For the love of the Zoo

One of our favorite things to do is go to the zoo.  This summer was no different.  We love all of the new animals & exhibits that have been built.  Kaylie loves Rizzo the polar bear & the bird show is always on the list.  We are blessed to have access to these wonderful animals.  We attended the Hogle Zoo with Aunt Stacie, Uncle Joe, Grandma Brierley, Elliott, Jensen, Colin, Nancy & Irene.  It was hot, but it was fun!  And the train was back this time...All Aboard

Mini Elite 2013-2014



 

This is Kaylie's 2nd year on Mini Elite!

 

 

Jazz choreography practice

 

 

 

Label of Love...Jazz

 

Goodies...Hip Hop...Undefeated all year!!

 

Angels Among Us....Lyrical

 

Year End Studio pic

Stacie & Joe

 

 

 On January 11, 2014 my sister married her soulmate, her best friend, her other half.  It was a day filled with family, friends, but most importantly love.  Everything about the day was amazing.  They were married at Wheeler Farm.  After months of planning, the big day was here.  The decorations were perfect.  It was a beautiful event.

 

 

Our family photo with Grandpa Howells

 

Her bouquet!  She made it herself with old broaches and other jewelry from our family, friends and some new ones to build memories with.  Both of our grandmothers are deceased, but they were both in attendance through this beautiful tribute to them as well as in spirit!!

 

Our Brierley Family

 

The view from the balcony.  Beautiful and Perfect!

 

The day was just as amazing and filled with love as they were.  It was a fun and special day with a photo booth and all!  I mean what kind of a party would it have been without that...Stacie LOVES pictures!  I love you both and am so lucky to have you in my life!



Just Playin' Around

Kaylie was playing around with a tutu she got for her birthday & some tule left over from her costume & thought it would be fun to make a new hat out of it.....I had to take her picture!!!

The Christmas Carol Preview....

Every year during the holidays, Mass Mutual treats their employees & their families to a movie night with a premier of a new movie...this year it was the new "The Christmas Carol." So Grandma Brierley, Kaylie, Emily, Bailey, Luke and I went to the show together. While we were waiting for the show to begin, we had the kids pose with their 3D glasses on....Emily told them to pose like Rock Stars...so this was how they looked.....

Kaylie & Bailey

Luke

The movie great, the family & friends were better and the time we all spent together was the best! We love hanging out with Grandma and with the Taylors!!!!

Halloween 2009

Happy Halloween.....This year was Kaylie's first year in elementary school. They have a parade for all of the kids dressed up in their Trick or Treat attire. Kaylie was a Princess this year...I know, what a surprise, but a cute one at that. Grandma Brierley made her costume & she absolutely LOVES it!! She cascaded across the shiny ballroom ( I mean gym) floor, waving as she walked by and smiling to all her adoring fans......or at least anyone who would wave or smile back! It was spectacular. There were so many wonderful costumes..it was quite the parade!!

Kaylie & Mommy after the parade

Kaylie posing for a pic while waiting to return to kindergarten

Kaylie & Josyah....she LOVES this kid...in fact, when she grows up...she is going to marry him!! He is a darling little boy. He is in my primary class & he keeps things lively!

Heather...aka Slick Foot Stella, Eric...aka Modern Day Al Capone, and Nancy...aka Street Gansta!! We had lots of fun dressing up at work and the Pumpkin Cheesecake!!!!!

Grandma & Grandpa's 60th Wedding Anniversary

This year was the 60th wedding anniversary for my grandparents, Dale & Lois Howells. We spent it celebrating with our family & some of their friends at Golden Corral...Grandpa's favorite!!! It was fun sharing their happy days & memories together. They are amazing people and do so much to help other people. They continue their active lives despite being 84. We are so lucky to be blessed with them in our lives for so long!!

Grandpa and "the other" Dale

Grandma Howells

Janice and Valene

Meghan, Jamie and Stacie

Thanks to all who attended. We love you Grandma & Grandpa!!!!