pose with all her cousins and the bride, but then, when that photo was all done, she went over and started posing with Heather as if all she had wanted all along was to be the star of the show!

I love this romantic picture.

A great shot of the couple with a full view of the Manti Temple in the background. My Mom and Dad were also married in this temple, and the made the day feel even more special to us.

This is my favorite picture of the bride and groom. My sister-in-law Sarah's sister Charlotte was the photographer for the wedding and she did and absolutely amazing job.

Me, Abby and Mike at my sister's reception in my parents yard. This was the best we got of many attempts at a family photo. Abigail was not cooperating, which is kind of standard for her right now when it comes to pictures. But this one is nice and its a great memory picture for that evening. It was a wonderful reception, so great to be with family and see my sister so happy and beautiful.

I thought this would be a great picture to kick things off. This is our darling Abigail at my sister's wedding reception. She was excited to be eating a cup of ice. Get a look at those gorgeous eyes!

How do I do this blog thing anyway?

Okay, this is a big moment. My first post on our new blog. Hopefully not the last. I've wanted to get this going for ages, but never seem to make it a priority. Also, I don't really know what I'm doing, so bear with me as I get started. I'm planning on posting some pictures later today, and that will be more fun that reading about my blogging insecurities. I hope to become a regular blogger like Sarah and keep you all updated about our family. Here goes!