2 YEARS!!!!

Bret and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary yesterday! It was very low key since both of us had to work and Bret had school. We have always wanted to go back to Disneyland ever since we went for our honeymoon and since we went last month we used that as an early anniversary trip! I can't believe it has been 2 years already. The time seems to go by so fast. I feel so blessed to be married to Bret-I couldn't have asked for better. Each year just keeps getting better! We have had so much fun the last year and can't wait for many more to come! Happy Anniversary Bret! I LOVE YOU!

DISNEYLAND!!!!!

We have been talking about going to Disneyland since last summer and we finally made it! We went the first week of February and we couldn't have picked a better time to go. The weather was perfect-yes it was 70 degrees! And it wasn't' very crowded at all. We didn't have to wait long to get onto any of the rides-most of them we just walked right on. We couldn't have asked for a better time!

(sorry for the picture overload-I couldn't leave any out)

The LONG 10 hour drive.....

We had to find something to do to entertain ourselves-pictures is always a good option.
We had had it by the time we go to California-all we can say is thank heavens my parents car has a DVD player in it! My Dad is a trooper and drove the whole way. I think he was just as excited as us to get there. He even sang a little song to us on our way that made us laugh. It went a little like this "hi ho hi ho off to Disneyland I go..." That's as much as I remember but it kept us laughing. We sure do love our Dad-he is one funny guy! Our husbands weren't with us because they were lucky enough to fly down the next morning!


THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH

We finally made it to Disneyland- Hadlee was so excited to be there. Peyton gets a little bit nervous with big crowds and strange places so it took her a little while longer to warm up to it. The first 2 days we were there she kept telling us she wanted to go HOME, we convinced her that we had to see Mickey Mouse and go on a few rides first.

As you can see, she was less than thrilled to be seeing Mickey Mouse. She did warm up to all of the characters by the next day in the park and then that's all she wanted to do-She kept telling us "I wanna see Mickey"

It just isn't Disneyland if you don't have a picture with Mickey

TOONE TOWN

The kids loved playing on the cars and Peyton loved being able to walk through Mickey and Minnie's houses. I think we all took a turn taking her through them. We are just glad she found something she liked. She wasn't to sure about any of the rides.

I love the pictures the camera's on the rides take. This is the only one we got-I kept forgetting to take my camera with me on the other rides.

BUGS LAND

I think this was one of the kids favorite places. Hadlee found several rides that she loved and couldn't wait for us to ride them with her.

Do we not have the greatest Dad and isn't he a great "Papa"? He was so much fun and went on everything at least once!

And of course we have the greatest Mom and such a great Grandma too!

We all took turns with the 2 little ones-they couldn't go on much and Peyton wouldn't go on very many rides so we would take turns sitting with them. It worked out great having so many adults there to help with the kids. Peyton was just as happy watching everything around her.

I don't think we can count the number of times the guys went on this ride! Every time they would get off of it they were laughing. I think this had to be one of their favorite rides. It was more fun watching them then I think it was going on the ride. We sure love our boys!

The big bear by the guys favorite ride-cute sisters!

TOY STORY

Hadlee loved beating all of us at the game on this fun ride

We are all grateful for this little caterpillar. Peyton LOVED it!

Peyton found something she liked and wasn't affraid of. We were all happy to take several turns taking her on this cute little ride.

Bret and I on the caterpillar

Shay and Ryley

More pictures by grizzly rappids

Shay and I wanted a picture with the huge bear-when we looked at it on the camera we noticed the head was cut off. We laughed and didn't get another one, thanks Mom for being such a great photographer, we love you!

THE WORLD OF COLOR

Thursday night we went and watched this water show they do in California Adventure. It was so much fun and so cool to see the things they can do. I can't describe how neat it was. If you get a chance to go to Disneyland it is definitely worth going to see!

Hadlee was posing for me and Bret jumped in the picture with her-she loved me taking pictures of just her! Such a cute girl!

The best Mom and Dad waiting for one of their favorite rides-INDIANA JONES

More GRIZZLY RAPID pictures. If you didn't notice by the pictures we have by this ride, they all loved it-some of us were a little wimpy (myself included) and didn't want to get soaked like the guys were so we got a few poncho's. They were worth it and neither Hadlee or I got wet. What a fun ride!

California Screamer- Hadlee had watched all of the "big kids" go on this roller coaster several times-even her Grandma and Grandpa went on it. She was a little unsure about it, but the last day her Dad convinced her to go. She was pretty funny when she got off of it-She just looked at her Mom and said "Mom, never go on that, it's so fast." She was a trooper and tried everything at least once.

We had such a FUN time in Disneyland! We sure did miss my brother and his family though. Next time we'll convince them to come! The weather was perfect, the lines were short, and all of the kids were great! We couldn't have picked a better time to go. Thanks everyone for the good time and for spending 5 days with us in Sunny California. We are so blessed to have such great families to go on vacations with. Sure do love you guys! We can't wait for next time!

Sadie...

Bret and I have spent the past week in Orem watching our parents house and dog while they were on vacation in HAWAII! Yes, we are a tiny bit jealous that they were there enjoying 85 degree weather in January. They definitely deserved the vacation though and we were happy to stay with the pup!This is Sadie-she spends most of her days on the couch sleeping or watching out the window.

She is one spoiled pup!
The first day we were there Bret left his work boots by the front door. Needless to say, Sadie got the best of it! We were both told several times not to leave anything out or the dog will chew it up. Sure enough she got ahold of Brets boot. Poor Sadie knew she was in trouble-she wouldn't even look at the boot. I think Bret has learned his lesson!

Bret and Sadie

We even had a movie night with Sadie! She would sit right next to me and put her head on my lap and wiggle until she was comfortable. She is one funny little dog. We are glad we were able to stay with Sadie so our parents could enjoy a nice vacation in HAWAII! The Henrie's went with them so Shea and Kyle were staying just a few doors down from us watching their dog. It was fun being so close to them and having dinner with them almost every night. We are going to miss being such close neighbors to them.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

This year for Christmas we were able to be with both of our families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! We started our festivities off with getting our traditional pedicure the morning of Christmas Eve with Bret's parents! (unfortunately I didn't get a picture this year) I think that is one of my new favorite tradtions. Later that day we were able to spend time with the Pierce side before heading to my parents for our Christmas Eve party. This is another one of my favorite traditions. It used to be held at my Grandma Pulley's but we are running out of room there so my parents offered to have it at their house. We eat a yummy dinner, sing a few songs, and then all of the kids get to open their new Christmas PJ's. I love traditions!SISTERS-Hadlee, Peyton and Taylor
The cutest nieces and nephew-we need a few more boys so Parker isn't so out numbered!

Almost all of Grandma Pulley's great grandkids! It's so hard to get all of them looking at the same time-they are still super cute!

Thank you Grandma for starting such a wonderful tradition that we all love! We hope it will continue for many more years!

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Pulley's

We were able to run over to my parents for a few minutes before heading to the Pierce's for breakfast. Shay helping all the kids with their surprises from Grandma and Grandpa. I love being at our parents houses and getting to watch the kids open their gifts. They are much more exciting then Bret and I.

Parker got a little wagon with blocks in it-I think ridding in it looks more fun too! He is such a happy fun loving little boy!


Pierce's

Anxiously awaiting for everyone to finish up breakfast so we could head down stairs.

Michelle, Nick, Brynlee, Maddie, Me and Grandma Lucy

I love Grandma Lucy!

We have the sweetest, cutest grandma out there!

Before heading down stairs we enjoyed one of my favorite things for breakfast-bisquits and gravy! It is usually something we only have while camping so it was a nice surprise for Christmas breakfast. Before going down stairs it is a tradition to have a family prayer so we don't forget the true meaning of Christmas. Our six year old niece said it-I don't think there is anything sweeter then listening to a child pray. Thank you Maddie for helping us remember the TRUE meaning of Christmas with your prayer. Another tradition I love and hope Bret and I can carry on with our family.

Grandkids on the Pierce side.

We were both very spoiled this year and we are so grateful to our parents for taking such good care of us. Thank you for all that you did-it was way to much. We had a fun holiday season spending time with family, eating yummy food and enjoying some of our favorite tradtions! We hope you all did the same!

Just Married!!!

My cousin Megan got married this last weekend in the Manti Temple! It was a beautiful sealing-the sealer was so funny and had a lot of good advice to give. A lot of the things he said reminded me of things our sealer said to Bret and I. What a good reminder it was for me. I am grateful I was able to be in the Temple with Megan and Tyler and the spirit that was felt there. We are so excited for you two to begin your eternity together! Love you both!

The Second Annual....

It's time again for our second annual ONESIE party at Grandma's house! A few of my cousins and I have decided to make this a tradition with Grandma. We used to watch the movie, The Best Christmas Ever all year round when we were younger. We still love it and I think we still even know almost all of the words to the songs. It brings us back to our childhood, and who doesn't want to be a kid again sometimes?!?!The BEST Christmas movie
The onesies are just another "kid" thing to add to the party

Traditional booty shot

We have way to much fun together! Grandma is such a trooper to put up with us crazy girls, we love her and are glad she does it! Thanks for the good times, I can't wait for next year!

The BIG day

Shaylee and Ryley's BIG day finally came. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple on November 3, 2010 Just Married
Whats a wedding day without everyone telling you to KISS?

Me and Sandra (Ryley's mom)

Shaylee is so lucky to marry into such a great family-we love the Johnsons!

Could these three get any cuter?

THE RECEPTION

Me and the beautiful bride

These two are inseparable-we love watching them play together.

All the boys

Parker, Frank, Weston, Shane, Ryley, Bret and Jeremy

And all the girls

Ashlee, Kimberly, Sadie, Shaylee, me and JessicaMe and the girls-they looked so cute!

Me and Bret

Shaylee and the girls-pretty in pink

Peyton-she is so stinkin cute!

I may be a little bit bias but I have the most beautiful little sister!

Her dress was amazing-everything turned out perfect!

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson

We are so happy for you two to start this fun journey together-I couldn't be more excited for you guys! You are starting out on the right foot being sealed in the Temple. It was such a blessing to be in the Temple with all of our siblings and parents. I don't know if it' s going to be harder for my parents being empty nester's or for me not having my baby sister there every time we go over. It will be an adjustment-I am not good with change, to say the least. But we are excited for her to be with her best friend and for Ryley to be apart of our family. They are so perfect for each other. We love you guys!