Porter turns 2!

 Grandma LynAnn made this beautiful big bird cake for Porter's 2nd birthday! Thank you!!

 Porter Loved it!

 The following are random pictures of Porter .... he is growing up so fast!

Some wedding pictures!

Cedar City was so beautiful-we are grateful we were able to have a fall wedding! We are so appreciative of all those that helped and supported us- Thank you!

Engagment Pictures

click here to see our engagement pictures

I am engaged to Shane McCormick, we met 5 years ago my freshman year at the UofA. We were good friends back then and got back in touch when I moved back to Arizona almost a year ago. He is amazing, and incredible with Porter. The lord continues to bless me in my life. I know Dallin would be happy that I don't have to live life alone and that Porter can have a dad. Porter adores Shane and he adores Porter! Shane is working in Phoenix at an accounting firm, he just graduated with his Masters of Accountancy and is finishing up the CPA tests right now. We are getting married the 25th of September and we will be staying in Mesa for a few years at least. I am learning everyday that life is hard, but we can still find joy in the journey if we choose to.

Pictures!

Porter and Chuckie


Cousin bath time





I am going to miss this cute girl!


Marie, Chris, and Hannah





I am going to miss this cute girl too! Isn't she adorable!?


Grace


Madison

Porter in girl clothes!

Marie was folding the girl's laundry the other day and she put some of Grace's clothes on Porter. I had never seen girls clothes on Porter but I have to admit he looks pretty cute! Porter was so excited and really seemed to like the dress =)

My Helper!

Porter really knows how to help me out! Vacuuming takes a little longer than before he "helped" but I am still glad he likes to do it!

Cousins!

You can tell they love each other!



Porter, Madison, and Grace swinging. (ignore the rope)


Porter loves it!


I will really miss Marie, Dan, Madison, and Grace when they move in two months. We have got to get more cousin time in before then!

Easter in Cedar City

Porter knew just what to do when he found an Easter egg!





I love this picture. Porter LOVES his grandma! I am so glad that each time we go visit he remembers LynAnn and just adores her!



Decorating Eggs



Porter with Grandma Jane on the Rocking Pig!



Porter LOVES Macy!

Baby mammoth

So, as you can tell there is another mammoth that Porter is holding. I decided I needed a back-up Mammoth since Porter can't sleep without it or even go a matter of hours without the animal. So, I got on ebay and bought another one. I was convinced I had gotten a great deal on it since it only was $2. It turns out they make miniature mammoths and I learned that pictures on ebay can be quite deceptive. Nevertheless, Porter now likes to sleep with both his mammoths and this picture says it all!

Porter's Woolly Mammoth

While we were in Tucson over the summer visiting family, Porter took this Woolly Mammoth from Uncle Ryder's bed. Porter instantly fell in love!! Ryder was so sweet to give it to Porter permanently. For an 8 year old boy, this was quite a sacrifice! Now, Porter carries it around almost everywhere he goes. If Porter is ever upset or having a hard time it is almost always made better simply by handing him his mammoth. He even calls it "Mammy" now. He doesn't call me "Mom" yet, but he will call the Mammoth "Mammy". I love this little boy, Mammoth and all!

Puerto Peñasco

I Love this picture. Madison, Grace, and Marie all look Fantastic!

La Curva

I love Hannah's face in this one. She was being serenaded by a man
who could move his hat on his head without using his hands,
impressive. You can tell she is enjoying it!

I love this Family!

I am so glad Dalyn was able to come with us!

Madison and Dalyn

Mark, Grace, Porter, and LynAnn

Peace

Porter and Dalyn. Porter was busy looking at the seagulls.

I love this picture!

The Gulf of California

I love Mexico. The sunsets are incredible, and especially the family we are with! Thanks LynAnn and Mark for a great trip to Mexico!