CUTE AS A BUTTON....

Here is a PREGO picture of Alexis (on the left). We have been friends since I was in second grade. She is going to have a little baby boy named WILL and I cant wait to meet him! She looks amazing and I am excited to see her in a few weeks.

WELCOME ELLA KATE CARROLL

Friday night Brittany and George welcomed Ella Kate Carroll into this world. What a beautiful little girl! She has dark hair and long fingers and toes (not a mangus girls trait!) I think she looks a lot like George and Collin, but that can always change as they grow. It is so fun to have our first little niece. Congrats Britt and George!!!

ps. thanks nat for letting me steal your pics...ha!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAT!!!!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO NAT!!! (Needle) I have been behind the eight ball on this one, but I just want Natalie to know how loved she is. I hope your birthday was special and you had some fun.

Nice to everyone
Animals.... Need I say more?
Terffic mom to Porter
Always fun for a good laugh or mimic
Loves easily and often
In style and always knows whats up
Encouraging and loves to uplift and support all

Thanks for being such a wonderful sister and friend!

BLANDING, UT

A few weeks ago, Ponkey, Trevor, Grandma and I went down to Blanding for the weekend. It was really fun to see where Ponkey grew up, and the rich family history there. One of the highlights for me was seeing for the first time, Great- grandpa and grandma's grave sight. It was fun to meet up with Jick and Judy and enjoy some fun bonding time with them. Grandpa was eager to show us "everything" and we did just about that, covering Blanding, Monticello and Bluff. We got so ambitious, we almost ended up at Lake Powell! Southern Utah is absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed stopping at an the Navajo Indian reservation and of course looking at the indian jewelry! I have an even greater appreciation for our ancestors and the sacrifices they made in our behalf.

FREE BIRD...

This past sunday I was released as RS President. It was a bitter-sweet thing for me. I felt much the same way I did upon being released as a missionary. It is a feeling of having some sort of burden lifted off your shoulders at the same time sadness for not being able to serve in this capacity anymore. I will miss serving the girls in this ward, but I feel like it was time. I feel a sense of peace and gratitude for a wonderful year spent in the service to the sisters in our ward. I am not sure what is next, but I feel like a free bird flying around for a moment. I know this will last a week and I will be left scratching my head as to the next thing....

The Newest Cousin...

It's a Girl... Olivia Nicole Redd is here weighing 5 lbs 12 oz.... she is tiny and so adorable!

LAX

This was taken on my trip to LA. This is an old friend from Salt Lake, Amberlie, she is so much fun. She is now in law school in San Diego and I miss her. It was so fun to see her! We only took one pic.... from LAX airport.. lame!