papas b-day/build a bear

I was so happy we were in town to celebrate my dads 62nd birthday! My dad is fighting for his life right now. He has stage 4 lung cancer but has the most positive and determined attitude ever! I admire him so much! He lives his life as if nothing is wrong. He still works 40 hours a week and a second side job at thanksgiving point some weekends. He is an amazing example to all of us and has helped us all stay strong. I am praying for miracle. I know they can happen and my dad definately deserves one.

Ava wanted to help papa open all his presents.

some of the cousins at the b-day party.

My sister was able to get us tickets to good things Utah one morning. I had never been to a live show. It was so fun and all the girls were super nice!

My dad surprised Ava and took her to build a bear. Everytime we pass it Ava wants to go in but I always change the subject I figured she was a little too young. She ended up loving every minute of it. We showed her every bear there was and she would not put this bunny down.

She even picked out all the accessories but I forgot to take a pic. Thanks Papa!

Animal Farm

My dad works at Thanksgiving point a few Sundays a month so whenever were in town we have to make a special trip down there. Ava loves most the animals and I'ts so nice being the only ones down there. We are able to take our time looking around and feeding the animals. I'ts so peaceful and quiet!

Ava and Papa

Feeding the animals.

Sams Back!

A few weeks ago we headed back to Utah because My brother-in-law Sam returned home from his mission in Argentina. I can't believe two years has flown by. It seems like he just left! Ava was only about 6 months old when he left so she has changed sooo much! It was so cute seeing them meet all over again. She was so excited at first and now she is very timid and kinda mean around sam now. she says "No Sammy" when I ask her if she wants to go see him. Hoping its just a phase and she will want to be around him soon.


Ava patiently waiting!

Sam, cousin brian and son baby eddie and ava and I

Sam and Tj

Family Pics

we took a couple quick pics with the family while we were in Utah for x-mas! Not sure I like How white I look! and the sun in my eyes but it was definately time for some new ones.

missing sam and jamo!

The girls!

3 years!

Tj and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary about a week ago! It seems so crazy that it's already been three years. Time has flown! I'm sure it has to do with having a very busy toddler! Tj surprised Ava and I and took us to Snoqualmie Falls. We had their 10 course breakfast. I swear it feels like that they just keep bringing the food out but it is amazing! The view was perfect as well. We got a window seat and Ava loved watching the water. I am thankful for all of Tj's hard work and dedication and what a great dad he is to our little Ava. Love you Teej. I didn't feel like getting sappy! So I will end there.

Christmas In Utah!

Ava's first present she opened x-mas morning a dancing doll at my parents and she loved it!

The only thing she asked for this year. "a pink barbie car"

She even tried to ride on it!

She loved her surprise and Grammy and Grandpa Pugmire's

Papa Bolda and Ava

Hope you all had a great Christmas!

Temple Square. Twice!!

You can never have enough of temple square. Except for the freezing cold weather! We got to experience temple square twice! Once with my family and once with the Pugmires. On Christmas Eve My in-laws usually go out to dinner then walk around temple square and get a few pictures.

Ava got spoiled at the restaurant. She sucked up to the waitress and got a free cupcake!

She was in Heaven!

The Pugmire's