Monday, November 27, 2017

Memorable Monday
Gratitiue

 
There are so many things to be thankful for that I made a fun collage instead of a list.  I'm really blessed and have a lot to be grateful over the years.  These are just a few of the things that I'm grateful.  I'm sure that it is not a complete list.
  • Savior 
  • Health
  • Parents
  • Traditions
  • Blankets
  • Insurance
  • Leaders
  • Prophets
  • Family
  • Church
  • Electicity
  • Phone 
  • Truck
  • Kids
  • Temple
  • Thankful
  • Water
  • Internet
  • Food

Friday, November 24, 2017

Wedding Drawings

I found this amazing lady who did wedding drawings.  I asked for her to make one of my wedding picture and one for Danni too. They turned out so beautiful!  Love them!!!!

Jim and I married on March 17, 1995

Brigham and Danni - Nov. 10, 2017

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Thanksgiving 2017


The day before Thanksgiving, we had soup at Grandma and Grandpa Pace's house.  I loved having dinner the day before, so we didn't have to figure out how to manage 2 different meals on Thanksgiving.  We all brought a soup to share, including Danni.  This was Brigham and Danni's first Thanksgiving as a married couple.  It was so fun to have them there with us.  Grandma and Grandpa have a new foosball table, which was a hit with the younger kids.  They played that game for hours. 

Josh, Riley, Cole, and Jon
Danni and I with our shirts.
We bought them for Thanksgiving
Playing Foosball - It was a hit
Emmy and Sarah really getting into the game
Brigham, Danni and Bree
Danni, Bree, and Ang
On Thanksgiving, we had dinner at my parent's house.  I invited Marden and Myrna since we had Thanksgiving at their house.  We had a great Thanksgiving and Brigham and Danni spent the day with Brigham's grandparents.  We missed them.  Angela decided that she wanted a haircut and Lisa would be the perfect one to cut her hair.  We had a great Thanksgiving
My family on Thanksgiving
Josh and Zach
Angela's new do, with bangs
We even did a little thankful activity

Monday, November 20, 2017

Memorable Monday
State Marching Band Championship

Jim and I went to the Marching Band Championship to watch and support Joey.  He played in the pit and was front and center so we couldn't miss him.  Mesa High did very well and won first place.  I'm so proud of Joey and happy that he gets to be a member of MHS Marching Band Championship family.  

Josh and Danni are members of that family twice.  Here are pics of Josh and Danni with their State Championship Trophy.  I'm so proud of their hard work and accomplishment.  They worked so many hours and it totally paid off. 

Marching Band 2012 - I Believe

Josh and Danni - State Champions
Marching Band 2013 - I Hope
Danni and Josh - State Champions
Britt and Danni State Champions
All 3 - Great Job!!

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Evening of Excellence


KBP YW
The girls had their evening of Excellence tonight.   Angela showed off her journal that she did in YW.  It was such a great journal with a lot of detail that she wrote during the lessons.  Emily showed some things she learned about in orchestra. I love celebrating the things my girls do.  We ended the evening to a trip to Fiiz.  We love that place.
Evening in Execllence



Friday, November 10, 2017

Brigham and Danielle Gaytan

Danni married Brigham Gaytan on November 10, 2017.  The night before she got married, we rented a couple of hotel rooms, so we could just be together and hang.  We talked for hours and just enjoyed the time together.  The next morning, the bridesmaids came over and had a brunch while getting ready.  Bree came over and did Danni's hair and makeup and Jeanne Morris came over and did mine.  It was a great morning and one that I will treasure. 

Last Night before Danni got married
Afterwards, we went to Jon and Mindy's to finish getting ready.  Danni's dress is beautiful - she designed her her self.  She saw a top she like and a bottom she liked and had someone in China make the dress.  Sis. Robinson fitted her for it and made the alterations.  She made her headpiece and used part of my veil.  She make her bouquet and the bridesmaids too.  She worked really hard and planned so much of this wedding.  It paid off because she looked stunning.
Bree doing makeup
Danni was a beautiful bride -
Last family photo before Danni got married
After a short delay, the ceremony started,  Josh escorted Emily, which was so sweet.  Another groomsman escorted Angela.  I loved watching my kids walk down the aisle to honor and support their sister.  Watching Jim walk Danni down the aisle was one of the highlights.  Jim and Danni have a great relationship and loves to help her.





Jim walking Danni down the aisle
The wedding was short and beautiful - my favorite kind.  Brigham and Danni looked so happy and ready to start their lives as husband and wife.  We went to the park to have some cookies and pictures.
The ceremony
The Kiss
Mr. and Mrs. Gaytan
Hugging the Bride
We went to a nearby park to get pictures taken.  We had cookies and lemonade for those waiting to get pictures taken.  Pictures are important even if they are the least fun part of the wedding.  We were hoping that cookies would help.  I love pics of my family and will cherish them for years to come.
My family including Brigham

Danni and I
Danni and the girls
Jim and I - he is hiding his cookie
Dann with Kaylynn and Bree
Family Photos

Bridemaids and Groomsmen
Danni's reception was at Mindy's house as well.  It was beautiful and well attended.  They had a beautiful single layer cake, yummy food, a photo booth, and a dance floor.  It was fun to spend time with friends and family and celebrate the wedding of my daughter.
Reception 

Spending time with family and friends
My Sisters
Parents and Grandparents
Dancing