Portland 2011

I really did not do it on purpose but I so how planned both of my big trips for the fall in the same month. It actually made it a lot of fun! This trip I went to Portland with Sarah to visit Patrick and Alyssa. It was a fun filled weekend and we did lots of different things! I am so glad that Sarah could come with me. Even though she will probably will not fly with me again for awhile. I keep getting to the airport to close for comfort for her before our plan leaves. But we did make all our flights!

Friday morning we went hiking while Patrick was at school. The weather was perfect and the hike was beautiful.

Sarah being her silly self:) She makes me laugh!

These signs became the joke of the hike

Saturday morning we went to the Tillamook Cheese factory. We ate a lot of cheese and ice cream!

We then went to the coast it was windy, cold and raining but it was fun!

Sarah, wanted a picture on the beach:)

We then went the Rose Garden on Sunday afternoon. There were some lovely roses

Thanks Patrick and Alyssa we had a great time!

Provo In the Fall

So one year ago I was suppose to go to Provo and visit Amy, Trent and Cannon however I landed in the hospital instead, I was so sad. However this year I actually made it. I had a great time, the weather was perfect and I always have fun with family. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

This one is for Grandpa Corning, he already loves to brush his teeth!

Cannon has the Corning pickle love already at 14 months, this made me laugh!!!

We went hiking up to Stewart Falls, it was beatiful and the weather was perfect.

The trees were changing colors

Amy and I on the hike, we love our chacos!
We then spent saturday evening with extended family and made BOO blocks. I forgot my camera, but here are my blocks. It was great to see everyone and spend sometime together.

The cute Dyer Family! Thanks again for a great time Trent and Amy. I love you guys

Labor Day Weekend

It has been really HOT this summer and all I wanted to do for Labor Day weekend was get out of Phoenix. I did care where just not in the valley of the sun. So we had a girls weekend in Sedona it was great! Cool weather and beautiful scenery. The trip included Olivia, Chelsa, Bryn, Maria Elena and I.

We relax, swam, eat great food. Did a jeep tour and went hiking. We even tried to see celebrities homes, but our crazy gate codes did not work. That is a story in its self, and if you were want to know more well, you are not going to find out.

Beautiful sunset

Pondering life....
Thanks for a great weekend girls!

Office

When my roommate moved out, I decide to convert the other room into an office. Many people I have asked me what it looks like, so here you go! Enjoy

Family pictures and a giraffe that i got when I was a little kid.


In vision a red loveseat under the flag, some day...and yes, I did make the flag. My first real quilting project.


If you could not tell by now, I collect 4th of July items. My birthday falls on that great day, so I decided to have some fun with it.

Girls Camp 2011

This was my third year at girls camp and it was great as always. The young women in my ward are amazing; they may be small in numbers but big in heart!

The true story of Noah and the arc!


No one got hurt while doing archery!!!

Thanks for a great time girls, I will miss going with you next year.

Nebraska

In the middle of July I flew to Denver and then drove out to Lincoln with Trent and Amy. Sarah and Bryce were already there. We had a wonderful time and it was great to spend time with family. Cannon was the spotlight and he was a lot of fun to have around. Here are some of things that we did while we were there.

Cannon drove the tractor!

I love this picture of Amy and Cannon she is a great mom and an awesome sister!


Three generations Grandma Corning, Amy and Cannon


Cannon and his great grandma, a very special moment


Aunt Patti, Grandma Corning and Uncle Chuck

Everyone that was there!


It was a great trip, I hope we can do it again soon and that mom, dad, Patrick and Alyssa will be able to come too.

June & July

This year I have been able to see my family on a number of occasions! It has been a lot of fun and I have enjoyed every moment. The end of June Amy came to Tucson with Cannon.

We also celebrated her birthday a couple days early...


It was a lot of fun and I am so glad that she was able to come visit. Shortly after that it was July 4th weekend. It was a crazy weekend but so worth it. I went to Prescott with Olivia and Chelsa for part of it. We enjoyed the parade, being in the woods and watching Alias.

This pictures is for Dad, you got to love the pink T-bird

Chelsa and I at the parade, it was a really warm morning let me tell you, but so much fun.

The girls and I the morning that I left
I then went down to Tucson to spend time with mom, dad, Bryce and Sarah, it was a nice relaxing 4th of July, just the way I like it!!!!

Patrick and Alyssa Corning

In march I was able to go to Utah again however this time it was for a more exciting event. My brother Patrick was married in the Salt Lake City Temple. However I almost missed my flight. Note to self middle of March equals craziness in Phoenix!!!!It was a beautiful day. Weather was perfect and everyone looked amazing. I do not have many pictures from the actually wedding but I do have some from the Open House in Tucson!

Patrick and Bryce doing a small concert that morning

Cannon I have to say was the cuties baby there!!! Cant get enough of him.

Dad and Bryce ready for the big party!

Ladies- Bryce is officially dating material his number is 000 000 0000:)

This little guy decided to join us at the Open House, he chilled out there for quite some time.

This pictures does not do the cupcakes justest, they were amazing, I have never had anything like them in my life

It was a great celebration with the wedding in Utah and the Open House in Tucson. Welcome to the family Alyssa, we love you!

Grandma Lyman

January 26th 2011 was a bitter sweet day. It was the day that Grandma Lyman left this earth life. Bitter, because it is hard to see a loved one pass away and leave you behind. Sweet, in that she lived a VERY full life. She was 95 year old, her body had been weak, but yet her mind so very sharp to the end. I have wonderful memories of my grandma and will cherish them the rest of my life. I think of the greatest blessings that has come to my family is the time that she lived with us for 2 years while Aunt Joyce and Uncle Milton were on their mission. She brought a wonderful spirit into our home and was a joy to have around. It was a hard day for me to see her leave and go back to California, but I knew that is where she wanted to be. The oldest grandson from each of her children were the poll bearers.

Her funeral was a wonderful experience. Out of 40 grandchildren only 3 were unable to attend. It was wonderful to see everyone and spend time all together! As grandma would always put it, "stay sweet, I love you". My whole family including the newest member Alyssa! Mom's two favorite people Cannon and Belle, but I get the feeling Belle is a little jealous in this picture


We went hiking on saturday, it was freezing outside, but you cant go to Esclante and not spend time in the outdoors! Plus that is what grandma would want us to do.

Christmas 2010

Christmas 2010 was a lot of fun! Everyone was home and it was great to be together, relax, play and get sick together. Having Cannon there was awesome! I love being an aunt, he is so much fun and I can not get enough of him. Here are some pictures of my Christmas. Enjoy!
The Christmas tree, there is just something about a live Christmas tree.

Mom and Christmas popcorn, I know it looks weird but I promise its the best!!!!

Getting the Packard out, don't the wheels look great! I cleaned them up:)

We could have a used car lot at our house and this is not all of them either.

Cannon, how does that hand taste?

Amy and Cannon trying to stay warm during the rocket launch.

Patrick run before it goes off and don't forget the dog!

Yes, that is a prickly pear cactus going out of the saguaro.

Me and my beatiful sisters

The boys doing what they do best playing the wii
I love my family and I had a great time. Thanks for the great memories.