Christmas Vacation: The big day!

Christmas was simple this year we didn't do much, but did it big! Tank as usual got to start the present opening- once he got it he disapeared to enjoy it in peace! David got this from Madi- it of course went with his theme of presents which consisted of a hunting jar with some funds to get him started! My present was amazing and you could find me doing this rest of the day-Madi showing the size of Tanks bone- it's way bigger than Jacks bone he got!

Morg- being Morg! Love her!

The rest of the time with the family was spent relaxing and enjoying some football We love being able to spend time with family and soak in every moment of the time we have together. This trip was great and we can't wait to visit again!

Christmas Vacation: Bowling

What's better than a Christmas eve game of Bowling? Getting a STRIKE?

Finally having a game that I am better at than David?!

Yes- this is the BEST!!!

Christamas Vacation: Temple Square

For one of the many adventures of our Utah visit we went to Salt Lake to walk around the temple grounds. We decided to brave the crowds and ride the Front Runner down to Salt Lake and everything we do together turns into a party!

I love walking around the temple grounds and admiring the hours of work to wrap all the trees with lights and love spending time with the family!Can you feel the love?

Beautiful picture taken by Madi of the temple

I love my parents- neither one was willing to shed any warmth for a picture- as Dad says you get what you get!

Poor thing he just couldn't quite handle our shinanigans!

Gingerbread houses

I love girls nights and this one consited of making gingerbread houses. Molly, Katie and I had a blast doing these and spent WAY too much time on the little things!Of course in the process David was playing with his little buddy Keaton and made sure he got to taste some of the good frosting! We also let Easton and Taylor do a little house as well and Taylor wasn't a big fan of frosting in the mouth- I didn't know a kid wouldn't love it! The finished product with my Bestie! Everyone says we look like sisters! The finished project!

Day of Thanks

This year was spent with David's mom for turkey day. We always spend the weekend up at their house and of course enjoyed some good quality family time.

 David's mom is a GREAT cook and as always the food was delicious!! This is a rare thing- a family picture!

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Turkey B-I-N-G-O

What is better than a girls night where you get to bring home a turkey? or a pumkin pie?This was a blast- 5 girls who DOMINATED TURKEY BINGO!!! Needless to say the little old ladies who you can tell play for reals were a bit mad!!

What you can't think of anything better than crashing the local library on a Friday night- neither could we!

Take me out to the ball game...

We went to watch a baseball game with our friends Tyler and Katie with their kids. Easton is really into baseball so it made it much more fun with having a kid that was loving every minute of it! We got slightly rained on, but it was fun!
GO ROCKIES!!!!

5 years!!

Babe-
Who would have thought that a math class would be were our story begins! You walked through the doors tired as could be for our 7:30 am math class, dressed in gym shorts and a t-shirt carrying a Red Bull. I thought you were cute and turned around to say hello and make some small chat. Once the class ended I watched you walk to your next class and thought to myself- he must be a bad boy! Of course that was after seeing your tattoo on your calf and thought we'd be good friends. It didn't take long before we were hanging out and having a fun time together. We dated all through the end of school and during this time you were investigating the church and decided to be baptized on February 18, 2006. Despite what everyone thinks- I didn't introduce you to the gospel or force you to get baptized even though it was my dad you decided to have baptize you. That was a great day for both of us and love you so much for the decision you had made!
Once school ended you took a job with the Fire Service and I moved back home. Shortly after you were allowed to come live at our house because of course we didn't want to be to far from each other and Colorado was just to far to let you go! We continued dating and had talked about marriage and what might be our future. We had talked about getting engaged in the fall- that was until you surprised me in June with a proposal!
A few short months later we were MARRIED on August 19, 2006! We had our own place and our life together fully began. At this time we knew our plan for kids would be on hold, so instead we added a puppy! The deal was that if the dog lived 5 years than we could think about having kids- of course there were other stipulations in there as well, like finishing school and such. We were just starting out and had lots to learn about living with each other.
The following year in May 2007 we moved to Colorado- this was a huge change for me! I had lived in Utah my whole 20 years and was scared to death! We had a tough year this year with you loosing your job and the trials of finding something new. I had a hard time being away from everyone I knew and not having many friends. We relied alot on each other during this year and definitely put our relationship to the test.

In 2008 we moved again- this time into a better location. Again we had our ups and downs, but we were starting to find our place in Colorado. We went about our daily life dealing with the challenges of newly married couple and growing together through all the trials that were thrown our way. 2010 brought with it some great friends that we have grown close with and that helped us more than I ever thought possible. The church became more of an importance in our life and things started were looking better than ever.

Now- it's 2011 we have been through so much together- we have had our fair share of low time and way too many to count of the high times. We are stronger now than we ever have been and hope we continue to stay on this path of love. One day I know we will go through the temple when the time is right and will have at least 2- maybe 3 ;) little ones join the Valance family.

5 Years has brought us 2 states, 3 houses, 6 vehicles, 1 dog and lots of memories!

I love you so much and can't wait to see what the future has in store for us!

OLIVE YOU!

Love- Me

Lake Powell

I was lucky enough to sneak away for the weekend with with Ty and Katie to enjoy the water and the sun! David had to work so sadly he was unable to make this trip! :(Me with Keeter Bug Katie with Easton and Keaton- my best buddies!
I thought I had more pictures, sadly I can't find any more! Oh well it was a quick trip and a much needed break!

I love summer, but...

the mosquitos HATE me!!

Just in case you were wondering- thats 8 bites- just on that leg- for a total of 20 for my 1 hour outside!!

-this is how I feel about that!!

LOL

Happy Summer!!

A night in the woods

We were invited by Tyler and Katie to go up to a cabin this weekend and of course we said YES!The cabin was just over an hour away so we left Friday afternoon to get up there. Tyler was up there working on the roof so we loaded Katie and her kidos into the truck with us and we were off. Brandon and Molly and there boy Taylor also joined on our adventure. As we were going up the one lane dirt road we ran into Tyler who was coming down the road- what does David do??Why he drives up the side of the hill just to show how AWESOME his truck is!

While we were up there the boys worked on the roof and us girls and Keaton supervised

as the little boys "worked" too.We got to ride four wheelers while we up there as well and just hang out and have a good time- and nothing makes a camp out more complete than roastin some mallows and making smores. Katie with Keaton,Easton, Taylor and Molly Tyler David, Me & Keater bug Brandon & Taylor me in all my smorey goodness!! LOL
We spent the night in the cabin and then worked and played some more Saturday before coming home! It was a great mini vacation! It was a good mini vacation and a great time with friends!!