Road Trip to Utah

I am leaving on a road trip...don't know when I will be back again :0) Here is me and my sisters at Emily's wedding shower.

Another wedding

June is a month for weddings. Yesterday we celebrated another union, Kyle & Natosha were married in the Las Vegas Temple and then had a lovely reception in Kyle's parents back yard. Here is some of the fun we had last night.Grandma & Grandpa Bishop won the longevity dance. They have been married for 61 years, that is so awesome! With winning they got to offer a piece of advise to the newlyweds. Grandma said,"Always get a kiss goodnight, that way you go to bed happy." Grandpa said, "Just keep pluggin along."
Cousins: Brandon, Taylor, Hunter, Kimee, Chelsey, friend, Jamee, Mandie

Sitting on the sidelines

Introduction of the happy couple.

Chelsey & Rachel doing the Boot-scootin' Boogie.

First dance as husband and wife.

Candy table...yum!

Me & Chris

Beautiful cake

The guest book/favor table

Favor: purple fan, candy & bubbles

Congrats to Kyle & Natosha!

10 years & counting

June has been a whirlwind of activity. We have had something going on almost every day. Yesterday was no exception...Chris & I celebrated our 10th anniversary. I feel like 10 is a benchmark. If he can put up with me for 10 years, we have it in the bag! :) I am a very blessed girl to have such a great guy as my husband!

I love you Chris!Me and Chris at Donny & Marie, December 2008
Chris & me before a UNLV basketball game. Feb 2009
(he hates it when I make him pose for self portraits...hehe)

Us before Chelsey's cheer banquet, May 2009

Chris & me posing for family pictures. December 2008

Happy Anniversary!

Nicole's preschool graduation

Dawn's oldest daughter, Nicole graduated from Preschool on Tuesday. I can't believe that she will be starting kindergarten this fall.Nicole lines up with her classmates. She was really happy to see us, and she wanted hugs from Grandma.

What a cutie pie!

Nicole receives her dipolma.

Nicole had a lot of family there to cheer her on; Pictured, Rachel, Dawn, James, Grandma Jane, Papa Lee, Sara & Ashley. Not pictured: Dan & me

FHE with cousins

On Monday night for FHE we invited over some of my Banks cousins. We BBQ'd and swam, it was fun to catch up with them! We had Wyatt, Rowdy, Russ, Torri, Tyler, Jordan, Katelyn, Weston,(Laura had to work...sorry Laura), Lonnie, Clint, Amanda, Brooklyn, Noah, Emery, Grandma Jane, Grandpa Monty, Shelia, Chad, Lisa, Parker, Julia , Chris, Jacob, Taylor, Rachel(John & Tony were home but hid out all night) & me Wyatt & Rowdy (my cousin & his son)

Jacob & Jordan...they are crazy! (My son & cousin)

Baby Emery(my nephew)

Grandpa & Lonnie(My dad & my cousin)

I was having too much fun & didn't really get many pictures.

Thanks to all that were able to come, I enjoyed visiting with you all!

Grandpa & Grandma's Garden

This year Grandma & Grandpa have a wonderful garden. They have already shared a lot of yummy veggies with us like spinach, beets, radishes, carrots, and zuchini. They have put in many hours to grow this lovely garden.Grandpa with the sunflowers that are 9 1/2 feet tall. That was last week so I am sure they are taller now!
One of the first Sunflowers to open!

Crookneck squash

These were the yummiest carrots I have ever had!

Grandpa with the corn.

Thanks for sharing your harvests with us!

Grad Party

We had a little celebration on Friday! Chelsey opens gifts & cards. Thanks to everyone who has given her gifts/money. I know she really appreciates it!
She better wear those now, she won't be wearing them in Idaho. ;)

Yummy cake & lots of food always make for a good party!

Way to go Chelsey!

Chelsey graduates!

Last Thurs. Chelsey graduated from high school.

She graduated with an advanced degree, which means she had more than enough credits & has had at least a 3.5 GPA during her high school career!

Cogratulations Chelsey!Here are a few of her proud fan club: Great Grandpa& Grandma Bishop, Chris, Grandma Jane& Grandpa Monty, Grandma Becky, Aunt Stephanie, Aunt Amy, Rachel, Aunt Nikki. Others that joined us at this happy event but were not pictured: myself, Grandpa Mike & Debbie, Taylor, John & Tony

Chelsey & Taylor

Me, Chelsey & Chris

Chesley in a swarm of caps & gowns. (She is toward the middle facing the camera)

We are proud of you Chelsey & wish you good luck & success away at college!

More reunion fun

After Old Nevada we headed to Spring Mountain Ranch for a picnic lunch and some catch. After that we headed home for naps, swimming and BBQ'd ribs! Sunday we had a family program & business meeting. We went to church for Sacrament meeting & that night we went to Chelsey's Seminary Graduation. Busy, Busy weekend. We had a lot of fun.Alex & Colby after their performances

The girls

Relaxing by the hot tub

Playing catch at Spring mountain Ranch

Holly & Nikki tryin to warm up, the sun hid for a while, we even had a few sprinkles.

Reunion Saturday

Sat. we went to Bonnie Springs aka Old Nevada. We rode the train, watched a melodrama & a fake hanging, and went to the petting zoo. About 10 years ago Chris and I had taken the kids out here. It was fun & I think even the teenagers had a good time.Standing in front of the train station.

Riding the train

Nikki, Ricky & Riley

My jailbirds (I have one just like this from when they are 10 years younger & with Sara, I will have to find it and post it later).

Chelsey, Rachel, John, Tony & Taylor

Reunion Cont.

Friday night we had family pictures. These are a few of the shots I took. I am really looking forward to seeing Jeanna's pics. Grandma & the Grandkids (That is a pretty awesome posterity!)

Chris & his sisters, Holly, Stephanie in front, Amy and Nikki

The siblings!

Reunion

This year Chris & I hosted his family reunion. We had a lot of fun. Family started arriving Wed. night. Everyone was there by Thurs. night. Friday Chris took the guys to Rio Secco for some early morning golf. The ladies and kids went to Mormon Fort and Leid Children Museum. Watching a short film about the history of the Mormon Fort

Taylor, Rachel & Riley

Thanks to Rachel & Taylor for all their help with the little boys!

We headed home for Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, naps & getting ready for family pictures. Check next blog for a preview.