My sis' graduation in Rexburg

Mary and my Grandma
Traci- my sis...


I am so proud of my sister! She graduated with her bachelors in Sociology (that looks funny, did I spell that right?). I was so excited that I got to be there to support her in this huge accomplishment. We have always been so close- and I know she will be successful in everything she does. We love you Traci!

Such great friends!!

I got to go to lunch with my buds Heather and Steph. We have such a great time when we get together!

playing with goggles

West Jordan Park

Old friends- great time!!

We got to get together with some of my friends in my old neighborhood. We got to go to the firestation and then go back to the church to decorate cookies, faces, and bikes. It was so fun to see everyone!
Ty thought he was a karate guy with his little "bandana" on...
My friend Sherry and her kids Neva and Hank...

Me and Orrin Hatch

What a great opportunity I had! On the night of July 3rd I got to sing at a patriotic celebration. Orrin Hatch (Senator of Utah) was the key speaker, and they asked me to sing a song that he wrote (and Janice Kapp Perry composed), "Heal this Land". I was pretty stressed about it, but I guess it was a success. Mr. Hatch said it was one of the best renditions that he had heard. He had some really great compliments to say. I had so much support from my family and friends who all came out!! Thanks to all of you!!!!

4th of July Parade in Murray

Every time a flag went by Ty made sure that he put his hand on his heart... this time him and Karson (and me) happened to be drenched by the water guns that were going by at the same time...
Ty was also a big hit with the clowns and their silly string. He was a target- and very happy to be one!!!
I like this pic because I caught Ty right before he sneezed...

Grandpa's B-day

My Grandpa L just moved to Bountiful from Cali. It's was so exciting to see him and his wife Betty. I look forward to seeing them more and really getting to know them.

The Cabin

Lacie, Grandma H, and her good friend Betty who was visiting from back East (who was so great, by the way!!! What a wonderful lady!)
Pictures don't get much better than this...
Ayz is a player in training...

Tony, Lace, Ayz, and me and my kids got to go up to my grandma's cabin for my b-day. We always have such a great time up there. It's so relaxing! We played tennis in the morning (until we noticed that my new mini-van that we have had for less than a week had 2 flat tires...) and had a wonderful lunch. Grandma even got me a cake! We don't get to see her and Hal very often, so when we do it's very special. Especially these times when we get one-on-one time with them.

Playing in Grandpa's Truck

It's getting harder and harder to get pics with all of them looking at the camera, and keeping their hands away from their face. This was the only two pics of about 15!!

Kaden's Baptism

The Beck Family...
Britney and Kennedy...

How sad!! It was Kaden's baptism- and his birthday- and I didn't even get a picture of him!! How lame!! It was exciting, anyway. I can't believe he turned 8. I remember visiting Heidi in the hospital when he was born. Anyway- after the baptism, we went to the house for a BBQ, and they rented a blow-up waterslide. Ty had a blast!! My kids really enjoyed being with their cousins. I am so lucky to have such great in-laws! It's nice to feel a part of the family even when Kregg can't be there with me. What a great family!!!

Mary loves her babies...

we are definitely an ICE-CREAM FAMILY!!!

By the way... I'm sure it doesn't take too much imagination to know that while we were taking these pictures, Ty's ice-cream somehow ended up in my hair....