17 years

17 years ago we were just a couple of teenagers who happened to be really great friends, who eventually fell in love. The end.

It really was that simply in so many ways for us. Just in between the fell in love and the end, insert had a baby right out of high school, went to college, went back to church, Mitch got baptized,got married, got sealed in the SLC temple, Mitch got a great job, scraped our way to buying a home, had Aubrie, I went back to school, we had lots of walks to the park, had Brynley,bought another home, I graduated from college, had Carly, and now we find ourselves enjoying our beautiful kids and each other because along these 17 years together we have realized what truly matters most to us and that is each other.

 

 

  What do you do to celebrate 17 years together? You go bowling. I still have never beat Mitch in anything we have ever played against each other. But I am pretty sure he wants to keep it that way.

I love you so much Mitchel Lybrook. Still after all these years together I love you more than Diet Vanilla Coke.

The Happs

These two went to the temple on Saturday for our Ward Youth trip. I have to brag on my incredible hubby...Mitch worked nights all week and got home Saturday morning at 7:25, took a shower , threw his clothes on and without any sleep from working a 12 hour shift, went to the temple with Caleb! I am so amazed by what a dedicated father he is. He could have made so many excuses to not go on Saturday but he didnt and I never hear much complaints from him, especially when it comes to doing things for our kids. He puts his own needs and wants to the side to be able to be there for them and he never makes them feel like its a sacrifice even if it is. Amazing.

 

Caleb looking snazzy in his new shirt and purple tie that Nana picked out. I am proud of this terd for making the straight A honor roll again. I wasnt sure if he would pull it off due to some procrastination on his part but he did and I couldnt be prouder.

 

Something new that I am doing in our house lately is that I have been making homemade bread instead of buying store bought. Its been over two weeks now and I havent bought a loaf from the store. I have never been good at making bread or rolls so it has been a goal of mine to try and lear how to make it. My friend Kassie hooked me up with her awesome bread recipe and it has worked great for us. Kassie's still seems better, she must sprinkle in some of her awesomeness in it.

Another thing we started doing was juicing! I couldnt be more excited about this new venture. My friend Rachel got me started and so far the whole family is loving it. I have been juicing in the morning and just today incorporated it into my lunch. Our family favorite so far is an apple, carrot, cucumber, spinach, orange, celery, pineapple juice. It is so yummy!

 

This little lovey has wanted to get her ears pierced for awhile so finally I let her do it. Carly was so brave and even after she made the saddest little face I have ever seen and she cried in my shoulder for a few minutes but after she got a sucker, she seemed to forget about it. She chose the Hello Kitty earrings. Isnt she such a gem?!

These boys...

You are never to old or too big to snuggle with your dad.

Brynley Boo is 6!!!

Happy Birthday to the cutest 6 year old! Brynley I cant believe you are getting so grown up. I love your funny personality, your spunky smile, your big blue eyes, your curly locks, your curious ways,  your smart witty mind, and the sweet love you have for your family. You are one special girl and I am so grateful to be your mom.

Brynley wanted a "Fancy Nancy" party with her friends so for having only a few days to plan and prepare for this shindig, I pulled it together as best as I could. I even decorated and made it look so fun and fancy. She wanted a chocolate cake with chocolate icing for her cake. She kept asking for a puppy but thats just still not something we are ready for, so we opted for a hamster. She picked out a cute little gray and white one and named her Lily. She seems so content and happy with Lily. Yay. I cant see myself having to poop scoop anytime soon.

Happy Birthday Bini Boo! Love you to the moon and back!

 

We took Brynley out for dinner too. We let her choose wherever she wanted and she chose Mikasa. Its a yummy Japanese restaurant that we all really like. We had them sing to her and she got a free dessert. She is so sweet.