So Much Has Happened...................

The past few weeks have been filled with lots of happenings. Some sad, most happy. A few weeks ago, Mike's cousin Misty passed away after a long fight with cancer. I only knew her briefly, but she was kind and a really great mom. I remember 2 summers ago when we went camping at the beach, Misty's daughter Paris was helping me cook dinner one night. She cracked an egg with one hand and looked up at me (so proud of herself) and said "yeah, my mom taught me how to do that." It was so cute and showed me just what kind of a hands on, great mom Paris had. We will miss her, but we know that she is not in pain any more, and in loving arms.This is Misty with her niece, Ashlynn.

Rachel and Brielle also came to visit and got to stay with us for almost a whole WEEK! It was awesome! We had tons of fun going to temple square (we only live a few blocks away), the church museum, out to lunch with Mike, and to the Zoo. It was amazing to have a buddy for me to hang out with during the day, and we wish they lived closer! Good thing they're coming again next week. How lucky are we?Brielle's first experience with Black Beans.....at our house!...mmmmmm.

Then, last Thursday night we packed up the car and drove to good ole Montana for Easter weekend. Quick trip, but lots of fun. We colored real eggs and also filled plastic ones with candy and CJ got to have an easter egg hunt with her cousins today. I'm sad (and happy) to be heading home to Salt Lake tomorrow. Although, Montana will always feel like my real home. Cecily at my parents houseCecily and Dad at Staggering Ox in Helena for lunchEaster Eggs!