Saturday, June 28, 2008

Lucy's first official haircut


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Can I tell you how much we are going to miss Megan when she moves to Texas? She's awesome! Lucy did not want to sit still for very long for this trim, but she did stay put long enough to even the back and put in a couple layers.

Friday, June 27, 2008

the Halversons


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I was so excited when the Halversons asked me if I'd take their pictures. Lisa and the rest of her down right hilarious family, are a long-time family friends whom I love to pieces. They adopted their adorable son at birth. You know how I feel about adoptions, so needless to say I was so happy to take their pictures for many reasons.

I also learned that I am apparently very allergic to this orchard. I broke out in a nasty rash from laying down on the weeds. Now if that isn't devotion to getting a good shot, I don't know what is.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Isaac


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This one gives me a run for my money! But every once in a while he slows down, gives me a hug, and a sweet smile like this. It's hard to stay mad at a face like that.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

What do these pictures have in common?


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Geoff and I will be going to these lovely destinations (Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia) the end of this month. Geoff was accepted to present at a conference in Vienna and I will be happily tagging along. Thank you to various members of Geoff's family who are watching the kidlets for us.

If you've been to these places and have suggestions for us, send me an email or comment below please!

Summer cuts


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It's definitely summer here at the Wright house. Geoff is off for the rest of the summer, and it is heaven on earth. All sorts of projects are getting done, Seven Peaks is our second home, and I can actually go running and do errands kid-less! Oh-and Geoff shaved his head which is always the true sign it's summer. I opted not to do Isaac's quite yet, I love it when it gets all sunbleached.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Lucy Lu


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Thank you Aunti Em for our package of crafty delights.

*hair clip hand-crafted by my sister Emily!

Happy Father's Day


My dad's the handsome fellow in the middle, next to his dad. All seven of us were just a twinkle in his eye at this point. I love you dad! Thank you for the wonderful example of love, service, humor, and respect that you have always been to me.
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And to the father of these two ragamuffin children, you have always exceeded my expectations, and as a father, you blew them right out of the water. Your children adore you, as do I.
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Sabey Family


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McDonald Family


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Sweet Sofia


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My darling niece and her mommy. Chubby's never been so cute.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Summertime


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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Bathtime


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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Sara & Clark


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My old roommate was in town for the day from New York. What memories I have with this girl!! Isn't her boy soooo cute? Miss you friend!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

True Friend


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Tender words can only describe my feelings about this girl who came into my life eleven years ago. She is my best friend, my confidant, my escape. She is truly amazing and I look up to her in every way. I love you Amy.

Love,

Your Kindred Spirit
(that's an inside joke)

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Pioneer Trek

I decided not to take my camera on the trek. It was a hard decision, but let me tell you how HAPPY I am that I didn't. I'll get to the reasons why in a minute. First of all, pretty much everything on me hurts. Putting on shoes this morning for church was downright painful. Second of all, I now know why pioneer women look like this:

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...because they seriously had to be the toughest women ever.

Our church stake combined with another (approx. 150 kids ages 14-18) headed out with actual handcarts (weighing about 800lbs with all the gear) on a 25+ mile trek that Geoff and I will never forget. We were put into "families" of 10, and Geoff and I were the Ma and Pa. We all wore pioneer getups which meant bonnets, bloomers, aprons, dresses, suspenders for the boys and hats. We were bused up to the location where we were to start treking (which was kind of funny because I'm pretty sure people thought we were the Texas polygamist children being returned to their families!). It was a beautiful place out in the middle of nowhere with sagebrush, hills, fields of wildflowers and tall grass. I did wish I had my camera then, until it started raining...we set up camp just in time for the heavens to open and rain, all night, and the next day until the afternoon when the blessed sun came out. Geoff and I barely slept that night because the wind was so loud, oh, and because I might as well have been sleeping in a swimming pool. Despite our tents, pretty much everyone got soaked through their sleeping bags, making for a bitterly cold night and next day. At that point I was thinking they'd end the trek and send us all home. Not so. We packed up our stuff and headed out for a 12 mile trek up steep hills and through the mud. Thankfully, our kids were downright amazing and I barely heard a complaint. The sun came out when we reached our destination for that day and we were able to dry out most of our things. The next day-more rain, more wind, but through it all, we were able to really bond together as a group and increase our testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The next day, not rain, but SNOW!!! It was almost comical at this point, aside from the fact that I couldn't feel my toes, that part wasn't funny. On the final trek back to our destination, it actually started hailing.

It was an extremely amazing time for Geoff and I. I learned so much about the Pioneers and all they went through to get to the Salt Lake Valley, their hardships, their triumphs and their loses. I don't think I've ever had such a mix of so many emotions in three days. Laughing till my stomach hurt with our family playing Chubby Bunny at night, crying while watching my girls struggle to pull the handcart by themselves up a steep hill while the men had to looked on (simulating when the men were called away to war as the Mormon Battalion), and developing true respect and admiration for those who have gone before and sacrificed so much.

If you have the opportunity to go, go. Just check the weather forecast.

Kim & Nick 06.03.08

Yahoo, the lovebirds are officially married! We wish you the best in all that is to come!


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It was windy, I mean REAL windy. Here's a photo to prove it.
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And many thank yous to my sweet husband who had the kids all day while I ran around with my camera. You are the best daddy ever!
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Monday, June 02, 2008

Grandma Lola's in town


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Soon-to-be-90 Grandma Lola is in town for Geoff's sister's wedding. We were lucky enough to have her stay with us for a couple days. She is just the sweetest lady and Geoff adores her more than anyone else (well, except me of course).

To those of you who I haven't been good about getting back to or getting pictures done, I apologize! I really try and prepare for things ahead of time, but it always seems there's a million and one things to get done before events like: Lucy's birthday, Kim's wedding, and the Pioneer Trek that we're headed to through the end of the week for. AHHHH! Deep breaths!