Sacramento Trip

I had such a great trip. Wednesday I saw Nicole and Ashley. Thursday meet up with my brother, Thursday evening Mom and Dad arrived. Friday AM Katy arrived, Friday PM Beth and Emily arrived and by Sunday everyone had departed back to their home. I actually didn't fly out till Monday morning so my parents and I stayed in San Francisco for an extra night and it was so relaxing. What a wonderful trip. So many amazing things happened.

Hanging out at Jim's pool with his Ducks

Mom and I resting in between shopping and the temple

Jim trying to make a plan....

After the sealing Sat. morning we headed back to Jim's house and just hung out. Some of my family was just crazy enough to get in the water and it was cold!!!! I think it said something like 60 degrees. Crazy people I tell you......

Jim and Tami taking a break after an emotional morning...

James & Tami Sealing

Congratulations to my Brother and his Bride. They were sealed in the Sacramento Temple. I was lucky enough to be able to be with them on this special day. Bruce had to stay back and work and I missed him during the whole trip. Below are some pictures from that day.

A Family is Forever!

Jim, Tami, Beau, and Cody

Tami with her handsome sons

James with Beau and Cody.

The Swihart Family minus (Viramontes Family, Mike and Bruce. They were so missed - maybe one day we will be together again)

Grandpa Jim and Emily

Aunt Yvonne, Uncle Paul, and Mom & Dad Swihart. They have been friends for 40 years:)

Katy's Endowment

Friday night Katy took out her endowment in the Sacramento Temple. I was her escort and I was really touched by the connection I felt to my family that day. Not to mention that I wasn't sick at all while in the Temple. I know Heavenly Father was helping me:)

Katy with Mom & Dad at the restaurant right after the session.

Katy and her friend Heather who was able to join us for the night

Women that were there to support Katy (minus Tami because she was a little busy;)

Katy and Becca

Baby Nursery Phase #1

We have started getting ready for the babies. I can't believe that they are going to be here in a couple short months. Bruce made me tear up when he said "I have been waiting so long to put together my child's crib."

Bruce putting together one of the cribs.

Changing Table and Hutch

Easter Gifts for the Babies

Mom and Dad Pritchett sent us some Easter gifts for the babies. I loved how cleverly they were wrapped. Thanks Mom and Dad Pritchett!!! We love them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce opening the box.

Oliver checking it out to make sure it is OK :)

For the Baby Boy (a bunch of blue onesies rolled tight to look like a bouquet of blue flowers).

For the Baby Girl (a bouquet of pink onesies).

Easter 2010

This year Easter was on the Sunday of General Conference. It was so nice to stay home and hang out with the Jimenez and Faulkner families. This is also the last Easter we will have just the three of us (including our hairy firstborn). Every year Oliver gets a basket, and he loves cracking the eggs full of dog food. I can't wait for next year when our new friends are here!!!!

Oliver's Basket

Yum Yum! Let me at it :)

Finally, all mine!

General Conference April 2010

Here is our photo of the semi-annual Sunday Morning General Conference Breakfast. There was a ton of food, and it was all yummy.