Oh how we've grown!

I starting to scan old photos into my computer. I have come across some funny ones. I also noticed how many there are of Curtis and me. We've really done a lot together. So I just wanted to post a few collages of the old photos.




Curtis and Kendyl throughout the years!

Boots went on an adventure

This last Thursday Boots did not come home. We looked for him Friday night and Saturday went to shelters and posted fliers. Taylor even put a missing ad on craigslist in hopes of getting a response. Well we did get a response from a man who said he had our cat, he read off the description Tay had written. Taylor asked the man where he was and the man responded, "I'm in the graveyard burying your cat because I killed him." Who get pleasuring in saying something like that? It made me sick! Taylor was very unset and so was I. But happily Boots came home that night around 11:00pm. He was very hungry, thirsty and needy! He purred all night.
Welcome home Bootsy Boy we are happy you are safe at home!

The Veggies of our Labor

Our garden is now producing a ridiculous amount of Zucchini!! We only planted 1 this year too! We also now have fresh squash and peas and green beans and tomatoes! I'm making zucchini bread today and giving the rest to co-workers tomorrow.

On the yard front

The yard continues to grow. We now have sweat peas in the backyard and I have some hydrangeas growing in the front yard both are very pink!
My garden is now starting to grow veggies! We have tomatoes, peas, green bean buds and a little zucchini.

On the home front

Thought I would update all on how the home is coming along: We got out new couch and chair for the front room along with my purple curtains.

Taylors 32nd Birthday Bash!

It's taken awhile to get Tays birthday pics up but here they are. We had our Denver and Utah friends over for the weekend and it was a blast. Some highlights of the weekend:
Friday: Lauren, Tay and myself visited the Denver Zoo on probably the hottest day ever! HAHA! Lauren and I consumed a outrageous amount of ice cream that weekend.
Kelly and Carmen got into town we went out to eat at City-o-City.
That night Taylors friends from a fellow Utah band, Gaza came to Denver and crash at our house too... that made 7 visitors sleeping over!
Saturday: We all went to WaterWorld! This water park puts all Utah water parks to shame. We had a blast and I have to get back there soon!
That night everyone came over and helped celebrate Taylor b-day BBQ. We at Wolfs BBQ tofu (you must eat there if you come to Denver) and I made angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
Sunday: We all took it easy, went to Watercourse to eat and then down to the water front to hang out until Kelly and Carmen had to leave. Lauren got up early Monday morning to fly home but missed her flight..... but don't worry she eventually made it home!

Thanks to everyone for making this a great b-day for Taylor. He said it was one of the best ones he has ever had!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS!! Paula: she funny and is ready to have a good time. She also must love white shirts! HAHA!
Taylor: is a troll-o-matic. Look at all the adventures we've had together!

Mom: She has a lot of love to give to the family! She also likes Crime/Mystery books! HAHA!

We'll it's time to highlight June birthdays and I've got quite a few to cover.
Paula has been in the family just a little longer then I've known Taylor (12 years). I can't believe all the fun I've had with her. I remember she fit right into our family when we started having a food fight and she joined right in with us. Unfortunately, she also got yelled at by Dad! HAHA! She is always making the worst/funniest jokes and she can never keep a straight face when she is trying to trick someone. She has become an awesome mother and I admire her loving nature but also the fact that she sets boundaries and disciplines (a rare thing now-a-days).

Next is Mom! There is so much to say about mother. I will just mention a few fond memories I have of her. I remember when I was a little girl she would find fun ways to get us to do boring things. For example, to get Curtis and I to get our clothes on faster she would sing a little jig and we would race to see who could get all the clothes on first! Nothing was better then sitting next to mom at church! She would scratch our backs, play hand games with us and give us lifesavers. I remember fighting with Curtis many times for the premo seat at church. Mother was the best teacher I ever had. She was the one who got me through math and reading. There were times when I just couldn't read a chapter and mom would sit on the couch and read the whole chapter to me.
Nothing was worse then getting in trouble by mom. Like the time I peaked at my Christmas present and then decided to ask mom for that exact thing (a sparkled eyed My Little Pony- purple please!) HAHA.. she was soooo mad! Or the time I ate the cake batter and let Kira and Mark take the fall for it. But I did come clean later that night! hehehe!
Mom has been the best mentor, listener, nurturing person in my life. She is the glue that keeps the leasures together!

Lastly, Taylor. I've know Taylor since he was 20 year old. He is now the BIG 32! Taylor and I have done just about everything together since we met 12 year ago. He is defiantly my best friend and confidant. One of the best things I love about Taylor is that he shares my love for animals. I didn't think I would every find someone who would be a crazy about animals as I was... but lucky me I did! We now have 3 cats and 2 dogs. (also we had 1 ferret, Gwar who we LOVED). The other things I love about Taylor is his willingness to accept and even on occasions go along with my wacky ideas. He is an awesome musician and loves to talk about it if you give him an "in". He can make a dull story into a tale of epic proportions. He loves adventures just as much as I do and we support each others goals.
Happy Birthday family you are all so important to me and each holds a special place in my heart!