StOkEr FaM rEuNiOn

The weekend of July 2nd-4th was the Mark Stoker family reunion. It was great being able to get together and enjoy each others company!

On friday we met at the church and had a yummy dinner. Then we played minute to win it games. It made for some great laughs! Afterwards the boys played basketball and Cassey was patient enough to teach me a little bit of piano playing skills.











On saturday morning the boys had a father and son golf tournament. Then we met up for a picnic in the park. Then went to Black Canyon damn and went boating, swimmig, and had a bbq. That night we enjoyed sparklers and camped out in Jeff and Holly's backyard.









On sunday we all went to church together and afterwards enjoyed a nice meal. Then spent the evening at the park and nature museum. Then later that night we watched the fireworks!







Thanks Jeff and Holly for making it all happen! It was a blast!

Vacation

To Celebrate our 2nd year anniversary Brian and I went on a trip to San Diego with our best friends Scott and JoyAnne. We spent time in Knotts Berry Farm, Laguna and Mission Beach, Soak City water park, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. We were also able to go to the San Diego Temple, which was a great experience. It was such a fun vacation!! I feel so blessed to have been able to go and have a great time :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!!!!

Yesterday was Brian's 23rd birthday and Cinco de Mayo. Two reasons to celebrate with a FIESTA!!! We had family and friends over for some yummy mexican food which my grandma and I made. We also celebrated with a pinata and cake and ice cream. And not to mention a dance off in which we got to show off our skills...


Brian's awesome pinata hitting skills


Can't touch this...MC Hammer

Wanna be...Spice Girls

Cotton eye joe...Rednex

Jerk it out...Caesars

Yard work...

Three weeks ago Brian and I decided it was finally time to get to work on our yard. We had been putting it off for awhile. Most of our lawn was just dead grass and not to mention half rock. So we had to completely tear it up and haul the rock. We had help from family and friends which made it happen a lot faster and I am so thankful for thier willingness to help. I don't think I've ever worked physically hard like that in my life, but in the end it was worth it. We put wood trim around the flower beds and put some of the rock next to the drive way. We planted grass seed and some flowers. Two things I have never done before. We also planted a tree. So now we just get to sit back and watch the grass grow. I didn't think I would ever be this excited about grass...but I have to say being a homeowner gets me excited about a lot of things!

in Oct. 09 when we first bought our home


the guys working hard


before planting the seed


back yard


side yard


3 weeks after planting seed

weekend project

Last weekend I decided I wanted to do some painting. Brian wasn't too thrilled about the idea but he went along with it...
so we painted the main bathroom and living room. Our friends Danae and Tyler came over friday night and helped us. I love the way it turned out!!

Valentine's weekend...

On Friday we had our employee appreciation breakfast at work. They do it once a year. Our bosses make and serve us a yummy breakfast and do recognition awards. I feel very blessed to have the job I do.
Saturday night Brian and I had a double date night with our friends Danae and Tyler. We went over to thier house and made homemade pizza and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. Danae was so nice and made me a brownie cake for my birthday with a candle I could make a wish on :) We spent the night watching a movie, playing Just Dance and the board game called Things. It was soo much fun!
On Sunday, Valentine's Day, Brian and I went to church. It was my first day with the sunbeams. There are thirteen of them but not all of them are always there. I am team teaching with another sister who is experienced so it makes me not as nervous. Sunbeams are so full of energy and it definately helps with two of us. There is nothing more humbling than hearing a child say a prayer. After church Brian made me dinner, chicken alfredo with garlic bread. One of my favorites. We spent the night talking, laughing, and listening to music. I am so blessed to have Brian as my husband ♥

My 22nd Birthday!

Wow...honestly I can't believe how fast time goes! My grandma Moralez was so sweet and sang me Happy Birthday over the phone. After work, Brian took me out to dinner at P.F. Chang's (Chinese food) and it was amazingly delicious. I have been wanting to go there for over a year because of all the good things I've heard. Then afterwards we came home and he gave me my birthday gift...a game for the wii called Just Dance that I haven't been able to find anywhere. Let's just say we rocked it and MC Hammer's got nothing on us :)




Thank you for all the Birthday wishes!
And thanks babe...for all you do! You are amazing!